Master of Public Health with Specialization in Gerontology

Master of Public Health with Specialization in Gerontology program may be completed through Distance Education on a Flexible full-time or Full-time basis. Those wishing to complete the Master of Public Health program on-campus may apply to the full-time on-campus program. 

Specializations in the MPH and MHSc programs include a defined collection of courses taken from specific areas of study that complement the overall degree requirements. Note: The Specialization will be referenced on the transcript.

Disclaimer:
Programs and course requirements may change without prior notice. Please cross-reference the courses on this page by viewing the Lakehead University Calendar for current programs and course requirements.

Specialization Requirements

All students in the Master of Public Health program with Specialization in Gerontology must complete a total of 6 full-course equivalents (FCEs), of which 3.5 FCEs are required core courses, 1.0 FCEs are elective courses, and 1.5 FCEs consist of a 400-hour Practicum. These are fully described in the Academic Calendar.

Please see the Academic Calendar for a description of the Specialization courses.

The Program Plans for the MPH program with Specialization in Gerontology for Full-time and Flexible full-time students are provided below. Please cross-reference the courses listed on this page with the University Course Calendar for any course and program updates. 

Note that students who elect to deviate from the Program Plan are responsible for ensuring that they meet all program requirements in a timely fashion.

Full-time students
Full-time students must complete all requirements and within 6 terms (2 years)

Flexible full-time students
Flexible full-time students must complete all requirements at a distance and within 12 terms (4 years)