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Gerontology - Associate Degree

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 finances ; housing options ; entertainment and travel ; health and wellness ; case coordination ; public policy and advocacy ; and consumer service .

Delivery

Online : Students are required to complete internship hours in person at a work site .

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 10,997 , Books : $ 460 , Supplies : $ 50 Total Approximate Costs $ 11,507

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

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 ..

Program Outcomes

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 reflect safe , legal , and ethical gerontological practices . Evaluate and advocate in the area of aging public policy . 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 .

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Gerontology associate degree program in the number of semesters shown .

8 Week 2 10544202 - GERO : Physical Aspects of Aging 3

Semester Total 17

8 Week 2 10544203 - GERO : Healthy Aging 3

Semester Total 17

8 Week 2 10544210 - GERO : Generations & Diversity 3

Semester Total 15

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10544209 - GERO : Programs & Services Aging 3 10104110 - Marketing Principles 3 10196191 - Supervision 3

8 Week 2 10544208 - GERO : Developing Gerontology 3

Full Semester 10544212 - GERO : Gerontology Internship 4

Semester Total 16

Total Credits 65

Curriculum Note : No final 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 .

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