LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Gerontology
Associate in Applied Science
Curriculum Code: 0171 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004)
This curriculum focuses on the study of the process of aging and the older
person's relationship with society. Individuals trained in gerontology help
older adults cope with problems, identify the social services needs of older
adults, assist older adults and their families to meet those needs, or assist
with the health and wellness needs of older people. Completion of this
program will assist in entry-level employment in related jobs, such as senior
citizen activity leader, senior housing manager, senior services worker and
outreach worker. Two consecutive semesters of field work in an agency serving
older adults is completed during the final year of the program. Not all
courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to
transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any
course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics.
For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page
22.
INFORMATION
Contact the Human, Health and Public Service Careers Department, Gannon
Vocational-Technical Center, Room 175, telephone number (517) 483-1410.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 44 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ANAT 145 Introductory Anat & Physiology 4
GERO 100 Introduction to Human Aging 3
GERO 101 Programs/Services for Aging 3
GERO 203 Physical/Mental Health Aging 3
GERO 282 Gerontology Practicum I (See Note 1) 4
GERO 284 Gerontology Practicum II 4
HUSE 100 Introduction to Human Services 3
HUSE 101 Personal Dimensions/Human Serv 2
SOCL 120 Introduction to Sociology 4
SOWK 203 Social Work Interviewing 3
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
WRIT 122 Composition II 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 19 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 4 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 3) 4
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement)
CHOICE 2: Social Science 4 Credits
POLS 120 American Political System 4
POLS 121 State and Local Government 4
PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology 4
CHOICE 3: Humanities (See Note 4) 8 Credits
CHOICE 4: Professional Related Courses (See Note 5) 3 Credits
MINIMUM TOTAL 63
NOTES:
1. There is an application process and guidelines for admission into the
field placement component. Students should meet with a program advisor
to assist in developing a plan to meet all field placement
prerequisites. Applications are due by April 1 for admission to Fall
field placement. Application packets with current requirements are
available starting in January from the Human, Health and Public Service
Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 175.
Contact a program advisor for further information.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
3. Students must select a 4 credit course that will also satisfy the
Science/Mathematics transfer requirement for MACRAO in order to meet
program requirements. See the MACRAO Transfer Agreement in the
"Transfer Information" section of this catalog.
4. See the MACRAO Transfer Agreement in the "Transfer Information" section
of this catalog for appropriate humanities courses.
5. Students may choose from any GERO-prefix courses numbered GERO 128-199.
6. GERO 282 and GERO 284 must be completed with a minimum 2.5 grade or
better. All other required GERO, HUSE, and SOWK courses must be
completed with a minimum 2.0 grade or better.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
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.
I II III IV
GERO 100 GERO 101 ANAT 145 GERO 284
GERO 203 SOWK 203 GERO 282 Lim.Ch.1
HUSE 100 SPCH 120 SOCL 120 Lim.Ch.2
HUSE 101 WRIT 122 Lim.Ch.3 Lim.Ch.3
WRIT 121 Lim.Ch.4
Lim.Ch.4
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