Last updated: March 30, 2017 @ 12:28PM

Community Health
This program is offered through the Department of Health Sciences

Chair
Ana Sanchez

Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator
Maryann Polce-Gordon

Experiential Education Co-ordinator
Ty Bolibruck

General Information

Administrative Assistant
Joanne Boucher Johnson

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

The Bachelor of Arts (Pass) Community Health program focuses on community health and wellness emphasizing health promotion and health 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.

College Transfers

Graduates from the following College programs below may apply to Brock University and receive transfer credits towards obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) Community Health degree.

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 Bachelor of Arts (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 Bachelor of Arts (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 with Lambton College allows students to earn a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) Community Health degree and a Massage Therapy diploma. Years one and four are completed at Brock University; years two and three are completed at Lambton College. 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 Bachelor of Arts (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 with Lambton College allows students to earn a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) Community Health degree and a Pharmacy Technician diploma. Years one and four are completed at Brock University; years two and three are completed at Lambton College. 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 Bachelor of Arts (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 1P91 and 1P92 (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, 1P27, 1P28, 1P91 or 1P92 are recommended for students in the Community Health program. For the Massage Therapy articulation program, BIOL 1P91 and 1P92 are 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. Suggested electives include COMM 1P96, 1P97, GEOG 1F90, INTC 1F90, PSYC 1F90, SOCI 1F90, WGST 1F90.
  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, 2P40, 2P50, 2P60, 2P65, 2P90, 2P91, 2P98
·   one elective credit (see program notes 1 and 4)

Year 3
·   HLSC 3F20, 3P37 and 3P50
·   two credits from HLSC 3P07, 3P21, 3P25, 3P26, 3P52, 3P68, 3P80, 3P92, 3P94, 3P96, 4P03, 4P59
·   one elective credit (see program note 4)

Brock/Colleges Articulation Agreements

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

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 1P91 and 1P92 (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.