Applied Gerontology
Sections:
Applied Gerontology - A.A.S. Degree and Certificate
Fueled by improvements in our standard of living, the elimination of many deadly diseases, and better medical care, Americans are leading longer and healthier lives than ever before. Currently, there are more than 36 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S., or approximately 13 percent of all residents in this country. By 2030, this number is expected to reach 20 percent, which means more and more people will have a need for all types of gerontology-based services and care.
Students in the Applied Gerontology program at College of DuPage learn to meet the emotional, social and biological needs of older adults in traditional settings as well as adult day care centers, park districts and assisted living facilities. Coursework is geared toward understanding the developmental, cognitive, social and financial needs of this population.
Students study older adult care management, contemporary treatment approaches, behavior modification, cross-cultural communications, ethics in counseling, family education and treatment models, grief counseling, interpersonal dynamics, advocacy, and developmental psychology. Following the completion of classroom work, students must finish 300 hours of fieldwork to earn a Applied Gerontology degree or certificate.
Maryann Krieglstein, Ph.D., Coordinator, MSW, CDVP, CADC, HS-BCP
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2603B, (630) 942-2103
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Jason Florin, MHS, CAADC, MISA I, SAP, Instructor
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2603C, (630) 942-2043
Human Services Adjunct Faculty
Health and Sciences Division
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1220, (630) 942-8331
2012 College of DuPage
