Exercise Science and Applied Gerontology, Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Program

Overview

Program Prerequisites and Admission Requirements

1. Admission to the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences as a B.S. in Exercise Science student

   Not resolved to a course
2. Minimum GPA: 3.0

   Not resolved to a course
3. At least 75 completed undergraduate credit hours prior to starting graduate courses

   Not resolved to a course
4. Completion of the application found at https://uncw.edu/chhs/shahs/academic/graduate/gerontology/index.html

   Not resolved to a course
5. One letter of recommendation from a faculty member with whom the student has taken a 300 or 400-level course

   Not resolved to a course
6. Cover letter describing interest in the program and career goals related to gerontology

   Not resolved to a course
7. Unofficial UNCW transcript

   Not resolved to a course

Rationale for Program

The combined program will benefit students by

1. Providing invaluable knowledge and experience working with older adults.

   Not resolved to a course
2. Allowing 12 graduate credits to satisfy undergraduate and graduate requirements.

   Not resolved to a course
3. Reducing costs of graduate education due to the ability to enroll in graduate courses during an undergraduate degree program at the undergraduate tuition rate.

   Not resolved to a course

Curriculum

1. GRN 501

   Aging and Society

   Not resolved to a course
2. GRN 503

   Investigative Inquiry in Gerontology

   Not resolved to a course
3. GRN 525

   Health and Aging

   Not resolved to a course
4. PSY 524

   Psychology of Aging (Instead of PSY 324 Psychology of Aging)

   Not resolved to a course

For students who are admitted into the MGRN program

Timeline

1. Once students are enrolled in the Exercise Science major and are completing their 75th credit hour, they can apply for admission into the 4+1 combined program.

   Not resolved to a course
2. After completing at least 75 undergraduate credit hours, those admitted to the 4+1 program can enroll in the 12 designated graduate courses.

   Not resolved to a course
3. Students who successfully complete the 12, 500-level credits and all remaining Exercise Science degree requirements are awarded a B.S. in Exercise Science.

   Not resolved to a course
4. In the final semester of their bachelor’s program, students may apply to the MGRN program for summer or fall admission. Applicants must meet all Graduate School admissions requirements and submit their application by the stated deadline. Admission to the 4+1 combined program does not guarantee admission to the MGRN program upon completion of the bachelor’s degree.

   Not resolved to a course
5. If admitted to the MGRN, the 12 credits earned at the 500-level will count toward the degree requirements of the M.S. in Applied Gerontology degree.

   Not resolved to a course
6. The following schedule details the progression to completion of the master’s degree in one year (note that only one of the two summer terms is required):

   Not resolved to a course
7. GRN 590

   Practicum in Gerontology

   Not resolved to a course
8. GRN 590

   Practicum in Gerontology (repeated for credit)

   Not resolved to a course
9. GRN 540

   Current Issues in Gerontology

   Not resolved to a course
10. GRN 590

    Practicum in Gerontology

    Not resolved to a course
11. Elective

    Not resolved to a course
12. GRN 597

    Project Proposal

    Not resolved to a course
13. GRN 598

    Final Project

    Not resolved to a course
14. Elective

    Not resolved to a course
15. Elective

    Not resolved to a course
16. Elective

    Not resolved to a course
17. Students who do not go on to the M.S. in Applied Gerontology may apply for admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology and have the 12 credits earned at the 500-level count toward the degree requirements of the certificate.

    Not resolved to a course