Last updated: July 22, 2016 @ 03:17PM

Community Health

This program is offered through the Department of Health Sciences

Chair
Ana Sanchez

Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator
Maryann Polce-Gordon

General Information

Administrative Assistant
Joanne Boucher

905-688-5550, extension 4228
Academic South 329
brocku.ca/hlsc

The BA (Pass) Community Health program focuses on community health and wellness emphasizing health promotion and assessment as well as program development and evaluation. This foundational degree provides a broad overview of societal trends and systems related to health issues and is a stepping stone for careers in health related areas.

Brock/Colleges Articulation Agreements

Co-ordinated between the Department of Health Sciences and a related department at another post-secondary institution, articulation agreements offer students an opportunity to combine practical experience with theoretical knowledge, with courses taken at both Brock University and an Ontario college. Upon successful completion of both programs, students receive a BA (Pass) Community Health degree and a diploma from the corresponding college. Gaining both a degree and diploma would typically involve attending college after earning a university degree, or vice versa, however, the Brock articulation agreements combine practical and theoretical learning in a single integrated package that may be completed in four years.

Dental Hygiene

Students completing a Dental Hygiene diploma at any Ontario publicly-funded college, with a minimum 70 percent average, may apply to Brock University to complete 10.0 prescribed credits (over two years) to earn a BA (Pass) Community Health degree. Applications are made via OUAC 105 Application to Community Health (BAH) and applicants must contact the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator at Brock University to receive relevant program information.

Graduates of this articulation agreement program can gain employment not only as a Dental Hygienist, but also as a health promoter, administrator or researcher in a variety of dental and health-related fields.

Cardiovascular Technology

Students who have completed a Cardiovascular Technology diploma at Mohawk College with a minimum 70 percent average, may apply to Brock University to complete 10.0 prescribed credits (over two years) to earn a BA (Pass) Community Health degree. Applications are made via OUAC 105 Application to Community Health (BAH) and applicants must contact the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator at Brock University to receive relevant program information.

Graduates of this articulation agreement program can gain employment not only as a Cardiovascular Technologist, but also as a heath promoter, administrator or researcher in a variety of health-related fields.

Massage Therapy
The Massage Therapy articulation agreement allows students to receive a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) degree in Community Health at Brock University and a Massage Therapy diploma at Lambton College. Years one and four are completed at Brock University, with students attending Lambton College for years two and three. Application forms are available from the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator (Brock University) and are due to the Department of Health Sciences by April 1 during the first year of study at Brock University.

Students completing a Massage Therapy diploma at any Ontario publicly-funded college, with a minimum 70 percent average, may apply to Brock University to complete 10.0 prescribed credits (over two years) to earn a BA (Pass) Community Health degree. Applications are made via OUAC 105 Application to Community Health (BAH) and applicants must contact the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator at Brock University to receive relevant program information.

Graduates of this articulation agreement program can gain employment not only as a Massage Therapist, but also as a health promoter, administrator or researcher in a variety of health-related fields.

Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician articulation agreement allows students to receive a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) degree in Community Health at Brock University and a Pharmacy Technician diploma at Lambton College. Years one and four are completed at Brock University, with students attending Lambton College for years two and three. Application forms are available from the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator (Brock University) and are due to the Department of Health Sciences by April 1 during the first year of study at Brock University.

Students completing a Pharmacy Technician diploma at any Ontario publicly-funded college, with a minimum 70% percent average, may apply to Brock University to complete 10.0 prescribed credits (over two years) to earn a BA (Pass) Community Health degree. Applications are made via OUAC 105 Application to Community Health (BAH) and applicants must contact the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator at Brock University to receive relevant program information.

Graduates of this articulation agreement program can gain employment not only as a Pharmacy Technician, but also as a health promoter, administrator or researcher in a variety of pharmacy and health-related fields.

