Overview
The relationship between human health and environment听is a complex, developing field.听While听the study of health often falls within the health sciences, the social sciences听also听play an important role听in the design, implementation, and monitoring of interventions听within听societies.听听
Demographic patterns and urbanization, economic forces, ethics, indigenous knowledge, and an understanding of how social change听is put into action听are all critical if we are to be successful in our efforts to assure health of individuals and societies in the future.
Students in the BA Faculty Program in Environment have the option to pursue the Ecological Determinants of Health in Society Domain, which explores听how the environment affects human health and health policy.听This Domain prepares students to contribute to the solution of problems of nutrition and infection by tying the relevant natural sciences to the social sciences.听
Careers
You could become a professional:听
- Health Policy Advisor
- Environmental Analyst
- Journalist / Science Communicator
- Nonprofit Administrator
- Public Health Officer
- Health Promoter
- Public Health Specialist
Course Work
As part of the Ecological Determinants of Health in Society domain you can take courses like:
Possible minors
Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students use听minors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.
See the听following complementary听minors:听听
Related Majors
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Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the听Faculty of Arts.
See the听full eligibility information听for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.听