The
following information was extracted November, 2004 by searching
the websites of post-secondary institutions for programs in gerontology
or age related studies.
|
Institution
|
Program
|
Intended Audience
|
| Alberta Centre on Aging |
For
a complete listing of courses in aging/gerontology at the
four universities in Alberta, maintained by the Alberta Centre
on Aging. |
Canadian University College
|
Certificate in Gerontology
Program can also be taken as a minor to a BA degree |
For students who want to learn and apply behavioral science
principles in a Geriatric Care Centre. |
Grant MacEwan College
|
Gerontological
Nursing
Certificate program |
For Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, or
Licensed Practical Nurses. |
Lethbridge Community College
|
Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology)
Course
work can be applied toward a degree at University of
Calgary, Athabasca University, University of Regina,
or University of Lethbridge. |
For students who want to become Recreational Therapists.
Students
will learn how to plan and deliver therapeutic recreation
services when working with the elderly. |
Medicine
Hat College
|
Health Care Aide Certificate |
Training includes dementia care and the needs of the elderly/disabled
adult. |
Mount Roya University
|
Studies in Aging Certificate - Aging Stream |
For Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Occupational
Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Recreation Therapists, Social
Workers, Financial Planners, and other professionals working
with aging populations.
Designed for people who already have a degree or diploma. |
| Certificate
in Gerontology: Business and Entrepreneurship |
Designed
to help people build careers in fields such as seniors-related
business in recreation, development and sales of seniors’ products
and housing, recreational properties, financial services, and
tourism. |
| Red Deer College |
Alberta
Senior Citizen’s Housing Association Certificate
(Offered through Continuing Education) |
For
seniors’ housing
site managers and activity coordinators. |
University
of Calgary
|
MSc
in Family Ecology and Practice
PhD
in Human Ecology |
Can concentrate in gerontology |
| Master’s/
PhD. in Psychology; Applied Developmental Science |
Can
research aging-related topics. |
| MSW in Social Work |
Can concentrate in gerontological social work. |
| MSc/PhD in Psychology; Perception, Aging, and Cognitive Ergonomics |
Can research aging-related topics |
