Faculty: Health Sciences This major focuses on the comprehensive care and support of the elderly population. Students explore gerontology, healthcare management, social work, and public health. The program emphasizes practical skills, ethical considerations, and understanding the unique needs of the elderly. Graduates are prepared for careers in elderly care facilities, healthcare management, social services, and community health organizations. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand gerontology and elderly care fundamentals. - Develop skills in healthcare management, social work, and public health related to elderly care. - Learn techniques for assessing and addressing the unique needs of the elderly. - Explore ethical considerations and legal frameworks in elderly care. - Understand interdisciplinary collaboration in providing comprehensive elderly care. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in elderly care services. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for elderly care projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Gerontology** - Overview of gerontology and the aging process. 2. **Healthcare Management for the Elderly** - Principles and techniques for managing elderly healthcare services. 3. **Social Work with the Elderly** - Fundamentals and techniques for providing social support and advocacy for the elderly. 4. **Public Health and the Elderly** - Principles and techniques for promoting health and managing chronic conditions in the elderly. 5. **Assessment and Care Planning for the Elderly** - Methods and techniques for developing comprehensive care plans. 6. **Ethical Considerations in Elderly Care** - Understanding ethical considerations and professional conduct in elderly care. 7. **Legal Frameworks in Elderly Care** - Overview of legal frameworks and compliance in elderly care. 8. **Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Elderly Care** - Principles and techniques for coordinating care among healthcare professionals. 9. **Practicum in Elderly Care Services** - Real-world experiences in elderly care facilities. 10. **Capstone Project in Elderly Care Services** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in healthcare management or social work. **Assessment Methods:** - Gerontology research reports, healthcare management plans, social work projects, public health initiatives, care planning assessments, ethical consideration papers, legal framework analyses, interdisciplinary collaboration strategies, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Gerontology: Principles and Practices" by Elizabeth W. Markson. - "Healthcare Management for the Elderly" by John D. Blair and Edward H. O'Neil. - "Social Work with the Aging" by Madonna Harrington Meyer. - "Public Health and Aging" by Robert N. Butler et al. - "Ethical Considerations in Elderly Care" by Nancy S. Jecker. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of healthcare, social work, and public health. Suitable for students interested in gerontology, healthcare management, social services, and community health. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Elderly Care Services and pursue certifications such as CGN or CSW-G. **Target Audience:** Aspiring gerontologists, healthcare managers, social workers, public health professionals, and individuals seeking to specialize in elderly care services. This major equips students with the practical, ethical, and interdisciplinary skills needed to excel in elderly care services, promoting comprehensive and compassionate care for the elderly population.