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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
 
HLT 271
Physical Care Management of the Older Adult
3
 
HMS 231
Gerontology I
3
 
HMS 238
Selected Topics on Aging
3
 
                SEMESTER TOTAL
15
 
SEMESTER 2
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
HLT 130
Nutrition and Diet Therapy
1
 
HLT 272
Medical Management of the Older Adult
3
 
HMS 225
Functional Family Intervention
3
 
HMS 232
Gerontology II
3
HMS 231
HMS 233
Psycho and Socio Aspects of Older Adult Care
3
 
                SEMESTER TOTAL
13
 
                TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
28
 

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