Fall 2007 marked the beginning of a new era at the University of Manitoba. Students now have the opportunity to focus their Graduate studies on aging-related topics (especially if you have elective courses to take).

Download the GSA brochure for a printable PDF version of this information.

A specialization in aging allows graduate students at either the Master's or PhD level to gain additional expertise in the field of aging and to gain official recognition by the Faculty of Graduate Studies for that expertise. Students will therefore graduate with extra credentials that, given the aging population, could be critical in finding a job.

To be recognized as having completed the Graduate Specialization in Aging, students will be required to complete:

1. Two core courses, entitled "Social Aspects of Aging", and "Health and Aging", the former to focus on the social aspects of aging, the latter on the physical/health aspects of aging.
2. A thesis or major project in the area of aging, with at least one of the student's committee members being a research affiliate of the Centre on Aging.
3. A public presentation on the thesis (thesis defense) or major project.

Being in the Specialization in Aging will not alter the required courses that students would normally have to take as part of their Master's or PhD program, nor any other Department or Faculty requirements. The two core courses could be taken as electives that students have to take as part of their program of studies. Being in the Specialization in Aging, therefore, should typically not entail extending the length of time of the program of studies.

What do I receive upon completion of the Graduate Specialization in Aging?

Once a student has met all the requirements, the student will receive a certificate. To receive the certificate, a student must contact the Centre on Aging directly. Upon contacting the Centre on Aging, we will make the necessary arrangements for the certificate.

Any Master's or PhD student interested in any aspect of aging, be it the social sciences, health sciences, basic sciences, or humanities.

For more information, please contact Rachel Ines at the Centre on Aging

Phone: (204) 474-9854
Email: Rachel.Ines@ad.umanitoba.ca

Download the Graduate Specialization in Aging poster

Congratulations to our most recent certificate graduates!

Congratulations to Joanne Scott (centre) and Kristina Zawaly (right) who received their certificate from Dr. Verena Menec (left) at the Centre on Aging's 30th annual spring research symposium.