The Current Status of Academic Gerontology Programs in the US
2024
The Current Status of Academic Gerontology Programs in the US
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Author Information
Author(s): Judith Sugar
Primary Institution: University of Nevada, Reno
Hypothesis
The number of academic gerontology programs is insufficient to meet the growing demand for gerontology professionals.
Conclusion
The number of academic programs in gerontology has not increased significantly over the past 20 years, despite the growing need for professionals in this field.
Supporting Evidence
- The aging population in the U.S. is projected to reach 82 million by 2050.
- There has been virtually no change in the number of academic gerontology programs over the last 20 years.
- The only growth in gerontology education has been in undergraduate minors.
Takeaway
There aren't enough schools teaching about aging, even though many more older people will need help in the future.
Methodology
The presentation uses recently compiled data to analyze the status of academic gerontology programs.
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