GER 4303 - Senior Capstone Seminar

Institution:

Winston-Salem State University

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Description:

This course is designed to explore historical and current issues of gerontology. Students are given the opportunities to synthesize previously learned concepts and to evaluate trends in contemporary ethical, moral, legal and political issues related to gerontology in an experiential, reflexive, document. Concepts of leadership, change, research and professional ethics relevant to gerontology will be discussed. Students will write a scholarly research paper on an aging issue of professional interest, under the guidance of a mentor. The final paper will be presented before a panel of students, faculty and professionals, in the form of a professional seminar. Students will attend seminars facilitated by professionals in the field of aging as a vital component of the course. Prerequisite: Senior status and completion of gerontology core program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wssu.edu

Phone Number:

(336) 750-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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