Gerontology: Caregiving Certificate
The Gerontology: Caregiving Certificate prepares students for employment as a formal caregiver in a variety of settings, including residential care facilities, adult day care, and home care. The certificate also prepares students for informal caregiving of family members and other older adults. Community caregivers provide direct care to persons with chronic conditions, disabilities, and/or dementia and also to other individuals who need non-medical personal care including assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The Gerontology: Caregiving Certificate will be awarded for the completion of three courses for a total of 9 units.
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| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| GERO-504 | Introduction to Social Gerontology | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| GERO-510 | Fundamentals of Caregiving | 3 |
| GERO-511 | Resources and Services for Older Adults | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 9 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| GERO-504 | Introduction to Social Gerontology | 3 |
| GERO-510 | Fundamentals of Caregiving | 3 |
| GERO-511 | Resources and Services for Older Adults | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
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Program Name GERONTOLOGY: CAREGIVING
This program is designed to be completed in 4 months.
This program will cost $414 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses.
These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California
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NOTE: Cost per unit $46 Nonresident Fees- Tuition: $318 Capital Outlay: $58 Parking Permits cost $90 a year or $45 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Help a Student Fund (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/enroll/what-fees-do-i-have-to-pay.html