Program Overview

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Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Pastoral Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Pastoral Studies is an exit point only program that includes the following award: Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Pastoral Studies (GradCertAgeing&PastStud).

Availability

Availability of the program is subject to change, and students are advised to verify prior to enrolment. The normal course duration for the Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Pastoral Studies is:

• Full-time: 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)
• Part-time: 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)

Admission Criteria

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Pastoral Studies must meet the following admission requirements:

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in either Theology, Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent

Credit Policy

No special arrangements apply to the credit policy for this program.

Articulation

The Graduate Certificate makes up an articulated set of courses, and credit is given in each higher-level course for the subjects completed in the lower level.

Graduation Requirement

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

Course Structure

The course structure for the Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Pastoral Studies consists of:

• Core subjects:
  • THL445 Foundations for Pastoral and Spiritual Care of Older People
  • THL446 Pastoral and Spiritual Care of Older People
  • THL451 Theological and Ethical Issues for People in Later Life
• Restricted elective:
  • GER402 Ageing Bodies, Ageing Minds
  • WEL424 Loss, Grief and Palliative Care for Older People