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1Fachgebiet Altern und Arbeit, Institut für Gerontologie, Zentrum Altern und Gesellschaft, Hochschule Vechta - Universität, Driverstr. 23, 49377 Vechta, Germany. frerich.frerichs@uni-vechta.de
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|December 13, 2007
Summary
The University of Vechta offers innovative Bachelor and Master programs in gerontology, focusing on practical application and research. These interdisciplinary studies address the complexities of ageing from multiple perspectives.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- Law
Context:
- Implementation of the Bologna process in higher education.
- Need for interdisciplinary approaches to understand ageing.
- Establishment of specialized research centers for ageing studies.
Purpose:
- To introduce innovative Bachelor and Master programs in gerontology.
- To emphasize practical, problem-oriented knowledge application in Bachelor studies.
- To establish research-oriented, consecutive Master studies focusing on multilevel analysis of ageing.
Summary:
- Bachelor studies integrate social sciences, economics, and law for practical gerontology.
- Master studies offer a research-oriented, consecutive program analyzing individual, organizational, and societal aspects of ageing.
- Collaboration with the "Ageing and Society" (CAG) research center enhances research orientation.
Impact:
- Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of gerontology.
- Prepares graduates for practical roles and research in the field of ageing.
- Contributes to the advancement of gerontological research and societal understanding of ageing.
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