Gerontology
Service-Learning in Gerontology at St. Cloud State University
Service-learning is a key component in several Gerontology classes. Interaction with older persons and hands-on involvement at service agencies inform classroom work and enrich skillsets.
University of Maryland scholar Dr. Barbara Jacoby argues the hyphen in service-learning symbolizes the symbiotic relationship between workplace learning and classroom learning.
Students are encouraged to seek additional service-learning opportunities at organizations such as these: