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Examine the scope, values, and principles of the gerontology profession. Coursework introduces the typical roles and duties of aging services professionals. Students assess their own motivations, attitudes, and interests. In addition to the regular classroom hours, observation and fieldwork in a community-based setting working with older adults is required. Students must complete or have on file current, valid Background Information Disclosure (BID) and Caregiver Background Check (Wisconsin, Minnesota, and/or other states if applicable) forms, as part of this course. PREREQUISITE: 10544108 Developing the Gerontology Professional, 10544103 Ethics in Human Services and COREQUISITES: Successful completion or co-enrollment in all other core program courses.

Pre-Requisites
Ethics in Human Services
Developing the Gerontology Professional
Classes
  • Gerontology Fieldwork (61377)
    Your Choice
    Ashland
    8/28/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 8/28/2025 - 8/28/2025
    Facility: 003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 9/11/2025 - 9/11/2025
    Facility: 003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 9/25/2025 - 9/25/2025
    Facility: 003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 10/9/2025 - 10/9/2025
    Facility: 003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 10/23/2025 - 10/23/2025
    Facility: 003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 11/6/2025 - 11/6/2025
    Facility: 003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 11/20/2025 - 11/20/2025
    Facility: 003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 12/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Facility: 003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
    Dates: 8/29/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Facility: Ashland Clinical Site
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Fri: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
    Dates: 8/29/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Facility: Flexible Online Class Hours
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Tuition: $494.30
    Status: Active
    Seats Available: 6
    Essential Class Information: Textbooks are required for this class. Clinical times and locations may be subject to change. This c ...
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  • Gerontology Fieldwork (61374)
    Your Choice
    New Richmond
    8/28/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 8/28/2025 - 8/28/2025
    Facility: 1315 Human Services New Richmo
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 9/11/2025 - 9/11/2025
    Facility: 1315 Human Services New Richmo
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 9/25/2025 - 9/25/2025
    Facility: 1315 Human Services New Richmo
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 10/9/2025 - 10/9/2025
    Facility: 1315 Human Services New Richmo
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 10/23/2025 - 10/23/2025
    Facility: 1315 Human Services New Richmo
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 11/6/2025 - 11/6/2025
    Facility: 1315 Human Services New Richmo
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 11/20/2025 - 11/20/2025
    Facility: 1315 Human Services New Richmo
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 12/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Facility: 1315 Human Services New Richmo
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
    Dates: 8/29/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Facility: New Richmond Clinical Site
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Fri: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
    Dates: 8/29/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Facility: Flexible Online Class Hours
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Tuition: $494.30
    Status: Active
    Seats Available: 5
    Essential Class Information: Textbooks are required for this class. Clinical times and locations may be subject to change. This c ...
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  • Gerontology Fieldwork (61376)
    Your Choice
    Rice Lake
    8/28/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 8/28/2025 - 8/28/2025
    Facility: 205 Human Services Rice Lake
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 9/11/2025 - 9/11/2025
    Facility: 205 Human Services Rice Lake
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 9/25/2025 - 9/25/2025
    Facility: 205 Human Services Rice Lake
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 10/9/2025 - 10/9/2025
    Facility: 205 Human Services Rice Lake
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 10/23/2025 - 10/23/2025
    Facility: 205 Human Services Rice Lake
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 11/6/2025 - 11/6/2025
    Facility: 205 Human Services Rice Lake
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 11/20/2025 - 11/20/2025
    Facility: 205 Human Services Rice Lake
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 12/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Facility: 205 Human Services Rice Lake
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
    Dates: 8/29/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Facility: Rice Lake Clinical Site
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Fri: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
    Dates: 8/29/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Facility: Flexible Online Class Hours
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Tuition: $494.30
    Status: Active
    Seats Available: 5
    Essential Class Information: Textbooks are required for this class. Clinical times and locations may be subject to change. This c ...
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  • Gerontology Fieldwork (61378)
    Your Choice
    Superior
    8/28/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 8/28/2025 - 8/28/2025
    Facility: 113 ECE Superior
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 9/11/2025 - 9/11/2025
    Facility: 113 ECE Superior
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 9/25/2025 - 9/25/2025
    Facility: 113 ECE Superior
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 10/9/2025 - 10/9/2025
    Facility: 113 ECE Superior
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 10/23/2025 - 10/23/2025
    Facility: 113 ECE Superior
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 11/6/2025 - 11/6/2025
    Facility: 113 ECE Superior
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 11/20/2025 - 11/20/2025
    Facility: 113 ECE Superior
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Thurs: 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
    Dates: 12/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Facility: 113 ECE Superior
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
    Dates: 8/29/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Facility: Superior Clinical Site
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Days & Times: Fri: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
    Dates: 8/29/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Facility: Flexible Online Class Hours
    Instructor: Kimberly McDonald
    Tuition: $494.30
    Status: Active
    Seats Available: 6
    Essential Class Information: Textbooks are required for this class. Clinical times and locations may be subject to change. This c ...
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