The practicum course is a structured educational experience that includes a supervised placement in a community organization (two days a week for a total of 208 hours) and concurrent bi-weekly seminars. Students integrate classroom and seminar learning with practical experience, applying specialized knowledge, theory and ethics within gerontology service settings while developing professional practice skills. In the field placements, students work with older adults, family members, community groups, and professionals. Graded S/U. Corequisite(s): GERO 2200 and 2225.

Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma in Gerontology.

Prerequisite(s): An "S" grade in GERO 2315; or permission of the program coordinator.