GERONTOLOGY
Administered by the School of Gerontology
NOT OFFERED FALL 2003. CONTACT THE OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS FOR FALL 2004 ADMISSION INFORMATION.
DEGREE: Four years of study following Grade 12 U/M or OAC graduation.
ADMISSION: O.S.S.D. with six Grade12 U/M or OAC courses including the following:
NEW CURRICULUM: Grade 12 U English with a minimum grade in the range of 70 percent or higher.
OLD CURRICULUM: OAC English with a minimum grade in the range of 70 percent or higher.
NOTES:
1— ENG4U/EAE4U or English/Anglais OAC 1 is the preferred English.
2— Applicants will be required to show evidence of volunteer/work experience with older adults (minimum of 40 hours).
3— Applicants will be required to provide two references from professionals who can attest to their personal suitability for working with older adults.
4— Applicants applying as "Mature Students" must present a written statement of not more than 500 words indicating why they have chosen this program, their career ambitions and goals, and past work experience in addition to the above requirements. An interview may also be required.
5— Ryerson will allow the mixing of U, M and OAC courses as applicable but comparable courses will not be double-counted. As well, Ryerson will not accept the "out of school" component of Grade 12 U/M co-op courses for admission consideration.
6— Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.
