Hi Mail Dog,
Happy New Year to you!
I have taken only Gerontology and am going to take Research methods after a couple of weeks.I found Gerontology to be interesting and not very difficult.I studied only for 3-4 days and used mostly only instantcert and scored B.I think with a little more hardwork an A would have been possible.
Have you taken or plan to take Psychology of Adulthood and Aging? This one and Gerontology have a lot of overlap so taking Gerontology would be a better option if u want to take PAA also later on.
I don't know about Research.I am sure there are others who have taken both and will be able to come up with better advice.
Also please check your inbox.I pm'ed you yesterday.
Good Luck,
Adoncia