Overview
At Social Work - Gerontology from Lakehead University research and theory in Gerontology is reviewed, and the thesis or major project taken in the collaborating academic unit will have a gerontological focus.
Key facts:
Research and theory in Gerontology is reviewed, and the thesis or major project taken in the collaborating academic unit will have a gerontological focus.Programme Structure
- Gerontology, the study of aging, is dynamic and diverse; the interests and needs of an aging population are complex. Older people are concerned with a variety of subjects from social and financial issues to education and health care.
- In addition to understanding how seniors can maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, gerontologists are interested in issues such as learning, retirement, care giving, illness, employment, sexuality and coping strategies.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Thunder Bay, Canada
- Orillia, Canada
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.
- We advise all international students to apply early, as admission into our programs is competitive. Should you wish to apply to a thesis program, we strongly advise you to contact a potential supervisor and have your proof of English language proficiency complete.
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Tuition Fee
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15334 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7667 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
5390 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2695 CAD per semester during 24 months.
Canadian/Permanent Ontario Resident: $2695
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