Human Services Certificate in Gerontology (HUSG)
(CIP Code 301101)
24 Semester HoursThe Human Services Certificate in Gerontology is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge necessary to support the needs of older adults. As the population of older adults continues to grow, there will be the need for qualified individuals in the field of gerontology. The program will teach the skills necessary to make a positive impact on the lives of older adults by understanding their special needs and requirements.
All Human Services (HUS) courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to count toward graduation.
Developmental Courses
This program of study requires that all developmental courses must be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the college. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.
courses required to complete this program
Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Since some courses are offered once a year, courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner:
FALL SEMESTERCreditLabClass
COL 105 Freshman Seminar 303
HUS 101 Introduction to Human Services 303
HUS 115 Geriatric Services and Activities 303
HUS 205 Gerontology 303
12012Total
SPRING SEMESTERCreditLabClass
HUS 206 Death and Dying 303
HUS 209 Case Management 303
HUS 211 Developing the Gerontology Professional 303
HUS 230 Interviewing Techniques 303
12012Total
24024Program Total
This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Human Services
Program Contact
- Email: nelliganet@cctech.edu
- Office: M700B
- Phone: (803) 778-7823
- Extension: 423