Gerontology

Certificate: Public Service
Credit Requirements: 27 Semester Credit Hours

The Gerontology certificate prepares students to work with individuals 65 years old and older. As this population continues to increase in numbers, the need for more services also increases. Students will find careers in areas such as income assistance, health care, housing and leisure activities. A clear criminal background check by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is also required for students prior to the field placement assignment in HUS 150. Students may be subject to additional agency screening above and beyond those required by TTC.

Admission into this program requires proof of high school diploma or (GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

All courses in the Gerontology certificate program can be counted toward the Human Services associate degree.

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