Gerontology/Aging Studies, A.S.
The Gerontology/Aging Studies, A.S. at MSJC prepares students to promote and contribute to the wellness of an aging population. After completion, graduates are prepared for employment in various aging-related careers. The program is designed using an interdisciplinary perspective on aging and older adults. Students are trained in the best practices of gerontological education, research, and practice. The program prepared graduates to meet the needs of an aging world while improving the lives of older adults. Students will gain skills to promote positive aging and help older adults optimally age. In addition to the 21 units of required Gerontology courses, students must also complete all MSJC
Courses
- AH 105 — Medical Terminology
- ANTH 121 — Indigenous Peoples of California
- ASL 110 — Deaf Culture and Community
- COMM 117 — Organizational Communication
- COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking
- ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing
- ETHS 103 — Ethnic Politics in America
- ETHS 112 — Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies
- ETHS 113 — Introduction to Black Studies
- ETHS 160 — Black History in the American Context
- ETHS 240 — American Indian Literature
- ETHS 275 — Latinx/Chicanx Literature
- ETHS 280 — Ethnic American Literature
- GERO 501 — Aging Policy and Practice
- GERO 502 — Diversity and Ethics in Aging
- GERO 503 — End of Life Issues
- GERO 504 — Introduction to Social Gerontology
- GERO 510 — Fundamentals of Caregiving
- GERO 511 — Resources and Services for Older Adults
- GERO 550 — Gerontology Fieldwork Experience
- HIST C1002 — United States History since 1865
- HS 120 — Introduction to Public Health
- HS 121 — Fundamentals of Healthful Living
- LEAD 500 — Leadership Development
- NUTR 101 — Introduction to Nutrition Science
- PE 115 — First Aid and CPR
- PE 195 — Introduction to Kinesiology
- PSYC 103 — Human Development
- SOCI 102 — Contemporary Social Problems
- STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics