Master of Family Studies and Gerontology (Course Based)
Mount Saint Vincent University
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Course Info
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
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Completed an undergraduate degree in family studies, gerontology, sociology, psychology or related health profession (e.g: social work, nursing, health education, pharmacy) with a minimum of a B average (3.0 GPA or equivalent to a 73% in the MSVU grading scale) in the last two years of study. An undergraduate research methods course and an undergraduate statistics course will also be required, as background preparation for graduate courses in research methods (GFSG 6606-required) and statistics (GEPY 6608-an elective). Statement of intent letter outlining their knowledge of and purpose in applying to our program, identifying their future career goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help them achieve these goals. They will also comment on how their past work, volunteer, academic experiences may be helpful in their intended program of study.
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
Here are some scholarship that are available at The Mount Saint Vincent University.
Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship
Tuition Fee Scholarship
For further details, please contact the university website.
- Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
- meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
- not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
- be liable for international full fees.
All international
Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship
Tuition Fee Scholarship
For further details, please contact the university website.
- Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
- meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
- not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
- be liable for international full fees.
All international