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The Bachelor of Applied Arts in Gerontology (BAAG) is offered by St. Thomas University in collaboration with the New Brunswick Community College-Saint John (NBCC-Saint John). The programme provides quality liberal arts education, a theoretical foundation in gerontology, human-services training, and hands-on experience in the design and delivery of services to the elderly. It responds to the demand for university graduates with the knowledge base and technical skills for “applied practice” in the field of gerontology. The Bachelor of Applied Arts in Gerontology is a four-year degree program. In the first two years students take a combination of gerontology and other liberal arts courses at St. Thomas University. In third year, students enroll full time at NBCC-Saint John and receive intensive, job-specific training in various areas related to the field of gerontology. Third-year field placements provide practical experience in the delivery of services to the elderly. In fourth year, students return to St. Thomas to complete their studies. Gaining Admission Students interested in pursuing a BAA in Gerontology must first register in the Bachelor of Arts degree programme where they spend their first two years of study taking courses in gerontology and in the other liberal arts. Applications for the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Gerontology), which is a limited-enrolment programme, are made to the Registrar’s Office in the student’s second year of study. Finding Out more about St. Thomas The best way to get to know us better is to visit the campus and talk to our students and staff. If you’re interested in a tour of the campus, call the admissions office to make arrangements. If that isn’t possible and you have some questions that aren’t answered, write or call the director of admissions and we’ll do our best to provide you with the information you need to make an informed choice. Admissions Office Request for information and/or application to be sent by mail. To find out more please use the following link:
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