The Option in Aging Studies is open to University of Waterloo students who wish to obtain some interdisciplinary knowledge issues related to aging, but do not wish to complete the Minor.
Academic Requirements for the Option
- A minimum overall average of 67% is required for the courses presented for the Option.
- Normally all courses must be taken at University of Waterloo; there is no allowance for transfer of credit from other institutions.
- Successful completion of the following 3 units:
Required Course (.5 unit):
GERON 201/HLTH 201 (normally should be taken before List A or List B courses)
Restricted Electives (2.5 units):
2 units from List A
GERON 210/HLTH 210/KIN 210
GERON 218/HLTH 218/PSYCH 218
GERON 220/HLTH 220
GERON 255/SCI 255
GERON 352/HLTH 352/KIN 352/REC 362/SOC 352
The remaining .5 unit from List B
ANTH 404
ECON 361
GERON 245/HLTH 245
GERON 401A/B
HLTH 420/GEOG 432/PLAN 432
HLTH 451
ISS 350D
PHIL 226
PHYS 480
PLAN 431
PSYCH 236 or SMF 204
REC 361
RS 264/SPD 271
RS 385/SPD 378
SOC 415
SOCWK 240R
SOCWK 367R
STAT 316