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Gerontology A.A. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
GERON 303
Introduction to Social Gerontology: Aging in Contemporary Society
3
RE
BIOL 300 1
The Foundations of Biology
3
IV
Req
STAT 300 / 480 H
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
IIb
MC
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
2

1or BIOL 310 (General Biology)

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
GERON 302 / PSYC 374 H
Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging
3
Vb
RE
NUTRI 300
Nutrition
3
GE
any Area I (Humanities) course
3
I
GE
any area IIIb (Life Development Skills) course
2
IIIb
GE
any Area IIIa (Physical Education) course
1
IIIa
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
POLS 301 / 481 H
Introduction to Government: United States
3
Va
GE
any Area VI (Ethnic/Multicultural Studies) course
3
VI
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Transfer path

Potential Transfer Majors:

  • Gerontology

Potential Career/Options After Completing a Bachelor's Degree:

Completion of this degree and bachelor\'s degree in a related field prepares students to work in local government agencies, non-profit organizations, institutions, and private sector businesses that provide information services, employment and legal services, activity and recreation programs, health education and health promotion programs, housing, and care and support services for older people. 

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Students preparing to transfer to CSU Sacramento are encouraged to take the follow elective courses prior to transfer:

  • HSER 310 (Ethical Issues and Client\'s Rights)
  • GERON 306 (Health, Wellness, and the Aging Process)
  • GERON 490 (Aging Policy and Practice)

Other Notes:

Gerontology is an applied science that provides knowledge and experience you need as a professional that can also be applied personally. Gerontology is a behavioral science because gerontologists work directly with older people; a social science because gerontologists work behind the scenes as administrators and staff planning and running programs; and a political science because gerontologists advocate for new policies and policy changes that will improve the lives of older people. 

Honors Courses (H):

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better who complete 15 or more units of Honors coursework earn an Honors Transfer Certificate and can take advantage of honors-to-honors transfer agreements with highly selective colleges and universities, both public and private.

Published April 13, 2024

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