Gerontology, B.A. | Online (optional) | Laurentian University | Greater Sudbury, Canada
48 months
Duration
25960 USD/year
6366 USD/year
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About

The aging population is booming. Pursue a career with knowledge of age-related issues and solutions with this Gerontology program from Laurentian University.

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

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 25960 USD per year during 48 months.
  • National

    6366 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6366 USD per year during 48 months.

Local: $6,000 per year

Living costs for Greater Sudbury

1015 - 1615 CAD /month
Living costs

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Gerontology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
2 countries
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
12500 USD
Grant
15 Mar 2023
Deadline

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
2 countries
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
1000 USD
Grant
28 Jun 2023
Deadline

Nora's Nursery
Canada / Merit-based
Niara Scholarship Application
500 CAD
Grant
Anytime
Deadline

Niara
19 countries
Women in STEM StudySoup Scholarship
500 USD
Grant
14 Jan 2024
Deadline

StudySoup
19 countries
Future Innovator Scholarship
500 USD
Grant
03 Dec 2023
Deadline

StudySoup
30 countries
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

The Smooth Movers
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
6 countries / Merit-based
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Apr 2024
Deadline

WEAR & I
2 countries / Merit-based
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
500 USD
Grant
30 Aug 2023
Deadline

Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Pinsky Law
Worldwide / Merit-based
Fighting Bullying With Technology
1000 USD
Grant
14 Aug 2023
Deadline

1902 Software
Worldwide / Merit-based
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
3000 USD
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Coupons Plus Deals
Worldwide
Go Digital Scholarship Program
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2023
Deadline

Jelvix
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Sambla
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

iVisa
Worldwide
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
29 Jun 2023
Deadline

IvyPanda
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

IELTS from 6 to 9
Worldwide
DO Supply - Academic Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

DO Supply
Worldwide / Merit-based
Addiction Awareness Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
29 Nov 2023
Deadline

Seasons in Malibu
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Anonymous Hope Fund
Worldwide
Aron Govil Giving Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
09 Aug 2023
Deadline

Ducon Infratechnologies Ltd.
Worldwide / Merit-based
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
965 USD
Grant
Anytime
Deadline

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