Gerontology, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must submit a personal essay elaborating on their experience and/or interest in working with older adults.

Students wishing to pursue the certificate in gerontology while pursuing a graduate degree should consult with the Gerontology Graduate Coordinator and with the department of interest.

Certificate Program Requirements

Required: 12 credit hours

Required Core Courses (9 credits)
GRO 602Seminar: Critical Issues of Aging3
GRO 621Health and Aging3
GRO 651Theoretical Foundations of Aging3
Elective (3 credits)
Select 3 credits of electives *3
Total Credit Hours12
*

 Selected under advisement to meet the student's educational objectives.