Community Health |
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This program is offered through the Department of Health Sciences
Chair
Ana Sanchez
Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator
Maryann Polce-Gordon
Experiential Education Co-ordinator
Janet Westbury
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General Information |
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Administrative Assistant
Mary Montgomery
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.
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College Transfers |
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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.
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Dental Hygiene |
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Students completing a Dental Hygiene diploma at any Ontario publicly-funded college, with a minimum 70 percent average, may earn up to 5.0 credits with Brock University towards a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) Community Health degree. Applications are made via OUAC 105 Application to Community Health (BAH). Applicants should contact the Office of the Registrar-Admissions department at Brock University for more 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.
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Cardiovascular Technology |
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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.
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Massage Therapy |
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Students completing a Massage Therapy diploma at any Ontario publicly-funded college, with a minimum 70 percent average, may earn up to 5.0 credits with Brock University towards a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) Community Health degree. Applications are made via OUAC 105 Application to Community Health (BAH). Applicants should contact the Office of the Registrar-Admissions department at Brock University for more 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 massage and health-related fields.
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Pharmacy Technician |
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Students completing a Pharmacy Technician diploma at any Ontario publicly-funded college, with a minimum 70 percent average, may earn up to 5.0 credits with Brock University towards a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) Community Health degree. Applications are made via OUAC 105 Application to Community Health (BAH). Applicants should contact the Office of the Registrar-Admissions department at Brock University for more 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.
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Program Notes |
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To proceed to year 2, students must achieve a minimum grade of 60 percent in HLSC 1F90 and one of MATH 1F92, 1P98, 1P99, 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. |
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BIOL 1F25, 1P23, 1P24, 1P27, 1P28, 1P91 or 1P92 are recommended for students in the Community Health program. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Pass Program |
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Year 1
Year 2
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HLSC 2P07, 2P21, 2P27 and 2P49 |
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two credits from HLSC 2P00, 2P02, 2P09, 2P40, 2P50, 2P60, 2P65, 2P90, 2P91, 2P95, 2P96, 2P98 |
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one elective credit (see program notes 1 and 4) |
Year 3
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HLSC 3F20, 3P37 and 3P50 |
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two credits from HLSC 3P07, 3P21, 3P25, 3P26, 3P52, 3P68, 3P80, 3P92, 3P94, 3P96, 3Q97, 4P03, 4P04, 4P59 |
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one elective credit (see program note 4) |
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Brock/Colleges Articulation Agreements |
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Cardiovascular Technology - Mohawk College |
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Pass Program (only)
Years 1 and 2 taken at College
Completion of Cardiovascular Technology Diploma
Year 3
Year 4
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Minor Program |
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Minor in Gerontology
Consult the Health Sciences entry for a listing of program requirements.
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Description of Courses |
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See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.
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