Printed : 12 / 15 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 105441
Graduates of the Gerontology program have the knowledge and skills needed to provide seamless quality service to older adults and their families . Gerontology career pathways include a wide variety of service and leadership opportunities related to business and �nances ; housing options ; entertainment and travel ; health and wellness ; case coordination ; public policy and advocacy ; and consumer service .
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
Completed application . High school transcript or equivalent . ( For a list of equivalents , go to www . nwtc . edu / gettingstarted .)
To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .
Attend mandatory program orientation ..
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Gerontology associate degree program in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-103-121 Micro : Word-Intro 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology 10-544-201 GERO : Intro to Gerontology 10-544-202 GERO : Physical Aspects of Aging 10-806-189 Basic Anatomy Semester Total
Second Semester
10-544-203 GERO : Healthy Aging 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-809-188 Developmental Psychology 10-544-204 GERO : Social Gerontology 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies 10-544-205 GERO : Alzheimer ' s & Dementia Semester Total
Third Semester
10-104-191 Customer Service 10-101-106 Accounting Principles 10-544-206 GERO : Death and Dying 10-544-210 GERO : Generations & Diversity 10-544-207 GERO : Legal & Ethical Issues Ag Semester Total
1 3 1 3 3 3 3
17.00
3 3 3 3 3 2
17.00
3 3 3 3 3
15.00
The entire Gerontology program is offered online WITH THE EXCEPTION of the internship in 4th semester . | The program may be completed in a part-time or full-time format .
Fourth Semester
10-544-209 GERO : Programs & Services Aging 10-104-110 Marketing Principles 10-196-191 Supervision 10-544-208 GERO : Developing Gerontology 10-544-212 GERO : Gerontology Internship Semester Total
3 3 3 3 4
16.00
Total Credits
65.00
Provide recommendations for successful aging and optimal quality of life . Evaluate physical , social , psychological and spiritual aspects of aging . Identify and refer older adults to needed services . Exhibit behaviors and conduct that re�ect safe , legal , and ethical gerontological practices . Evaluate and advocate in the area of aging public policy .
Curriculum Note : No �nal grade lower than a " C " is acceptable in any of the ( 10-544-xxx ) courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
Exhibit professional communication . Develop ethical and cultural awareness related to aging . Plan , develop , implement and deliver appropriate activities to meet physical , social , psychological needs of the aging population . Create a personal professional development plan . Incorporate evidence-based gerontology practices into delivery of services . Implement activities to meet the needs of the aging population .
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