Enhancing Educational Opportunities
The primary objective of YU-CARE is to provide educational opportunities for students at all levels of study and the community in the area of aging.
The Cross-Disciplinary Certificate in Aging is an example of the great strides YU-CARE members have taken to enhance widespread understanding of many topics related to aging.
Interdisciplinary Certificate in Aging
The interdisciplinary certificate in aging is available to students enrolled in degree programs in the Faculty of Health and other areas of the University. The certificate brings together 3000- and 4000-level courses from multiple disciplines within the Faculty of Health and across the University, including kinesiology and health science, psychology, health studies, sociology and programs at Glendon, to support an interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging.
This certificate provides a comprehensive understanding of aging across societal, structural and system-level domains, as well as physical, psychosocial and cognitive domains. These domains are reflected across both core and elective courses, ensuring students are exposed to each area throughout the program. Students develop knowledge and practical skills to work in and with health and social systems that support aging populations, and to apply interdisciplinary concepts and research methods to aging-related issues.
You can reach us by email at aging@yorku.ca or find additional information about the program on the Faculty of Health Website.