Degree and Certificate Outcomes

GRN – Gerontology Outcomes

AAS - Gerontology AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes Core Outcomes
Apply skills and knowledge to work with and for older persons as a gerontology professional, and as a family and community member.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Use gerontological research and theories to plan, implement, and contribute to programs, policies, and social change strategies for and with older persons in professional, institutional and community settings.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Communicate, collaborate, and access appropriate resources, while working with other professionals and with diverse stakeholders.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Adhere to professional and ethical standards appropriate to one's gerontological specialty, while managing one's career and taking advantage of continuing learning opportunities.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection

ACERTP - Gerontology Professional Less Than One-Year Career Pathway Certificate

Degree Outcomes Core Outcomes
Plan, implement and contribute to research-based programs, policies, and practices for and with older persons in professional, institutional and community settings.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Apply best practices of person-centered and directed care and support of older persons, working effectively with all stakeholders, including professionals, family and social support networks.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Work effectively in a variety of settings as an advanced care provider serving diverse individuals or groups of older persons experiencing cognitive and behavioral challenges.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Assess, document and advocate for the resources and support needs and assets of older persons and their family and social support network.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Adhere to professional and ethical standards appropriate to one's gerontological areas of specialty while managing one's career and continuing to develop professional knowledge and skills through education and training.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection