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Certificate in Aging Studies
Related Links
- Aging Studies Home
- Letter of Recognition
- Associate of Science Degree
- Home Health Caregiver Certificate
- Human Services
- Association for Gerontology
- Gerontology Society of America
- AACC Center on Aging
- Orientation Schedules
- Criminal Background Checks
- Career Coach / Gainful Employment
The Certificate in Aging Studies builds on the three basic courses covered in the Letter of Recognition to expand students' understanding of aging and older adults and better prepare students for working with that population. Two options are offered based on the focus of a student's interests. Both require a minimum of 100 hours of fieldwork for graduation. If desired, upon completion of the certificate, the student can move on to the A.S. in Aging Studies degree program.
Total Credit Hours: Minimum of 24 credit hours
Requirements:
- Maintain a grade of C or better in all human services and fieldwork courses.
- Eligibility for ENG 111, ENG 115 or ENG 121.
- Satisfactorily complete appropriate fieldwork.
- Complete a criminal background check.
Certificate Requirements:
BIO 152 - Biology of Aging
or
BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition
or
BIO 136 - Principles of Nutrition and Laboratory
BPA 142 - Principles of Management
or
BPA 211 - Principles of Accounting 1
HUS 101 - Human Service Ethics in Practice
HUS 114 - Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques
HUS 115 - Fieldwork: Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques
PSY 151 - Psychology of Aging
SOC 150 - Introduction to Aging Studies
Elective (arts and humanities or social and behavioral sciences)
Contact:
Elizabeth Appel, MSW, LCSW-C
Chair, Health and Human Services Department
410-777-7224
Nicole Williams, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Human Services Program
410-777-7085
