In previous issues of this newsletter, you have learned about the growth in the aging population. Such facts as the number of older adults today (55.5 million, 65+) and in 2060 (88.8 million, 65+), to the realization that in 2029, all of the baby boomers will be 65, the demographic shift we have been touting is now a reality and is a part of our future and yours.
For your students who have a mild or strong interest in studying aging (gerontology for those more inclined), our department is offering several courses this summer and in the fall that can qualify for the minor or certificate in gerontology. Both are 18-hour programs. The advantage of the certificate is students enroll in a 156-hour practicum in order to gain real world experience. Anecdotal comments from our students suggest this can be a game changer for admission to graduate and professional schools along with securing employment after graduating from UNL.
The courses we are offering in the summer and fall include such titles as:
Summer (all online):
Gero 200 - Introduction to Gerontology – (also an ACE 6)
Gero 446/846 - Psychology of Adult Development and Aging
Gero 447/847 – Mental Health and Aging
Gero 455/855 – Health Aspects of Aging
Gero 494/894 – Practicum (field placement)
Fall (in person and online):
Gero 200 – Introduction to Gerontology – in person and online – (also an ACE 6)
Gero 307 – Death and Dying – in person.
Gero 446/846 – Psychology of Adult Development and Aging (in person and online)
Gero 447/847 – Mental Health and Aging (online only)
Gero 456/856 – Nutrition and Aging (online only)
Gero 467/847 – Programs and Services (in person)
Gero 494/894 – Practicum (field placement)
If you or your advisees have questions, please let us know. Bede Bolin can be reached at bbolin2@unl.edu or Julie Masters at jmasters@unl.edu
PS – look for our new tag line at the next Red Letter Day. Bede will have plenty to share!