Re-energizing Gerontology: Barriers to Program Growth and What We Can Do About Them
2024
Re-energizing Gerontology: Barriers to Program Growth
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Author Information
Author(s): Judith Sugar, Harvey Sterns, Robert Maiden
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
How can we increase enrollment in gerontology programs to meet the needs of an aging population?
Conclusion
The study suggests that partnerships and better marketing are essential to attract more students to gerontology programs.
Supporting Evidence
- There is a growing population of older people in the U.S.
- Gerontology degree programs often struggle to enroll students.
- Low enrollments threaten the survival of existing programs.
- Partnerships among organizations can help promote gerontology education.
Takeaway
We need more people to study gerontology so they can help older adults, but not enough students are enrolling in these programs.
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