The Gerontology Field Placement

Internships and Practicums in Aging

Rona Karasik, Laura Donorfio, Phyllis Greenberg
Springer Publishing
321 pages
ISBN: 9780826150448
November 2022

This innovative text guides gerontology students step-by-step through the process of searching for, securing, and completing an aging-based internship, practicum, or field placement. It underscores the value of hands-on, community-based learning and provides a framework for identifying experiences that fit a student's academic requirements and professional objectives. The text describes the multitude of career opportunities available for those working with or on behalf of older adults, ranging from traditional opportunities in health and human services to careers in leisure, business, housing, and finance.