Health Studies - Population Health Major

• 1.5 credits as follows: [BIOA11H3 or BIOA01H3], HLTA02H3, HLTA03H3.
• Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling breadth requirements and electives.
• Use Degree Explorer to plan your courses and program of interest.
• See the UTSC Calendar for course requirements.

• Schedule an appointment with your Program Librarian for in-depth research assistance with your assignments.
• Get writing support at CTL’s Writing Centre.

• Attend the UTSC Faculty Mix & Mingle Fair to connect with professors and learn more about their specialties.
• Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.

• Get involved with the Health and Society Students’ Association (HSSA); also explore other relevant student clubs and activities on campus.
• Volunteer in DSL’s Alternative Reading Week volunteer program to gain experience and knowledge about social change and community development.

• Volunteer with organizations to explore your interests; check listings on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
• Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair in September and register with SCSU’s Volunteer Network Program to explore opportunities.

• 2.5 credits from: [HLTB11H3 or BIOB35H3], HLTB16H3, HLTB22H3, [HLTB44H3 or PHLB09H3], [STAB22H3 or STAB23H3].
• 0.5 credit: HLTB15H3.
• 0.5 credit from: HLTB41H3, HLTB42H3, HLTB50H3.
• 0.5 credit from: GGRB28H3, HLTB20H3, HLTB41H3, HLTB50H3, STAB27H3.

DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS

• Further develop your general academic skills by attending workshops offered by the Academic Advising & Career Centre (AA&CC) and Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL).

APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE

• Get involved in relevant opportunities on and/or off campus; apply to Work Study, or other part-time and summer jobs on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).

BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)

• Check CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment) to search for Work Study or volunteer positions on campus to gain experience and to get involved.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER

• Considering grad school? Speak to professors and advisors early so you are on track.
• Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY

• 0.5 credit from: ANTC67H3, HLTC27H3.
• 1.5 credits from: ANTC68H3, HLTC04H3, HLTC16H3, HLTC17H3, HLTC19H3, HLTC22H3, HLTC23H3, HLTC24H3, HLTC25H3, HLTC26H3, HLTC28H3, HLTC29H3, HLTC48H3, HLTC49H3, HLTC51H3.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track to graduate.

• Consider entering the UTSC Library Undergraduate Poster Forum and competing for the Undergraduate Research Prize.

• Build on your skills and knowledge through relevant events offered through your department, student groups, DSL and the AA&CC.

• Run for an elected position in the Health and Society Students’ Association (HSSA).
• Look into volunteering or working overseas to expand your network through ISC’s Global Learning programs.

• Plan a career path with a staff member at the AA&CC.
• Check CLNx for networking events and employer information sessions to attend.
• Attend the Graduate & Professional School Fair in September.

• 0.5 D-level credit in HLT courses.
• Ensure you have fulfilled your breadth requirements.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track to graduate.
• Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline.

• Apply for an Academic Travel Fund through Department of Student Life (DSL) to research, present at a conference, or engage with the international academic community.

• Attend the Summer & Full-time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for summer and full-time positions relevant to your field.

• Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning to work or further education.

• Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
• Attend a Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course” and for access to full-time job listings.
• Get your personal statement reviewed in the AA&CC.