Health and Aging - Field Goals

MSc/PhD students in the Health and Aging field of study will:

Develop an in-depth understanding of the complexities of aging across the lifespan, from prevention to end of life, and will explore significant health issues related to aging and age-related social determinants of health at individual, community, health system, and policy levels.
Strengthen and apply their scientific inquiry skills, apply and advance their knowledge in research methods and issues related to aging.
Expand their analytic and critical thinking skills by integrating evidence, theory, and practice in understanding and responding to significant issues related to aging.
Establish and/or broaden collaborative research and practice partnerships relevant to aging within the university environment, its affiliated research institutions, community health agencies, and communities of seniors.

The Health and Aging field of study supports collaborative learning, with students and faculty mutually discovering and creating knowledge. The program also encourages creativity, innovation, independence and initiative in seeking and acquiring knowledge.