Alma Mater Europaea - ECM offers an innovative bachelor program in Social Gerontology for preparing students to address issues facing an aging population.
The emphasis of the Alma Mater Europaea undergraduate program in Social Gerontology is on helping students understand the process of aging from an intergenerational symbiosis perspective.
Gerontologists study the cultural, physical, social, and economic conditions of older adults. Social Gerontology is concerned with more social aspects of how aging affects populations. In recent years, issues in minority aging have received particular attention.
By most accounts, careers in the field of aging are going to be among the next big things in the 21st Century workplace.
The Alma Mater Europaea Social Gerontology bachelor program prepares students to work with older people in a wide variety of settings, such as long-term care and retirement facilities, senior centers, government offices on aging at all levels, home health care agencies, adult day care programs, and others.
Academic excellence. Innovative programs. Real-world connections. First-class educational experience. Impact your career. Study in the heart of Europe.
Courses
SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY - CURRICULUM 1st YEAR
Course
ECTS
Total per year
60
Basic professional module
1
Psychological, sociologial and andragogical factors of aging
6
2
Social Gerontology
9
Leadership module
3
Communication in Social Gerontology
6
4
Organization and social management
9
Business module (students select one course)
5
Accounting and finance
3
6
Principles of micro, macro and environmental economics
3
Medically – rehabilitation module
7
Integrated Rehabilitation in the aging process and/or after an injury
6
8
Health, Diseases and Aging
6
Occupational-animation module (students select one course)
9
Occupational therapy and employment activities
3
10
Motivation for interest activities and maintaining of activities
3
Methodological module
11
Basics of metodology and research
6
Foreign language
12
Business Communication in English
3
Practical training module
13
Practical Training I
3
SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY SYLLABUS – 2nd YEAR
Course
ECTS
Total per year
60
Basic professional module (students select two courses)
14
Principles of social psychiatry
3
15
Demographic aspects of aging
3
Leadership module
16
Organizational behavior and HRM
9
17
Teamwork and excellence in services
6
18
Communication between generations
6
Business module (students gather 6 ECTS)
19
Social Marketing
3
20
Non-profit organizations
6
21
Volunteering
3
Occupational-animation module (students select one course)
22
The organization of free time: new approaches to organizing free time
6
23
The organization of free time: recreational sport program
6
Philosophy and religions
24
Basics of philosophy and ethics
3
Palliative care
25
Palliative care
6
Methodological module
26
Basics of informatics
6
Practical training module
27
Practical Training II
6
SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY SYLLABUS – 3rd YEAR
Course
ECTS
Total per year
60
Total per study program
180
Basic professional module (students select two courses)
28
Social work approaches with immobile and disabled people
Alma Mater Europaea is committed to providing students with a broad theoretical understanding of lifespan development complemented by practical experience. Students will gain a better understanding of the roles of older adults and their contributions to society. As the field of aging is very diverse, there is a wide range of employment opportunities. Its relative newness means that there are opportunities for innovative ideas and new programs and products.
All Alma Mater Europaea - ECM lectures are filmed and e-learning supported. You can watch them in live stream and re-run them at home as many times as you like.
Grants & Partnerships
Employability
Students with skills and training in Social Gerontology will be able to work with older adults or as advocates for older adults. Career opportunities are available in different settings.
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