According to the US Census Bureau (2007), the population of people 65 and older is projected to increase by 200 percent by 2025. As the segment of the population of older adults continues to grow, the demand for competent mental health professionals to provide treatment interventions to this population will also grow. A concentration in gerocounseling allows students to graduate with a competency and increased marketability for employment.
Prerequisites for entry into the gerocounseling concentration
Foundation Courses
** Students must have earned a "B" or better in BOTH ethics and counseling in the helping professions.