About Our Undergraduate Program

* How many hours is the program?

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Gerontology is a 128-semester-hour program that includes all components of the UNT Core Curriculum, courses in gerontology, and courses in two related supporting areas chosen with the student's interests and career goals in mind. These supporting areas are not limited to academic disciplines offered at UNT (for example, courses in occupational or physical therapy may be used even though UNT does not have a program in either of these fields).

* Can I use the courses I've taken at other schools on my degree at UNT?

Most work taken at other accredited institutions of higher education is transferable to UNT, but official evaluations of transfer work are made in the Undergraduate Admissions office. After this evaluation has been done, the student works with an advisor to determine exactly which courses will be used toward the applied gerontology degree.

* When are classes offered?

Undergraduate gerontology classes are typically offered during the day, primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays. University-wide, most undergraduate classes are offered during the day, but some are offered on nights and weekends.

* How large are undergraduate classes at UNT?

The size of undergraduate classes varies greatly, from a minimum of about 10 to a maximum of about 500 for some lower-division core courses required of all students. Undergraduate courses in gerontology typically range from about 18 to 70 students. The average teacher-student ratio at UNT is currently 16:1.

* How many students are in your program?

We have about 25 part- and full-time undergraduate students.

* Are scholarships available?

At the present time, departmental scholarships are limited to graduate students. A list of general (university-wide) scholarships available to undergraduate students can be found through the following UNT Website link:

General Scholarship List

* How long do I have to complete the degree?

There is no time limit for completion of a bachelor's degree at UNT.

Updated
04/02/02