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The innovative 5013c accreditation body, Accreditation for Gerontology Education Council (AGEC), is the first of its kind with its global purview of gerontology programs. The purpose of AGEC is to serve as an accrediting entity for bachelors and masters programs, both nationally and internationally. AGEC uses competencies involving skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to educate a prepared workforce in the gerontological field. While this is a critical function, how is receiving an AGEC accreditation perceived by academic institutions? This paper will discuss survey results examining perspectives from both students and administrators. The survey examining attributes of institutions which influence student attendance decisions involved a sampling of graduate students and administrators from the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) member institution directory. The discussion of results will highlight the perceived benefits and value-added to degree programs attaining an AGEC accreditation. |
