GER 4444 Research in Gerontology 1-2 cr. For student-initiated projects, the student develops the research proposal, conducts the research and reports the research in standard APA format. Activities may include doing library research, developing measures, collecting data, analyzing data and writing portions of research reports using APA style. Practicum to provide first-hand experience with older adults. Predetermined goals and objectives for planned activities in the field setting need to be submitted to the gerontology program coordinator for approval prior to placement.
Performance is evaluated by faculty and field supervisor.
Plans for the Gero-DAP must be coordinated with faculty and supervisor at the host agency the quarter prior to implementation. Arrangements can be made to coordinate this experience with a required field placement in another major.