GERONTOLOGY DOCTORAL EDUCATION: RELEVANCE AND CHALLENGES AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE AND BALTIMORE COUNTY
2024
Challenges and Relevance in Gerontology Education
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Author Information
Author(s): John Schumacher, Ann Gruber-Baldini
Primary Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Conclusion
The gerontology doctoral program at the University of Maryland celebrates its 50th graduate while facing challenges in funding and faculty engagement.
Supporting Evidence
- The program launched an Online Masters in Gerontology to increase enrollment.
- A Costa Rican Fellowship was created for scholarly exchange.
- An immersive course on Global Aging was held in Japan.
Takeaway
The gerontology program is important but struggles to get the support it needs, like funding and faculty help.
Limitations
Gerontology education is undervalued and faces funding and engagement challenges.
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