Program Description and Goals
The University of North Georgia (UNG) offers an 18 semester hour Gerontology Certificate. The program is designed to enable students at graduate level, to obtain a certificate in two to three semesters of course work. Students will complete a total of 18 semester hours of graduate level courses to meet the requirements of the certificate program.
Gerontology Certificate courses are offered to current UNG degree seeking students and post baccalaureate non-degree seeking students. Gerontology Certificate courses are offered online. Required course are offered in the Fall and Spring semesters, elective courses are offered on a rotating basis during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. As a capstone experience students select either a supervised Practicum or participate in a Research thesis or project with a faculty member working in any area of Gerontology. Both the practicum and research experience must be approved by a faculty member in the Gerontology program. Capstone experiences are offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Accreditation
For specific information on program accreditation, refer to the Accreditations and Compliance section.
Method of Delivery
Online
Time to Completion
18 hours
Admission Procedures
Regular Admission
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog).
- Submit the online application for Graduate Admissions.
- Select Graduate Level Certificates - Gerontology Certificate.
- Non-refundable application fee of $40.
- Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
An individual seeking to enroll in the Gerontology Graduate Certificate program can apply at ung.edu/graduate-admissions/apply-now.
For additional information, contact Dr. Pamela Elfenbein, Director of UNG Academic Programs at pamela.elfenbein@ung.edu.
International Applicants
International applicants who must be issued an F-1 visa by UNG to enter the United States to attend school may not apply for completely part-time (less than nine hours) or online programs. This program is only offered as an online program and therefore does not permit F-1 visa student admission.
Appeal of Graduate Admission
An applicant whose admission is denied may appeal the decision, regardless of the basis for denial. To submit an appeal, email a signed letter of appeal as a PDF attachment to the Office of Graduate Admissions at grads@ung.edu.
Your letter must present substantial evidence supporting the basis of your appeal. The information provided should go beyond what was previously submitted in your application and clearly demonstrate your potential for success in graduate-level study.
Graduate programs at the University of North Georgia grant appeals for provisional admission status only. If admitted under provisional status, your academic record will be reviewed post enrollment to determine eligibility for regular status. Timelines and requirements vary by program. While enrolled provisionally, you may register only for the maximum number of credit hours permitted for provisional students in your program and must maintain the GPA required by your program each term to continue enrollment. Students admitted under provisional status are not eligible for federal financial aid. Additional program-specific restrictions can be applied.
If your appeal is approved, the Graduate Admissions Office will notify you of your admission status.
Academic and Professional Integrity
Code of Conduct
The University of North Georgia recognizes honesty and integrity as being necessary to the academic functioning of the university. UNG graduate students are expected to uphold the university regulations addressed in the Student Code of Conduct, Article 3, Rule 2.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credits are not accepted for the Gerontology Certificate.
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