Gerontology is the study of older people and the issues associated with aging in society. Our program has two goals: to increase knowledge about old age and to improve the quality of life in old age. Our curriculum emphasizes the care and wellness dimensions of aging. Many of our graduates have successful careers as human service professionals, researchers, program directors, administrators and small business owners.

We offer three- and four-year Bachelor of Arts programs in Gerontology, as well as a three-year B.A. degree in distance education that is the first of its kind in Canada. We also offer a Certificate program in Gerontology and, in cooperation with four community colleges across Ontario, a Certificate in Clinical Gerontology. Both the B.A. and Certificate programs may be combined with specialization in another discipline.

Although the Gerontology program is administered at Huntington University, where the core courses are taught, it is offered as a Laurentian University degree. E-mail Dr. Birgit Pianosi, Chair of the Gerontology program, to discuss the program requirements, and click on Admissions for information on registration and enrolling with advanced standing.

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