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Associate of Science in Gerontology
Associate of Science in Gerontology

Associate of Science in Gerontology

  • ID:MaU10082
  • Level:Associate Degree
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100
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Completed application form.
  • Official (school stamped and sealed) transcripts from all schools attended.

English requirements

  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT): 70
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.0
  • MELAB: 76

Course Information

As an Aging Studies student, you will be prepared to address the growing and evolving concerns of an aging population. Gain skills, promote positive aging, and help older adults retain their health and well-being so they can achieve their highest potential.

You will experience the appreciation of older clients as you assist them in gaining benefits, finding appropriate housing, acquiring health and technology literacy, and accessing needed services. To achieve this goal, you will learn about the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual aspects of growing older in American society.

You’ll sharpen your communication and critical thinking skills, and graduate prepared to find and master a rewarding career working in the aging field.

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Major Courses (28 s.h. to be chosen)

  • Introduction to the Aging Experience (3 s.h.) 
  • Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (1 s.h.) 
  • Programs and Services for Older Adults (3 s.h.) 
  • Spirituality of Aging (1 s.h.) 
  • Psychology of Midlife and Aging (3 s.h.) 
  • How and Why the Body Ages (3 s.h.) 
  • Legal Issues for Older Adults (3 s.h.) 
  • Societies and Aging (2 s.h.) 
  • Internship in Aging Studies (4 s.h.) 
  • Professional Development Seminar (2 s.h.) 

Major electives (3 s.h. to be chosen)

  • Supporting Family Caregivers (2 s.h.) 
  • Program Development for Adult Education and Events (3 s.h.) 
  • Enriching Life in Later Years (3 s.h.) 
  • Addressing Behavior Changes in Dementia (2 s.h.) 
  • Mental Health and the Older Adult (3 s.h.) 
  • Documentation and Assessment (3 s.h.) 
  • Care Management for Older Adults (3 s.h.) 
  • Proposal Writing and Grant Administration (3 s.h.) 
  • Public Policy and Resources in Aging (2 s.h.) 
  • Gerontology Management (3 s.h.) 
  • Nursing Home Administration I (3 s.h.) 
  • Nursing Home Administration II (3 s.h.) 
  • Addiction Studies: Older Adults (1 s.h.) 
  • Nutrition for the Aging (2 s.h.) 
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Admissions director
  • Care coordinator
  • Community health worker
  • Community liaison
  • Insurance administrator
  • Intake coordinator
  • Life enrichment director
  • Residential housing administrator
  • Senior center director
  • Service coordinator
  • Volunteer manager

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $1999 per year

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