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Psychology & Applied Gerontology, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Be a Leader in the Intersections of Psychology, Gerontology and Wellness
  • 9th

    North Carolina Ranks 9th In the Population of People 65 And Older

  • 12

    Hours of Courses Taken At The 500-Level Count Towards Both Degrees

Psychology, B.A. + Applied Gerontology, M.S. Program Overview

What Does the Program Entail?

UNCW’s Psychology bachelor’s/Applied Gerontology master’s degree program prepares graduates to improve the health and quality of life for older adults.

Benefits of the Program

The Psychology bachelor’s/Applied Gerontology master’s degree program enables you to complete the requirements for both degrees in five years. The key feature of the program is that a student can count up to 12 hours of graduate-level courses to satisfy requirements for the B.A. in Psychology and toward the M.S. in Applied Gerontology.

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Help individuals, groups, and families prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives. (Source)

The role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is to assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of patients. Many PMHNPs provide therapy and prescribe medications for patients who have mental health disorders or substance abuse problems. - American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Geropsychology is the field within psychology that applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families maintain well-being, overcome problems, and achieve maximum potential during later life. - American Psychological Association

Study and find ways to treat physical, mental, emotional, and social problems of elderly individuals. (Source)

Sample Courses

Sample Courses for the Psychology & Applied Gerontology, Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Program.
GRN 501 Aging & Society
GRN 503 Investigative Inquiry in Gerontology
GRN 525 Health & Aging
PSY 524 The Psychology of Aging
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Program Prerequisites & Admission Requirements

  • Admission to the College of Science and Engineering as a B.A. in Psychology student
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • At least 75 completed undergraduate credit hours prior to starting graduate courses
  • Completion of the graduate application
  • One letter of recommendation from a faculty member with whom the student has taken a 300 or 400-level course
  • Cover letter describing interest in the program and career goals related to gerontology
  • Unofficial UNCW transcript

Coordinator
Dr. Tina Newsham
910-962-0581
newshamt@uncw.edu

Steps for Admission to Combined Programs

  1. Undergraduate Application: If you are not a current UNCW student, submit the appropriate application to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
  2. Communicate: Communicate your interest to participate in the combined program with your undergraduate advisor and the coordinator of the graduate program. This includes reviewing the process to be considered for the combined program and discussing when to apply to the Graduate School.
  3. Combined Program Approval: The graduate coordinator will review your request to participate in the combined program. Approval to apply for the combined program does not guarantee admission to the Graduate School.
  4. Junior Year: During your junior year, you will work with your undergraduate advisor and the coordinator of the graduate program to identify which graduate courses you may take as an undergraduate student.
  5. Senior Year: During your senior year, you will work with the graduate program coordinator to obtain approval to take graduate courses as an undergraduate student.
  6. Graduate School Application: UNCW's Graduate School requires that your bachelor's degree be awarded prior to the first day of graduate classes for the term that you begin the master's degree program. Apply to take graduate classes for the term you begin the master's program.
  7. UNCW Graduate School Contact Info: Email gradschool@uncw.edu with questions prior to submitting the graduate application as the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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