Sault Ste. Marie,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Gerontology - Multidiscipline in Marie Canada | Sault College
Sault College
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Marie Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
16,202
(c. USD11,625.19)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Gerontology Certificate Program equips students with essential knowledge and competencies to effectively understand, engage with, and advocate for older adults. The curriculum focuses on delivering elder-centered services through a comprehensive, quality-driven, and collaborative approach designed to achieve safe and optimal functional outcomes. Students will also develop leadership abilities to serve as strong advocates for the elderly. To participate in the mandatory clinical placement component, students must fulfill specific clinical prerequisites and submit all required documentation by the program's designated deadlines. Failure to meet these requirements or submit documentation on time will lead to withdrawal from courses involving clinical placement, with no tuition refunds issued if clinical access is revoked.
Career prospects vary based on prior education but may include positions in: Retirement Communities; Senior Centers; Home Healthcare Services; Long-Term Care Facilities; Hospitals; Community Groups; and Non-Profit Organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent, preferably in a health care or social work field, OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and post secondary education (as determined by the College).
(Applicants, whose first language is not English, must provide proof of English proficiency. Sault College accepts the TOEFL, or IELTS, or equivalent test to satisfy our English admission requirements.)
Results must be from within two years of the start of the program and must meet the following minimum requirements:
TOEFL score of 88 for the Internet-based Test (iBT) and no test below 21
IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
Cambridge English Exam C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more with no single test score below 169
PTE Academic 60
Duolingo 115
CAEL overall band score of 70 and no part below 60
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 8 for all areas: reading, writing, speaking, listening
Application Deadlines:
To be considered on an equal basis for programs beginning in the fall, your application must be received no later than February 1.
After February 1, applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, provided there are still vacancies in the program(s) of your choice.
For programs beginning in January, the equal consideration deadline is October 1.
Tuition
CAD
16,202