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Human Services Technology/Gerontology

Curriculum Description

The Human Services Technology/Gerontology concentration prepares students to specialize in direct service delivery work to older adults and their families. The curriculum provides both theoretical and applied models for understanding issues of aging.

Course work includes physical, psychological and social aspects of the aging process; as well as health, wellness, nutrition, diet, exercise and well-being. Fieldwork experiences provide opportunities to work in a variety of public and private agencies.

Graduates should qualify for employment in nursing and rest homes, specialized adult care services, respite services, and other programs servicing older adults and their families. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select a variety of programs at senior institutions.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A4538B REVISED
NC CIP: 19.0702
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2017

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
GRO 120 Gerontology 3 0 0 3
HSE 110 Intro to Human Services 2 2 0 3
HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques 2 2 0 3
HSE 135 Orientation Lab I NEW 2017FA 0 2 0 1
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
  Total: 14 8 0 18

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
GRO 150 Substance Use and Aging 3 0 0 3
GRO 220 Psy/Soc Aspects of Aging 3 0 0 3
HSE 125 Counseling 2 2 0 3
HSE 225 Crisis Intervention 3 0 0 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 0 3
  Total: 14 2 0 15

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Sociology of the Family 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Social Problems (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 3 0 0 3

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
GRO 230 Health, Wellness & Nutrit 3 2 0 4
GRO 250 Aging Policies Programs & Serv 2 0 0 2
HSE 251 Activities Planning 2 2 0 3
___ ___ Natural Science/Mathematics Elective * * * 3
  Total: 7 4 0 12

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
GRO 240 Gerontology Care Managing 3 0 0 3
HSE 112 Group Process I 1 2 0 2
HSE 210 Human Services Issues 2 0 0 2
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I 0 0 10 1
WBL 115 Work-Based Learning Seminar I 1 0 0 1
Select one:
Developmental Psych 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Abnormal Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 10 2 10 12

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
___ ___ English Option 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
  Total: 3 0 0 6

Total Credit Hours: 66

Additional Information

English Option – Select 3 hours: COM 120, COM 231, ENG 112, ENG 114, ENG 115

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective — Select one: ART 111,  HUM 110, HUM 115,
HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215,
PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

Natural Science/Mathematics Elective – Select 3 hours: BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 163, BIO 165, MAT 110, MAT 143, MAT 152

Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification recommended

Current certification as a certified nurse assistant I (CNA I) recommended

**Hours vary depending on course selection.

A4538B REVISED