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Online Gerontology
A collaboration among the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, University of Nevada, Reno, and
Nevada State College
Certificate Program
Why Study Aging?
• 35 million Americans are 65 or older – 1 in 8 or 12.4% of the population
• Projected increase:– 40 million in 2010
– 55 million in 2020
– 71.5 million in 2030 (double from 2000) • Persons reaching age 65 have an average life
expectancy of an additional 18.5 years (19.8 years for females and 16.8 years for males)
Profile of Older Americans, 2005
How do we reach…
• Practicing professionals?
• Individuals in rural areas?
• Non-traditional students?
• Parents?
• Working individuals?
Online!
Collaboration is Key!
University of Nevada, RenoBetty Dodson
University of Nevada, Las VegasAnn McDonough
Nevada State CollegeJean Benzel-Lindley
Why Online?
• Diversity of students and opinions
• Connected to each member in class
• Convenient for your schedule
• Saves time
• No parking issues!
• Flexible
Online Certificate Program
Introduction to Gerontology (3 credits):GERO/SW 361 Healthcare, Diversity, and Aging (UNR Summer)SWK 104 Perspectives on Aging (UNLV Summer)
Social Aspects of Aging (3 credits):HDFS 400/600 Family Gerontology (UNR Spring)
Psychological Aspects of Aging (3 credits):PSY 442/642 Psychology of Aging (UNLV & NSC Fall)
Biology/Physiology/Health Aspects of Aging (3 credits):NURS 430/630 Aging and Health (NSC Spring)NURS 493/693 Biology of Aging (NSC Fall)
Integrating Course (3 credits):UNR Program Only—Course to be Determined
Field Experience/Project (3 credits):GERO 499 Gerontology Field Experience (UNR Fall, Spring, Summer)
Core Courses (18 credits)
Online Certificate Program
HDFS 437/637 Death & Dying: Family & Lifespan Perspectives (UNR Fall, Alternating Years)
HE 445/645 Human Values & Professional Ethics (UNR Spring)
HHP 213 Healthy Aging (CCSN)
RLS 400 Leisure and Aging (UNLV Summer)
SWK 676 Legal and Ethical Issues (UNLV Fall, Summer)
THTR 322/THA793 Oral History Theatre (UNLV Fall)
Electives (6 credits)
Online Certificate Program
Field Experience• 120 hours over semester• Weekly journal entries• Flexible options include:
– Incorporating current employment– Experimenting with a new field
Online Certificate Program
Final Project Options
• UNR Celebration of Aging– Poster presentation on field experience
project
• Online Presentation– Submit PowerPoint presentation online
to be reviewed by a faculty committee
For more information…
Nevada State CollegeJean Benzel-Lindley
University of Nevada, RenoLisa Almada
Academic AdvisorGerontology Academic ProgramProgram in Health Care Ethics
University of Nevada, Las VegasLori Slinn702-895-5871
[email protected] Ragin
