Gerontology—Honours/Major/Minor
Major
Gerontology majors are expected to complete 36 credit hours. Beyond those 36 credit
hours of gerontology courses, they are also required to take 3 credit hours in research
methods.
Introductory requirements
GERO 2013 Introduction to Gerontology
GERO 2023 Multidisciplinary Issues in Aging
Required core courses
GERO/PSYC 2673 Adult Development and Aging
GERO 2113/SOCI 2523 Sociology of Aging
GERO 3023 Aging and Health
GERO 4013 Seminar in Gerontology
GERO 4023 Advanced Seminar in Gerontology
Electives
GERO/PSYC 2643 Adult Psychopathology
GERO/PSYC 3673 Challenges to Adult Development and Aging
GERO/RELG 2273 Death and Dying
GERO 3033 Aging and Spirituality
GERO 3043 Recreation, Leisure and Aging
GERO 3053
Qualitative Research Methods
GERO 3063 Aging and Biography
GERO 3073 Narrative Gerontology
GERO 3083 Gender and Aging
GERO 3093 Images of Aging in Film
GERO 3103 Special Topics
GERO 3123 Counselling Older Adults
GERO 3213 Older Adults as Learners
GERO 3223 Family Ties and Aging
GERO 3233 Aging and Tai Chi
GERO/SCWK 3733 Social Work and Aging
GERO 3743 Critical Approaches to Nursing Homes
GERO 4003 Mental Health and Aging
GERO 4033-6 Independent Study
Subject to the approval of the Chair and the University registrar, students may be able to
substitute other courses at St. Thomas University or the University of New Brunswick for
the electives listed above.
Double Major (Gerontology and a Second Major Subject)
The Gerontology Major is designed as a Double Majors Programme. Students majoring in
gerontology must also satisfy the requirements for a Major in another liberal arts subject.
1. Students who wish to Major in Gerontology are expected to complete their first
year before enroling in the introductory Gerontology courses (GERO 2013 & 2023).
2. Gerontology majors students are required to complete a 3 credit-hour course in
research design or statistics. Examples of approved courses include PSYC 2023 or
SOCI 2013, 2023. Other courses may be approved at the time of registration.
3. Students who Major in Gerontology are required to have completed 50 hours of
volunteer or employment activities in the field of aging prior to undertaking GERO
4013 & 4023. It is normally the responsibility of the student to arrange this activity
and to have it approved by the Department Chair. However, students may check with
the Chair as to available opportunities to complete this requirement.
Minor
Students wishing to pursue a minor in gerontology must complete 18 credit hours, composed of any courses for which they have the required prerequisites.