This assignment is intended to give you a breadth of knowledge about post-graduate work and careers in the field of Gerontology. While many of you are not students in the Gerontology program, you may pursue a career in a field where a background in Gerontology is helpful, even necessary.
This paper is not to exceed 10 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, with normal margins. There are three topics that you must address in this paper: careers in Gerontology, post-graduate schooling in Gerontology, and professional organizations in Gerontology. You must cite all your sources (in-text and reference list) as per APA guidelines. You must cite at least 3 recent peer-reviewed research articles in this paper. Most of your information will be obtained from websites. Copying and pasting from websites is plagiarism, so you must express the information in your own words.
All sources you use must be cited within the paper as in-text citations, and a complete reference list will be provided. Your sources will be verified (first through the reference list). Generative AI is not to be used for any part of this assignment. The information provided through generative is often hallucinated and inaccurate.
Careers in Gerontology
What jobs are a person with a Gerontology degree qualified for?
Where do people with a Gerontology degree work (discuss various workplace settings)?
Discuss some careers where you think a major or minor in Gerontology would be an asset. Explain why.
If you are a Gerontology student, what are you career plans? If you are already in the workforce, why are you furthering your education in Gerontology?
If you are not a Gerontology student, why are you taking a Gerontology course and how do you think it will benefit you in your chosen career?
Post-Graduate Schooling
Select a master’s or Doctoral program in Gerontology at a Canadian University. Provide a summary of the requirements to apply for the program and what the application process entails.
Questions to address:
How many years does it take to complete the program? Must the program be completed full-time, or is there a part-time option?
What is the cost of tuition for the program?
Are the courses in-person, remote, or online?
What does the program of study entail (discuss courses a candidate would need to take)?
Is there a research component (i.e., is there a thesis requirement)?
Are there different areas of specialization within the program?
Professional Organizations or Certifications
What education does one need to refer to oneself as a Gerontologist (or Professional Gerontologist)?
Is Gerontology a regulated profession in any province/territory in Canada?
Select a professional organization in Canada where one can become a member. Name and describe the organization. What is the annual fee for membership? What perks are associated with being a member of the organization?
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