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Health & Society I

Medicine alone is not the answer. Health and health care are evolving globally at a rapid pace. Finding solutions and maximizing opportunities requires an interdisciplinary approach.

This program prepares you to examine health and illness through the lens of the Social Sciences. Faculty are from many disciplines such as Geography, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Social Work, and more. You’ll experience classes with an emphasis on experiential education and community-partnered research.

Explore the intersection of health, society and well-being.

Health and Society I is one of three entry pathways, and the gateway to your degree program You will delve into a diverse range of subjects, including sociology, anthropology, public health, and policy studies. Through Health and Society I you have the opportunity to take part in specific courses with other students interested in further pursuing health, aging and society programs.

At the end of your first year, you will apply to the top programs of your choice.

Program Details

Admission Requirements

English 4U, mid to low 80’s

Start Date

Fall (September)

Required Courses

5 required courses

Courses

HLTHAGE 1BB3 Introduction to Aging and Society
HLTHAGE 1CC3 Introduction to Mental Health and Illness
HLTHAGE 1ZZ3 Inquiry: Introduction to Health and Society

Additional 3 courses from the Social Sciences Required Course List.

4 elective courses.

Health, Aging & Society Degree Options

Honours BA Aging & Society

Level I Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including a grade of at least C in HLTHAGE 1BB3 or 1BA3.

Honours BA Health & Society

Level I Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including a grade of at least C in HLTHAGE 1ZZ3.

Honours BA Aging & Society Specialization in Mental Health & Addiction

Level I Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including a grade of at least C in HLTHAGE 1BB3 or 1BA3 and a grade of at least C in HLTHAGE 1CC3.

Honours BA Health & Society Specialization in Mental Health & Addiction

Level I Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including a grade of at least C in HLTHAGE 1ZZ3 and a grade of at least C in HLTHAGE 1CC3.

Combined Honours BA in Aging & Society and another subject

Level I Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including a grade of at least C in HLTHAGE 1BB3 or 1BA3. Satisfaction of admission requirements for the Honours program in the other B.A. subject.

Combined Honours BA in Health & Society and another subject

Level I Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including a grade of at least C in HLTHAGE 1ZZ3. Satisfaction of admission requirements for the Honours program in the other B.A. subject.

BA Health, Aging & Society

Level I Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 and an average of at least 4.0 in HLTHAGE 1ZZ3 and 1BB3 or 1BA3.

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