Community Health Sciences

Chair

John Hay

Professor

John Hay

Associate Professors

Anthony F. Bogaert (on leave), Kelli-an G. Lawrance, Hui Di Wang

Assistant Professors

John Cairney (on leave), Brent E. Faught, Brian Jeynes, Heather Lee Kilty, Candace Redden, Ana L. Sanchez, Andréa Toepell (on leave), Evangelia L. Tsiani

Lecturer

Melanie MacNeil

General Information

Administrative Assistant

Joanne Falovo

(905) 688-5550, extension 4228

Shaver Residence Room 300

http://arnie.pec.brocku.ca/~health/CHSC.html

The Department of Community Health Sciences offers four-year programs of study leading to a BA honours in Child Health, Community Health both a BA honours in Workplace Health, and a Workplace Health Co-op option, a BSc in Health Sciences, a BSc with a Major in Health Sciences and a BA pass degree.

The BA honours program in Child Health is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as an educator or health professional following post graduate study. The program provides students with a biological, psychological and sociological overview of the major determinants of health from birth through adolescence.

The BA in Community Health program focuses on community health and wellness with an emphasis on health promotion, health assessment as well as program development and evaluation. Students are prepared for careers in public health and postgraduate study in a wide range of health related areas.

The BSc in Health Sciences prepares students for careers in health professions with a bio-science perspective. This pre health professional degree program allows students to meet the requirements for post graduate degree programs in medicine and the allied health professions.

The BA honours in Workplace Health prepares students for careers as corporate or workplace health and wellness co-ordinators. Courses offered through the Faculties of Applied Health Sciences and Business provide a strong background in health, economics and human resource management.

The Workplace Health program also offers a Co-op stream available for interested and qualified students. The Co-op stream combines academic and work terms over a four and one-half year period.

Please consult the relevant entries for a listing of courses and program requirements.