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Adult Degree Programs
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Aging Services
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Geneva College’s Bachelor of Professional Studies in Aging Services prepares graduates to manage the aging services workforce. As highly competent managers, they help provide for the well-being and safety of individuals who need support while living in residential care and community-based settings. Topics of study include non-medical direct care services and support, planning and evaluation, and aging services law and administration.
Why Geneva?
At Geneva, Christian faith is applied to all areas of the aging services field. Also, courses are taught by faculty with extensive academic and professional experience. The result? Our graduates are prepared to skillfully serve members of the often-neglected aging population with hearts of mercy and love.
Among the skills we focus on:
- Health, wellness and adjustment in older adults
- Systems and case management
- Professional ethics
- Policies and programs for aging populations
Program Requirements
In addition to completing the core requirements, students earning this bachelor’s degree in aging services online will take 36 credits in their major, as well as any necessary electives, for a total of 120 credits. You can complete this online aging services degree program in as few as 16 months.
Your Career Possibilities
Geneva prepares students for gainful employment as managers of the aging services workforce. Highly qualified aging services professionals are in high demand. Social and community service management is classified as a high priority occupation in Pennsylvania, with a projected growth of 11.5% by 2022. Career opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisted Living/Personal Care Manager
- Home Health Team Manager
- Nursing Home Director, Dietary Manager, Activities Manager, and other mid-level positions
- Housing Manager
- Director or Manager of a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Adult Day Center Director
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes Geneva College as a Top 10 Best Value School out of all North Region colleges, accounting for our academic quality and the net cost of attendance for those receiving the average level of need-based financial aid.
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For the second year in a row, Geneva’s ABET-accredited engineering program placed in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs in the nation.
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Value College rankings are based on combination of affordability, reputation and return on investment. Geneva's MSLS program ranked #26.
Geneva was named a Christian College of Distinction, affirming the school’s dedication to high quality academics founded on the inerrant truth of God’s word.
Designated as a Pennsylvania College of Distinction, Geneva is recognized as one of the best places in the state for students to learn, to grow, and to succeed.
As a College of Distinction, Geneva is nationally recognized for providing outstanding preparation that is highly valued by graduate schools and employers.
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Geneva College placed in the Top 20 Regional College North Rankings as identified by U.S. News & World Report.
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Geneva College ranks in the top 45 out of 402 colleges in Pennsylvania analyzed for return on investment by AffordableCollegesOnline.org, a prevalent resource for college affordability and financial aid information.
