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University of Northern Colorado College of Natural & Health Sciences Gerontology School of Human Sciences Gunter Hall 1250, Campus Box 132 Greeley, CO 80639 US   Phone: 1-970-351-2403 Fax: 1-970-351-1255   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Arts in Gerontology Certificate Graduate Certificate in Gerontology On Campus   The University of Northern Colorado Master of Arts degree in Gerontology prepares students for professional responsibility and leadership in the aging network. Graduates find employment in health or mental health related positions, long term care residential or community settings, senior centers, recreation programs, agencies and organizations providing care management and/or administrating policy, community college teaching, industrial and business settings, or private consultation and business. Our on-campus program enables students to meet the rigorous standards of a multidisciplinary knowledge of aging, skill acquisition and application, and personal development as an aging network professional. Class sizes are small and meet in the afternoons and evenings, and students receive individual academic advising and support from faculty throughout the program. Course topics on aging include social policy, community resources, health and wellness, psychosocial aging, program planning, grant writing and administration, management concepts for aging services, and research. Students also take elective courses of interest that are relevant to their individual goals. The UNC gerontology program has close community ties with the aging network, providing students with internship, practicum, volunteer, and other learning and networking opportunities. Research and teaching experiences are available with faculty approval, including an elective thesis. Rather than a comprehensive exam at the end of the program, students develop a comprehensive portfolio of coursework and experiential material that showcases their knowledge, skills, and professional development in gerontology. UNC is a member of WICHE, the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education program, which allows out-of-state graduate students from 14 states to pay in-state tuition for our gerontology graduate programs.     Accreditation Information: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools  # Of Credits Required: 33  Time To Degree: 1 1/2 to 2 years    Previous Degrees Previous Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree (does not need to be in gerontology or a related field)  Pre-Requisite Courses NA  International Student Requirements An international student is not a citizen of the United States or classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a resident alien. International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency as well as academic and financial requirements before being fully admitted to the university. One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program. Please see the UNC website for more information. International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (paper and on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 60 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Work experience with older adults or other human services may be considered during application process, but does not take the place of the undergraduate degree nor count toward course credit.  Volunteer Experience NA  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement NA  Other Requirements Program Admission. In addition to applying through the graduate school, Masters Degree applicants should send this information described on our website directly to the school of Human Sciences.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 861  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1485  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $687  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17226  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable