Curriculum & Courses

Studies in Aging stream

You will gain understanding of theories of aging based on biological, social and behavioural sciences. In addition to examining personal attitudes, you will reflect on societal attitudes about aging, assess and understand the varying needs of older individuals and develop ways to access resources and become familiar with services for older adults in their geographical area. A capstone project provides opportunities for you to apply and integrate Gerontological knowledge and skills.

The courses listed are offered as independent study by distance delivery. Courses are delivered using combinations of print materials, instructor-student telephone contact, teleconferences, e-mail, audiovisual materials and Internet support.

All courses may be reported as nursing practice hours for renewal of College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) registration.

Core Courses:

Business and Entrepreneurship stream

Below is the list of courses required to complete the Studies in Aging Business and Entrepreneurship stream Fall 2011. For more detailed information, please see Course Descriptions. Courses will be listed in their abbreviated form within these sections.

The gerontology courses are offered only by distance delivery. The business courses are offered on-site during evenings, weekends, and Spring Semester in addition to regular daytime offerings. To accommodate students who reside outside the Calgary area, comparable business courses can be taken at local colleges or universities, or by distance delivery through other colleges or universities.

Some courses in this program are transferable to other universities and colleges. Studies in Aging courses may be reported as nursing practice hours for renewal of College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) registration. As well, they can be accepted as proof of continuing education competency for nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.

Students must complete seven courses (21 credits) to meet the requirements of the certificate.

*Students may submit a request to substitute a credit course that they have completed previously for one of the recommended elective courses offered by the Bissett School of Business. Requests must be approved by the Chair, Entrepreneurship and Marketing, and the course must meet the following criteria: a minimum of a three credit course from a post-secondary institution and have a business focus.

Check out all the course descriptions of all courses available at Mount Royal.