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Comparison of bachelor's and master's degree gerontology programs — alumni characteristics, employment and employer assessment
Author(s)	Karen A Roberto, Paula M Usita, Lori E Weeks
Journal title	Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, vol 18, no 1, 1997
Pages	pp 77-89
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Ageing process ; University education ; Postgraduate education ; Employment ; Employers ; United States of America.
Annotation	In this study, graduates of bachelor's and master's degree courses in gerontology completed the Standardized Survey Instrument for Graduates of Gerontology Programs, developed by the US Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Employers were also surveyed about the level of gerontological knowledge, skills and work performance of these graduates. Findings suggest differences between the two levels of degree with regard to sources used to obtain posts, types of employment found, and duties performed. Employers reported that most of the graduates had high levels of gerontology knowledge and skills, and exhibited high performance levels in working for or with older people. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-980724010 A
Classmark	BG: V7M: V7P: WJ: TF: 7T
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