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
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Core Courses (9 credits) | ||
GRO 602 | Seminar: Critical Issues of Aging | 3 |
GRO 621 | Health and Aging | 3 |
GRO 651 | Theoretical Foundations of Aging | 3 |
Elective (3 credits) | ||
Select 3 credits of electives * | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
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Selected under advisement to meet the student's educational objectives.