Gerontology, the study of aging, is dynamic and diverse; the interests and needs of an aging population are complex. Older people are concerned with a variety of subjects from social and financial issues to education and health care. In addition to understanding how seniors can maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, gerontologists are interested in issues such as learning, retirement, care giving, illness, employment, sexuality and coping strategies. An Aging Population
According to the 2006 census:
13.7% of Canada’s population is aged 65+
15.8% of Northern Ontario’s population is aged 65+
16.0% of Thunder Bay’s population is aged 65+

By the year 2041, an estimated 25% of Canada’s population will be over the age of 65.  www.CanadaCouncil.ca

As Canada’s aging population continues to grow at an unprecedented rate the need for experts with advanced education in gerontology increases. Graduates will find employment opportunities in areas such as:

Health and Social Programs
Research
Education
Policy Development

• Anthropology
  
• Kinesiology
• Nursing
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Women’s Studies
  
• Education
• Public Health
  

Students experience an innovative, interdisciplinary learning perspective, have the opportunity to access multifaceted resources and work together with complementary disciplines. 
We offer the following programs:

BA (Gerontology Major)
Honours BA (Gerontology & Psychology Majors)
Honours BA (Gerontology & Women’s Studies Majors)
Honours BA (Sociology) with Major Concentration in Gerontology
HBSW with Major Concentration in Gerontology
Minor Program in Gerontology
Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Certificate Program
Interdisciplinary Certificate in Dementia Studies
Graduate Specialization in Gerontology

For up to date information about degree requirements, please see the Lakehead University Calendar.