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Contact UsThe Aging Services Leadership degree is for those interested in becoming an administrative leader serving aging populations to enhance their quality of life and overall wellness. This program will provide a foundational understanding of the wellspan and healthspan, physiological, and social aspects of aging, coupled with the skills required to implement patient-center care, including understanding the rising needs of our aging population, planning and preparation for the coming demographic shifts, long term care/gerontology business acumen, and the role society plays in the aging process.
Through the Aging Services Leadership online program you will gain hands-on experiences in the aging services sector through immersive classroom experiences, expert course content, and your personalized Senior Experience – all of which will prepare you to be an advocate for improving the quality of life and aging experience of our rapidly growing population of older adults.
Within the Aging Services Leadership Pathway there are multiple program options to meet your needs. All are ONLINE programs.
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“Everyone has a right to a peaceful last season of their lives,” said Amy Dore, professor in MSU Denver’s Department of Health Professions. “When you have (an aging population combined with a staffing exodus), who’s left to care for folks? That’s what we’re hoping to answer.”
Upon completion of MSU Denver’s fully online Aging Services Leadership Degree you will have the knowledge and skills necessary for an administrative or leadership role in long term care administration, nursing home administration, or other aging services leadership roles in the following health care fields:
The Colorado chapter of LeadingAge provides some key data relevant to the growing need for assistance and the importance of Aging Services Leadership itself.
The population of adults age 65 and older will increase from 47.8 million in 2015 to 88 million in 2050.
The US will need 2.5 million LTSS workers by 2030 to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population.
Through 2026, the projected growth of jobs in healthcare settings is at 18%. But, the demand for home health and personal care aides will far outpace the sector’s growth, with an increase of 41% to more than 4 million jobs.
If you are interested in Aging Services Leadership but have more questions, please contact us!
You can set up an advising appointment with Dr. Amy Dore by emailing her at [email protected].
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The Aging Services Management Major requires the following courses and electives. In addition to the courses listed below, courses might require prerequisites. Please work with your academic advisor to create a personalized course plan.
Required Core Courses: 45 Credits
Required Ancillary Courses: 6 credits
Required Elective Courses: 12 Credits
Senior Experience: 3 credits
Total for Major : 66 credits
All students must complete the following courses. These courses can also count towards the General Studies Requirements.
A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division.
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The Aging Services Management Minor requires the following courses and electives. In addition to the courses listed below, courses might require prerequisites. Please work with your academic advisor to create a personalized course plan.
Required Core Courses: 12 Credits
Required Elective Courses: 6 Credits
Total for Minor: 18 Credits
*Completion of AGE 1010 & AGE 2020 qualifies student for the Aging Services Digital Badge.
Choose at least 6 credits from the following (at least 3 hours must be upper division):
The Aging Services Leadership certificate assists individuals interested in gaining knowledge pertaining to aging, eldercare, and gerontology. The certificate will prepare individuals to understand the cultural, physical, and social aspects of aging along with the aspects of how aging affect populations. The certificate will prepare individuals to apply administrative principles required in the management of aging services such as nursing home, long term care settings, and home health services. The certificate includes required pre-requisite and core courses along with elective courses in which students can tailor the certificate to meet specifications of their career goals.
The Aging Services Leadership Certificate program is eligible for financial aid. The certificate is 32 weeks long at full-time enrollment which is 12 or more credit hours per semester.
*Completion of AGE 1010 & AGE 2020 qualifies student for the Aging Services Digital Badge.
12 Credit Hours Required (3 Credit Hours Must Be Upper Division)
Students must complete 6 credit hours (courses listed below) and 1 immersive experience (webinar, interview, volunteering). The Aging Services Digital Badge can be a stand-alone achievement, add on, or it can be utilized as a feeder into a certificate or bachelor’s degree program. Students in any major whether undergraduate or graduate, can complete the Digital badge.
The Aging Services Management Digital Badge requires the following courses.
Required Courses:
Learn more about this course! This introductory course serves as starting point for those eager to pursue careers caregiving for – or working with — aging populations, whether you’re a healthcare professional, a family member, or someone interested in working in the field.
The course explores support systems, services, and policy considerations designed to meet the needs of older adults and includes topics such as the physical and mental changes associated with aging, common health issues affecting seniors and the older population, and effective communication strategies for senior engagement and inclusion.
This introductory online course serves as an ideal starting point for those eager to pursue careers caregiving for our aging population and can stack into a MSU Denver credential or degree.
Academic Accreditation is an assurance of the quality of an academic program. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region, including Colorado and 18 other states. The mission of the HLC is to serve the common good by assuring and advancing the quality of higher learning. For more information, please visit the Higher Learning Commission.
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