Applied Gerontology (MAG)

Master of Applied Gerontology
https://brocku.ca/applied-health-sciences/master-applied-gerontology/

Faculty and Administration

Dean
Peter Tiidus
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies
Wendy Ward (Interim)
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

Graduate Program Director
Colleen Whyte
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies

Core Faculty

Professors
Allan Adkin (Kinesiology), Kimberley Gammage (Kinesiology), Lynn McCleary (Nursing)

Associate Professors
Val Andrew Fajardo (Kinesiology), Pauli Gardner (Health Sciences), Jenn Salfi (Nursing), Colleen Whyte (Recreation and Leisure Studies)

Assistant Professors
Alisa Grigorovich (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Luke Turcotte (Health Sciences)

Program Coordinator
Tracey Schenck

Program Description

The Master of Applied Gerontology (MAG) program is designed to prepare graduates from a range of undergraduate educational backgrounds to work in a variety of gerontology-related professions, organizations and services in administrative, service delivery, leadership and facilitative roles. The MAG program provides an array of required and elective courses as well as a full-credit field practicum providing hands on and leadership experience to meet the competencies expected of gerontological health professionals. The MAG program provides students with the clinical and professional skills and knowledge to pursue a wide scope of career possibilities in gerontology and health care.

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of a four year Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Psychology, Recreation and Leisure, Nursing, Public Health (or equivalent), with an average of no less than 75% (B). Admission to part-time study is not available.

Program Notes

1. Failure to achieve a minimum of 70% in the practicum course will result in dismissal from the program. 
2. Students may require current Standard First Aid and CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification that is in accordance with and approved by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) when completing their practicum. The certification must be valid for the duration of GERO 5F99 . 
3. Proof of immunizations may be required prior to commencement of practicum. Immunization screening required for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis, COVID 19. Students will also be required to fully adhere to all infection, prevention and control policy, procedures and current practices in place at their practicum setting. 
4. Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) is required by all practicum agencies. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the process is complete. All associated costs and expenses are the responsiblity of students. Students will not be allowed to attend practicum if these requirements are not met. 
5. All program costs associated with required documentation or equipment are the sole responsibility of the student. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the process is complete prior to commencement of the program. 
6. All students will be required to register for either GERO 5P11  or GERO 5P89 , however, students are encouraged to register for both courses. 
7. All six (6) required MAG degree course requirements must be successfully completed before students can begin their GERO 5F99 Gerontological Practicum  course.
8. Students who have completed HLSC 4Q90, KINE 4Q90, NURS 4Q90, RECL 4Q90 or SPMA 4Q90 will be unable to use GERO 5P15  toward their degree requirements. Instead, students will be required to register for an alternate approved elective option. Contact program for further information.