Student Resources
While the faculty and staff in the Department of Gerontology are available for advice and guidance, the ultimate responsibility for completeness and correctness of course selection, for compliance with and completion of program and degree requirements and for observance of regulations and deadlines, rests with the student. Graduate Regulations can be found in the University Calendar.
The Department of Gerontology's Policy on ACADEMIC HONESTY IN COURSEWORK - a MUST read! | Gerontology's Policy on Completion, Reactivation, Readmission & Leave (link)
PhD
MA
- MA Program Description
- Internship Guidelines
- Internship Approval Form
- Consent for Criminal Record Check Form
- Work/Study Program Agreement for Internships
MA Thesis Completion Option
Thesis Proposal Template - samples are available upon request. Email gero@sfu.ca
Gerontology Information Resources
How to get Ethics Approval BEFORE you start your data collection
MA Capstone Project Completion Option
How to format your Capstone Project proposal
Examples of Capstone Project Proposals
Examples of Systematic Reviews
- Health & Aging
- Environment & Dementia
- Environment & Behaviour
- Environment & Mobility
- Exercise Interventions
- Elder Abuse Interventions
Examples of Grant Applications
Available in the Department Office - Email: gero@sfu.ca
ALL Graduate Students
- Graduate Program Guide
- Letter of Understanding for Supervisors and Graduate Students
- How to work with, and get the most from, your senior supervisor!
- Leave of Absence Form
- Health Care Provider Form
- Professional Development for Graduate Students
- Outline of a Term Paper
- SFU Plagiarism Tutorial (How to avoid!)
- Keys to Writing a Strong Research Proposal
- Tips for Effective Scholarship Applications
Getting ready to write your Project or Thesis? Visit the Library website