Gerontology

Embark on a rewarding journey where students will explore the vibrant lives of older adults.

Credential: BA
Program length: 4 years (Honours, 120 credits) or 3 years (General, 90 credits)
Campus: Sudbury Campus (delivered online)
Co-op: Not specified

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YOUR STUDIES

What will you study?

First-year overview

GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today; GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada.

Specializations / streams

Specialization in Gerontology (Honours), Major in Gerontology (Honours), Concentration in Gerontology (General)

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Program structure

Faculty / department

Faculty of Arts

Study format

Not specified

Delivery mode

Online

Honours option

Yes

Minor options

Yes

Minor in Gerontology (Online); minor (24 credits) or second major (42 credits) with Major option.

Capstone / final-year project

Conditional

Honours students complete 12 credits at the 4000 level; no specific thesis is listed.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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Listed prerequisite courses

English (Grade 12 U/M) and five other Grade 12 U/M courses

Grade range / admission notes

Minimum 70% in the six best Grade 12 U/M courses.

Supplementary application

Not specified

Portfolio / audition

Not specified

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Take your learning beyond class.

Co-op availability

Not specified

Internship option

Yes

GERO 3107E Internship in Gerontology.

Placement / practicum

Yes

GERO 3107E Internship in Gerontology (40-hour community internship per program page).

CAREER PATHWAYS

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Career paths

Social and Human Service Specialist, Program Director or Recreation Coordinator, Policy Analyst or Researcher, Long-Term Care Administrator or Retirement Home Manager, Entrepreneur Serving the Aging Market

Professional pathways / licensure

Not specified

TUITION & FEES

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Collected tuition estimate

$6,120.31 CAD

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