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Is gerontology ready for accreditation?

William E Haley¹, Kenneth F Ferraro, Rhonda J V Montgomery

¹School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA. whaley@usf.edu

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Gerontology currently lacks key elements for professional accreditation, unlike fields such as clinical psychology. Future accreditation may suit applied gerontology programs, but other options exist to boost graduate employability.

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Gerontology
Higher Education
Professional Accreditation

Background:

Widely accepted criteria for program accreditation are reviewed.
Gerontology is compared with established accredited fields like clinical psychology and social work.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the current suitability of professional accreditation for gerontology programs.
To identify challenges and potential future pathways for gerontology accreditation.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of accreditation criteria.
Review of essential elements for professional credentialing.

Main Results:

Gerontology currently lacks a defined scope of practice, applied curriculum, qualified faculty, and necessary resources for accreditation.
Weak accreditation requirements risk being dismissed as "vanity" accreditation.
Strict requirements may be unattainable for resource-limited programs.

Conclusions:

Professional accreditation is not currently feasible for gerontology due to missing foundational elements.
Future accreditation might be appropriate for applied or professional gerontology programs (Bachelor's/Master's).
Alternative strategies should be explored to enhance gerontology graduate skills and employability.