Gerontology/Aging Studies, A.S.
The Gerontology/Aging Studies, A.S. at MSJC prepares students to promote and contribute to the wellness of an aging population. After completion, graduates are prepared for employment in various aging-related careers. The program is designed using an interdisciplinary perspective on aging and older adults. Students are trained in the best practices of gerontological education, research, and practice. The program prepared graduates to meet the needs of an aging world while improving the lives of older adults. Students will gain skills to promote positive aging and help older adults optimally age. In addition to the 21 units of required Gerontology courses, students must also complete all MSJC General Education Option A requirements (a total of 60 units) for the Associate of Science degree in Gerontology/Aging Studies.
AS.GERO
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| GERO-504 | Introduction to Social Gerontology | 3 |
| HS-120 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HS-121 | Fundamentals of Healthful Living | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| GERO-501 | Aging Policy and Practice | 3 |
| GERO-502 | Diversity and Ethics in Aging | 3 |
| HIST-160 | Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| GERO-503 | End of Life Issues | 3 |
| NUTR-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| ASL-110 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| AH-105 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PE-115 | First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| GERO-510 | Fundamentals of Caregiving | 3 |
| GERO-511 | Resources and Services for Older Adults | 3 |
| GERO-550 | Gerontology Fieldwork Experience | 3 |
| COMM-117 | Organizational Communication or Leadership Development (formerly LEAD-101) or Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| PE-195 or PSYC-103 | Introduction to Kinesiology or Human Development | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to complete MSJC's local General Education, Option A, by fulfilling all general education areas. In addition, students must complete all major requirements and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSJC General Education Option A | 24 | |
| Required Gerontology Courses | 21 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| GERO-501 | Aging Policy and Practice | 3 |
| GERO-502 | Diversity and Ethics in Aging | 3 |
| GERO-503 | End of Life Issues | 3 |
| GERO-504 | Introduction to Social Gerontology | 3 |
| GERO-510 | Fundamentals of Caregiving | 3 |
| GERO-511 | Resources and Services for Older Adults | 3 |
| GERO-550 | Gerontology Fieldwork Experience | 3 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
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