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University of North Texas Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Master's Degree in General Studies in Aging (GSAG) P.O. Box 310919 Denton, TX 76203-0919 US   Phone: 1-940-565-2765 Fax: 1-940-565-4370   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-General Studies in Aging; M.S.-General Studies in Aging On Campus   The master's degree program prepares students for professional careers in the field of gerontology, including administration of long-term care, senior housing, and other services for the aging. The GSAG major is designed both for individuals who are already working in the field of aging and for students with highly individualized interests and career or educational plans. The 45 semester-hour program includes 9 semester hours of core courses in aging, 15-18 semester hours of required coursework in the student’s major, 3-6 semester hours of credit for an internship in a facility or agency serving older people, and 3 semester hours of credit for a capstone seminar on applications in practice. The balance of the degree is comprised of elective coursework. With its broader academic emphasis, the General Studies in Aging major’s required courses emphasize gerontological theory and key areas of investigation within the field retirement, including retirement, minority aging and ethics. Elective possibilities include adult education, health promotion, psychology, public administration, recreation, sociology, and others extend the knowledge of aging gained in core courses. A 500-clock-hour (3 semester credit hour) internship is required for the GSAG major.     Accreditation Information: The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools  # Of Credits Required: 45  Time To Degree: 1-3 Years    Previous Degrees Bachelors Degree Required  Pre-Requisite Courses A prerequisite for the program is 3 hours of social gerontology; this may be taken concurrently with courses applying to the degree.  International Student Requirements See http://www.international.unt.edu/admissions/index.html  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2522  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4356  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $534  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $8379  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable