AYFCE845 - Intergenerational Programs and Practices
Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 190393
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/22/2013 - 9/4/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 12/13/2013
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Penn State World Campus
The Pennsylvania State University
128 Outreach Building
University Park PA 16802
Course Description
Background, intervention strategies, and issues related to developingintergenerational programs and practices aimed at addressing vital socialand community issues.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
This course explores intergenerational programs and practices found in schools, retirement communities, health care facilities, recreation centers, and other community settings. These initiatives are designed to: meet eldercare and childcare needs, strengthen educational systems, strengthen families, and build more cohesive, caring communities. The course examines the origins, public policy implications, and program evaluation studies that are helping to give form to the intergenerational studies field as it evolves on an international level. Attention is given to such practical matters as obtaining funding, working with diverse organizational partners, recruiting participants, and utilizing effective techniques for working with multi-generational groups.
Schedule This Course
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Material Requirements
There are no required purchased materials for this course.
Technical Requirements
Requires: Students will need to have high speed internet.
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Software Requirements
Requires: Students will need to have MS Office, Acrobat Reader, and Flash Player.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.