Gavin Andrews/B.A. (Wales), Ph.D. (Nottingham) Margaret A. Denton/(Sociology) B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (McMaster)
Adjunct Professor
David Brodie/(Buckinghamshire Chilterns) B.Ed., M.A., Ph.D. (Loughborough) Catherine Ward-Griffin/(Western Ontario) B.Sc.N., M.Sc.N. (Western Ontario), Ph.D. (Toronto) David R. Phillips/(Lingnan) B.Sc. Econ., Ph.D. (Wales)
Associate Professors
Lori Campbell/(Sociology) B.A., M.A. (Western Ontario), Ph.D. (Guelph) James Dunn/B.Arts. Sc., M.A. (McMaster), Ph.D. (Simon Fraser) James Gillett/(Sociology) B.A. (Calgary), M.A., Ph.D. (McMaster) Michel Grignon/(Economics) M.A. (ENSAE), Ph.D. (EHESS) Anju Joshi/B.A., M.A. (Dalhousie) Chris Sinding/(Social Work) B.A. (Western Ontario), M.A. (McMaster), Ph.D. (Toronto)
Adjunct Associate Professors
Sherry Dupuis/(Waterloo) B.Mus. (Queen's), M.A. (Waterloo), Ph.D. (Guelph) Jason Powell/(Liverpool) B.A., M.A., (Liverpool), Ph.D. (John Moores)
Susan Keller-Olaman/(Public Health Services, Hamilton), B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Otago, New Zealand)
Associate Members
Jane Aronson/(Social Work) B.Sc. (New University of Ulster), B.S.W., M.S.W. (McGill), Ph.D. (Toronto) Alan G. Bishop/(English and Cultural Studies) B.A. (Rhodes, S. Africa), M.A., D.Phil. (Oxford) Roy Cain/(Social Work) B.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D. (McGill) David Clark/(English and Cultural Studies) B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Western Ontario) William D. Coleman/(Globalization/Political Science) B.A. (Carleton), A.M., Ph.D. (Chicago) Laurie C. Doering/(Pathology and Molecular Medicine) B.Sc, (Queen's) M.Sc., Ph.D. (Saskatchewan) James W. Gladstone/(Social Work) B.A. (McGill), M.S.W. (British Columbia), Ph.D. (Toronto) Jeremiah E. Hurley/(Economics) B.A. (John Carroll), M.A., Ph.D. (Wisconsin-Madison) Carrie McAiney/(Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences) B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Waterloo) Colin McMullan/(Geography and Earth Sciences) B.A. (Brock), Ph.D. (McMaster) Tina Moffat/(Anthropology) B.Sc. (Toronto), B.A., Ph.D. (McMaster) Jenny Ploeg/(Nursing) B.Sc.N., M.Sc.N. (Western Ontario), Ph.D. (Toronto), R.N. Ellen B. Ryan/(Psychiatry), B.A., Ph.D. (McMaster) Byron G. Spencer/(Economics) B.A. (Queen's), Ph.D. (Rice) David Wright/(History/Psychiatry) B.A., M.A. (McGill), D.Phil. (Oxford)
NOTE:
Not
all Health, Aging and Society courses may be offered every year.
Students are advised to consult the Master Timetable published by the
Office of the Registrar or contact the Department of Health, Aging and
Society after May 1 to determine which courses will be offered in the
following academic year.
Former Gerontology (GERONTOL) and Health Studies (HEALTHST) courses are now listed as Health, Aging and Society (HLTH AGE) courses. Students having credit in these courses may not take the corresponding Health, Aging and Society (HLTH AGE) course. To determine the new designation of a former course, please see below.
Examines issues in aging from a multidisciplinary perspective including such topics as: myths and stereotypes of aging, social ties in later life and the aging of the Canadian population. Provides a deeper understanding of aging and the changing body, mind and self, as well as the meaning and experiences, challenges and opportunities of aging and later life.
Three hours (lectures, tutorials and experiential components); one term
HLTH AGE2A03RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH AND IN AGING I
This course introduces students to the qualitative and quantitative research methods used in the social sciences. Students will develop skills to read, understand and evaluate the quality of research papers employing both methods.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in any Health, Aging and Society program
HLTH AGE 2AN3 THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF FOOD AND NUTRITION
Formerly: HEALTHST 2AN3
An anthropological perspective on nutrition at the population level. Prehistoric, historic, and contemporary human nutrition, emphasizing links with the environment.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):Three units of Level I Anthropology or HLTH AGE 1AA3 (HEALTHST 1A03)
Explores social aspects of health and aging at both the individual and societal levels using a variety of approaches such as life course perspective, political economy, social constructionism, self identity, and a feminist perspective of aging.
