Programs

Students participate in an aging sensitivity exercise

ACCELERATED B.A. OR B.S. TO M.S.

Undergraduate students with a suitable standing may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Gerontology.

This is an online program.

M.S. DEGREE IN GERONTOLOGY

The Master of Science in Gerontology trains professionals for leading roles to meet the needs of America’s growing elderly population.

This is an online, asynchronous program.

Graduate student working with residents at a retirement community
Women taking a hike,

POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology equips students with the knowledge and skills to work with the growing population of older adults in the 21st century.

This is an online, asynchronous program.

UNDERGRADUATE MINOR

The Gerontology minor is designed for undergraduates with any major who are interested in a career in aging. This minor is of special interest to undergraduates who are planning allied health fields.

HHS Professor and Gerontology Program Director Rebecca G. Adams, right, leads her class in an aging sensitivity experience
Janice Wassel, Richard Tucker, and Rebecca Adams holding their Gerontology Awards.

CAPSTONE

The field experience provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, abilities, and skills related to professional competence.

CAREERS IN AGING 

Discover your dream career in aging

UNCG Seniors fitness class
Rising senior Jeannie Ake demonstrates a listening intervention at the Well·Spring Solutions Day Advantage adult day center.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

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