Van Dussen Daniel J, Applebaum Robert, Sterns Harvey
Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio 44555-3442, USA.
Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2012;33(1):87-94. doi: 10.1080/02701960.2012.639102.
For over three decades, there has been considerable discussion about the development of gerontology education in the United States. A debate about accreditation is a logical outgrowth in this evolution. The dialogue about accreditation raises some important questions and gives gerontology an opportunity to further define itself. Accreditation poses opportunities and challenges that must be addressed to have a valid and meaningful discussion about the future of gerontological education. This article examines the advantages and disadvantages of accreditation for gerontology using the lens of faculty members from these three different academic programs. The authors ask: Is accreditation a good idea for each program? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Is this the right time?
三十多年来，关于美国老年学教育的发展一直有大量讨论。关于认证的争论是这一发展过程中的合理产物。关于认证的对话提出了一些重要问题，并为老年学提供了进一步明确自身的机会。认证带来了机遇和挑战，若要就老年学教育的未来进行有效且有意义的讨论，就必须应对这些问题。本文从这三个不同学术项目的教员角度审视了老年学认证的优缺点。作者们提出疑问：认证对每个项目来说都是个好主意吗？优缺点分别是什么？现在是合适的时机吗？
