Gerontology
Become a service professional for one of Canada’s fastest growing populations.
With Canada’s population aging rapidly, quite similar to several Western countries, working with older adults and familiarity with aging and age-friendly practices will become more common in all areas of employment.
The aging of Baby-Boomers has created new opportunities for careers in Gerontology. Many of our graduates have successful careers as human service professionals, researchers, program directors, administrators and small business owners.
Academic Advisor
Sara MacDonald
Telephone: 705-675-1151 ext 4201
Email: SZMacDonald@laurentian.ca
Office: A-305C Arts Building
We offer three- and four-year Bachelor of Arts programs in Gerontology, as well as a three-year BA degree in distance education that is the first of its kind in Canada. All program options may be combined with program options from other disciplines offered at Laurentian University.
Ontario High School Applicants
Program Prerequisites:
- 1 grade 12 English U/M course; 5 other grade 12 U/M courses
- A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.
Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.
Applicants from outside an Ontario High School
Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario
Canadian Applicants
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must complete your application through the Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC).
For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: Undergraduate Studies page.
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International Applicants
If you’re an international applicant, you must fill out the International Application Form.
For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: International Students page.
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The degree options listed below are for the upcoming academic year, not the current academic year. If you are a current student looking for which courses to take in order to complete your degree options from a previous academic year's curriculum, please consult with an academic advisor.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Gerontology
Total 120 credits
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
Specialization in Gerontology (Offered Online)
All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations.
GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today
GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
GERO 2016E Optimal Aging I
GERO 2017E Optimal Aging II
GERO 3016E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist I
GERO 3017E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist II
GERO 3107E Internship in Gerontology
GERO 3126E Applied Research Methods in Gerontology I
GERO 3127E Applied Research Methods in Gerontology II
12 credits of GERO at 4000 level
21 additional credits of GERO at 2000, 3000 or 4000 level
Note: Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Major in Gerontology (Offered Online)
All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations.
GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today
GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
GERO 2016E Optimal Aging I
GERO 2017E Optimal Aging II
GERO 3016E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist I
GERO 3017E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist II
GERO 3107E Internship in Gerontology
GERO 3126E Applied Research Methods in Gerontology I
GERO 3127E Applied Research Methods in Gerontology II
1 of the following courses (3 credits):
GERO 3306E Dementia Studies
GERO 3326E Food and Nutrition
GERO 3327E Ethical Issues for the Elderly
12 credits of GERO at 4000 level
Notes:
Students must complete a minimum of a minor (24 credits) or a second major (42 credits) from among their elective credits.
Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Bachelor of Arts (General) in Gerontology
Total 90 credits
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
Concentration in Gerontology (Offered Online)
All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations.
GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today
GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
GERO 2016E Optimal Aging I
GERO 2017E Optimal Aging II
GERO 3016E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist I
GERO 3017E Critical Skills for the Gerontologist II
GERO 3107E Internship in Gerontology
15 additional credits of GERO at 2000, 3000 or 4000 level
Note: Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Minor in Gerontology (Offered Online)
GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today
GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
18 additional credits of GERO, at least 6 of which must be at the 3000 or 4000 level
Certificate in Gerontology (Offered Online)
GERO 1016E Introduction to Gerontology I: Understanding Aging Today
GERO 1017E Introduction to Gerontology II: Caring For the Elderly in Canada
GERO 2016E Optimal Aging I
GERO 2017E Optimal Aging II
18 additional credits of GERO at 2000, 3000 or 4000 level