The Healthy Aging concentration is specifically designed to provide clinical skills for serving the growing population of older adults and their families. Through specialized coursework and training, students will gain knowledge about the physical, social and psychological aspects of aging and learn intervention skills to assist older adults, their families and care-givers.

In addition to coursework, the concentration includes training and supervision in a clinical field placement.  In these sites, students will acquire skills in assessment and counseling with individuals in response to the normative challenges of aging as well as in emergency interventions around crisis and complication situations.  The concentration will include substantial training in working with families, caregivers and others with the goal of supporting a quality lifestyle for older adults from wellness and  prevention approaches.

The total quarter units completed is 91 thereby meeting the educational requirements for California licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist with a concentration in counseling with older adults (Healthy Aging.) Please see the Curriculum page for more informaion and specific classes and Plan of Study.