Gerontology
The broad field of Human Services involves the art and science of working with people and helping others. Within the subspecialty of social work, the essential aim of the professional is to enhance social functioning of people within social can cultural frameworks. This certificate program prepares graduates to engage in the helping professions at entry levels in their communities, with a focus on working effectively with elders in a variety of community settings
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Certificates
The broad field of Human Services involves the art and science of working with people and helping others. Within the subspecialty of social work, the essential aim of the professional is to enhance social functioning of people within social can cultural frameworks. This certificate program prepares graduates to engage in the helping professions at entry levels in their communities, with a focus on working effectively with elders in a variety of community settings
Program Outcomes
At the completion of the program the student should be able to:
- Assesses the needs of older adults and their families while working as a member of a team of helping professionals
- Apply appropriate practices and procedures when interviewing applicants for services to obtain data and to provide information on available resources for older adults
- Demonstrate familiarity with services that assist older adults and their families that are available in the community
- Demonstrates proficiency in assisting older adults as individuals or groups with difficult day to day problems such as family relationships, locating sources of assistance, and addressing other specific problems
- Provide assistance in helping older adults utilize specific resources and agencies
Quincy
Gerontology Courses
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Code
Course
Credits
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- HSV 112
Introduction to Gerontology
- 3
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- HSV 114
Substance Addiction and Older Adults
- 3
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- SOC 140
Aging in America
- 3
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- HSV 103
Introduction to Social Work
- 3
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- HSV 200
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- 3
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- HSV 201
Helping Skills in Human Services
- 3
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- BIO 106
Nutrition
- 4
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- PSY 216
Growth & Development
- 3
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- HSV 205
Substance Abuse Counseling
- 3
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- HSV 297
Human Services Internship
- 3
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- HSV 260
Diverse Populations
- 3
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- PSY 205
Psychology of Change
- 3
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- PSY 212
Group Dynamics
- 3
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- PSY 221
Health Psychology
- 3
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- PSY 231
Psychology of Gender and Culture
- 3
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- SOC 101
General Sociology
- 3
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- SOC 102
Contemporary Social Problems
- 3
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- SOC 116
Intercultural Communication
- 3
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- SOC 150
Women in Society
- 3
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- SOC 203
Sociology of the Family
- 3
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- CJS 113
Drugs and Society
- 3
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- CJS 221
Domestic Violence, Abuse & Neglect
- 3