Gerontology Certificate (GER)
2018-2019 Human Services Pathway
Certificate, Health and Human Services Division
Recommended Course Selection Sequence
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| HUS101 | The Human Services Worker | 3 |
| HUS130 | Life Changes and Crisis: Adaptation and Intervention | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| PSY112 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| HUS102 | Helping Skills in Human Services | 3 |
| HUS137 | Field Placement & Seminar 1 for Human Services Practitioner | 3 |
| SWG104 | Nutritional and Health Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| SWG203 | Advocacy for Elders | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 27
Program Notes
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Open admissions
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Stackable credential
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CORI/SORI check required
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Gainful employment information available on website program page
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Day program
Campus Information
Additional Graduation Requirements
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Mathematics proficiency to graduate
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Cumulative CLGPA at or above 2.0
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Submit your intent to graduate form at: www.northshore.edu/registrar
Advising Notes
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This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment working with elders.
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For students interested in continuing their education in human services pathway, courses in this certificate count towards Human Services Practitioner Degree.
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Courses are listed in the recommended order you should take them.
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Many courses have prerequisite requirements that must be fulfilled to be eligible to enroll in the course.
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Taking classes in the winter intersession and summer can accelerate your time to degree completion.
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All student degree audits for graduation purposes will be based off the official program of study the student is enrolled in.