Health & Behaviour (B.Sc.)*
Understanding mental and physical health is complex. Through this new program, you will gain a multidisciplinary understanding of the aspects that influence human behaviour and patterns of health, morbidity, and mortality. You will investigate the complex issues around attempting to change lifestyle and actions through evidence-based practices, and understand the biopsychosocial perspective of well-being.
*Pending Ministry and Quality Assurance approvals
Degrees Offered:
- B.Sc.
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Put theory into practice with a 12-week placement in your fourth year, where you’ll engage in real-life application of health promotion in various community settings such as public health, clinics, agencies, and schools
- Sharpen your research and communication skills through focused coursework, you can even choose to complete a research thesis on a health topic of interest
- Benefit from individual guidance and small class sizes as you work alongside faculty who are leaders in their field
- Gain the diversity of knowledge that today’s employers are looking for
Career Paths:
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Social Worker
Social workers help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to enhance social functioning and provide counselling, therapy and referral to other supportive social services. Social workers also respond to other social needs and issues such as unemployment, racism and poverty. They are employed by hospitals, school boards, social service agencies, child welfare organizations, correctional facilities, community agencies, employee assistance programs and Aboriginal band councils, or they may work in private practice.
Career Opportunities
- Health Promotor
- Health Educator
- Researcher
- Behaviour Analyst
- Social Worker
- Health Communications Specialist
- Journalist
- Mental Health Worker
- Community Healthcare Worker
- Counsellor
Popular Courses:
- Foundations of Health & Human Behaviour
- Health Promotion and Population Health
- Critical Perspectives on Aging
- Critical Thinking and Research Methods in Psychology
- Health Communications
- Sociology of Health Care
- Community Service Learning
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified below)
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program Requirements:
- Minimum 75% admission average, including SBI4U and either MCV4U or MHF4U
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