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GERONTOLOGY, Diploma Program (#0231)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (TOTAL CREDITS = 17)
General Education & Other
Required Courses
ENGL 101
PSYC 101 Gen Psychology
SOCI 201 Intro to Sociology
Major Requirements
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3
3
GERT 100 Gerontology Overview
GERT 101 Social Services
GERT 102 Allied Health
GERT 103 Psychosocial Issues
GERT 104 Intro to Service Learning
GERT 232 Death & Dying (or)
Gerontology Elective
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GERONTOLOGY, Certificate Program (#3300)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (TOTAL CREDITS = 30)
General Education & Other
Required Courses
ENGL 101
PE/Wellness
PSYC 101 Gen Psychology
SOCI 201 Intro to Sociology
General Elective
Program Elective
Major Requirements
3
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3
3
3
3
GERT 100 Gerontology Overview
GERT 101 Social Services
GERT 102 Allied Health
GERT 103 Psychosocial Issues
GERT 104 Intro to Service Learning
GERT 200 Legal/Ethical Aspects
GERT 201 Social Aspects of Aging
GERT 232 Death & Dying
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GERONTOLOGY, Associate in Arts Degree (#3470)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (TOTAL CREDITS = 61)
General Education
ENGL 101 English Composition I
ENGL 102 English Composition II
COMM 101 Effective Speaking
Core A Elective
Core B Elective
Core C Elective
Free Elective
Physical Education & Wellness
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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22
Major Requirements
GERT 100 Gerontology Overview
GERT 101 Social Services
GERT 102 Allied Health
GERT 103 Psychosocial Issues
GERT 104 Service Learning
GERT 105 Careers in Gerontology
GERT 200 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Aging
GERT 201 Social Aspects of Aging
GERT 211 Women and Aging
GERT 215 Aging Around the World
GERT 225 Long-Term Care Leadership
Management
GERT 232 Death and Dying
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Other Required Courses
BUSI 101 Introduction to Business
NUTR 104 Nutrition
PSYC 101 General Psychology
PSYC 209 Life Cycle Development
SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology
3
3
3
3
3
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Gerontology Course Descriptions – March 2015
Find course descriptions - http://www.hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/
GERT100 -- Introduction to Gerontology - Overview 1 :1 :0
Provides an introduction to the study of gerontology, relevant aging resources, and health promotion. This course
focuses on socio-demographic trends, ageism, longevity, the geriatric workforce, health care and social policy
issues, and health behavior, as well as gender, race, and ethnicity aging issues.
GERT101 -- Introduction to Gerontology - Social Services 1 :1 :0
Provides an overview of the ways in which social services are provided to and utilized by older persons. This course
focuses on public/private funding for aging services, retirement, selected health education topics, community health
organizations, health promotion programs, volunteerism, advocacy, public health, and cultural diversity in the aging
population. The history of social services for the aging is also covered.
GERT102 -- Introduction to Gerontology - Allied Health 1 :1 :0
Provides an overview of the physiology and pathology of aging. The course addresses clinical preventive services,
nutritional needs and aging, exercise and aging, and weight management and aging. Attention is given to diversity
issues such as gender, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status of elderly populations.
GERT103 -- Introduction to Gerontology - Psychosocial Issues 1 :1 :0
Provides an overview of mental health and aging. This course specifically addresses psychiatric and organic mental
disorders maintenance and the enhancement of mental function later in life, complementary and alternative
medicine, caregivers, diverse social support systems, depression, Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and stress
management.
GERT104 -- Introduction to Gerontology - Service Learning 1 :1 :0
Provides students with the opportunity to volunteer two hours per week - totaling 20 hours - in a community senior
care setting. The focus of this course is to allow a student to develop a personal relationship with an aging
individual. Through journaling and course discussions, the student is able to reflect upon the implications of his/her
experience, develop enhanced communication skills with an elderly individual, and analyze the collaboration and
communications among health care professionals and their clients.
GERT105 -- Careers in Gerontology 1 :1 :0
Examines and explores all of the possible careers in the field of gerontology. This course focuses on career
positions, salaries, job responsibilities, and roles/ functions in areas of aging such as advocates, direct service
providers, educators/trainers, managers/ administrators, marketers or product developers, program planners or
evaluators, and researchers. Topics also include discussions on both traditional and emerging career paths and
positions in new sub-fields of gerontology.
GERT200 -- Law, Ethics, and Aging 3 :3 :0
Addresses both the traditional and current legal and ethical issues that impact the elderly in American society.
Topics include informed consent, medical record keeping, healthcare financing, elder abuse and neglect,
representative decision-making, and end-of-life issues. Prerequisite: GERT 100, 101, 102 or 103 with a grade of C
or higher, or permission of the instructor.
GERT201 -- Social Aspects Aging 3 :3 :0
Provides knowledge of the field of social gerontology with focus on the impact that social and socio-cultural
conditions has on the process of aging. This course emphasizes social problems of aging and the impact that aging
has on an individual. Specific topics include: the growth of gerontology; global aging; biological theories of aging; the
social aspects of physical aging; managing chronic diseases; cognitive, personality and mental health issues in old
age; sexuality and aging; social theories of aging; and social policies and programs. Gender, ethnicity, culture, race,
and economic status and aging are also discussed. involved in aging. Prerequisite: GERT 100, 101, 102, or 103 with
a C or higher.
GERT210 -- Fitness and Health Promotion for the Older Adult. 3 :2.5 :.5
Provides a review of the health concerns of the older adult, including examples of physical activity, exercise and
health promotion programs targeted for this population. Special consideration is given to the planning and
development of wellness education programs for the senior population. Participants also engage in physical
activity/exercise sessions designed for older adults. Prerequisite: PE 138 or PE 201 with a C or higher.
GERT211 -- Women and Aging 3 :3 :0
Studies the status, roles, and experiences of women in society with a special focus on aging. This course introduces
students to how gender roles impact in society by studying women's lives with regard to race, culture,
socioeconomic status, sexuality, work, families, religion, politics, health, and social reform. In addition, this course
discusses the social construction of gender and social institutions, using feminist theory, and the history of the
women's movement.
GERT215 -- Aging around the World 3 :3 :0
Explores major topics in gerontology worldwide; the demands that the aging population places on society; and both
the universal and the unique aspects of aging that span across all cultures and nations.
GERT225 -- Long-Term Care Leadership and Management 3 :3 :0
Examines the changing landscape of long-term care and the issues and trends that impact the administration and
management of long-term care settings. This course focuses on best practices and model programs for maximizing
quality of care; tools, strategies and benchmarks for leaders; and the facilitation of partnerships with family, staff,
and community.
GERT232 -- Death and Dying 3 :3 :0
Identifies and discusses attitudes and feelings toward death so as to examine and experiment with the common
defense mechanisms of dying persons. This course acquaints students with the typical psychological stages of the
terminally ill and exposes them to the reality of human finiteness. Other topics include: cultural attitudes and
behavior regarding death, mourning rituals, ethics, and children and death. Prerequisite: GERT 100, 101, 102, or
103 with a grade of C or higher.
Who can I contact for more information?
Contact the Gerontology Co-Coordinators:
[email protected]
Kathy L. Sicher, MHA, 717.780.2300 x710992
Annamarie Fazzolari, MHA, 717.780.2300 x 710663