Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
|
Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,823
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology provides specialized postgraduate training focused on aging studies. This curriculum caters to individuals holding a bachelor's degree, outstanding undergraduates nearing completion, graduate degree holders from other disciplines, and current graduate students in different fields. Qualified UNC Charlotte undergraduates may qualify for the Early Entry pathway. To earn the certificate, students must complete at least 12 credit hours of graduate-level aging-related coursework, with most participants finishing the program within two academic terms.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
addition to the general requirements for admission to a certificate program, applicants must provide:
GPA of 2.75 or higher on all post-secondary work attempted.
Official transcripts of all baccalaureate and graduate work attempted
Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's professional and personal qualifications, these letters may be waived if the student is already enrolled in a master's or doctoral program
An essay describing the applicant's relevant experience and objectives in undertaking graduate study in Gerontology
A resume
A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (Internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English
GPA of 2.75 or higher on all post-secondary work attempted.
Official transcripts of all baccalaureate and graduate work attempted
Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's professional and personal qualifications, these letters may be waived if the student is already enrolled in a master's or doctoral program
An essay describing the applicant's relevant experience and objectives in undertaking graduate study in Gerontology
A resume
A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (Internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English
Tuition
USD
9,823