A continuation of PSYC 4266. This field placement is designed to provide students with experience working with elderly. Students will gain practical experience (e.g., working with Recreationists creating programming opportunities for residents; learning about proper approaches to interact with elderly, etc.). Students will work for 3 hours a week for the duration of the term in their field placement. This course has limited enrolment, and is open to fourth year students completing the Minor in Gerontology.
Prerequisite: PSYC 3293 and permission of the field placement co-ordinator. |