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Health Professions: GERONTOLOGY
Career Studies Certificate: Gerontology (221.480.08)
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The Career Studies Certificate in Gerontology incorporates a multi-disciplinary
perspective of the aging process. Course work is focused on physical,
psycho-social, medical, nutrition, and family relations within this area.
Students are prepared for work with older adults in health care, human
services, ministry, businesses, and other organizations that incorporate
the field of gerontology in their missions.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
Placement |
HLT 270 |
Health and Well-Being of the Older Adult |
3 |
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HLT 271 |
Physical Care Management of the Older Adult |
3 |
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HMS 231 |
Gerontology I |
3 |
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HMS 238 |
Selected Topics on Aging |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
HLT 130 |
Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
1 |
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HLT 272 |
Medical Management of the Older Adult |
3 |
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HMS 225 |
Functional Family Intervention |
3 |
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HMS 232 |
Gerontology II |
3 |
HMS 231 |
HMS 233 |
Psycho and Socio Aspects of Older Adult Care |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
13 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
28 |
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