Master of Arts in Family Studies and Gerontology
Our graduate programs in Family Studies and Gerontology program will help you develop a deep understanding of the key issues that affect this field: family dynamics and development, or individual and population aging. You can focus your 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 encounters.
We welcome international applicants to our graduate programs, and we encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible so that sufficient time is allocated for obtaining a student visa. Please visit our university’s International Education Centre for information about timelines for applying for study permits.
Master of Arts in Family Studies and Gerontology
To earn your MA in Family Studies and Gerontology, you must complete seven courses and a thesis. When you’re choosing your thesis topic, you should consider the research interests of current faculty members.
The department will assign a supervisor to work with you as you research and write your thesis; this supervisor will be a faculty member with similar research interests. You will use a mixed method approach to research; that is, you'll use both quantitative and qualitative research, and you'll work with your advisor to choose the most appropriate methodology to answer your research questions in your thesis.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Mount students are encouraged to apply for job opportunities during Convocation. Those hired will work alongside a variety of University departmental teams on tasks ranging from parking to degree framing and assisting grads prepare for their ceremony.
If you are interested, submit your resume according to the directions given below. Positions may be filled in advance based on the quantity and quality of applications received.
Important:
Students must have a social insurance number to be eligible for hiring.
Jobs below pay a minimum of $11.55 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay.
Opportunity Title
Gown Assistants
Requirements
Set-up
Ceremonies (all)
Training (2 hours)
Ceremonies (8 hours)
Apply / Info
Apply with resume (including email address) in the Dean’s Office, Seton 302.
Opportunity Title
Ushers (20)
Requirements
Chancellor’s Dinner(4 hours)
Apply / Info
Apply with resume to Kim Campbell, President’s Office, Evaristus 205.
Opportunity Title
Parking Attendants
Requirements
Approximately 8 hours per day.
Apply / Info
Apply at the Assisi Security Desk
PSW Opportunity
Psw same as course duration For all courses above 8 months (Lets say course duration is 2 years psw is 2 yrs so total 4 yrs of visa)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
International applicants are expected to have completed a preparatory program that leads to university entrance in their own country.
High School Students
In general, secondary school applicants have an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects considered) during their final year of schooling. Applicants looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution must demonstrate an overall GPA of 2.0. Refer to chart below for program specific requirements.
Canadian High School Curriculum
Students in Canadian curriculum high schools must have an overall average of 70% in their five best academic subjects with a minimum of 60% in each individual subject. Each program has specific requirements, please refer to the program requirements chart below to ensure admissibility.
Advanced Placement
The Mount participates in the Advanced Placement Program administered by the College Board in Princeton, New Jersey. Students may receive transfer credits for the following Advanced Placement Examinations provided they have achieved grades of four or five: Biology, Computer Studies, Economics, English, Mathematics, Political Studies, Psychology and Spanish. For more information, please visit: Advanced Placement Program
IGCSE / GCSE or Cambridge “O” & “A” Levels
British System applicants need grades of A, B or C in five subjects, including two A (Advanced) levels or four AS (Advanced Subsidiary) levels and three O (Ordinary) level courses, or the equivalent in Scottish Highers or Welsh Baccalaureate. Program specific requirements also need to be met.
International Baccalaureate
Mount Saint Vincent University welcomes applicants holding the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. Students enrolled in the IB program may receive transfer credit for a maximum of five credits for Higher Level IB courses with final grades of five, six or seven upon presentation of the completed diploma. Students receiving transfer credit for IB courses are advised to contact graduate and professional schools to determine the effect of those credits on their plans for future study and their career goals. For more information, please visit: International Baccalaureate Program
India
Higher Secondary School Certificates awarded at XI or XII – with grades of A, B or C
English Language test scores may be required
IELTS
7.0 or above (no score below 6.5) (Full-time graduate studies at MSVU)
CAEL
70 or above (no score below 70) (Full-time graduate studies at MSVU)
TOEFL (iBT Test)
93 or above (no score below 23) (Full-time graduate studies at MSVU)
TOEFL (Computer Test)
236 or above (Full-time graduate studies at MSVU)
Students will normally have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited university in a social science area (e.g., psychology, sociology, family studies, gerontology, child and youth study, social work, education) with a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0). Undergraduate courses in statistics, research methods and at least five courses (2.5 units) in family studies or gerontology are required by all applicants. Where there are deficiencies, students may be required to complete additional undergraduate and/or graduate coursework and obtain a minimum of B in these courses prior to acceptance.
Applicants must complete the Graduate Studies Application Package available online at msvu.ca/applyonline by February 15 for fall admission or by November 2 for winter admission. Applicants are required to submit a sample of writing that demonstrates their research potential as a graduate student in the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
24338 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 50 CAD