Honours Aging & Society (BA)
As populations across the globe grow older, societies face new opportunities and new challenges in work and retirement, health and health care, family dynamics and the social and cultural experience of aging.
This four-year degree program brings a multidisciplinary approach to the study of aging, designed to foster an understanding of aging issues in different contexts, both in Canada and internationally. Issues ranging from the individual experience of the aging process to the societal complexities of an aging population are examined using a diversity of theoretical and methodological approaches.
This program prepares students for success in a variety of fields such as health policy research, care coordination, education, marketing, and public health. This program provides comprehensive support and resources to students as they embark on their professional journeys, including opportunities for research, internships, and networking with industry professionals.
Did you know that you can combine Honours degrees?
A combined honours degree provides a unique and enriched academic experience, allowing students to pursue two disciplines simultaneously. This interdisciplinary approach enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability skills, creating well-rounded graduates with expertise in multiple fields, providing you with a competitive edge in the job market.
If you have specific questions or need more information about combining honours degrees, feel free to ask!
Program Details
Typical Entry Term
Fall (September)
Program Options
Full-time or part-time
Program Length
Four years (full-time)
Program Format
Course-based
Expandable List
Completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including a grade of at least 5.0 (C) in HLTH AGE 1BB3
The Academic Calendar lists course requirements and minimum grade requirements for entry to and continuance in the Honours BA Aging & Society.
Sample Courses By Year (Not All Required)
Level I Courses
- HLTHAGE 1AA3: Introduction to Health and Society
- HLTHAGE 1BB3: Introduction to Aging and Society
- HLTHAGE 1CC3: Introduction to Mental Health and Illness
Level II Courses
- HLTHAGE 2D03: Continuum of Care
- HLTHAGE 2B03: Social Identity, Health and Illness
- HLTHAGE 2N03: Treatment Within the World of Mental Illness: Desperation and Debate
Level III Courses
- HLTHAGE 3AB3: Kindred Species: Animals, Health and Society
- HLTHAGE 3L03: Embodied Aging
- HLTHAGE 3EE3: The Practice of Everyday Life: Observations and Inquiry
Level IV Courses
- HLTHAGE 4H03: History and Culture of Aging
- HLTHAGE 4B03: Death and Dying in Later Life
- HLTHAGE 4P03: Leisure and Recreation in Later Life
BA Honours Aging & Society graduates enjoy success beyond the classroom
Based on aggregated Social Sciences data from the Ontario University Graduate Survey from 2017-2021.
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Contact Us
Undergraduate Studies and General Inquiries Enrolment, course permissions, general inquiries
Email: hasdept@mcmaster.ca
Academic Advising Office
Goals, program changes, academic support
Email: socscfac@mcmaster.ca
Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext. 23613
Office Location
Department of Health, Aging & Society
Kenneth Taylor Hall, 226
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8S 4M4
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday:
8:30AM – 4:30PM
Friday:
8:30AM – 4:00PM