Elder Care Certificate

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Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Fall Semester Year 1*

HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 103 - Introduction to Elder Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 122 - Aging in America 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 139 - Interviewing and Counseling Techniques 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 1

HUMS 102 - Functional Impact of Aging 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 273 - Internship: Human Services 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 21 Credits

Program Requirements:

HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 102 - Functional Impact of Aging 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 103 - Introduction to Elder Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 122 - Aging in America 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 139 - Interviewing and Counseling Techniques 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 273 - Internship: Human Services 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose one of the following courses.

HUMS 131 - The Business of Job Coaching 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 205 - Techniques of Group Counseling 3 Credit(s).
SOCL 102 - Social Problems 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 21*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The Elder Care certificate program provides a broad understanding of the aging processes and the programs and skills necessary to work in this diverse and expanding field.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Elder Care certificate, students will be able to:

effectively express opinions and facts through both oral and written communication;
demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to work with the aging population; and
exhibit preparedness to work in an entry-level position in a setting serving the aging population.