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 Distance Education
Internet Courses
GERO-11 Introduction to Gerontology
8/25/08-12/21/08

GERO-22 Dying and Death
8/25/08-12/21/08

GERO-405 Resources and Services for Older Adults
8/25/08-12/21/08


Traditional
Face-to-Face Courses
GERO-11 Introduction to Gerontology
Tuesdays, 8/25/08-12/21/08

GERO-22 Dying and Death
Thursdays, 8/25/08-12/21/08

GERO-405 Resources and Services for Older Adults
Wednesdays, 8/25/08-12/21/08

GERO-462 Activity Coordinator Training
Saturdays, 8/30/08-10/18/08

GERO-463 Social Work Designee Training
Saturdays, 10/25/08-12/20/08

GERO-482 Internships in Gerontology
Wednesdays, 8/25/08-12/21/08

SCSCI-13 Introduction to Social Work
Wednesdays, 8/25/08-12/21/08



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Major Requirements


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Gerontology prepares students for new careers resulting from the increasing population of older people. This is an interdisciplinary field incorporating research on aging in psychology, physiology, and sociology as well as public policy and social ethics.

Gerontology courses provide short-term training for immediate employment and may also lead to a Community Caregiver certificate, a certificate in Gerontology, or an Associate in Science degree in Gerontology. Nurses, social workers, and administrators of care facilities may earn Continuing Education units.

Gerontology is increasingly important in professions such as medicine, law, architecture, mental health, and social work. Transfer students will find Gerontology courses at more than 15 California universities. Other employment opportunities are found in residential communities, recreation, marketing, nutrition, counseling and referral, paralegal services, and business and agencies serving older adults, including persons with dementia.


Associate In Science Degree
[S230/04798/1309.00]

   
Units
GERO 11
Introduction to Gerontology
3
GERO 18
Sociology of Aging (also available as SOC 18)
3
GERO 21
Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging
3
GERO 405
 Resources and Services for Older Adults
2
GERO 415
 Health and Wellness for Older Adults
3
GERO 482 Internships in Gerontology
1
SSCI 13
Introduction to Social Work
3

Plus three courses from the following:

   
Units
ACCTGFS 440 Introduction to Financial Planning
3
BUS 40 Marketing Principles
3
GERO 22 Dying and Death (also available as SCSCI 22)
3
GERO 31 Fitness and Wellness for Older Adults
(also available as PELEC 31)
3
GERO 422A
or		Dementia Care: Understanding Dementing Illnesses
1
GERO 422B
or		 Dementia Care: Understanding Difficult Behaviors  
GERO 422C Dementia Care: Planning Meaningful Activities  
GERO 462 Activity Coordinator Training
4
GERO 463 Social Work Designee Training
3
MGMT 480 Principles of Supervision
3
     
 
Total units for the major:  
25-28


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Requirements for the Gerontology Certificate
 [L230/04798/1309.00]

Same as the major requirements for the A.S. Degree, plus a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR).
 
Total units for the certificate:  
25-28


Community Caregiver Certificate
[L232/99999/1309.00]
The Community Caregiver certificate prepares the student for employment in a variety of settings, including residential care facilities, adult day care, and home care. Community caregivers provide direct care to persons with dementia or other individuals who need non-medical personal care.
   
Units
GERO 405
 Resources and Services for Older Adults
2
GERO 422A
or
 Dementia Care: Understanding Dementing Illnesses
1
GERO 422B
or
Dementia Care: Understanding Difficult Behaviors  
GERO 422C
 Dementia Care: Planning Meaningful Activities  
GERO 462
or 		Activity Coordinator Training
4
GERO 463 Social Work Designee Training
3
NURAST 400* Nursing Assistant
3.5
NURAST 400L* Nursing Assistant Laboratory
2
NURAST 405* Nursing Assistant Skills Laboratory
.5
NURAST 420** Home Health Aide
1.5
NURAST 420L** Home Health Aide Laboratory
1
NURAST 450` Professional Development for the Nursing Assistant
1
     
 
Total units for the certificate:  
6-16.5

* Students must take these four NURAST courses or provide proof of a current California State Nursing Assistant Certificate.
** Students must take these two NURAST courses or provide proof of a current Califirnia State Home Helth Aide certificate.

Notes:

A mandatory orientation and verification of fingerprinting are required prior to enrollment. Conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic offense may preclude enrollment in these course. Contact Health Sciences at (909) 466-2886 for information and dates of the orientation. Contact Gerontology at (909) 941- 2418 for information on other courses pertinent to community caregiving.

Rev. 6/28/07

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