McMaster Faculty of Social Sciences

The McMaster Faculty of Social Sciences is a division of McMaster University. It offers a wide range of undergraduate programs through the Faculty's academic units, as well as Master's and Doctoral programs.Departments of the Faculty of Social SciencesThe Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University has a variety of different departments offering various courses. There are 12 different departments that make up the Faculty of Social Sciences including the following; Anthropology Economics Geography Health, Aging and Society (combines Gerontology and Health Studies) Indigenous Studies Labour Studies Political Science Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour Religious Studies Social Psychology Social Work Sociology The Institute for Globalization and the Human ConditionGilbrea Centre for Studies in AgingThe Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging is an interdisciplinary research centre focused on the study of aging, with expertise in the social, cultural and politics of aging. The Centre aims to improve the lives of older adults by linking research with local, national and international policy and practice initiatives. The Centre is housed in the Faculty of Social Sciences and maintains a close relationship with the Department of Health, Aging and Society. Over 55 associated faculty members from across the University contribute to research within the Centre