Program Description: The program specializes in management, education, nutrition, and gerontology.
The management and education specializations are designed for career enhancement of individuals holding credentials in medical- or health-related fields or having experience in hospitals or other health service delivery systems.
The nutrition concentration is designed for entry level or career development of individuals who have experience or credentials in the field and those who do not.
The gerontology concentration prepares professionals to promote a long, healthy, disease free, vibrant and well planned lifestyle among the aging individuals they serve; to contribute to the field of gerontology; and to have a positive impact on the aging population in their communities.
Required Standardized Test: GRE General Exam
Minimum Admissions Requirements: 400 minimum in each GRE category
Additional Admissions Criteria: Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation
Application Deadline: None
Prerequisites: None
Number of Graduate Faculty: 7
Number of Students: 72
Location of Course Offerings:
- Management Concentration: Web-based AND Asheville
- Education Concentration: Web-based
- Nutrition Concentration: Cullowhee
- Gerontology Concentration: Web-based
Graduate Program Director:
Dr. Marianne Hollis
School of Health Sciences
828-227-7113
mhollis@email.wcu.edu
Graduate Program Coordinator for Education, Gerontology, and Management Concentrations:
Dr. Marianne Hollis
School of Health Sciences
828-227-7113
mhollis@email.wcu.edu
Graduate Program Coordinator for Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration:
Dr. Wayne Billon
School of Health Sciences
828-227-3528
billon@email.wcu.edu
Departmental Website: Health Sciences - M.H.S.