Applied Gerontology, M.S

Estados Unidos

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¿Qué aprenderé?

More people are living longer lives than ever before in history, and this change is happening regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Master of Science in Applied Gerontology prepares professionals to improve the well-being of older adults, as advocates, direct service providers, educators/trainers, administrators, marketers and product developers, program planners, evaluators, researchers, and more. Gerontologists may work with a variety of public and private organizations that provide services and goods needed by an aging population, or they may create their own new job opportunities in this fast growing field.

This is a 36 credit hour program and prospective students will include those who have majored in fields such as psychology, sociology, social work, exercise science, recreation therapy, public health, recreation and tourism, biology, or nursing, as well as allied health professionals. The program is built on theoretical foundations, supported by the practical application of service-learning, and integrating teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Many courses are online. A primary goal of the program is to improve the well-being of the region’s older adults through strengthening the size and skills of the workforce. UNCW is a regional university, with a mission statement that indicates a dedication to serve the population of southeastern North Carolina. However, we also recognize that population aging is a global issue, and this perspective is represented in our program as well.

Through course work that is both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, the MS in Applied Gerontology will prepare graduates to be aware of all aspects of aging, which will help them both personally and professionally. Graduates will be prepared for careers involving work with older adults through synthesizing coursework in health, psychology, and social sciences, as well as hands-on experience with older populations. Students will customize the degree program with 9 to 12 credit hours of electives to meet their needs and interests.

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

College of Health and Human Services

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (36 horas)

Costos de estudio
US$21.364,00 por año

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Aplicaciones hasta

Esperado July 2025

Fecha de inicio

Septiembre 2025

Lugar

University of North Carolina Wilmington

601 South College Road,

WILMINGTON,

North Carolina,

28403, United States

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes de Estados Unidos

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins. GPA of “B” (3.0) or better recommended in undergraduate work.

Para estudiantes internacionales

Applicants seeking admission to the graduate certificate program must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution based on a four-year program and have a strong overall academic record with a “B” average or better in the basic courses related to gerontology.

Minimum Score Requirement – TOEFL: 79; IELTS: minimum of 6.5 for acceptance, 7.0 for TA consideration; Duolingo: minimum of 115.

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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Acerca de University of North Carolina - Wilmington

Una renombrada Universidad costera, con énfasis en aprendizaje aplicado para ofrecer a los estudiantes experiencia práctica en su campo académico.

  • UNCW se ubica en un pueblo playero en la costa este de EE.UU.
  • 93% de los alumnos tienen empleo a los dos años de graduados
  • UNCW ofrece una variedad de becas
  • Único programa en EE.UU enfocado en ingeniería costera

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