Honours Bachelor of Arts in Aging and Society

120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which 48 units may be Level I

30 units

from

• the Level I program completed prior to admission to the program

9 units

• HLTHAGE 2BB3 - Perspectives in Health, Aging and Society
• HLTHAGE 2D03 - Continuum of Care
• HLTHAGE 2F03 - Aging and Health Care Systems

3 units

• HLTHAGE 2A03 - Research Methods in Health and in Aging I

3 units

from

• HLTHAGE 3B03 - Advanced Research Methods 
• HLTHAGE 3G03 - Community Based Research

3 units

• SOCSCI 2J03 - Introduction to Statistics

3 units

• HLTHAGE 3L03 - Embodied Aging

3 units

from

• HLTHAGE 3BB3 - Field Experience 
• HLTHAGE 3EE3 - The Practice of Everyday Life: Observations and Inquiry

9 or 12 units

As outlined below:

9 units

from

• HLTHAGE 4B03 - Death and Dying in Later Life
• HLTHAGE 4C03 - Representations of Health and Illness Across the Lifecourse
• HLTHAGE 4H03 - History and Culture of Aging
• HLTHAGE 4I03 - Aging and Health
• HLTHAGE 4L03 - Social Policy and Aging
• HLTHAGE 4N03 - Aging and Well-Being
• HLTHAGE 4P03 - Leisure and Recreation in Later Life
• HLTHAGE 4U03 - Professions and Occupations in Health and Aging
• HLTHAGE 4W03 - Selected Issues in Aging and Society
• HLTHAGE 4Z06 A/B - Health, Aging and Society Thesis

or

12 units

6 units

from

• HLTHAGE 4B03 - Death and Dying in Later Life
• HLTHAGE 4C03 - Representations of Health and Illness Across the Lifecourse
• HLTHAGE 4H03 - History and Culture of Aging
• HLTHAGE 4I03 - Aging and Health
• HLTHAGE 4L03 - Social Policy and Aging
• HLTHAGE 4N03 - Aging and Well-Being
• HLTHAGE 4P03 - Leisure and Recreation in Later Life
• HLTHAGE 4U03 - Professions and Occupations in Health and Aging
• HLTHAGE 4W03 - Selected Issues in Aging and Society

6 units

• HLTHAGE 4Z06 A/B - Health, Aging and Society Thesis
  (See Note 3 above.)

15 units

from

• Course List or Health, Aging and Society

0-3 units

• HLTHAGE 1AA3 - Introduction to Health and Society
• HLTHAGE 1ZZ3 - Inquiry: Introduction to Health and Society
  (See Note 2 above.)

36-42 units

• Electives, of which at least six units must be taken from outside of Health, Aging & Society

Students start in the Social Sciences Level 1 program or Health and Society I program and apply to the Program at the end of their first year. Students must complete the requirements of a Level 1 program.

Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level I program with a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.0 including a grade of at least C in HLTHAGE 1BB3 (HLTHAGE 1AA3 or 1ZZ3 must be completed by the end of Level II, however students are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement in Level I).  For continuation in the program, see the section on Minimum Requirements for Entering and Continuing in a Program Beyond Level I in the Faculty of Social Sciences Academic Regulations.

Any student seeking admission to a Level II program in the Faculty of Social Sciences for the following Fall/Winter session must submit an Application for Admission to Level II through the Mosaic Student Centre (“My Academics”; Program/Plan Selection application) no later than April 30.

All undergraduate students accepted for admission to McMaster University are automatically considered for a McMaster University entrance award. Additional entrance awards, in-course scholarships, bursaries and other forms of financial assistance is available to you at various stages of their undergraduate careers.

Each scholarship, bursary, Government Aid or Work Study Program a has its own unique application process and requirements. More information on financial aid visit the Student Financial Aid & Scholarship (SFAS) Office.

Some awards of interest:

• The Barbara and Ronald Bayne Gerontology Internship Award
• The Karl Kinanen Alumni Prize In Gerontology
• The McMaster University Retirees Association Prize
• The Audrey Evelyn Mepham Award in Gerontology
• The Pioneer Energy LP Gerontology Prizes
• The Pioneer Energy LP Prizes
• The Retired Teachers of Ontario Hamilton/Haldimand District Prize In Gerontology

Some scholarships of interest:

• The McMaster University Retirees Association Scholarship
• The Pioneer Energy LP Scholarship
• The Ellen Bouchard Ryan Scholarship
• The Alvina Marie Werner Scholarship
• The Susan Farley Scholarship
• The Wouters Family Scholarship

Students are given the opportunity to be involved in affiliated research centres (i.e. Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging: www.aging.mcmaster.ca; Institute for Healthier Environments: www.mcmaster.ca/mieh/, etc.) and the Health, Aging & Society Student Association (HASSA): https://www.instagram.com/mcmaster.hassa.

Academic Advising

The Academic Advising office is run through the Office of the Associate Dean. The primary goal of the Advising Office is to provide all Social Sciences undergraduate students with the information and guidance they need to succeed in their academic careers.

Advisors can help you make the right academic decisions by explaining policies and regulations as well as presenting different options and supports available in your studies.

An academic advisor can assist you with:

• Course requirements, dropping and adding courses
• Program selection, application and changes
• Studying abroad
• Transfer credits
• Petitions for missed term work, deferred examinations and special consideration
• Appeals procedures
• Referral to other campus services

Learn more about Academic Advising in the Social Sciences.