The Gerontology Minor at UNLV is your doorway to career opportunities in the field of aging. Nevada and the greater Clark County area are fast becoming the home of senior adults. This expansion is leading to many new career opportunities in the field of aging, and the minor in Gerontology offers a comprehensive training program that prepares students to effectively work with older adults in a wide variety of settings
Bachelor of Gerontology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Gerontology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers the Bachelor of Gerontology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Paradise , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for gerontology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.
About Bachelor of Gerontology
- Demonstrate awareness of the aging process and the role/place of older adults in society.
- Examine inequality across the life course and its disparate impact in later life.
- Understand the impact of population aging on society in general.
- Articulate and apply theories, methods and critical perspectives relevant to the interdisciplinary study of gerontology.
- Build an intellectual foundation as a basis for further study and taking advantage of career opportunities in aging.
Disciplines
College of Liberal Arts
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Gerontology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Entry Requirements
First-Year
3.0 cumulative GPA OR 1120* SAT (evidenced-based reading & writing and math) OR 22 ACT (composite score). *1040 for exams taken prior to March 2016.
Transfer
2.5 GPA in 24 or more transferable college-level credits. Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college-level credits must meet the first-year student admission requirements.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 44
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 61
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Gerontology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Application Fee 95
How to Apply for Bachelor of Gerontology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Bachelor of Gerontology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
United States of America, Paradise