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The current state and developments in higher education in gerontology in the Nordic countries
Heidi HietanenTiina-mari LyyraTerttu ParkattiEino Heikkinensubject
GerontologyEconomic growthInternationalityHigher educationmedia_common.quotation_subjectPopulation DynamicsSurvey resultEducationOlder populationState (polity)Surveys and QuestionnairesHumansMedicineCooperative BehaviorFinlandmedia_commonbusiness.industryta3141ta3142Quality ImprovementTrend analysisEducation Medical GraduateGeriatricsCurriculumEducational MeasurementGeriatrics and GerontologybusinessNeeds Assessmentdescription
The growing size of the older population challenges not only researchers but also higher education in gerontology. On the basis of an online survey the authors describe the situation of Nordic higher education in gerontology in 2008 and 2009 and also give some good examples of Nordic- and European-level collaboration. The survey results showed that gerontological education was given in every Nordic country, in 31 universities and 60 other higher education institutions. Although separate aging-related courses and modules were relatively numerous, programs for majors were relatively few. Networking in the Nordic region offers a good example on how to further develop higher education in gerontology. Emphasis should be put on strengthening networking on the European and trans-Atlantic levels.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-01 | Gerontology & Geriatrics Education |