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MTH 110 or higher SPH 106 or 107 HIS** ENG** BIO 103 BIO 201 HUM/ART
Social & Behavioral Science Electives Finite Mathematics Speech History Electives Literature Electives Principles of Biology I Human Anatomy & Physiology I Humanities & Fine Arts Electives
9 3 3 3 3 4 4 6 42
*ORI 101- Orientation to College is a college requirement, not a requirement of the program. Students placing into remedial/ transitional coursework will be required to complete ORI 103 Orientation (Master Student) instead of ORI 101. See page 22 for further information. **Must complete a sequence in either literature or history and must take at least one course in each discipline.
MAJOR REQUIRED COURSES PED 100 PED 200 HED 224 PED 295 HED 231 HED 232 BIO 202
Fundamentals of Fitness Fundamentals of Physical Education Personal and Community Health Practicum in Physical Education First Aid Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries Human Anatomy & Physiology II TOTAL HOURS
3 3 3 3 3 3 4 21 64
Gerontology Ms. Susan Beck, Program Director 256.352.8339 susan.beck@wallacestate.edu
Short Certificate (2 semesters) Career Cluster: Health Science At A Glance Worldwide, populations are aging and people are living longer. People over the age of 65, especially those over the age of 80, are among the fastest growing in industrialized nations. For those born in the United States in 1900, almost half died before they were 50 years old. Those individuals born today can expect to live to be age 75 and older. In 1900, about one in 25 Americans were over the age of 65; today one in 8 is over 65. The age group growing the fastest today is the people aged 85 and over. In the 21st century, one in five Americans will be over 65. Since seniors are the fastest-growing group of consumers of healthcare services, these growth trends will result in a demand for professionals with knowledge and expertise in the field of gerontology. Expanded career opportunities are forecast requiring a work force with education and training in gerontology.
From 2006 through 2016, Health Care and Social Assistance will continue to provide new career opportunities due to the aging of the population and an increase in social programs. Industries that are expected to experience the greatest gains are associated with elderly care, such as home health care services, other residential care facilities, and community care facilities for the elderly. These three industries are projected to provide over 10,500 new jobs over the ten-year period. Seven of the 20 fastest growing industries are expected to occur in health care and social assistance over the period.
Who Should Take This Program? Social workers, registered nurses, occupational therapists, case managers, rehabilitation counselors, psychologists, physical therapists, emergency workers, medical assistants, recreational therapists, family caregivers, and certified nursing assistants.
Program Description The Gerontology Certificate program prepares social service and healthcare professionals, as well as students, with specialized knowledge of the aging process and geriatric issues that will help them better serve older adults. Adding the gerontology certificate to existing work and educational experience is likely to enhance an individual’s career advancement opportunities and options. The program provides a background of basic knowledge in gerontology, and prepares certificate option students in professional skill areas such as counseling, recreation, social work, nursing, and administration. The certificate consists of 15 semester hours. Students should complete the Gerontology Certificate Program in two semesters. The program includes a wide variety of courses that provide students with state-of-the-art knowledge about aging and teaches students how to implement that knowledge in practice. Completion of the program will develop and/or enhance existing proficiencies, knowledge, develop specific skills to address the complex needs of older adults in a variety of areas, including: enhance employment marketability, create a network for sharing of expertise, develop and build skills and competencies, develop an interdisciplinary perspective on aging, fulfill continuing education requirements for professionals, serve as advocates for older adults and their families, manage services and programs that promote the health and independence of older persons, educate others about gerontology health care, serve as a leader in developing and implementing multidisciplinary health care and social service teams, assist caregivers and provide direct care to older persons, and provide counseling assistance for end-of life issues.
Procedures and Requirements for Admission Minimum admissions standards for the Human Services Gerontology Certificate program are as follows: Applicants Must: 1. Submit a college application to the Admissions Office. 2. Meet all general admission requirements of WSCC
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