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Family Studies and Gerontology (Non-thesis) at Mount Saint Vincent University at Main

The graduate programs in Family Studies and Gerontology will help students develop a deep understanding of the key issues that affect this field: family dynamics and development, or individual and population aging. Students can focus their studies on Family Studies or on Gerontology. Family Studies considers individuals and families across the life-course, as well as the programs and policies that affect families. Gerontology focuses on issues related to aging and the challenges that older persons encounter.

A Master’s degree can help students become a leader, and educator, or a researcher in their field. Graduates of the Master's programs in Family Studies and Gerontology are pursuing careers in aging, community or family services, family life education, community development, social work, and more.

International applicants are welcome in the graduate programs, and are encouraged to apply as early as possible so that sufficient time is allocated for obtaining a student visa. 

Level Masters
Discipline Sciences
Duration 24 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees CAD 40
Tuition Fees CAD 11717
Campus Main
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 7
TOEFL 93
PTE Not Accepted
Duolingo Not Accepted
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 73%

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Times Higher Education --
ARWU --
Webometrics 2766
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Shanghai Ranking

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Webometrics Ranking

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