The Graduate School offers a multidisciplinary post-baccalaureate program in gerontology in concert with other UNCW Graduate Programs such as the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies and the Master of Public Administration. The goal of the program is to provide a program of instruction and educational experiences in the field of gerontology at the graduate level, i.e., an academic foundation for anyone who plans to work with aging adults. As those who serve the elderly must be aware of all aspects of aging, course work will address the biology, sociology, and psychology of aging with electives in literature, life transitions, economics, psychosocial adjustment to retirement, ethics, communication, and others. This provides students with the opportunity to gain a broad perspective of the concepts and issues in aging as well as to profit from the diverse backgrounds of fellow students.