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    Aging Concentration

    University of Manitoba

    University of Manitoba

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    Canada, Winnipeg

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 100 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 6,324  / term
    Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

    Aging Concentration

    About

    Program details

    Expected duration: 6 credit hours plus thesis or practicum

    The Graduate Focus on Aging Concentration requirements include:

    • Six credit hours of graduate (7000-level or higher) courses that focus on aging and are approved by the student's advisory committee
    • A thesis or practicum on an aging-related topic
    • Having at least one advisory committee member who is officially affiliated with the Centre on Aging as a research affiliate
    • Participating as a poster presenter in the annual Centre on Aging's Spring Research Symposium 

    Aging-related courses

    Any aging course offered during the academic term will be listed in the current graduate course calendar. There is no specific list to consult, as course offerings vary from year to year. Review the course offerings and discuss with your advisor the options that best fit with your program of study. The following courses (not an exhaustive list) have been offered in the past and may be suitable for your program of study. Please check the graduate course calendar.

    • CHSC 7232: Families and Care Across the Life Course
    • CHSC 7710: Social Aspects of Aging
    • CHSC 7720: Health and Aging
    • COMP 7570: Advanced Topics in Computer Science 1-Technology and Older Adults
    • DS 7040: Selected Topics in Disability Studies: Healthy/Active Aging and Disability
    • PHED 7080: Community Environments and Healthy, Active Aging
    • PSYC 7192: Psychology of Health and Aging
    • PSYC 8040: Psychology of Aging
    • PSYC7930: Clinical Geropsychology Specialty Practicum
    • REHB 7060: Gerontology

    Special topics or readings courses on aging can be used (with permission of the student's committee and FGS) to count towards the required credit hours, so long as the course content has a substantial aging component.

    Graduate Focus on Aging Concentration transcript notation

    Upon graduation, a student who has met all the requirements will have an official comment added to their transcript that indicates they have completed the Graduate Focus on Aging Concentration. It is not a gerontology degree program.

    Gain a competitive edge

    With the increasing number of people 65 years and older, work opportunities in the field of aging are expanding to meet the growing demand of this population. Students interested in working in aging-related fields can expect to work with a diverse population in a variety of fields such as financial planning, recreation and travel, elder law, fitness, housing, arts, and health care. With a fast-growing field, the need for experienced professionals to meet the needs of older people continues to grow.

    The Graduate Focus on Aging Concentration is available to any interested student who is enrolled in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and whose graduate work is concentrated in aging.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Graduate Studies

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For entrance into the Master's program:

    • Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
    • A minimum grade of 70% in individual courses or B equivalent in the last two years of study, where a typical grade is:
    UM Scale Jordanian Scale
    A+ 90-100% (Excellent)
    A 80-89% (Very good)
    B+ 75-79% (Good)
    B 70-74% (Good)
    C+ 65-69% (Acceptable)
    C 60-64% (Acceptable)
    D 50-59% (Poor)
    F 0-49% (Failure)

    For entrance into the PhD program:

    • Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 6,324  / term

    Application Fee

    CAD 100 

    How to Apply

    The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post- secondary education, a list of recommenders and more.

    If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

    Education history

    If you attended a college that is associated with a university, you should list the university in the education history. For example, if you attended Jawahar Engineering College, which is affiliated with Anna University, you should list Anna University in your education history.

    Making changes to your application

    If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you can change your email address by going to your Biographical Data page and selecting the "Change Email" link found under the Email Address section. If you have already submitted your application, go to your Student Portal, select your application, select application overview, scroll to the bottom and select "Change Email Address."

    Once you submit your application, you are no longer able to make changes. If you have made an error on your application, please email [email protected] with your correction(s). Please include your name as it appears on your application and your applicant ID with your request.

    Submit your recommender information

    All letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to the university by the recommenders. You must formally request recommendations within the online application.

    After you enter your recommender’s name and email on the online application, they must complete the recommendation using our online system. We will not accept or upload paper copies of recommendation letters. Please be aware that helping or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

    The referee process is a confidential process. All letters of recommendations are provided to the University of Manitoba in the strictest of confidence and will not be shared with the applicant. Participating in the drafting of your recommendation letter is discouraged. Helping write or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

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    Aging Concentration

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