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Program Requirements

2025-2026 Academic Year

Chair
Janice M. Keefe, BA (UPEI), MA, PhD (Guelph), Professor

The Aging and Family Science programs offer studies in two areas: (1) Aging, which focuses study on issues related to aging, and (2) Family Science, which encompasses a study of individuals and families across the life course. Students are prepared for a variety of careers in the social welfare and aging policy and family support sectors that focus on prevention, support and community development. For example, graduates of this program are employed in family resource centres, transition houses, senior centres, long-term care facilities, and government departments that develop programs and policies related to issues associated with aging individuals and families across the life course.

Program Conditions and Restrictions
The following restriction applies to the Aging and/or Family Science Major, Combined Major, Honours, Concentration, and/or Minor:
• No more than 0.5 unit of AGFS 4481 may be counted toward the program.
• No more than 0.5 unit of AGFS 4491 may be counted toward the program.
• If a student in the Aging and/or Family Science program fails an AGFS course twice, the department will review the student’s capacity for success in the program.
• No more than 4.0 units from professional areas may be counted toward the degree. Courses included in the Applied Human Nutrition science minor will not be counted as professional electives (not applicable to the concentration and minor).
• A Family Science concentration cannot be taken in combination with Aging programs. A Family Science minor is allowed in combination with Aging programs.
• An Aging concentration cannot be taken in combination with Family Science programs. An Aging minor is allowed in combination with Family Science programs.

Students may count courses from a major, concentration and/or minor towards a second major, concentration and/or minor; however, students must complete a minimum of 50 percent of unique courses toward the second major, concentration and/or minor, unless otherwise stated in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar.

Major in Aging

The degree with a major is intended for those students with a clearly focused interest who wish to gain knowledge in depth of a single discipline. Students intending to complete the major degree must declare their intention to do so before they register for their sixth unit of coursework. Students who do not make this declaration within this time frame will not be permitted to register for further coursework.

The Mount also offers a limited enrollment internship option.

Program Requirements
Students must successfully complete 20.0 units with the following requirements:
❏ a minimum of 8.0 units and a maximum of 10.0 units in the major
❏ a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in the required 8.0 units of AGFS
❏ a minimum of 9.0 units must be at 2000 level or above
❏ 3.0 units of AGFS must be at the 3000 level or above

Required Aging and Family Science Courses (5.5 units)
❏ AGFS 1100, 1101
❏ AGFS 2100, 2400
❏ AGFS 3327, 3330, 3480
❏ AGFS 4300, 4345, 4401, 4450

Required Arts and Science Courses (2.5 units)
❏ MATH 2208, 2209
❏ LIBR 2100
❏ 1.0 unit of ENGL and/or WRIT

Select Electives (2.5 units)
❏ 2.0 units selected from the following:
AGFS /PSYC 2220, AGFS/WOMS 3305, AGFS/RELS 3307, AGFS 3314, NUTR 3330, AGFS/SOAN 3351, AGFS 4416, AGFS 4481, AGFS 4491
❏ 0.5 additional unit in AGFS

Arts and Science Electives (3.0 units)
❏ 1.0 unit from each core group A, B, C listed under Core Group List listed under the Bachelor of Arts (General Studies) (inclusive of the majors)

Major in Family Science

The Mount also offers a limited enrollment internship option.

Required Aging and Family Science Courses (5.5 units)
❏ AGFS 1100,1101
❏ AGFS 2312, 2315, 2400
❏ AGFS 3327, 3330, 3480
❏ AGFS 4300, 4345, 4401

Required Arts and Science Courses (2.5 units)
❏ MATH 2208, 2209
❏ LIBR 2100
❏ 1.0 unit of ENGL and/or WRIT

Select Electives (2.5 units)
❏ 2.0 units selected from the following:
AGFS/PHIL 2202, AGFS 2212, PSYC 2267, SOAN 2520, AGFS/WOMS 3305, AGFS 3314, AGFS 3344, AGFS 3410, AGFS 3552, AGFS 4450, AGFS 4480, AGFS 4490
❏ 0.5 additional unit of AGFS

Arts and Science Electives (3.0 units)
❏ 1.0 unit from each core group A, B, C listed under Core Group List listed under the Bachelor of Arts (General Studies) (inclusive of the majors)

Combined Major in Aging

The combined major degree is intended for those students who wish to gain in-depth knowledge of two disciplines. Students must declare a major or combined major before registering for their sixth unit of coursework. Students who do not make this declaration within this time frame will not be permitted to register for further coursework.

