Elder Care Certificate

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Important Information

Short 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.

Type of Credential

Credit Certificate

Program Code

565

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville, Lisa Boone
443-840-4379 or lboone@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Human Services, see CLEP. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Semester Sequence

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

Semester 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).

Semester 2

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

Courses Needed for This Program*

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*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 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.