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.

Program Details

Location: Ankeny

Students may start any semester

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Gerontology certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

ASM 155 - Impact of Demographics Credits: 1
ASM 160 - Aspects of Aging Credits: 1
ASM 150 - Communication with the Elderly Credits: 1
ASM 800 - Seminar I Credits: 1
ASM 165 - Healthy Aging Credits: 1
ASM 180 - Cultural Diversity Credits: 1
ASM 200 - Depression, Death & Grieving Credits: 1
ASM 805 - Seminar II Credits: 1

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 8

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Costs	Semester 1
Books (approximate)	1,200-16,00

Approximate total for program: $2,408-2,808**

**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.

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