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Online Gerontology

Online Gerontology. Certificate Program. A collaboration among the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, University of Nevada, Reno, and Nevada State College. 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

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Online Gerontology

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  1. OnlineGerontology Certificate Program A collaboration among the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, University of Nevada, Reno, and Nevada State College

  2. 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

  3. How do we reach… • Practicing professionals? • Individuals in rural areas? • Non-traditional students? • Parents? • Working individuals?

  4. Online!

  5. Collaboration is Key! University of Nevada, Reno Betty Dodson University of Nevada, Las Vegas Ann McDonough Nevada State College Jean Benzel-Lindley

  6. Why Online? • Diversity of students and opinions • Connected to each member in class • Convenient for your schedule • Saves time • No parking issues! • Flexible

  7. Online Certificate Program Core Courses (18 credits) 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)

  8. Online Certificate Program Electives (6 credits) 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)

  9. Online Certificate Program Field Experience • 120 hours over semester • Weekly journal entries • Flexible options include: • Incorporating current employment • Experimenting with a new field

  10. 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

  11. For more information… Nevada State College Jean Benzel-Lindley 702-992-2035 jean_lindley@nsc.nevada.edu University of Nevada, Reno Lisa Almada Academic Advisor Gerontology Academic Program Program in Health Care Ethics 775-784-1252 lisa@unr.edu gero@unr.edu University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lori Slinn 702-895-5871 lori.slinn@unlv.edu Jacqueline Ragin 702-895-1079 jacqueline.ragin@unlv.edu

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