Independence is always in demand. And so are the compassionate professionals who work to increase independence for seniors in Orange County.
Saddleback College’s Gerontology program opens doors to a versatile range of careers in the field of aging. Combining elements of healthcare, education, psychology, fitness and leisure, the curriculum is designed to produce well-rounded graduates to meet critical workforce demand. Students who complete the Gerontology certificate enter confident careers in healthcare facilities, nursing homes, private businesses, and more!
$29,380 - $116,080
Per Year
Visit the Transfer Center Website
to discover your options.
Home Health Aide
Community Health Worker
Human Services Assistant
Healthcare Social Worker
Matrix Medical Network
County of Orange
Providence Health & Services
Many More!
Yes! The future is golden for Gerontology professionals. Here are a few of the many careers and their average salaries.
Social / Human Services Assistant - $39,980
Healthcare Social Worker - $73,970
Home Health Aide - $29,380
Orderly - $37,420
Community Health Worker - $45,270
Health Services Manager (w/ further education) - $116,080
Saddleback College’s Gerontology program offers one career certificate in this in-demand field.
For more information about this program, you can also visit the main Saddleback website’s Gerontology page.
Matrix Medical Network * Providence Health & Services * Serenity Point Hospice Care * Molina Healthcare * Encore Wellness, LLC * Brookdale Senior Living * County of Los Angeles * County of Orange * SCAN Health Plan * Windstone Health Services * USC * VITAS Healthcare * And Many More! *
The Gerontology Department (BGS 314) can be contacted at (949) 582-4733.
Nicole Major, Instructor - (949) 582-4745
Saddleback College is proud to be Orange County’s premier provider of low-cost career education. See the 2019 Cost of Education Statement for the most recent information on cost of attendance.
For financial aid, visit the Student Financial Assistance & Scholarship Office online, for details on financial assistance sources, including grants, loans, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and more!
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