Overview
Gerontology is the study of older people and the issues associated with aging. Although it is housed in the Faculty of Health, the program in Gerontology is open to all B.A. students as a minor, concentration, major or specialization.
Students at Laurentian University learn using a multidisciplinary, intergenerational and cross-cultural approach to aging. The curriculum is based on many disciplines, including physiology, psychology, biology, religious studies, ethics, sociology and public policy.
Career
Graduate studies, law and insurance, older adults’ residences, health promotion and education, retirement home administration, occupational therapy, private business that assists with daily living, healthcare, human kinetics, long-term care, ministry and pastoral services, social work, human service professionals, researchers, program directors, administrators and small business owners.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Gerontology: Understanding Aging Today
- Gerontology: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
- Optimal Aging
- Men and Aging
- End-Of-Life: Care With Older Adults
- Fit for Life: Physical Activity and Aging
- Art Therapy and Aging
- Critical Skills for the Gerontologist
- Counselling Older Adults
- Internship in Gerontology
- Applied Research Methods in Gerontology
- The Aging Body
- Dementia Studies
- Public Policy for a Culturally Diverse Aging Population
- Gerosex
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Gerontology View 8 other Bachelors in Gerontology in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Official high school transcripts. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Official high school diploma. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Proof of language skill: English for English language programs or French for French language programs
- Applicants must meet both language requirements for bilingual programs
- A resume or CV specifying current education and work experience
- A copy of a valid passport (both sides)
Tuition Fee
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International
25960 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25960 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
6366 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6366 USD per year during 48 months.
Local: $6,000 per year
Living costs for Greater Sudbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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