X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)

Adult Development (Co-op) (ADEV:C)

Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences.

The Adult Development Co-op major focuses on health and well-being from young adulthood to old age within the context of changing family relationships and diverse social and cultural influences. Courses focus on current research and theory in adult development and aging, family relationships, human sexuality, social policy and community services. Work placements and community service learning opportunities enable students to gain knowledge, skills and values appropriate for work with individuals and groups in a variety of settings.

Graduates of this program are pursuing careers in a variety of settings including family and community service agencies; government policy-making, administration, and health promotion divisions; support services delivery for seniors and their families; health care agencies; employee and family assistance programs; and local social planning councils. This program provides a solid foundation for the pursuit of graduate studies in fields such as: family relations and human development, social work, human sexuality, gerontology, physical, occupational and recreation therapy programs, family law and mediation, couple and family therapy, education, health promotion, social policy and human resource management (business).

This interdisciplinary program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the influence of psychological, social, biological and economic factors on individual development, capabilities, health and relationships across the lifespan. It is one of several majors in the Department that share an over-riding goal of applying knowledge to promote individual and family well-being. This major offers a high degree of flexibility for students, who may choose to deepen their studies in one or more of the core content areas in the major (adulthood and aging, family and social relationships, human sexuality, or health and well-being) and/or to choose electives in a related or complementary field.

Program Requirements

All students in the Adult Development Co-op major must successfully complete a minimum of 20.00 passed credits, including the core of 10.50 required credits as outlined in the Schedule of Studies. Students in the Co-op program must also complete COOP*1100 in the third semester.

Some students may wish to select courses that provide a broad background appropriate for careers in teaching, social work, health promotion, couple and family relationships, physical, occupational and recreation therapy, nursing, business, public service management or other areas of work. Students interested in pursuing graduate education are encouraged to complete an undergraduate thesis in their senior year and to participate in faculty research projects.

In addition to the core requirements and options, there are courses in various departments throughout the University which may be taken as electives. Lists of suggested electives that relate to particular careers or areas of interest and requirements for admission to various graduate programs, including Faculties of Education, are available from the B.A.Sc. Program counsellor.

Co-operative Education Program

Students must be either a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. A cumulative average of 70% is required in courses taken in Semesters 1 and 2 to permit continuation in the program.

Conditions for Graduation from the B.A.Sc. Co-operative Education Program

Conditions for graduation are the same as the corresponding regular B.A.Sc. program. In addition, all work reports and work performance evaluations must have a grade of satisfactory or better.