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Overview
You can focus your studies on Family Studies or on Gerontology. Family Studies considers individuals and families across the life-course, as well as the programs and policies that affect families. Gerontology focuses on issues related to aging and the challenges that older persons encounters.
We welcome international applicants to our graduate programs, and we encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible so that sufficient time is allocated for obtaining a student visa. Please visit our university’s International Education Centre for information about timelines for applying for study permits.
Advancing Your Career
A Family Studies and Gerontology program from Mount Saint Vincent University can help you become a leader, and educator, or a researcher in your field. Graduates of our Master’s programs in Family Studies and Gerontology are pursuing careers in aging, community or family services, family life education, community development, social work, and more.
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Courses include:
- Research Methods
- Fundamentals of Social Gerontology
- Family Life Education
- Aging, Health and Community
- Family Relations Across the Life Course
- Critical Theories in Family Studies and Gerontology
- Family Violence Across the Life Course
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
45 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Health Sciences Gerontology View 5 other Masters in Gerontology in CanadaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students will normally have completed an undergraduate degree in family studies, gerontology, sociology, psychology or related health profession (e.g., social work, nursing, health education, pharmacy) with a minimum of a B average (3.0 GPA) in the last 10.0 units of study.
- An undergraduate research methods course and an undergraduate statistics course will also be required, as background preparation for GFSG 6606-required. As part of their application, students will also complete a “Statement of Intent” letter, which is part of the Supplementary Information package for graduate admission.
- In this statement, they will briefly outline their knowledge of and purpose in applying to our program, identify their future career goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help them achieve these goals. They will also comment on how their past work, volunteer, academic experiences may be helpful in their intended program of study.
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International
13304 CAD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13304 CAD per module during 18 months. -
National
6326 CAD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6326 CAD per module during 18 months.
- National: (6 courses) $6,326
- International: (6 courses) $13304
Living costs for Halifax
1235 - 1956 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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