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Kenneth Starkman
Dean, Technology and Engineering
Orange County
Fullerton College
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Program Details
Aging Studies Certificate
New Program
Gerontology (130900)
07/01/21
The Aging Studies Certificate focuses on the study and application of knowledge about the physical, social, and economic conditions of older people. Aging affects all aspects of human activity, thus the study of aging is multidisciplinary in nature. This certificate helps to prepare students interested in pursuing academic and career pathways in the field of aging. Students who earn the Aging Studies Certificate should consider pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology, a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Gerontology, or a related field. Career paths many include placements in county councils on aging, area agencies on aging, social services agencies, housing authorities,long-term care, recreation facilities, and many other public and private agencies. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. The Aging Studies Certificate requires a total of 16 units.
10 annual completions
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
This certificate is designed to prepare students interested in pursuing academic and career pathways in the field of aging.
Students who earn the Aging Studies Certificate should consider pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology, a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Gerontology, or a related field.
Career paths many include occupational placements in county councils on aging, area agencies on aging, social services agencies, housing authorities, long-term care, recreation facilities, and many other public and private agencies.
Course Units and Hours
16
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Course Report
A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. The Aging Studies Certificate requires a total of 16 units.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 201 F | Dying and Death | 3 | S1 |
| SOC 250 F | Society of Aging | 3 | S1 |
| Electives | |||
| MIND 101F PE 235 F PSY 131 F SOC 198 F SOC 199 F SOC 275 F SOC 275 HF SOC 299 F WELL 230 F | The Practice of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion First Aid, CPR, and Safety Education Cross Cultural Psychology Sociology Internship Sociology Independent Study Marriage and Family Honors Marriage and Family Sociology Independent Study: Advanced The Body-Mind Connection | 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 | S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S3 S3 S3 S3 |
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