Our graduate programs in Family Studies and Gerontology program will help you develop a deep understanding of the key issues that affect this field: family dynamics and development, or individual and population aging. 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.
Professional and research skills
This program will prepare you to either pursue further academic studies, or to build your career by putting your research and critical thinking skills to work as you merge theory and practice in the field. As a graduate student, you may be able to participate in research projects through Nova Scotia Centre on Aging (NSCA), and you’ll have access to the state-of-the-art facilities in the Maritime Data Centre for Aging Research and Policy Analysis.
A Master’s degree 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. Hear from our graduates!
Master
September: February 15
Closed
January, May, September
4-year Bachelors degree from an accredited university in a social science area (e.g: psychology, sociology, family studies, gerontology, child and youth study, social work, education) with a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0 or equivalent to a 73% on the MSVU grading scale). Undergraduate courses in statistics, research methods and at least five courses (2.5 units) in family studies or gerontology are required by all applicants. Where there are deficiencies, students may be required to complete additional undergraduate and/or graduate coursework and obtain a minimum of B in these courses prior to acceptance.
IELTS: 7.0 overall with no module less than 6.5 band. TOFEL: PTE: 0
2 Years
CAD$ 20000.00
*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution
A student with an overall 6.5 band no less than 6.0 band may enroll in our Graduate Preparatory Program, which requires additional fees.
Halifax
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Tuition Fee Scholarship
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Tuition Fee Scholarship
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All international