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Apr 19, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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.
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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 |
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SOC 180 |
Introduction to Aging |
3 |
SOC 16 |
Death and Dying |
3 |
PSYC 25 * |
Psychology of Aging |
3 |
SOC 125 |
Sociology of Aging |
3 |
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Restricted Electives |
9-10 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE CERTIFICATE:
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21-22
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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. |
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Pathway - Business |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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