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Aging Studies Certificate of Achievement


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The Aging Studies Certificate is a multidisciplinary approach to the study of aging, the aging process, and working with older adults. Biological, sociological, and psychological aspects of aging are explored. The program certificate aims to educate individuals seeking a career in the field of aging, pursuing advancement in their careers, and/or who desire to expand their knowledge for personal growth. The certificate program allows students to choose elective courses and provides suggested pathways and career objectives. Employment opportunities may include: business, marketing, environmental design, nutrition, health, recreation, fitness, food services/preparation, social/human services, senior communities, home health care, caregiving, and travel. Additional certification, degrees, and/or training may be required for the fields listed depending on the employer and occupation. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Explain the key sociological, psychological, and biological concepts associated with the study of aging.
  • Apply theoretical perspectives to analyze current and historical topics associated with the study of aging.
  • Evaluate the family, government, and community support systems for diverse groups of aging individuals.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in one of the suggested pathways of study within the Aging Studies Certificate Program.

CORE/REQUIRED COURSES:

Course ID Title Units
SOC 180   Introduction to Aging 3
SOC 16   Death and Dying 3
PSYC 25  * Psychology of Aging 3
SOC 125   Sociology of Aging 3
  Restricted Electives 9-10

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE CERTIFICATE:


21-22

Restricted Electives - Pathways are suggested areas of focus, but completion of any of the courses on the restricted electives list can be used to complete the elective unit requirement.  
Pathway - Business  
ACCT 120   Introduction to Financial Planning 3
BUS 16   Personal Law, Street Law 3
BUS 135   Marketing 3
BUS 160   Entrepreneurship 3
Pathway - Environmental Design  
ARCH 124A   Architectural Drawing I 4
ARCH 219  * Residential and Commercial Space Planning 4
ARCH 163   International Building Code Inspection 4
ID 214  * or Bath Design 3
ID 215  * Kitchen Design 3
Pathway - Food/Nutrition  
FN 50   Fundamentals of Nutrition 3
FN 110  * Food Preparation Essentials 3
FN 161  * Clinical Nutrition 3
FN 169  * Lifecycle Nutrition 3
FN 210   ServSafe in Food Production 1
FN 232  * Techniques of Healthy Cooking 2
Pathway - Health  
HLTH 1   Contemporary Health Issues 3
HLTH 2   First AID, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator 1.5
HSC 106   Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information 3
HSC 291   Management of Aggressive Behavior in Healthcare Settings 0.5
HIT 101   Alternative Healthcare Delivery Systems 2
MA 206   Introduction to Medical Assisting 3
Pathway - Recreation/Fitness  
HSC 151  or Intro to Therapy and Career Exploration Of Rehabilitation 3
KNEA 151   Intro to Therapy and Career Exploration Of Rehabilitation 3
KNES 51   Introduction to Kinesiology 3
KNES 52   Fundamentals of Human Movement 3
KNES 60  * Anatomy and Fundamentals of Yoga 3
Pathway - Human Services  
HS 100  * Introduction to Human Services 3
HS 140   Group Leadership and Group Process 3
HS 174   Case Administration, Crisis Intervention And Referral 3
HS 220   Benefits and Entitlement 3
HS 105   Ethical Issues and Client’s Rights 3
HS 131   Multicultural and Diverse Populations in the United States 3
SOC 10   Introduction to Marriage and The Family 3

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

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