Gerontology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, SFU
Simon Fraser University offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Minor in Gerontology, as well as a Post-Degree Diploma in Gerontology.
All information concerning applying for the Minor and the Diploma can be found on the SFU Department of Gerontology website.
Questions about admission requirements can also be sent to geradmin@sfu.ca.
Useful links when using this course planning worksheet:
Program Requirements
SFU Department
BC Transfer Guide
Langara Diagnostic Tests
Admission requires a minimum of 60 units with a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Students must also complete at least two of the following prerequisite courses or obtain a minimum C grade in GERO 300 or B grade in GERO 101 (only available at SFU).
It is recommended that students transfer after completing the SFU general requirements and the two prerequisite courses listed below.
|
SFU Courses |
Credits |
Langara Equivalent |
Credits |
|
Choose two of: BPK 105 BPK 142 PSYC 100 PSYC 102 SA 150 STAT 203 HSCI 100 HSCI 130 |
3 3 3 3 4 3 3 4 |
Choose two of: Unavailable KINS 1100 PSYC 1115 PSYC 1215 SOCI 1120 or 1121 STAT 1124 OR 1123 BIOL 1111 HSCI 1130 |
0 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 |
|
OR one of: GERO 101 or GERO 300 |
3
3 |
GERO 1100 or Only available at SFU |
3
0 |
This course planning outline is created by the Langara College Counselling Department and is intended for use only as a guide. SFU's requirements are subject to change, and it is the students' responsibility to consult original sources to ensure accuracy.
Updated July 2023