Laura Dougherty, Bachelor of Arts in Community Health (2007) Community Health Promoter,North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

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“The Community Health Sciences program has provided me with endless opportunities through an invaluable education that I am using to its fullest in a rewarding career within the �eld of health promotion.”

It’s your degree. Create your future.

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

Community Health

Maryann Polce-GordonUndergraduate Coordinatorchscadvisor@brocku.ca905.688.5550 x4790

Our Grads... their Careers

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• Health Educator

• Health Program Coordinator

• Health Promoter

• Wellness Consultant

• Workplace Health Consultant

• Dental Hygienist

• Pharmacy Technician

Program Description• Explore the art and science of promoting health, preventing disease, and improving the health of children, teens and adults in local, national, and global communities.

• Use the flexible elective options to build a personalized course of study and gain theoretical and hands-on experience relevant to today’s complex and changing health care system.

• Combine in-class learning with internship and volunteer opportunities to develop skills and experience in illness management, disease prevention, wellness education, and health promotion.

• Opportunities to combine the Community Health degree with a college diploma in Dental Hygiene or Pharmacy Technician.

Admission Requirements• English (ENG4U)• One of Biology (SBI4U) or Chemistry (SCH4U)• Recommended: Science (SNC4M) or Exercise Science (PSE4U), one 3U math• Average in the mid 70s

Please contact the Office of Admissions for all applications and admissions questions: admissions@brocku.ca

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“When starting my degree, I had no idea what was in store for my professional or educational career. Brock gave me the chance for explorative learning as well as applying my knowledge in both internships and research jobs on campus.”

Greg Deroche Community Health, Class of 2011

This 3-year Bachelor of Arts in Community Health degree provides students with a broad, well-rounded understanding of health and wellness that supports work in various healthcare sectors, or pursuit of additional training in a career-specific field.