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Apr 18, 2024
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2015-2016 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Gerontology Specialist
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The Gerontology Specialist certificate is designed for individuals working with our growing older population. The goal is to increase knowledge and understanding of the aging process and how to better relate to the older adult. The certificate will consist of eight one-credit courses on the web with face-to-face seminars, offered to a cohort group, over a two-semester period. Students are required to complete an Application for Admission. Students may start Fall or Spring semester.
ASM 150 , ASM 155 , ASM 160 , ASM 165 , ASM 180 and ASM 200 also meet the diversity requirement. Three ASM courses must be taken to fulfill the requirement because they are one credit each.
For more information about the Gerontology Specialist certificate, please visit our website at https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/aging/pages/gerontologycert.aspx.
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Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 8
Fixed Costs
Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit
The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.
Varied Costs
Books and supplies are $150-$200 per course.
Approximate total for program: $2,408*
* Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.
What Kind of Work Will You Do?
• Work with the elderly in a variety of settings.
• Work with the families of the elderly.
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?
• Ability to communicate with the elderly.
• Awareness of the aging process.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the elderly, their families and community agencies.
• Ability to work with and like people who are older.
• Effective oral and written communication.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. For information about the ADA, the Section 504/ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 515-964-6857. For Title IX questions and concerns contact 515-964-6850.
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