The Centre for Lifelong Learning at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai announces
One-year Diploma Programme in Gerontology 2011 - 12
One-year Diploma Programme in Gerontology 2011 - 12
Duration: June 2011 to April 2012
Goals of the Diploma Programme in Gerontology
· To prepare learners for interdisciplinary practice with older adults and their families while providing professional leadership in the field of Gerontology.
· To generate a trained cadre of functionaries for effective intervention based on a Human Rights perspective for enhancing the 'Quality of Life' of Older Adults
Objectives of the Diploma Programme in Gerontology
To offer a comprehensive interdisciplinary 'rights-based' perspective in the field of gerontology To inculcate a holistic understanding of the biological, social, political and economic issues involved in working with Older Adults To impart the necessary attitudes and skills for making effective interventions in the field of Gerontology Duration of the Course:
One- year, Part-time Programme: Friday (6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.) and Saturdays (10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.). A detailed outline of the Course is given below.
List of courses and distribution of credits:
-Basic Course 1 Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 2: Health and Wellbeing I (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 3: Health and Wellbeing II (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 4: Policies, Programmes and Management of Services for Older Adults (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 5: Developmental and Therapeutic Interventions with Family and Older Adults (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 6: Collective Action, Advocacy and Networking (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 7: Older Adults with Special Needs (2 Credits)
- SC I: Ageing and Media (2 Credits)
- SC II: Training for Human Resource Development (2 Credits)
- SC III: Creative Arts and Work with Older Adults (2 Credits)
- SC IV: The Professional Self (Non-Credit Compulsory Course (15 hours)
- Field Practicum (Exposure Visits and Direct Field Work) (12 Credits)
Total: 32 Credits
Eligibility:
- 12th pass with minimum two years of work experience or graduate in any discipline and minimum age of 25 years. Priority would be given to those who are working in social work organisations.
- All NGO personnel involved with geriatric services in fields such as health, mental health and education; administrators of human service organizations and corporate sector personnel.
- The Course will cater to all who intend to branch out or initiate services for the elderly.
- The Diploma Programme has an interdisciplinary focus and so it will invite those from medical, legal and financial backgrounds who wish to address issues of elderly and to audit specific subjects in particular.
- Five Seats will be reserved for candidates in the Age Group 55+
Work and Employment:
Gerontology is a growing and upcoming field thus after graduating the Course participants will be able to:
engage in direct services
Initiate and sustain programmes and services for Older Adults
Be active members of inter-disciplinary teams working with Older Adults
Supervise and train field functionaries especially paraprofessionals and volunteers
Application of the Course inputs will be possible in all human service organisations: social agencies, medical and educational institutions as well as the whole gamut of initiatives for Older adults ranging from Institutional Care to Day Care Centres, Community-based interventions and Senior Citizens' Associations
Selection Procedure:
Those satisfying the eligibility requirements will be called for an interview by the Selection Committee. The list of selected candidates will be notified on the institute Notice Board. The Institute does not take responsibility for information by post.
Candidates may make enquiries through:
Telephone: +91-22-2552 5000(General)
+91- 22-2552 5253 / 2552 5263 (Direct)
Email: stp@tiss.edu
Centre for Lifelong Learning,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences,
Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088
Web: www.tiss.edu
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