Aging Studies
Certificate of Achievement Aging Studies · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Gerontology, the interdisciplinary study of aging, offers students an understanding of their own aging and of society’s response to the increasing population of older people. Biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging are explored. Coursework for the program in Aging Studies will provide information about the aging process and training to work in services and agencies that interact with older people.
Those who hold degrees and/or who wish to advance their present careers by adding professional gerontology education and training components to their qualifications may complete the Certificate of Achievement without obtaining the A.A. Degree. Much of the coursework required for the Certificate of Achievement also qualifies for general education transfer requirements as well as continuing education units for a variety of fields, including RCFE, NHAP, LVN, CNA, HHA, and RN.
Coastline College students completing the A.A. Degree and Aging Studies Certificate of Achievement qualify for our degree partnership with CSUF. For information about the Coastline College/Cal State Fullerton degree partnership in human services and aging studies call Coastline College at (714) 241-2613 or Human Services Office, CSUF, (714) 278-2255.
Coastline College and CSU Long Beach have a partnership that allows a maximum of 6 units (SOC C120 Introduction to Aging Studies and 3 units of elective courses) to be applied to CSULB's 15 unit Gerontology Minor. Contact Coastline College at (714) 241-6213 or the Gerontology Department at CSULB for further information.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply major gerontology theories and principles of the field to everyday life and determine the impact of these theories on the aging individual and/or society as a whole.
- Apply effective communication skills in a variety of gerontology settings.
- Support opinions/ideas using solid gerontology research principles.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| AGNG C120 | Introduction to Aging Studies | 3 |
| orSOC C120 | Introduction to Aging Studies | |
| AGNG C122 | Biology of Aging | 3 |
| orBIOL C120 | Biology of Aging | |
| AGNG C170 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| orPSYC C170 | Psychology of Aging | |
| Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR Card | ||
| HSVC C100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| Program Electives | 3-4.5 | |
| Select a minimum of three units of the following: | ||
| AGNG C131 | Home Care | |
| AGNG C223 | Healthy Aging | |
| orHLTH C223 | Healthy Aging | |
| AGNG C225 | Nutrition through the Lifecycle | |
| orFN C225 | Nutrition through the Lifecycle | |
| LAW C142 | Probate Administration/Estate Planning | |
| LAW C148 | Elder Law | |
| Program Field Courses | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| HSVC C274 | Human Services Seminar | 1 |
| HSVC C275 | Human Services Field Studies | 2 |
| Total Units | 18-19.5 | |
- Some courses in the program are not offered every semester. AGNG C131 Home Care, HSVC C274 Human Services Seminar, and HSVC C275 Human Services Field Studies are offered once per year, usually in the fall semester. Plan your full schedule with the timing of your courses in mind.
- Additional Requirement: Students must obtain a current Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR Card.
- Students wishing to work in Home Care should select AGNG C131 Home Care as their elective.