Three hours (lectures and discussions); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in any Health, Aging and Society program
Not open to students registered in an Economics program or with credit or registration in ECON 2G03, 2X03 or 3Z03. This course is administered by the Department of Economics.
This course draws on a range of theoretical perspectives to consider the social construction, regulation, control and experience of the body as it relates to health, illness and aging.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):One of HLTH AGE 1AA3 (HEALTHST 1A03), 1BB3 (GERONTOL 1A03) and registration in Level II or above
This course examines the available international evidence on the impact of aging on health and long-term care expenditures and organization, as well as the choices various societies are making around issues of aging, health, and long-term care, and the equity issues such choices raise.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in any Health, Aging and Society Program
Antirequisite(s):GERONTOL 2F03
Not open to students with credit in GERONTOL 3I03, if the topic was Aging and Health Care Systems.
An examination of mental health and illness from different social, cultural and historical perspectives, including consideration of changing notions of diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
HLTH AGE2HI3 GEOGRAPHIES OF DEATH: INTRODUCING POPULATION AND MEDICAL GEOGRAPHY
Formerly: HEALTHST 2HI3
Historical and contemporary trends and patterns of mortality and morbidity will be examined using ideas from demography, medicine, ecology and cultural studies, with examples from different parts of the world.
HLTH AGE3B03RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH AND AGING II
This course provides hands-on learning where students develop skills in planning and conducting research: research question identification, tool development and pilot testing, data analysis, and reporting for both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):One of GERONTOL 2C03, HEALTHST 2B03 or HLTH AGE 2A03, 2A06 and registration in Level III or above of a Health, Aging and Society program
Antirequisite(s):GERONTOL 3R03, HEALTHST 3G03, HLTH AGE 3A03, 3Z06, SOCIOL 3O03
Directed observation of 40 hours in an approved field setting and a weekly seminar focusing on integration of theoretical knowledge and field experience.
Approximately four hours field observation per week, and two hours weekly seminar; one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level III or IV of any Health, Aging and Society program
This course introduces students to priority problems in health and aging in the global context. Examines health and aging problems faced by people globally but especially in the low income countries, the determinants and strategies to address these problems.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level III or above of a Health, Aging and Society program
Antirequisite(s):HEALTHST 3F03 (if topic was Selected Topics in Global Health)
HLTH AGE3CC3 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: ANTHROPOLOGICAL APPROACHES
(Formerly: HEALTHST 3CC3)
Examination of the ways in which humans alter and cope with their environment. Topics include: health inequalities, nutrition, population, urbanization, resource utilization, and industrial pollution.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):Three units of Level I Anthropology or HLTH AGE 1AA3 (HEALTHST 1A03), and registration in Level III or IV of any program. ANTHROP 2E03 is strongly recommended.
HLTH AGE3D03 DISABILITIES, CHRONIC ILLNESS AND AGING: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Formerly: HEALTHST 3D03
Designed to provide a critical examination of the interdisciplinary aspects of disability, chronic illness and aging and to gain deeper insights into the complex nature of living with a disability and/or chronic illness. Issues and challenges related to definitions, concepts, models, research, policy, program and practice implications will be discussed.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):One of HLTH AGE 1AA3 (HEALTH ST 1A03) or 1BB3 (GERONTOL 1A03) and Registration in Level III or above
An analysis of issues and problems associated with occupational health and safety in Canada and other industrialized countries. Topics will be examined from social, political, economic, legal and medical perspectives.
Lectures and discussion; one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level III or above of a Health, Aging and Society or Labour Studies program.
An examination of psychological aspects of aging: sensation, perception, attention, memory, intelligence, communication, personality, attitudes and mental health.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level III or above of any Health, Aging and Society or Honours Social Psychology program
HLTH AGE3H03HEALTH CONSUMERISM ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE
This course examines the meaning of consumerism, consumer health groups and the impact of consumerism on: people across the life course; health care and support services; and health and public policy.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level III or above
An understanding of traditions in health geography and an exploration of the determinants of health including the social environment, the physical environment and health care services.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):GEOG 1HA3 (GEO 1HS3) or 1HB3 (GEO 1HU3)
Differential growth of human populations and their changing age and sex structures with an emphasis on birth and death processes. The connections between population structures and processes and various aspects of environments and societies including aging, are emphasized.
HLTH AGE3I03 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HEALTH, AGING AND SOCIETY
Formerly: HEALTHST 3I03
The student will select a topic relevant to Health, Aging and Society for an in-depth investigation under the supervision of a faculty member and write an independent research paper.
