Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Management of Aging Services
The Certificate in Management of Aging Services (MAS) prepares individuals for management roles in a variety of businesses serving an older adult population.The program allows individuals already possessing a Bachelor’s degree to gain knowledge about business management needs within the broad growing field of Aging Services. Coursework develops the business knowledge and experience necessary to thoughtfully design and/or provide needed and wanted goods and services to aging adults.
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This specialization acknowledges changing demographics in the United States and around the world. As our populations age, there is an increasing demand for innovative and economically viable business models. Areas of focus in the certificate curriculum include senior housing, technology innovations related to older adult life enrichment, financial services, nonprofit agency services, home-based services, and entrepreneurial opportunities. This certificate is awarded to students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree. The program is offered online in order to promote flexibility and national participation. Undergraduate students may specialize in this field through the MAS option.
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In general terms, The primary goal of this program is to prepare individuals to lead businesses dedicated to creating and enhancing the quality of life of older adults. The specific objectives of the program are to:
- Provide individuals with a broad understanding of the needs and opportunities within the aging services field.
- Prepare individuals to serve older adults as a target population in ethical, fiscally sound, innovative, and meaningful ways.
- Develop leadership in the areas of education and research as it pertains to preparing individuals to deliver innovative products and services to older adults.
- Raise awareness and stimulate thought about the many financial, healthcare, and service needs facing our aging society.
Program Curriculum
Certificate curriculum provides practical experience in the operation, marketing, financial management, development, construction, human resources, technology applications, leadership, and management of organizations in the aging services industry. The MAS Certificate requires the completion of 36 credit hours of coursework consisting of seven required courses, two of the three MAS elective courses, and 10 elective credits in a focus area approved by the Coordinator.
It is also possible to earn the Certificate in conjunction with a Master in Management degree. Sample course plans attached here detail the integration of the two programs. For course descriptions of the MAS core and elective offerings, follow this link.
Core Requirements (22 credits)
BA 516 Healthcare Delivery for Aging Services (4)
BA 500 Organizational Leadership in Aging Services (2)
BA 506 Senior Housing Operations Management (2)
BA 522 Financial Management of Aging Services (2)
BA 524 Marketing of Aging Services (4)
PSY 566 Psychology of Aging (4)
PSY 567 Death and Dying (4)
MAS Electives (4 credits)
BA 517 Technology Advances in Aging Services (2)
BA 520 Trends and Research in Aging Services (2)
BA 526 Development & Construction in Aging Services (2)
Support Area Electives (10 credits)
BA 320 Business Government and Non-Profits (4)
BA 324 Business Communication (4)
BA 330 Principles of Marketing (4)
BA 331 Consumer Motivation and Behavior (4)
BA 412 Hospitality Law and Management (4)
BA 548 Mediation and Conflict Management (4)
BA 575 Organizational Behavior (4)
BA 576 Business Ethics (4)
BA 581 Principles of Human Resource Management (4)
COMM 324 Nonverbal Communication (4)
COMM 340 Family Communication (4)
EC 345 Healthcare Economics (4)
EC 325 Labor Economics (4)
HE 325 Nutrition (3)
HE 362 Community Health (3)
MM 530A Nonprofit Grant Writing and Government Relations (2)
PSY 317 Personal and Social Adjustment (4)
PSY 565 Adult Development and Aging (4)
Other electives as approved by the program coordinator.
For more information, contact Dr. John Bowling, MAS Program Coordinator, at bowlingj@sou.edu or (541) 552-8116.
This program is offered in partnership with the School of Aging Services at Pacific Retirement Services, a nationally recognized leader in the retirement industry. For more information about PRS, visit www.retirement.org.
