Maricopa Community Colleges

Health Careers : Gerontologist
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Gerontologist
Gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological and social aspects of the aging process. Gerontologists specialize in working with elderly people. The certificate programs as well as the degree program will prepare graduates to work in service delivery roles as well as in leadership roles in the gerontology field.

Work Environment:
Employment is found in social service agencies, community agencies, government agencies and advocacy groups, recreation, administration and the Long Term Care/ Assisted Living Industry.

Job Outlook:
Employment opportunities are superb. With the current job market driven by the rapidly growing aging population, the outlook is excellent for graduates. Today there are 35 million Americans over the age of 65, with an anticipated 75 million elderly citizens by the year 2020.

Licensure/Certification:
Currently no accreditation or registration is required.

Program Offerings:
Phoenix College offers a both a Certificate of Completion and an Associate Degree option in Gerontology. Gerontology courses are offered Monday-Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm. The Foundations certificate can be completed in two semesters.

For more information contact the Academic Advisor for Health Professions at 602-285-7427 or visit http://www.pc.maricopa.edu/index.php?page=29&subpage=651&quicksec=10825.