One term
Prerequisite(s):HLTH AGE 2A03, registration in Level III or above of any Health, Aging and Society program and permission of the Department Chair
An examination of the issues and concepts related to work, retirement and pensions and their implications for aging individuals and society.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level III or above of any Health, Aging and Society program; or with permission of the instructor, registration in a Labour Studies program; or HLTH AGE 1AA3 (HEALTHST 1A03) or 1BB3 (GERONTOL 1A03) and registration in Level III or above of any program
Antirequisite(s):GERONTOL 3J03
This course may be taken as elective credit by undergraduate students registered in a non-Health Aging and Society program, however, enrolment for such students is limited.
HLTH AGE3K03 THE NEW PUBLIC HEALTH: HEALTH PROMOTION AND POPULATION HEALTH IN CANADA
Formerly: HEALTHST 3K03
This course will introduce students to the diverse theoretical, policy, and practical dimensions of health promotion and population health approaches in Canada.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):HLTH AGE 1AA3 (HEALTHST 1A03) and registration in Level III or above of any program
Antirequisite(s):HEALTHST 3K03
This course may be taken as elective credit by undergraduate students registered in a non-Health, Aging and Society program, however, enrolment for such students is limited.
This course will examine the topic of mental health from a variety of perspectives. Terms, definitions, theories, assessment protocols and interventions related to mental health in older adults will be explored.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s):One of HLTH AGE 1AA3 (HEALTHST 1A03); 1BB3 (GERONTOL 1A03)
Antirequisite(s):GERONTOL 3N03
This course may be taken as elective credit by undergraduate students registered in a non-Health, Aging and Society program, however, enrolment for such students is limited.
Not open to students with credit in GERONTOL 4C03, if the topic was Aging and Mental Health.
Examines a diversity of topics related to family relationships and life transitions of older adults from a life course parental perspective. Topics may include diversity in families, marital status and parent status, adult child/parent relationships, sibling ties, and grandparent/grandchild relationships.
Three hours (lectures and discussions, includes experiential components); one term
This course may be taken as elective credit by undergraduate students registered in a non-Health, Aging and Society program, however, enrolment for such students is limited.
Not open to students with credit in GERONTOL 4C03, if the topic was Aging in a Family Context.
Prerequisite(s):One of HLTH AGE 1AA3 (HEALTHST 1A03), 1BB3 (GERONTOL 1A03) and registration in Level III or above
Priority will be given to students registered in a Health and Aging program. HLTH AGE 3Q03 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.
HLTH AGE3YY3 ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Formerly: HEALTHST 3YY3
A critical examination of the determinants of health in Aboriginal communities, processes of community revitalization, and recent government policy initiatives.
HLTH AGE4A03COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELLING WITH OLDER ADULTS
Formerly: GERONTOL 2E03
Focuses on the unique communication and counselling needs of older adults. Explores various communication issues and approaches and enables students to apply client-centred communication techniques.
Three hours (seminar); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level IV of a Health, Aging and Society program
This course addresses quality of life at the end of life. Examines issues related to death, dying and bereavement from interdisciplinary perspectives by highlighting cultural, ethical, and spiritual aspects, as well as end of life care.
Three hours (seminar); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level IV of a Health, Aging and Society program
HLTH AGE4C03REPRESENTATIONS OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE
An exploration of representations of health and illness across the life course in the humanities. The focus may vary from year to year, but will examine how health and illness, as it occurs at various stages in the life course, have been represented in literature, art, drama or music.
Three hours (seminar); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level IV of any Health, Aging and Society program
The course will critically examine the continuum of care options for older adults needing support and services in later life. Some of the topics addressed include quality of life and quality of care issues, challenges involved in care integration across the continuum, environmental design, human diversity and long term care needs, formal and informal support, as well as policy and funding issues.
Three hours (seminar); one term
Prerequisite(s):HLTH AGE 1BB3 (GERONTOL 1A03); Registration in Level IV of any Health, Aging and Society program, or by permission of the instructor
Antirequisite(s):GERONTOL 3L03
Not open to students with credit in GERONTOL 3I03, if the topic was Long-term Care Facilities: Issues and Challenges.
Addresses the biological, psychological and socio-political factors influencing the health of elderly persons from a broad national and international perspective.
Three hours (seminar); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level IV of any Health, Aging and Society or Honours Social Psychology program
Antirequisite(s):GERONTOL 4I03
Not open to students with credit in GERONTOL4D03, if the topic was Aging and Health.
This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate knowledge, practice, and research in a project related to their area of interest. Students may work with individual faculty members or community-based supervisors.
Two terms
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level IV of any Health, Aging and Society program; and six units of research methods (GERONTOL 2C03 and either GERONTOL 3R03 or HLTH AGE 3A03; or HEALTHST 2B03 and either HEALTHST 3G03 or HLTH AGE 3A03) or HLTH AGE 2A03 and 3B03; (or 2A06, 3Z06); and SOC SCI 2J03 or another approved statistics course and permission of the Department. Enrolment in this course is limited (please consult departmental notes).
