Gerontology
Become a service professional for one of Canada’s fastest growing populations.
With Canada’s population aging rapidly, quite similar to several Western countries, working with older adults and familiarity with aging and age-friendly practices will become more common in all areas of employment.
The aging of Baby-Boomers has created new opportunities for careers in Gerontology. Many of our graduates have successful careers as human service professionals, researchers, program directors, administrators and small business owners.
Conseiller aux études
Dr. Lorraine Mercer
Téléphone : 705 673-4126 ext 209
Courriel : lmercer@huntingtonu.ca
Bureau : Office # 129 Huntington University
We offer three- and four-year Bachelor of Arts programs in Gerontology, as well as a three-year BA degree in distance education that is the first of its kind in Canada. All program options may be combined with program options from other disciplines offered at Laurentian University.
Ontario High School Applicants
1 grade 12 English U/M course
5 other grade 12 U/M courses
A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.
Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.
Applicants from outside an Ontario High School
Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario
Note pour les étudiants actuels
Les options de grade ci-dessous seront offertes lors de la prochaine année universitaire et ne le sont pas cette année. Si vous cherchez les cours à suivre afin de compléter les options d'un programme d'une année universitaire antérieure, svp consultez avec un conseiller académique.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Gerontology
Total 120 credits
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
Specialization in Gerontology
All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations.
GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today
GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
GERO 2016E Optimal Aging I
GERO 2017E Optimal Aging II
GERO 3016E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist I
GERO 3017E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist II
GERO 3107E Internship in Gerontology
GERO 3126E Applied Research Methods in Gerontology I
GERO 3127E Applied Research Methods in Gerontology II
21 credits of Gerontology electives (see list of electives)
Option A – THESIS STREAM
GERO 4015E Thesis
and 2 of the following courses (total of 6 credits):
GERO 4301E Seminar Course
GERO 4236E Aging and Human Physical activity
GERO 4206E Analysing Public Policy for Canada's Diverse Aging Population
GERO 4257E Gerosex II
GERO 4306E Service Delivery of Long-Term Care
GERO-4096E Directed Studies
Option B – COURSE STREAM
4 of the following courses (total of 12 credits):
GERO 4301E Seminar Course
GERO 4236E Aging and Human Physical activity
GERO 4206E Analysing Public Policy for Canada's Diverse Aging Population
GERO 4257E Gerosex II
GERO 4306E Service Delivery of Long-Term Care
Note: Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Major in Gerontology
All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations.
GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today
GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
GERO 2016E Optimal Aging I
GERO 2017E Optimal Aging II
GERO 3016E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist I
GERO 3017E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist II
GERO 3107E Internship in Gerontology
GERO 3126E Applied Research Methods in Gerontology I
GERO 3127E Applied Research Methods in Gerontology II
1 of the following courses (3 credits):
GERO 3306E Dementia Studies
GERO 3326E Food and Nutrition
GERO 3327E Ethical Issues for the Elderly
4 of the following courses (12 credits total):
GERO 4301E Seminar Course
GERO 4236E Aging and Human Physical activity
GERO 4206E Analysing Public Policy for Canada's Diverse Aging Population
GERO 4257E Gerosex II
GERO 4306E Service Delivery of Long-Term Care
Notes:
Students must complete a minimum of a minor (24 credits) or a second major (42 credits) from among their elective credits.
Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Bachelor of Arts (General) in Gerontology
Total 90 credits
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
Concentration in Gerontology (ALSO OFFERED ONLINE)
All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations.
GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today
GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
GERO 2016E Optimal Aging I
GERO 2017E Optimal Aging II
GERO 3016E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist I
GERO 3017E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist II
GERO 3107E Internship in Gerontology
15 credits of Gerontology electives
Note: Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Minor in Gerontology (ALSO OFFERED ONLINE)
GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today
GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
12 credits of GERO, at least 6 of which must be at the 3000 or 4000 level
6 credits from the list of electives
Certificate in Gerontology (ALSO OFFERED ONLINE)
The Certificate is only available to students not pursuing a degree in Gerontology (30 credits)
GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today
GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
GERO 2016E Optimal Aging I
GERO 2017E Optimal Aging II
18 credits of Gerontology electives
List of Gerontology Electives
ANTR 2016E Human Biological Variation, Adaptations and Health
ANTR 2136E Workplace Culture
ANTR 3046E Public Health and Epidemiology
ACCT 1001E Understanding and Using Financial Information
COST 2606E The Decorated Body As Communication
COST 2246E/RLST 2246E The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication I
COST 3127E Communication Research
GERO 2206E Men and Aging
GERO 2207E Public Policy
GERO 2226E End-of-Life: Care With Older Adults
GERO 2236E Fit for Life
GERO 2246E Art Therapy and Aging
GERO 2257E Gerosex I
GERO 3106E Counselling with Older Adults 1
GERO 3206E Ethnogerontology
GERO 3207E Health Challenges in Aging
GERO 3216E The Aging Body
GERO 3301E Clinical Gerontology I
GERO 3302E Clinical Gerontology II
GERO 3306E Dementia Studies
GERO 3307E/MUSC 3207E Music Therapy and Aging
GERO 3315E/RLST 3315E Life Journeys: Transitions, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality
GERO 3326E Food and Nutrition in Later Life
GERO 3327E Mental Health and Aging
GERO 3336E/RLST 3326E Religion and the Elderly
GERO 3337E/RLST 3327E Ethical Issues and the Elderly
GERO 3806E Special Topics in Gerontology
GERO 4206E Health Policy Analysis
GERO 4236E Physical Activity and Aging
GERO 4257E Gerosex II
GERO 4301E Seminar
GERO 4306E Service Delivery of Long-Term Care
INDG 3256E Aboriginal Health and Wellness
RLST 3336E Food, Ritual and Religion
SOCI 2036E Family Sociology I
SOCI 3817E Sociology of Aging
SWLF 2106E Political Economy of Social Welfare
SWLF 2107E Human Service Organizations
WGSX 2357E Women and Aging
WGSX 2456E Women’s Health Issues
Année :
Faculty members for this program may be found on the Huntington University website.