Aging Services Management, Adult Services Track, AAS

Required Courses

The Aging Services Management Adult Services Track AAS degree provides students with the coursework to qualify as administrators or directors of residential care facilities, assisted living programs, adult day care programs, home and community-based services and other agencies that work with the elderly. Administrators or directors play a vital role in planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling the operation of adult services programs.

Note: If you are planning to work in a residential care facility, it is recommended that you take SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology  and PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology  to fulfill the Social & Behavioral Sciences component of the AAS degree Core requirements.

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree, Adult Services Track - 69

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change. Books and supplies are $150-$200 per course. All students are
required to pay for and obtain their own DCI and abuse registry check (one for each last name change and maiden), physical, and
TB test. Agency Experience cannot be done without this information.

Approximate total for program: $13,178-$13,317*

*Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Plan, organize, direct and control the operation of a healthcare facility.
• Recruit and hire professional and nonprofessional persons for the facility staff.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate work of staff.
• Participate in developing and leading continuing training and in-service education.
• Supervise operation of various departments such as business, nursing, dietary, laundry maintenance and housekeeping.
• Participate in preparation of annual budget, annual financial report, and reports for publications.
• Act as a public relations representative.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Ability to initiate and maintain a leadership role.
• Ability to direct, manage and evaluate personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with residents, staff and community agencies.
• Ability to work with numbers to prepare financial reports and budgets.
• Ability to work with and like people who are older and/or chronically ill or disabled.
• Awareness of the need for continual personal and professional growth.
• Effective oral and written communications.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• The program courses (ASM) are a combination of seminars and group meetings.
• Attendance at all course seminars is required.
• Offers excellent opportunities for returning students.
• Average starting salary $60,000-$75,000+

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