The Mount also offers a limited enrollment internship option.

Program Requirements
Students must successfully complete 20.0 units with the following requirements:
❏ a minimum of 6.0 units and a maximum of 8.0 units in the major
❏ a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in the required 6.0 units of each combined major
❏ a minimum of 9.0 units must be at 2000 level or above
❏ at least 5.0 units of the 12.0 units overall required for the combined majors must be at the 3000 level or above, and 2.5 units of these must be AGFS content
❏ a second combined major specified by another program

Required Aging and Family Science Courses (5.0 units)
❏ AGFS 1101, 2100, 2400
❏ AGFS 3327, 3330, 3480
❏ AGFS 4300, 4345, 4401, 4450

Select Electives (3.0 units)
❏ 3.0 units selected from the following:
AGFS 1100, AGFS /PSYC 2220, AGFS/WOMS 3305, AGFS/RELS 3307, AGFS 3314, NUTR 3330, AGFS/SOAN 3351, AGFS 4416, AGFS 4481, AGFS 4491

Arts and Science Electives (3.0 units)
❏ 1.0 unit from each core group A, B, C listed under Core Group List listed under the Bachelor of Arts (General Studies) (inclusive of the majors)

Combined Arts and Science Degree Requirements
Students wishing to combine an arts major and a science major must complete one of the following requirements:
❏ BSc (Combined Major) primary science discipline plus secondary arts discipline must complete a minimum 12.0 units of the total 20.0 units in science disciplines

❏ BA (Combined Major) primary arts discipline plus secondary science discipline must complete a minimum 12.0 units of the total 20.0 units in arts disciplines

Conditions and Restrictions
• A second combined major can be chosen from Biology, Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, French, History, Mathematics, Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology Anthropology, or Women’s Studies.
• The second combined major cannot be Family Science.

Combined Major in Family Science

The Mount also offers a limited enrollment internship option.

Required Aging and Family Science Courses (5.0 units)
❏ AGFS 1100
❏ AGFS 2312, 2315, 2400
❏ AGFS 3327, 3330, 3480
❏ AGFS 4345, 4300, 4401

Select Electives (3.0 units)
❏ 3.0 units selected from the following:
AGFS 1101, AGFS/PHIL 2202, AGFS 2212, PSYC 2267, SOAN 2520 AGFS/WOMS 3305, AGFS 3314, AGFS 3344, AGFS 3410, AGFS 3552, AGFS 4450, AGFS 4480, AGFS 4490

Arts and Science Electives (3.0 units)
❏ 1.0 unit from each core group A, B, C listed under Core Group List listed under the Bachelor of Arts (General Studies) (inclusive of the majors)

❏ BA (Combined Major) primary arts discipline plus secondary science discipline must complete a minimum 12.0 units of the total 20.0 units in arts disciplines

Conditions and Restrictions
• A second combined major can be chosen from Biology, Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, French, History, Mathematics, Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology/Anthropology, or Women’s Studies.
• The second combined major cannot be Aging.

Honours in Aging

Students interested in beginning the Honours degree in September must apply for admission to the department Chair by February 15 of that year. Applicants must have completed at least 10.0 units of course, including AGFS 3330 and 3480, and have a 3.0 GPA in Aging and Family Science courses. Students are strongly encouraged to apply before completing 15.0 units. The Chair will notify the students within six weeks whether or not their applications have been successful. Acceptance is contingent upon agreement of a faculty member to supervise the honours project.

Program Requirements
Students must successfully complete 20.0 units with the following requirements:
❏ a minimum of 10.0 units and a maximum of 12.0 units in the honours program
❏ a minimum of 9.0 units must be at 2000 level or above
❏ 3.0 units of AGFS must be at the 3000 level or above
❏ obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a grade of at least C- in 10.0 units of the required AGFS honours courses
❏ achieve a minimum of B- in the honours thesis
❏ obtain an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in all courses counted for the degree beyond the first 5.0 units taken

Required Aging and Family Science Courses (6.5 units)
❏ AGFS 1100, 1101
❏ AGFS 2100, 2400
❏ AGFS 3327, 3330, 3480
❏ AGFS 4300, 4345, 4401, 4450, 4499

Required Arts and Science Courses (2.5 units)
❏ MATH 2208, 2209
❏ LIBR 2100
❏ 1.0 unit of ENGL and/or WRIT

