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Aging Studies
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Check out some of the Aging Studies (Formerly: Gerontology) courses at Coastline.
A multidisciplinary overview of the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of the aging process. This course is identical to SOC C120.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course will explore normal versus abnormal changes in aging and the human ability to adapt. Each body system will be reviewed, focusing on how age changes relate to the development of disorders and diseases in later life. Methods of assisting older persons in adapting to acute and chronic illnesses and in health promotion and maintenance will be discussed.
This course is identical to BIOL C120. Formerly known as GERO C122.
Academic Plans
Aging Studies
Gerontology, the interdisciplinary study of aging, offers students an understanding of their own aging and of society's response to the increasing population of older people. Biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging are explored. The coursework for the Certificate of Achievement in Aging Studies will provide information about the aging process and training to work in services and agencies that interact with older people. Many of the courses are cross disciplinary and, therefore, can count towards the Certificate of Achievement as well as the general education requirements for the A.A. Degree. Coursework will also transfer as elective and general education requirements to a four-year institution.
Students have the option of completing the 21-unit Certificate of Achievement in Aging Studies on its own or in conjunction with the A.A. degree. Those seeking new careers in gerontology and/or transfer to a four-year institution should complete the Associate in Arts Degree requirements in conjunction with those for the Aging Studies Certificate of Achievement.
Coastline College students completing the A.A. Degree and Aging Studies Certificate of Achievement qualify for our degree partnership with CSUF. For information about the Coastline College/Cal State Fullerton degree partnership in human services and aging studies call Coastline College at (714) 241-2613 or Human Services Office, CSUF, (714) 278-2255.
Coastline College and CSU Long Beach have a partnership that allows a maximum of 6 units (SOC C120 Introduction to Aging Studies and 3 units of elective courses) to be applied to CSULB's 15 unit Gerontology Minor. Contact Coastline College at (714) 241-6213 or the Gerontology Department at CSULB for further information.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Aging Studies - Associate of Arts Degree (60 units)
Aging Studies - Certificate of Achievement (21 units)
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Coastline - CSUF Partnership
Coastline College students completing the A.A. Degree and Aging Studies Certificate of Achievement qualify for our degree partnership with CSUF. For information about the Coastline College/Cal State Fullerton degree partnership in human services and gerontology call (714) 241-6213 at Coastline College or Human Services Office, CSUF, (714) 278-2255.
Coastline - CSULB Parternship
Coastline College and CSU Long Beach have a partnership that allows a maximum of 6 units (SOC C120 and 3 units of elective courses) to be applied to CSULB's 15 unit Gerontology Minor. Contact (714) 241-6213 at Coastline College or the Gerontology Department at CSULB for further information.
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What is Aging Studies / Gerontology?
Gerontology, the interdisciplinary study of aging, offers students an understanding of their own aging and of society's response to the increasing population of older people. Biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging are explored. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Community Health Workers is projected to grow much faster than the average occupation.
Changing demographics are making the study of the aging an important addition to every field of study. Gerontology is not only a field of study to major in; it is becoming an important minor for every major. Our program strives to offer practical applications of theories in aging that can be used in everyday life.
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