The Current State and Developments in Higher Education in Gerontology in the Nordic Countries

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-l...

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Published in:Gerontology & geriatrics education 2012-04, Vol.33 (2), p.218-231
Main Authors: Hietanen, Heidi, Lyyra, Tiina-Mari, Parkatti, Terttu, Heikkinen, Eino
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging (Individuals)
Collaboration
Cooperative Behavior
Curriculum
Education, Medical, Graduate - organization & administration
Educational Gerontology
Educational Measurement - methods
Educational Trends
Finland
Foreign Countries
Geriatrics - education
Geriatrics - methods
Geriatrics - standards
Gerontology
Higher Education
Humans
International comparisons
Internationality
Majors (Students)
Needs Assessment
networking
Networks
Nordic Countries
Nordic higher education institutions
Older people
Population Dynamics
Quality Improvement
Questionnaires
Specialists
Surveys
Surveys and Questionnaires
Trend Analysis
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0270-1960
1545-3847
DOI:10.1080/02701960.2011.611555