Advanced Diploma (GDip), Aging and Health

Queen's University Graduate Diploma (GDip), Master of Science (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) in Aging and Health are innovative programs that provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of aging, with a focus on health and healthy living. Students will develop multi-disciplinary knowledge of individual aging processes, the effect of aging on social systems, and the policies needed to support healthy aging. All three programs have been designed to be completed at a distance by working professionals. The programs are offered full-time, through a blended format of online learning and short onsite sessions.

 

 We have recently altered the GDip in Aging and Health to enable more flexible completion. Students now have the option to complete the program in any two consecutive terms: i.e., fall and winter terms; or winter and summer terms; or summer and fall terms. Prospective students can now review the proposed timetable of courses, which is available in the program requirements section below, and apply to enter for the two consecutive terms that maximizes their ability to take electives of interest to them.

The blended format of onsite intensives and online components couples networking and experiential opportunities with the flexibility of distance learning. The Queen's University GDip, MSc and PhD in Aging and Health position graduates for success in a variety of settings that serve the growing population of older adults including government, for-profit and non-profit organizations.

Courses 

 

GDip in Aging and Health students are required to take 5 courses (15 credits) over two consecutive terms. The program schedule for the fall 2023 term through to summer 2024 is indicated below. Please be aware that this schedule could be subject to change.
 

Fall 2023
AGHE 802  Ethics and Aging
AGHE 803  Demography and Geography of Aging
AGHE 810  Epidemiology of Aging
AGHE 811  Normal Aging Processes
AGHE 821  Aging and Mental Health

Winter 2024 term
AGHE 800  Evaluating Aging-Related Programs and Services
AGHE 814  Mobility and Functioning Amongst Older Adults
AGHE 816  Pharmacology and Aging
AGHE 818  Rethinking Aging and Dying
AGHE 830  Legal Considerations in Aging

Summer 2023 term
AGHE 804  Health and Social Systems for Older Adults
AGHE 815  Chronic Conditions and Self Management
AGHE 819  Planning for Age Friendly Communities
AGHE 820  Developing Educational Resources for Older Adults