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Social Gerontology
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 | 6 |
| 29 | Approaches of social work with elderly | 6 |
| 30 | Elderly care in the community | 6 |
| Leadership module | ||
| 31 | Project work in social gerontology | 6 |
| 32 | Organisational culture | 6 |
| Business module (students select one course) | ||
| 33 | Health Economics | 3 |
| 34 | Economic aspects of secure age | 3 |
| 35 | Legal aspects of secure age | 3 |
| Philosophy and religions | ||
| 36 | Basics of religions and acceptance of diversity | 6 |
| Practical training | ||
| 37 | Professional Practice | 12 |
| DIPLOMA THESIS | ||
| 38 | Diploma thesis | 15 |
Faculty
Mateja Berčan, PhD is a specialist in gerontological nursing care. She is employed as a private community nurse. She is the president of the Association of Private Community Nurses of Slovenia and a member of the executive board of the Section of Community Nurses at the Chamber-Association. Since 2012, she has been the authorized supervisor of the Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia for the implementation of financial and medical supervision in the field of community nursing care and nursing care in social welfare institutions.
Advantages
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.
Business - Industry
- Advertising, Marketing & Business
- Technology & Assistive Devices
- Job Placement Services
Home & Community-Based Services
- Information & Referral
- Care Management
- Area Agency on Aging Planning
- Transportation
- Housing
- Senior Center
- Adult Day Cares
- On-site & Delivered Meal Programs
Recreation & Leisure Services
- Family & Intergenerational Programs
- Volunteer Activities
- Life Long Learning Programs
- Educational Programs
- Hospitality & Food Service
Health & Social Services
- Health Education
- Nutrition
- Health Promotion & Fitness Programs
- Speech & Communication
- Mental Health
- Nursing & Geriatrics
- Rehabilitation
- Counseling
- Ministry