The Non-degree in Applied Gerontology (NEX) at
University of North Georgia
is a
1
year
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
University of North Georgia is a public university in Dahlonega, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1873 as the North Georgia Agricultural College, and was renamed to its current name in 1970. The university has 5 colleges and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a member of the University System of Georgia.
Non-degree in
Applied Gerontology (NEX) at
University of North Georgia
The Nexus degree in Applied Gerontology produces career ready graduates to meet the diverse, multifaceted workforce needs to support Georgia’s growing older adult population.
Three baccalaureate level course provide a deep knowledge of the context of aging, communication with older adults, and offer a gerontology elective of your choice. Three robust Practicums in a broad array or organizations and businesses (anywhere in the State of Georgia) will prepare you for employment upon graduation.
Graduates are likely to be employed in healthcare, social and community support positions, educational and cultural organization and businesses, tourism, travel, leisure, and recreational services and businesses.
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Upper Division - 15 hours GERO 3581 - Practicum Experience GERO 3582 - Gerontology Practicum GERO 3583 - Gerontology Practicum III GERO 4100 - Context of Aging or HSDA 4100 - Context of Aging GERO 4130 - Communicating with Older Adults or HSDA 4130 - Communicating with Older Adults Area of Study - 3 hours Applied Family Caregiving Select one of the following:
GERO 4000 - Special Topics GERO 4120 - Resources for an Aging Population HSDA 4120 - Resources for an Aging Population Applied Gerontology Select one of the following:
ENGL 4820 - Selected English Topics GERO 3481 - Sociology of Aging GERO 3530 - Death, Dying, and the Human Experience GERO 4000 - Special Topics GERO 4100 - Context of Aging GERO 4110 - Successful Aging GERO 4120 - Resources for an Aging Population GERO 4160 - Healthy Aging and Physical Activity GERO 4282 - Aging Issues in the Sexual and Gender Minority Community HSDA 4100 - Context of Aging HSDA 4110 - Successful Aging HSDA 4120 - Resources for an Aging Population KINS 4160 - Healthy Aging and Physical Activity PSYC 3181 - Psychology of Aging PSYC 4403 - Special Topics in Psychology SOCI 3481 - Contemporary Issues in Aging SOCI 3530 - Death, Society, and the Human Experience
The University of North Georgia (UNG) is a prominent public university located in the state of Georgia, USA. UNG has a rich history of providing high-quality education and fostering leadership and service. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and more. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement, UNG provides students with a transformative educational experience. The university's dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a beautiful campus setting create an environment conducive to intellectual growth, personal development, and the preparation of graduates to excel in their chosen fields and contribute positively to society.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.