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United States of America, Aberdeen

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University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 75

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 43,184 / year

Next Intake 23-Aug-2023

Psychology & Applied Gerontology

About

What Does the Program Entail?

UNCW's Psychology bachelor's/Applied Gerontology master's degree program prepares graduates to improve the health and quality of life for older adults.

Benefits of the Program

The Psychology bachelor's/Applied Gerontology master's degree program enables you to complete the requirements for both degrees in five years. The key feature of the program is that a student can count up to 12 hours of graduate-level courses to satisfy requirements for the B.A. in Psychology and toward the M.S. in Applied Gerontology.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:

Regionally Accredited Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution (as evaluated course-by-course through a NACES approved credit evaluation service) by the first official day of classes for the term of the application.
- Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
  - Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (NH)
  - Middle States Commission on Higher Education (M)
  - New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (EH)
  - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NW)
  - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WJ)
Student Holds (Current/Previous UNCW Students): Applicants with an application hold will not be allowed to move forward in the application process until the hold is released. Check your SeaNet Account to view your account hold(s).
Grade Point Average: Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study. Provisional admission may be considered by some programs. Contact the program coordinator for additional information regarding their acceptance policy.
Level: Graduate and undergraduate programs may not be pursued simultaneously.
Online Accelerated Programs (OAP): OAP programs must be pursued independent of any other program.
Additional Requirements: Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.
Professional Licensure in State-Regulated Professions: State laws may require practitioners to be licensed to practice in their state. Learn more about UNCW's participation in the NC-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

Career

Find your career in:

Help individuals, groups, and families prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives. (Source)

The role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is to assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of patients. Many PMHNPs provide therapy and prescribe medications for patients who have mental health disorders or substance abuse problems. - American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Geropsychology is the field within psychology that applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families maintain well-being, overcome problems, and achieve maximum potential during later life. - American Psychological Association

Study and find ways to treat physical, mental, emotional, and social problems of elderly individuals. (Source)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 43,184

Application Fee

USD 75

How to Apply

You will create your account after choosing a Regular Term Instruction (RTI) or Online Accelerated Program (OAP) program option on our application page.
Please create only one account. Use the same log-in anytime you start or continue an application.
Review the deadlines for your program of interest on our Key Dates page.