(Posted 6-16-99)
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNCG CHANGES REQUIREMENTS
FOR GERONTOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
GREENSBORO -- The graduate program in gerontology at The
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is changing degree
requirements for its post-baccalaureate certificate.
Beginning in August, only 15 semester hours will be required
to complete a Certificate in Gerontology at UNCG. Dr. Kathleen
Williams, director of the program, said the change is being made to
better meet the needs and schedules of people who work with and or
want to learn about older adults. The program emphasis will continue
to be integrating theoretical knowledge about the aging process and
practical experience with the elderly.
Under the new requirements, five courses must be successfully
completed during a four-year period of time. Students must complete
two required courses in gerontology and three electives related to
aging which will be selected to meet their educational objectives.
The required courses are "Seminar: Critical Issues of the
Aged" and "Gerontology Practicum" or "Supervised Research." The
seminar is an intensive review and analysis of the literature and
research on issues of aging and the unresolved problem. The practicum
is supervised experience in a structured setting for older adults,
linking practice to theory; or supervised research in a relevant area
of gerontology for professional development.
The elective courses are selected from different UNCG
departments. Examples of such courses include those focusing on the
communication skills, psychological or social development, exercise or
health of the elderly.
The UNCG gerontology certificate is designed to complement
practical experience or interests. Admission does not require the GRE.
Most courses for the certificate are taught in the late afternoon and
early evening. Information is available through the website at
http://www.uncg.edu/gro or by contacting Williams at 336-334-5352 or
k_willia@uncg.edu.
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