Courses
Please note that not every course listed is offered each year and students should consult STU Self Service for current course offerings.
Required Courses:
HMRT 1003. Introduction to Human Rights
This course will introduce students to the study of human rights by investigating the question What are human rights? The course will proceed primarily through a number of examples and case studies. Students will also be given an overview of the basic instruments, institutions, and ideas relevant to human rights.
GERO 1013. Introduction to Gerontology
This course introduces students to the field of Gerontology. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the course examines the study of aging from a social, psychological, and physical perspective. Topics to be studied include ageism, population aging, physical and psychological aspects of aging and gerontological theory.
GERO 1023. Aging in Canada
This course examines the experiences of growing older in Canada. This includes a review of Canada's healthcare, pension systems and other social structures and policies which directly impact older adults in Canadian society.
HMRT 2013. Research Methods or GERO 3503. Qualitative Research Methods
HMRT 2013. This course gives students an introduction to research methods used in the study of human rights. The course will include data collection methods and data analysis. The course will begin with a general introduction to the aims and methods of research projects. Students in this course will do a human rights research project under the instructor's supervision. Students will be expected to present periodic reports on their work status.
GERO 3503. This course will introduce students to qualitative research methods used in social science, with an emphasis on gerontology. It will address theoretical foundations of qualitative analysis, ethical considerations involving older adults, and provide hands-on experience in developing a research question, and collecting and analyzing data using basic qualitative techniques in gerontology. It will also prepare students in writing a qualitative research proposal. Prerequisite: GERO 1013 OR GERO 1023, OR permission from the instructor.
HMRT 2113. Exploring Disability
This course is an introduction to disability studies using a human rights framework, but also examining the issues from a multidisciplinary approach. The course starts by examining the history of disability and societal constructions of disability, including in media, workplaces, family, and environmental barriers. We will examine ableism and ageism in society and how invisible and physical disabilities, including mental health and neurodiversity intersect with our culture and institutions. Ultimately, this course will challenge cultural representations of disability in society by reframing disability as an issue of oppression, access, inclusion, and equality. Prerequisite: HMRT 1003.
Approved Electives:
The remaining 21 credit hours must be selected from the approved electives listed below:
HMRT-2033. Human Rights in Theory and Practice
ENGL-2053. Growing up Neurodivergent
GERO-2113: Sociology of Aging (SOCI)
ENVS-2243. Health At Risk: Environmental Hazards
GERO-2273. Death and Dying in Later Life
GERO 2403: Aging and Care
SOCI-2653. Sociology of Health
HMRT-3013. Discrimination and the Law in Canada
GERO 3023. Aging and Health
HIST-3053. Disability in History
GERO 3153: Health Promotion for an Aging Population
PSYC-3223. Health Psychology
GERO-3263. Understanding Dementia
ENVS-3243. Healthy Planet, Healthy People
GERO-3743. Critical Approaches to Long-Term Care
NATI-3843. Suicide and Indigenous People
HMRT-3803. Human Rights of the Child and Seniors
NATI-3853. Alcohol, Drugs, and Indigenous Peoples
NATI-3863. Indian Public Health
SOCI-3913. Sociology of Disease
GERO-4003. Mental Health and Aging
GERO-4013. Seminar in Gerontology
PSYC-4453. Seminar in Stress and Health