将理论与实践相结合，您将获得专门的知识和技能，与个人，家庭和社区一起工作，以在整个衰老过程中促进健康和弹性。该跨学科计划将为您提供在老年医学领域的广泛服务范围内的就业准备，例如：健康与保健，教育，娱乐，社区支持，倡导，住宿和姑息治疗。老年病学服务部门已对该计划表示了坚定的支持，并在将来雇用毕业生。该计划是专为全日制学习而设计的，尽管在个别情况下会出现例外情况，学生可以在兼职基础上完成计划或在计划协调员的允许下参加个别课程。
In the two-year Diploma in Gerontology program, students develop advanced skills and knowledge for positions related to program development, administration, and management. Graduates are prepared to provide innovative services to older adults that prevent social isolation, promote mental, physical, and emotional health, and support older adults to age in place while staying active in their communities.<br><br>Our students are passionate about working with older adults and develop practical skills and knowledge to meet the needs of this rapidly growing population. We value our connections with the local senior-serving agencies who contribute to our program through guest presentations, field trips, and especially, practicum placement opportunities.