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Department of Gerontology
2800 Simon Fraser University Vancouver, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5K3 778.782.5065 Tel, 778.782.5066 Fax, , gero@sfu.ca
Chair
- A.V. Wister HBA, MA, PhD (WOnt)
Professor Emeritus
- G.M. Gutman BA (Br Col), MA (Alta), PhD (Br Col)
Professors
- A. Sixsmith BA, MA (Keele), PhD (Lond)
- A.V. Wister HBA, MA, PhD (WOnt)
Associate Professors
- H. Chaudhury BA (B’desh Engin), MSC Architecture (Texas), PhD (Wisc)
- B. Mitchell BA, MA (Wat), PhD (McM)*
- N. O’Rourke HBBA (WLaur), MA (Br Col), PhD (Ott)
Assistant Professors
- L. Lovegreen BA (B Wallace), MA, PhD (Case W Reserve)
Adjunct Professors
- K. Anderson MSW, BSc (Calg)
- G. Birch BASc, PhD (Br Col)
- S. Crawford BHE (Br Col), MSc (Lond), PhD (S Fraser)
- V. Doyle BA (Vic, BC), EdM (Harv), PhD (S Fraser)
- E. Gallagher BSc Nursing (Windsor), MSc Nursing (Duke), PhD (S Fraser)
- S. Hayden BA (Alta), MS, PhD (CAlbizu)
- M. Hollander MSc (Br Col), PhD (Vic, BC)
- H. Kennedy-Symonds BSc (Brandon), MHSc (McM), RN (Brandon)
- S. Koehn BA, MA, PhD (Vic, BC)
- A. Mahmood BAr (Bangladesh), MSc (Missouri), PhD (Wis)
- L. McDonald-Miszczak BA (Alta), MA, PhD (Vic, BC)
- A. Mihailidis BASc, MASc (Tor), PhD (Strath)
- J. Small BA (New Mexico), BA (Central Wash), PhD (Calif)
- C. Spencer BA (Calg), LLB, LLM (Sask)
- B. Worsfold BSW, MSW (Br Col)
- L. Young BSN, MSN, PhD (Br Col)
Associate Members
- R.W. Gordon, School of Criminology
- M. Hayes,Faculty of Health Sciences
- W. Parkhouse, Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
- S.N. Robinovitch, Schools of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, Engineering Science
Advisor
- Ms. A. Barrett BA (C’dia), 2800 Simon Fraser University Vancouver, 778.782.5065
*joint appointment with sociology and anthropology
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. See “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7 for information. For the faculty’s requirements, see “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 88.
The minor provides specialized education for those interested in combining course work in aging-related issues with an existing major program. Admission requires a minimum of 60 units with a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA. The following prerequisite courses are recommended for entering students.
KIN 105-3 Fundaments of Human Structure and Function
KIN 142-3 Introduction to Kinesiology
PSYC 100-3 Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 102-3 Introduction to Psychology II
SA 150-4 Introduction to Sociology (S)
STAT 203-3 Statistics for the Social Sciences
Approved minor students must complete
GERO 300-3 Introduction to Gerontology
plus 12 units chosen from the following
GERO 301-3 Research Methods in Gerontology
GERO 302-3 Health Promotion and Aging
GERO 400-4 Seminar in Applied Gerontology
GERO 401-3 Environment and Aging
GERO 402-3 Drug Issues in Gerontology
GERO 403-3 Counselling Issues with Older Adults
GERO 404-3 Health and Illness in Later Life
GERO 406-3 Death and Dying
GERO 407-3 Nutrition and Aging
GERO 408-4 Families over the Life course
GERO 409-3 Mental Health and Aging
GERO 410-3 Special Topics in Gerontology I
GERO 411-3 Special Topics in Gerontology II
GERO 412-3 Special Topics in Gerontology III
GERO 414-4 Special Topics in Gerontology IV
GERO 420-4 Sociology of Aging
GERO 435-3 Adult Guardianship law
A list of additional courses from various departments that are designated for inclusion in the minor is available. Six units maximum of designated courses may be applied toward the minor with prior advisor approval. Candidates intending to apply for admission to the post baccalaureate diploma in gerontology or to the master’s program should contact the advisor before selecting courses for the minor.
This program, for those with a bachelor’s degree who are working or plan to work with the elderly, provides a broadly based, multidisciplinary perspective on aging as well as requisite knowledge and skills for meaningful intervention and application of research findings to practice. For information about the program’s general regulations, see “Post Baccalaureate Diploma Program” on page 7.
Admission Requirements
• completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum graduation grade point average of 2.5
• three reference letters attesting to personal qualities and characteristics, ability to complete a post baccalaureate program, and career potential and dedication to the gerontology field. Obtain an application package from the program office including letter of reference forms, program information and a separate application to the gerontology diploma program.
Program Requirements
Successful completion of 32 approved units, 20 of which are earned by completing the six required courses below is required. The remaining 12 units are from the specified list of optional courses.
A 2.5 CGPA is required on courses applied toward the diploma. Students entering without experience of working directly with older persons in a job or volunteer setting may be required to complete a practicum. Some organizations may require a criminal record check search prior to starting the practicum.
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Required Courses
Students complete all of
GERO 300-3 Introduction to Gerontology
GERO 301-3 Research Methods in Gerontology
GERO 400-4 Seminar in Applied Gerontology
GERO 420-4 Sociology of Aging
KIN 461-3 Physiological Aspects of Aging
PSYC 357-3 Adulthood and Aging
SA 420-4 Sociology of Aging
Optional Courses
EDUC 351-3 Teaching the Older Adult
GERO 302-3 Health Promotion and Aging
GERO 401-3 Environment and Aging
GERO 402-3 Drug Issues in Gerontology
GERO 403-3 Counselling Issues with Older Adults
GERO 404-3 Health and Illness in Later Life
GERO 406-3 Death and Dying
GERO 407-3 Nutrition and Aging
GERO 408-4 Families over the Life course
GERO 409-3 Mental Health and Aging
GERO 410-3 Special Topics in Gerontology I
GERO 411-3 Special Topics in Gerontology II
GERO 412-3 Special Topics in Gerontology III
GERO 414-4 Special Topics in Gerontology IV
GERO 435-3 Adult Guardianship Law
SA 319-4 Culture, Ethnicity and Aging
Notes:
Most diploma program courses have prerequisites and should be completed before enrolling in the program. Contact the program advisor for information on prerequisites and general program requirements.
Students should complete GERO 300 and 301 when they begin the program, and GERO 400 near the end.
Students may choose PSYC 301, SA 355 or any other approved courses in research methodology as an alternative to GERO 301; however, only one of these courses may be applied toward the diploma.
Courses other than above may be designated for gerontology diploma credit from term to term. Check with the program for listings.
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