Gerontological Counseling Training: The State of the Art.

Myers, Jane E.

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Publication Date: 1983-Mar

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Gerontological Counseling Training: The State of the Art.

Myers, Jane E.

Personnel and Guidance Journal, v61 n7 p398-401 Mar 1983

Studied the current status of training opportunities for gerontologial counselors. A survey of 474 university counselor education departments showed that 37% offer coursework to train counselors to work with older people, a 6% increase since 1975. In addition, 81 respondents indicated an intent to develop additional course offerings. (Aothor/JAC)

Descriptors: Counselor Role, Counselor Training, Curriculum Design, Educational Gerontology, Educational Trends, Higher Education

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