Last updated: January 8, 2014 @ 01:30PM

Community Health

This program is offered through the Department of Community Health Sciences

Chair
Anthony F. Bogaert

Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator
Jackie Robb

General Information

Administrative Assistant
Joanne Boucher

905-688-5550, extension 4228
Academic South 329
http://fahs.brocku.ca/chsc/

The BA(Pass) in Community Health Sciences 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 Community 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 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 participating in this articulation agreement earn a diploma in Dental Hygiene from Niagara College and a BA (Pass) in Community Health from Brock University.

Students admitted to Community Health at Brock University for first year admission may apply during the first year of study; applications are due to the Department of Community Health Sciences on February 15 during the first year at Brock and can be found with the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator. Students complete years two and three at Niagara College and return for year four at Brock University.

Studies at both institutions are directed to help learners gain employment not only as a Dental Hygienist, but also in the field of Health Promotion and Education, and to prepare for many possible career choices in the dental and health-related fields.

Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician articulation agreement allows student 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. Applications are due to the Department of Community Health Sciences on February 15 during the first year of study at Brock and can be found with the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator.

Studies at both institutions are directed to help learners gain employment not only as a Pharmacy Technician, but also in the field of Health Promotion and Education, and to prepare for many possible career choices in health-related fields.

Program Notes
  1. To proceed to year 2, students must achieve a minimum grade of 60 percent in CHSC 1F90 and MATH 1F92 as well as have submitted a declaration to major.
  2. To proceed to year 2 in the Dental Hygiene and Pharmacy Technician programs, students must achieve a minimum 65 percent in CHSC 1F90 and MATH 1P98 or 1F92 with a minimum 60 percent overall average; have completed 5.0 overall credits, which includes 1.0 Humanities context credit and 1.0 Sciences context credit as well as have submitted an application to the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator by February 15th.
  3. At least one credit each year must be taken outside the Department of Community Health Sciences.
  4. In 20 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; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.
    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.

Honours Program

Year 1
·   Year 1 is now closed.
Year 2
·   CHSC 2P07, 2P21, 2P27 and 2P49
·   one credit from CHSC 2P15, 2P40, 2P50, 2P60
·   one credit from CHSC 2F95, 2P09, 2P15, 2P40, 2P50, 2P51, 2P60, 2P65, 2P91, 2P97
·   one elective credit (see program note 3)
Year 3
·   CHSC 3F20, 3P07, 3P37 and 3P50
·   one credit from CHSC 3P21, 3P26, 3P27, 3P40, 3P59, 3P60, 3P80, 3P94, 3P96
·   one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 3 and 4)
Year 4
·   CHSC 4P50
·   one and one-half credits from CHSC courses numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
·   three elective credits (see program notes 3 and 4)

Pass Program

Year 1
·   CHSC 1F90
·   MATH 1F92
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one Science context credit (BIOL 1F90 recommended)
·   one elective credit (see program note 1)
Year 2
·   CHSC 2P07, 2P21, 2P27 and 2P49
·   one credit from CHSC 2P15, 2P40, 2P50, 2P60
·   one credit from CHSC 2F95, 2P09, 2P15, 2P40, 2P50, 2P51, 2P60, 2P65, 2P91, 2P97
·   one elective credit (see program note 3)
Year 3
·   CHSC 3F20, 3P07, 3P37 and 3P50
·   one credit from CHSC 3P21, 3P26, 3P27, 3P40, 3P59, 3P60, 3P80, 3P94, 3P96
·   one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 3 and 4)

Brock/Articulation Agreements

Niagara College Dental Hygiene Program Diploma graduates who have achieved a minimum 70 percent overall average will be granted five credits towards their BA (pass) Community Health degree.

Dental Hygiene - Niagara College

Pass Program (only)

Year 1
·   CHSC 1F90
·   MATH 1F92
·   BIOL 1F25
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one elective credit (see program note 2)
Year 2
·   taken at Niagara College
Year 3
·   taken at Niagara College
Year 4
·   CHSC 2P07, 2P21, 2P27, 2P49, 3F20 and 3P50
·   one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 3 and 4)

Pharmacy Technician - Lambton College

Pass Program (only)

Year 1
·   CHSC 1F90
·   MATH 1F92
·   BIOL 1F25
·   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
·   CHSC 2P07, 2P21, 2P27, 2P49, 3F20 and 3P50
·   one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 3 and 4)

Description of Courses

See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.