Many of this generation will enjoy better health and income than their parents. The Gerontology major is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to meet these challenges head-on. The major analyzes the aging experience from a social, psychological and biological perspective. We complement this background with courses in administration to enable students to embark on careers ranging from administration and programming for seniors to planning and policy making. Practicum courses provide theoretical and first-hand experience in the field of gerontology.
Traditional lectures provide the theory.
Seminar and practicum courses allow students to expand on the theory, and apply their skills to a real-world situation. Academic performance is the main criterion for admission decisions. However, applicants may use the Student Profile Form, which will be sent to them after they apply, to tell us about their leadership and citizenship qualities and factors that affected their academic performance. Up to 20 per cent of our first-year admission decisions are based on this form. If applying for admission from another post-secondary institution, applicants may provide us with further details in support of their application by writing directly to Admission Services.