Gerontology, Associate of Arts Degree Major
Banner Code: 3_AA_GEROMA
Control Number: 18217
Financial Aid Eligible
The Gerontology major is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary approach to studying the human aging process from sociological, psychological, and biological perspectives. If you would like an overview of the field of aging while completing your A.A. Degree, the gerontology major is a good option. Many of the courses are cross disciplinary and, therefore, count towards the major as well as the general education requirements for the A.A. Degree. Coursework will also transfer as electives or general education requirements to a four-year institution. Aging studies may be pertinent to degrees such as Human Services, Gerontology, Psychology, and Social Work.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply major gerontology theories and principles of the field to everyday life and determine the impact of these theories on the aging individual and/or society as a whole.
- Apply effective communication skills in a variety of gerontology settings.
- Support opinions/ideas using solid gerontology research principles.
Course | Title | Units |
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Required Core 1 | ||
Complete the following: | ||
BIOL C120 | Biology of Aging | 3 |
or GERO C122 | Biology of Aging | |
PSYC C170 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
or GERO C170 | Psychology of Aging | |
SOC C120 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
or GERO C121 | Introduction to Gerontology | |
GERO C220 | Controversies and Ethical Issues in Aging | 3 |
or HSVC C220 | Controversies and Ethical Issues in Aging | |
Program Electives 1, 2 | ||
Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
Nutrition through the Lifecycle | ||
or GERO C225 | Nutrition through the Lifecycle | |
Home Care | ||
Care of Frail Elderly | ||
Aging in a Multicultural Society | ||
Careers in Gerontology - A Field Practicum | ||
Healthy Aging | ||
or GERO C223 | Healthy Aging | |
Helping Theories and Intervention Strategies | ||
Introduction to Crisis Intervention | ||
Probate Administration/Estate Planning | ||
Elder Law | ||
Units Required for the Major | 18 | |
Local General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC pattern | Varies | |
Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
Total Units | 60 |
1 | Some courses in the program are not offered every semester. GERO C131 Home Care, GERO C273 Careers in Gerontology - A Field Practicum, and GERO C240 Aging in a Multicultural Society are offered once per year, usually in the fall semester. GERO C220 Controversies and Ethical Issues in Aging/HSVC C220 Controversies and Ethical Issues in Aging and GERO C230 Care of Frail Elderly are offered once per year, usually in the spring semester. Plan your full schedule with the timing of your courses in mind. |
2 | Students wishing to work in Home Care should select GERO C131 Home Care and GERO C230 Care of Frail Elderly as their electives. |