Gerontology
The Los Angeles Mission College Gerontology program prepares you for a rewarding career in a growing industry. Learn how to address issues affecting the aging and elderly and improve the quality of life for this growing population.
This program puts you on track to earn a Certificate of Achievement in Gerontology so you can begin working. At the same time, you continue to pursue your Associate Degree and transfer to a four-year university.
Rewarding Career Opportunities:
- In-home caregiver
- Gerontology aide
- Residential care provider
- Recreation aide for seniors
- Community caregiver
- Care facility administrator
Degrees and Certificates
- Certificate of Achievement - Gerontology will prepare you to enter the workforce as you continue your education.
- Gainful Employment Disclosures
- Associate in Arts (AA) - Gerontology will fulfill partial requirements for transfer to a four-year university.
Curriculum
| REQUIRED COURSES | Units |
|---|---|
| Fam&CS 006 - Challenges of Aging | 3 |
| NUTRTN 021 - Nutrition | 3 |
| Fam&CS 070 - Field Experience in Family & Consumer Studies | 3 |
| Hlth Occ 063 - Basic Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology Pharmacology | 2 |
| Hlth Occ 064 - Cultural & Legal Topics for Healthcare Professionals | 1 |
| Hlth Occ 065 - Fundamentals for the Healthcare Professionals | 2.5 |
| Total Required Units: | 14.5 |
| ELECTIVES (Select Two) | Units |
|---|---|
| Ch Dev 055 - Home Visitation Programs | 3 |
| Fam&CS 031 - Marriage & Family Life | 3 |
| Fam&CS 091 - Life Management | 3 |
| Psych 041 - Life Span Psychology | 3 |
| Soc 002 - American Social Problems | 3 |
| Total Electives Units: | 6 |
Total Units: 20.5
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Dr. Veronica Allen
Department Chair
Education and Child Development Faculty
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(818) 364-7809
Patricia Rodriguez
Child Development Faculty
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Phone: (818) 364-7670
Diane Stein
Child Development Center Director
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Suzanne Mignosi
Department Secretary
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Phone: 818 364-7680
Shoshana Grattidge
Child Development Faculty
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Phone: (818) 364-7714
Ivet Bazikyan
Family & Consumer Studies and Child Development Faculty
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Phone: (818) 833-3422
Emily Bill
Psychology Faculty
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Phone: (818) 833-335
Lilamani De Silva
Child Development Faculty
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Phone: (818) 364-7673
Rita Grigoryan
Department Vice-Chair
Child Development Faculty
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Phone: (818) 364-7860
Dr. Christopher Williams
Psychology Faculty
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Phone: (818) 833-3413