Aging Studies

Graduate Co-Coordinators: Abigail Wickson-Griffiths, PhD and Natasha Gallant, PhD

Program Description

The Centre on Aging and Health coordinates an interdisciplinary, research-oriented Master's degree in Aging Studies. Students may work toward an MA or an MSc degree depending on the nature of their Master's thesis research. This program reflects the collaboration of the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, and the Faculty of Social Work. The program aims to provide research training and specialized gerontological knowledge in aging to health professionals. The program is also suitable for students who wish to pursue doctoral studies and research careers.

Admission Requirements

A 4-year undergraduate degree in kinesiology, psychology, social work, nursing, biology; or a health professional degree. Some courses (e.g. AGIN 890) have undergraduate prerequisites. Students who have not completed these prerequisites or equivalent can still be admitted to the program with the understanding that they will be expected to complete these undergraduate prerequisites prior to being able to complete the corresponding gerontology program courses.

Courses

Course catalogue and current course offerings

Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc) in Aging Studies

Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc) in Aging Studies (thesis)

One of AGIN/SW 803 or AGIN/SW 816*	3 credit hours
One of JSGS 817, JSGS 837, EC&I 809, PSYC 823, SW 881 or KHS 802**	3 credit hours
KHS 892/AGIN 890 or NURS 820/AGIN 893*	3 credit hours
KHS 803 or PSYC 801**	3 credit hours
PSYC 802 or KHS 801**	3 credit hours
PSYC 807 or KHS 866 or Directed Readings Course on Ethical Issues⁺**	3 credit hours
AGIN 901 (Research)*	12 credit hours
AGIN 800 Seminar*	0 credit hours
Total	30 credit hours

*Primary courses with Aging Studies-specific content.
**Secondary courses with broad-based knowledge content (e.g. methods, theories).
⁺Students may substitute KHS 866 or PSYC 807 with a directed readings course on ethical issues (e.g. PSYC 890 or KHS 877). Such an arrangement would require approval from the CAH Graduate Programs Committee.

NOTE: Students who have taken KHS 892/AGIN 890 may take NURS 820/AGIN 893 in lieu of one of JSGS 817, JSGS 837, EC&I 809, PSYC 823, SW 881 or KHS 802. Students who have taken NURS 820/AGIN 893 may take KHS 892/AGIN 890 in lieu of one of JSGS 817, JSGS 837, EC&I 809, PSYC 823, SW 881 or KHS 802.

The Centre on Aging and Health will coordinate a series of presentations (by both aging studies program faculty and external speakers). Students will be expected to complete 10 presentation attendance/participation credits before they graduate.