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GERONTOLOGY (GRT2)
The Gerontology Diploma program provides instruction to prepare
students for entry-level careers in health service environments
associated with the aging population. This program provides an overview
of the aging process and problems associated with normal growth
and development, with an emphasis on the development, implementation,
and evaluation of programs that meet the needs of older adults.
The required practicum will allow students to gain hands-on experience
needed to work with the aging population.
| Diploma Program |
| Program Length |
81 Credit Hours |
| Education Requirements |
High School graduate or GED recipient |
| Entrance Dates |
Quarterly |
| Offered |
Macon and Milledgeville Campuses |
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| Gerontology Curriculum |
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Credit Hours |
| General Education Core Courses |
15 |
| ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
| PSY 101 |
Basic Psychology |
5 |
| MAT 101 |
General Mathematics |
5 |
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| Occupational Courses |
66 |
| SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| AHS 101 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
| AHS 104 |
Introduction to Health Care |
3 |
| AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Science |
3 |
| GRN 103 |
Geriatric Nutrition |
2 |
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| AHS 103 |
Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
2 |
| GRN 100 |
Understanding the Client |
3 |
| CNA 100 |
CNA Fundamentals |
8 |
| GRN 101 |
Aging Services Environment |
3 |
| GRN 102 |
Behavioral Aspects of Aging |
3 |
| GRN 104 |
Healthy Aging |
3 |
| GRN 105 |
Principles of Home Health Care |
5 |
| GRN
106 |
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia |
5 |
| GRN 107 |
Legal Aspects of Aging (Ethics) |
5 |
| GRN 108 |
Death and Dying |
3 |
| GRN 200 |
Practicum I |
6 |
| GRN 201 |
Practicum II |
6 |
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Total Hours |
81 |
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