interested in gerontology?

according to the 2021 census:

• 19% of canada’s population is aged 65+
• 20.3% of northwest ontario’s population is aged 65+
• 21.9% of thunder bay’s population is aged 65+

by the year 2068, it is estimated that between 21.6% and 29.8% of canada’s population will be over the age of 65.

graduates will find employment opportunities in areas such as:

• health and social programs 
• research
• education
• policy development

what is gerontology?

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.

the gerontology program is interdisciplinary and involves collaboration with the following 2022世界杯美洲杯预选赛 :

• psychology
• sociology
• education
• health sciences
• public health
• kinesiology
• social work

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 experience an innovative, interdisciplinary learning perspective, have the opportunity to access multifaceted resources and work together with complementary disciplines.

what programs are offered?

we offer the following programs in gerontology:

• graduate specialization in gerontology

for up-to-date information about degree requirements, please see the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 calendar.