Program Notes
  1. To proceed to year 2, students must achieve a minimum grade of 60 percent in HLSC 1F90 and either MATH 1F92 or 1P98, and have a minimum 60 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average. To continue in the program after second year, students must achieve and maintain a minimum 60 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average.
  2. To be eligible for the Pharmacy Technician articulation program, students must achieve a minimum grade of 65 percent in HLSC 1F90 and MATH 1F92 (or MATH 1P98) with a minimum 60 percent overall average; have completed 5.0 overall credits, which includes 1.0 Humanities context credit and BIOL 1F25 as well as have submitted an application to the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator by April 1. To be eligible for the Massage Therapy articulation program, students must achieve a minimum grade of 65 percent in HLSC 1F90 and MATH 1F92 (or MATH 1P98) with a minimum 60 percent overall average; have completed 5.0 overall credits, which includes 1.0 Humanities context credit and BIOL 1F90 (or 1.0 Sciences context credit if 12U Biology completed), as well as have submitted an application to the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator by April 1.
  3. BIOL 1F25, 1F26 or 1F90 are recommended for students in the Community Health program. For the Massage Therapy articulation program, BIOL 1F90 is required (or 1.0 Sciences context credit if 12U Biology completed).
  4. At least one credit each year must be taken outside the Department of Health Sciences.
  5. In 15 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.
    In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 15 credits may be taken.

Pass Program

Year 1
·   HLSC 1F90
·   MATH 1F92 or MATH 1P98 and one-half elective credit
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one Sciences context credit (see program note 3)
·   one elective credit (see program notes 1 and 2)

Year 2
·   HLSC 2P07, 2P21, 2P27 and 2P49
·   two credits from HLSC 2F95, 2P02, 2P09, 2P15, 2P40, 2P50, 2P60, 2P65, 2P90, 2P91, 2P97
·   one elective credit (see program notes 1 and 4)

Year 3
·   HLSC 3F20, 3P37 and 3P50
·   one and one-half credits from HLSC 3P07, 3P21, 3P25, 3P26, 3P52, 3P68, 3P80, 3P94, 3P96, 3P98, 4P59
·   one and one-half elective credits (see program note 4)

Brock/Articulation Agreements

Recent graduates of the associated programs from all Ontario publicly-funded colleges who have achieved a minimum 70 percent overall average may apply to Brock University and will be assessed for transfer credits towards the BA (Pass) Community Health degree.

Dental Hygiene

Pass Program (only)

Years 1 and 2 taken at College
Completion of Dental Hygiene Diploma

Year 3


·   HLSC 1F90
·   MATH 1F92
·   one Sciences context credit (see program note 3)
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one elective credit (see program note 2)

Year 4
·   HLSC 2P07, 2P21, 2P27, 2P49, 3F20 and 3P50
·   one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 4 and 5)

Cardiovascular Technology - Mohawk College

Pass Program (only)

Years 1 and 2 taken at College
Completion of Cardiovascular Technology Diploma

Year 3
·   HLSC 1F90
·   MATH 1F92
·   one Sciences context credit (see program note 3)
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one elective credit

Year 4
·   HLSC 2P07, 2P21, 2P27, 2P49, 3F20 and 3P50
·   one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 4 and 5)

Massage Therapy - Lambton College

Pass Program (only)

Year 1
·   HLSC 1F90
·   HLSC 2P21 or 2P49
·   MATH 1F92
·   BIOL 1F90 (see program note 3)
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one-half elective credit (see program note 2)

Year 2
·   taken at Lambton College

Year 3
·   taken at Lambton College

Year 4
·   HLSC 2P07, 2P27, 3F20 and 3P50
·   HLSC 2P21 or 2P49
·   KINE 3P80
·   one credit from KINE 3P91, 4P02, 4P22, 4P52, 4P96
·   one-half HLSC credit numbered 2(alpha)90 or above

Pharmacy Technician - Lambton College

Pass Program (only)

Year 1
·   HLSC 1F90
·   BIOL 1F25
·   MATH 1F92
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one elective credit (see program note 2)

Year 2
·   taken at Lambton College

Year 3
·   taken at Lambton College

Year 4
·   HLSC 2P07, 2P21, 2P27, 2P49, 3F20 and 3P50
·   one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 4 and 5)

Description of Courses

See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.