Gerontology

Gerontology is the study of issues related to aging and the challenges that older persons encounter.  As health care improves and birth rates decline, the proportion of older adults in Canada and around the world is increasing rapidly.  The faculty in the Family Studies and Gerontology department will help you to learn to recognize aging issues, and understand the dynamics in the health and human service system that must respond to our aging population. 

Program Options

You can choose to study toward a combined major, a concentration, or a minor in Gerontology. These programs will complement your studies in other programs such as sociology, psychology, public policy, or womenâs studies. As you pursue a program in Gerontology, you will better understand the field and develop your capacity to work in professional environments where a knowledge of aging is important.

Dynamic and Relevant Courses

Class projects and presentations in your Gerontology classes will help you to develop your interpersonal communication, conflict management, and advocacy skills. The assignments you complete will help you to hone your analytical and intellectual skills, and your leadership skills. Our programâs framework is designed to guide you toward a consciousness around social citizenship.

In general, secondary school applicants have an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects considered) during their final year of schooling. Applicants looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution must demonstrate an overall GPA of 2.0. Refer to chart below for program specific requirements.