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Gerontology
The
ARC Program
The ARC gerontology program blends classroom instruction and student
interaction with older adults in a variety of non-classroom situations. This
provides students with the knowledge and experience required for employment
in business and agencies that provide services for the elderly, and/or
preparation for upper-division work in gerontology at a four-year
institution. The result may be an associate of arts degree or a certificate
in gerontology.
Career
Opportunities
The demand for individuals trained to work with an aging population is
expanding in business, management, marketing, recreation, travel, nutrition,
and health care.
Course
Requirements
The gerontology major provides specialized training for employment
in businesses or agencies providing services to the elderly or preparation
for upper-division work in gerontology.
There are six options, from which
students must select one:
 Business
Case management/social services
Environmental design
Health care
Recreation
Social policy/advocacy.
In addition, the college offers an Activity Coordinator program that meets
the requirements for the State of Californiaís Title 22 Certificate for
Activity Coordinator. Students may also work toward a Certificate of
Completion for Social Service Designee or Physical Therapy Aid.
The program at American River College also offers continuing education
courses for RNs, LVNs, CNAs, and RCFE administrators.
ARC has gained a reputation as a leader in gerontology studies and is
co-host of the Alzheimerís Aid
Society annual conference. This leadership has enriched its offerings and
enhanced the career value of an ARC gerontology degree and certificate.
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Students must also complete the general education
graduation requirements for an A.A. Degree. See graduation
requirements.
Recommended General Education Electives
Anthropology 300, 301
English 300
Human Services 300
Management
51
Philosophy 300
Psychology 370
Requirements for Degree/Major: 39 units
Requirements for Certificate: 39 units
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Gerontology Core
Requirements
Gerontology 300/Sociology 335
Gerontology 302/Psychology 374
Gerontology 331
Gerontology 330
Gerontology 334
Gerontology 340/ Nutrition 324
Gerontology 360 Selected modules:
Ethnic Diversity and Aging
Biology of Aging
Death and Bereavement
Mental Health and Aging
Business 310, English 341, or English 300
Gerontology 498
Psychology 300
Selected Option
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Units
3
3
1
3
3
3
. 5
. 5
. 5
. 5
3
6
3
9
39
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Business
Option
Preparation for entry-level business positions with private industry,
government and non-profit agencies providing goods and services to senior
adults.
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Choose 9 units from the
following courses
Accounting 101 or Accounting 301
Business 105/Economics 110
Business 320/Economics 320
Business 330
Business 340
Human Services 310/Gerontology 304
Management 300 362 0r
Management 304
Psychology 390
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Units
3-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Environmental
Design Option
Preparation for entry-level and paraprofessional positions with private
industry, government and non-profit agencies providing services to senior
adults.
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Choose 9 units from the following
courses
Art 320
Interior Design 300
Interior Design 330
Interior Design * 334
*Prerequisite(s) required
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Units
2
3
3
3
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Health
Care Option
Preparation for entry-level position with private industry, governmental
and non-profit agencies providing health services for senior adults.
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Choose 9 units from the
following courses
Allied Health 110
Biology 100
Human Services 310/Gerontology 304
Human Services 340/Psychology 400
Nursing 100
Nursing 101*
Psychology 390
Physical Education Theory 312
Physical Education Lab 313**
Gerontology 350 /Nursing 360
*Prerequisite Required
** Coreqisite Required
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Units
3
3
3
3
4.5
1.5
3
3
1 or 2
3
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Case
Management/Social Services Option
Preparation for entry-level positions with private industry, government
and non-profit agencies providing social service to senior adults.
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Choose 9 units from the
following courses
Gerontology 310
Gerontology 312
Human Services 300
Human Services 310/gero 304
Human Services 330 /Psychology 365
Human Services 340 /Psychology 400
Psychology 390
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Units
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
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Recreation
Option
Preparation for entry-level position with private industry, government and
non-profit agencies providing recreational service for senior adults. Choose
9 units from either Activity Coordinator or General Recreation. All 9 units
must be from one group.
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Activity Coordinator
Gerontology 430,432,434,436,438, 440, 442, 444, 448,450,452,454, 460
Physical Education Theory 312
Physical Education Lab 313
**Corequisite Required
General Recreation
Physical Education Theory 312
Physical Education Lab 313
Recreation 300
Recreation 310
Recreation 320
Recreation 498
**Courequisite Required
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Units
6.5
3
1 or 2
3
3
1 or 2
3
3
3
3
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Social
Policy/Advocacy Option
Preparation for entry-level positions with private industry, government
and non-profit agencies and organizations involved in analyzing, influencing,
implementing, and/or advocating for social policy affecting senior adults.
Choose 9 units from either Human Services or Public Administration. All 9
units must be from one group.
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Human Services
Human Services 310/Gerontology 304
Human Services 330 /Psychology 365
Speech 301
Public Administration
Human Services310/Gerontology 304
Management 362
Political Science 301
Speech 301
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Units
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Activity
Coordinator Certificate
The Activity Coordinator Program meets requirements for State of California,
Title 22, Certificate for Activity Coordinator: Completion of Gerontology 430,432,434,436,438,
440, 442, 444, 448,450,452,454, 460, (6.5 units.)
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Social
Service Designee
Certificate of Completion offered by the Gerontology Department for Social
Service Designee (4 units): Completion of Gerontology 310, 311 and 312.
Recommend completion of Activity Coordinator Certificate.
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