Gerontology is the study and promotion of healthy aging. With the number of older Canadians increasing steadily, it is anticipated that over three million Canadians will be in need of some preventive and supportive services which will promote wellness, enhance quality of life, and support aging in place. The Community Gerontology Program prepares graduates who will assist older adults to continue to maintain a sense of self-worth, dignity, fulfillment and empowerment. The Community Gerontology Program shares a common first year with the Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Recreation and Leisure Services and Social Service Worker Programs. The Early Childhood Education Program has a common first semester and four common courses in the second semester.
Applicants apply directly to their program of choice.
For details on program transferability, please refer to Human Services Core , page 31. Program Continuation Criteria Criteria for continuation into Semester 2 is as required for the Human Services common first year. To graduate, the student must achieve a minimum C grade in all 4th semester Gerontology courses and an overall grade point average of 2.0 Employment Opportunities Graduates of this program are employed as Community Gerontology Workers in private and public agencies and facilities offering Family Support, Home Support, Preventive Care, Life Enrichment, Long Term Care and Day Care services to older adults within their community residence, Homes for the Aged, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Older Adult Centres, or Adult Day Care Centres. Admission Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma Courses must be completed at or above the General Level. Mature Student definition .