LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CURRICULUM GUIDE |
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Aging Studies |
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Certificate of Completion |
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Curriculum Code: 1200 (Effective Fall 2004 ? Summer 2009) |
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The Aging Studies curriculum focuses on knowledge of physical,
mental, and social aspects of aging. Students are introduced to
the aging process, social institutions and policies, programs
and services, and providing direct services to older persons and
their families. This is the first certificate in an enhanced
human services career pathway. Courses are aligned with the
Council for Standards in Human Service Education and their
Community Support Skills Standards (www.cshse.org).
Core principles from the Association for Gerontology in Higher
Education serve as a guideline for course work. |
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PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course
Offerings for course prerequisite information. See the
Assessment and Placement Testing section for skills
assessment and advising information. |
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INFORMATION
Contact the Health and Human Service Careers Department, Gannon
Vocational-Technical Center, Room 1750, telephone number (517)
483-1410. |
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REQUIREMENTS
(See Note 2) |
TOTAL:
11
CREDITS |
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GERO 100 |
Introduction to Human Aging |
4 |
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GERO 203 |
Physical/Mental Health Aging |
3 |
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HUSE 105 |
Personal Dynamics/Interviewing |
4 |
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LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL: 1 CREDIT |
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Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below. |
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CHOICE 1: Gerontology Seminars
(See Note 3) |
1
Credit |
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GERO 131 |
Pln for Older Adlts w/Dev Dis |
.5 |
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GERO 164 |
Med & Alcohol Use/Older Adults |
.5 |
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GERO 165 |
Dementia: Concepts and Causes |
.5 |
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GERO 169 |
Legal Rights of Older Adults |
.5 |
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GERO 170 |
Depression: Recog & Treatment |
.5 |
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GERO 171 |
Tech: Care for Persons w/Demen |
.75 |
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GERO 173 |
Activ: Older Adlts w/Alzheim |
.5 |
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MINIMUM TOTAL |
12 |
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NOTES: |
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1. |
Students should meet with a Human Services Program advisor prior
to or during their first semester to complete an educational
plan and to discuss further education. |
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GERO 100, GERO 203, and HUSE 105 must be completed with a
minimum 2.5 grade or higher to be counted toward this
certificate of completion. |
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GERO seminars are graded on a pass/fail graded (credit/no
credit) basis. |
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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE |
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Students should see course descriptions to find out when
departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason
are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below (for
example, those who are part-time, have transferred in courses
from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should
contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with
adjustments. |
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GERO 100 |
GERO 203 |
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HUSE 105 |
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