Field Study in Gerontology. 1-

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Semester course; 1-4 field experience hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 1-4 credits. May be repeated to the required maximum of four credits. Focuses on identification and systematic exploration and study of a community-identified need, issue or task germane to the student's gerontology concentration with special attention given to funding opportunities and grant writing. Applies specific concepts and approaches to assessment analysis as determined in consultation with the student's program adviser. Implementation and evaluation of a terminal project and dissemination of the results through a portfolio collection, as well as potential professional presentation, grant submission or manuscript submissions. Graded as S/U/F.