Select Electives (3.5 units)
❏ 3.0 units selected from the following:
AGFS /PSYC 2220, AGFS/WOMS 3305, AGFS/RELS 3307, AGFS 3314, NUTR 3330, AGFS/SOAN 3351, AGFS 4416, AGFS 4481, AGFS 4491
❏ 0.5 additional unit of AGFS

Arts and Science Electives (3.0 units)
❏ 1.0 unit from each core group A, B, C listed under Core Group List listed under the Bachelor of Arts (General Studies) (inclusive of the majors)

Honours in Family Science

Students interested in beginning the Honours Program in September must apply for admission to the department Chair by February 15 of that year. Applicants must have completed at least 10.0 units of course, including AGFS 3330 and 3480, and have a 3.0 GPA in Aging and Family Science courses. Students are strongly encouraged to apply before completing 15.0 units. The Chair will notify the students within six weeks whether or not their applications have been successful. Acceptance is contingent upon agreement of a faculty member to supervise the honours project.

Program Requirements
Students must successfully complete 20.0 units with the following requirements:
❏ a minimum of 10.0 units and a maximum of 12.0 units in the honours
❏ a minimum of 9.0 units must be at 2000 level or above
❏ 3.0 units of AGFS must be at the 3000 level or above
❏ obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a grade of at least C- in 10.0 units of the required AGFS honours courses
❏ achieve a minimum of B- in the honours thesis
❏ obtain an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in all courses counted for the degree beyond the first 5.0 units taken

Required Aging and Family Science Courses (6.5 units)
❏ AGFS 1100,1101
❏ AGFS 2312, 2315, 2400
❏ AGFS 3327, 3330, 3480
❏ AGFS 4300, 4345, 4401, 4499

Required Arts and Science Courses (2.5 units)
❏ MATH 2208, 2209
❏ LIBR 2100
❏ 1.0 unit of ENGL and/or WRIT

Selective Electives (3.5 units)
❏ 3.0 units selected from the following:
AGFS/PHIL 2202, AGFS 2212, PSYC 2267, SOAN 2520, AGFS/WOMS 3305, AGFS 3314, AGFS 3344, AGFS 3410, AGFS 3552, AGFS 4450, AGFS 4480, AGFS 4490
❏ 0.5 additional unit of AGFS

Arts and Science Electives (3.0 units)
❏ 1.0 unit from each core group A, B, C listed under Core Group List listed under the Bachelor of Arts (General Studies) (inclusive of the majors)

Concentrations

Concentration in Aging
To obtain a concentration in Aging, students must fulfill the following requirements:
❏ AGFS 1101, 2100, 3480, 4345
❏ 2.0 units selected from the following:
AGFS 2400, AGFS/WOMS 3305, AGFS/RELS 3307, AGFS 3327, AGFS 3330, AGFS/SOAN 3351, AGFS 4401, AGFS 4416, AGFS 4450, AGFS 4481, AGFS 4491

Concentration in Family Science
To obtain a concentration in Family Science, students must fulfill the following requirements:
❏ AGFS 1100, 2312, 3480, 4345
❏ 2.0 units selected from the following:
AGFS/PHIL 2202, AGFS 2212, AGFS 2315, AGFS 2400, AGFS 3314, AGFS 3327, AGFS 3330, AGFS 3344, AGFS 3410, AGFS 3480, AGFS 3552, AGFS 4401, AGFS 4480, AGFS 4490

Minors

Minor in Aging
To obtain a minor in Aging, students must fulfill the following requirements:
❏ AGFS 1101, 2100
❏ 2.0 units selected from the following:
AGFS/PSYC 2220, AGFS 2400, AGFS/WOMS 3305, AGFS/RELS 3307, AGFS 3327, AGFS 3330, AGFS/SOAN 3351 AGFS 3480, AGFS 4401, AGFS 4345, AGFS 4416, AGFS 4450, AGFS 4481, AGFS 4491

Minor in Family Science
To obtain a minor in Family Science, students must fulfill the following requirements:
❏ AGFS 1100, 2312
❏ 2.0 units selected from the following:
AGFS/PHIL 2202, AGFS 2212, AGFS 2315, AGFS 2400, AGFS 3314, AGFS 3327, AGFS 3330, AGFS 3344, AGFS 3410, AGFS 3480, AGFS 3552, AGFS 4345, AGFS 4401, AGFS 4480, AGFS 4490

Academic Note: This web-based calendar information is applicable for the 2025-2026 academic year which runs from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.

For information on previous years, please consult the University Academic Calendars web page.