Integrative Project A

Course Description

First course of two-course sequence providing an interdisciplinary forum for exploring current issues in aging and culminating in a project that addresses a specific challenge or opportunity facing older adults and their communities. Topic areas will reflect the background and interests of students in the program.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify a specific need for a project that addresses a challenge or opportunity facing older adults and their communities
• Specify key milestones and a timeline for execution and completion of research and project activities
• Integrate appropriate theoretical concepts and/or models in developing the rationale for the project
• Identify appropriate resources and sources of data for the project
• Organize and critically review the literature presented to provide the rationale for the project
• Identify and address socio-cultural and ethical issues and context relevant to the project in an informed and sensitive manner
• Prepare and submit an application to the IRB, if required, for approval of the project
• Participate critically and productively in peer discussions of the development of individual projects

Prerequisites

• AGE601
• AGE602