Psychology

PSYC4266Field Placement in Aging I 3 ch (3PRAC) (LE)

This field placement is designed to provide students with experience working with the individuals living in retirement homes offering a range of options from independent to assisted living. Students will gain practical experience (e.g. working with recreation directors creating programming opportunities for residents; learning about proper approaches to interacting with residents, etc.). Students will work for three hours a week for the duration of the term in their field placement. This course has limited enrolment and preference will be given to students completing the Minor in Gerontology. Note: This course will be graded as Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR).

Prerequisites: PSYC 3293 and permission of the field placement co-ordinator.