University of North Texas Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Doctoral Degree in Applied Gerontology P.O. Box 310919 Denton, TX 76203-0919 US   Phone: 1-940-565-2298 Fax: 1-940-565-4370   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D. - Applied Gerontology On Campus   The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Applied Gerontology is to produce graduates who will exercise leadership in the development and evaluation of innovative health and human services programs for the elderly. All students in the doctoral program master the gerontological theories, knowledge, and research techniques needed both to make policies that govern and facilitate such programs and to be advocates for these policies. The program’s curriculum includes required courses on theories of aging, formal organization of aging services, health and aging, research methods, statistics and policy in aging. Additionally, students must select from groups of related courses in gerontology, planning and administering services and policy issues in aging.     Accreditation Information: The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools  # Of Credits Required: 60  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelors Degree Required  Pre-Requisite Courses 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 The minimum program for the doctorate consists of 60 semester hours beyond the master’s degree (or 90 hours beyond the bachelor’s degree), plus 9 hours of a tool subject. The student must meet the university’s residence requirement by carrying a full load of 9 hours for any two consecutive semesters; establish an advisory committee and prepare a degree plan approved by this committee; pass written qualifying examinations in theory, methods, and an area of concentration; and write and orally defend a dissertation representing original research that makes a significant contribution to the discipline of gerontology.    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