HEALTH STUDIES Major Map
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ARTS/SCIENCE (MINOR)
Get the
Courses
You Need
Get
Relevant
Experience
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
Take HLTH 101, HLTH 102 and
PSYC 100.
Take ANAT 101, KNPE 125,
HLTH 205, KNPE 251 and
HLTH 252.
Take HLTH 305 and HLTH 315.
HLTH 323 can be taken in third
or fourth year.
Take HLTH 415/6.0 and if not
taken in third year, HLTH 323.
Consider applying at end of
Winter Term to the Exercise &
Disability and Aging Stream or
the Research-Based Internship
course.
Look into summer jobs by talking
to the dept. or Career Services
about work through SWEP or
NSERC.
Consider applying at end of
Winter Term for
the Exercise & Disability and
Aging Stream or Independent
Course opportunities.
Stay during the summer as an
assistant to a faculty member.
For details on plan requirements,
go to the Arts and Science
website. See an academic
counselor at the Arts and Science
Office or speak to the
Undergraduate Chair for help.
Join teams or clubs on campus
such as Queen’s First Aid (QFA)
or Health Outreach, Queen's
(QHO).
Take Queen’s Mental Health
First Aid (MHFA) training. Look
in the Co-Curricular
Opportunities Directory or AMS
Clubs Directory for more ideas.
Apply to graduate on SOLUS.
Take more responsibility within
different clubs or extra-curricular
activities.
Think about applying to positions
in student services or the Alma
Mater Society.
Volunteer in the Revved Up lab.
Consider entrepreneurial
opportunities through programs
like Queen’s Summer Innovation
Initiative (QSII) and the Summer
Company Program.
Investigate full-time jobs or other
opportunities related to careers of
interest. Assess what experience
you’re lacking and fill in gaps
with volunteering, clubs, or
internships.
Get
Connected
with Your
Community
Get
Thinking
Globally
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
Volunteer on or off-campus with
different community
organizations, like the Queen’s
Public and Preventive Health
Interest Group (QPPHIG).
Get involved with the Health
Departmental Student Council
(HLTH DSC).
Do targeted networking with
people working in careers of
interest (with alumni, using
LinkedIn, etc.)
Familiarize yourself with the
Canadian Public Health
Association. Monitor the Ontario
Health eBulletin for career
opportunities.
Queen’s University International
Centre will be your first stop to
internationalizing your degree.
Speak to a QUIC advisor or get
involved in their many programs,
events and training opportunities.
Start or continue volunteering
with organizations such as
Universities Allied for Essential
Medicine (UAEM). Consider
becoming a Peer Health Educator
with HCDS.
Is an international exchange in
your future? Research Exchanges
on the International Program
Office website.
Apply before the first week of
January for a third- year
exchange.
Consider taking a language
course to prepare for
international travel.
Get Ready
for Life
After
Graduation
Grappling with program
decisions? Research the degree:
look at the HLTH – Current
Students and check out the
HLTH Courses Summaries. Get
help deciding by visiting Career
Services. Attend Career Fairs
sponsored by Career Services
throughout the year and the
Choosing a Major workshop.
Explore different careers of
interest by reading books in the
Career Services Career Advising
and Resource Area, such as Top
100 Health-Care Careers, talking
to people whose careers interest
you or connecting with alumni on
LinkedIn.
Attend the School of
Kinesiology & Health Studies
Career Strategies Workshop.
Connect with professors at events
or workshops hosted by the DSC.
Attend the Canadian
Undergraduate Conference on
Healthcare (CUCOH).
Build your intercultural
competence by getting involved
with other cultures or improving
your language skills. Stop by
QUIC for ideas to go abroad,
volunteer at QUIC or attend one
of their events.
Consider taking courses like
HLTH 401, 402, 403 and/or 404
at the BISC castle in England in
the spring.
Research your careers of interest
on Career Cruising and the
National Occupational
Classification website.
Does the career you want require
specific courses, a post-degree
certificate/diploma or a graduate
degree, or any required test (e.g.
MCAT or GMAT)? Attend
workshops at Career Service,
such as Graduate School
workshops.
Prepare yourself to work in a
multi-cultural environment by
taking QUIC’s Intercultural
Competency Certificate, and start
thinking about work or further
studies abroad.
Apply to jobs and/or future
education. In Fall Term, allow
time to apply to graduate
programs (if applicable).
Review So you want a reference?
before approaching a prof for a
reference. Make a Career
Services appointment for help
with future plans.
Caution: *This map is meant as a guide to provide suggestions throughout your university career. The activities, resources, and careers mentioned are possibilities – you are not
restricted to them and you don’t have to follow this exact timeline. Every person (including you!) will find their own unique path through their degree at Queen’s and beyond.
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Where could I go after graduation?
Anatomy
Bioethics
Complementary medicine
Corrections
Counselling
Dentistry
Dietetics and Nutrition
Education
Epidemiology
Fitness and image consulting
Fundraising and event management
Gerontology
Global health
Health administration
Health education
Health promotion
Human resources
International development
Law
Medicine
Nutrition and dietetics
Occupational health and safety
Occupational therapy
Orthotics
Pharmaceutical Sales
Physical therapy
Prosthetics
Public health
Rehabilitation therapy
Speech and language therapy
*some careers may require additional training
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Health Studies at Queen’s
Why study Health Studies at Queen’s?
For the public health care system in Canada to function effectively both the social and physical determinants of health at the
individual and societal level need to be understood in the context of health education, health policy, community health, and
epidemiology. The Health Studies program addresses a wide range of subject areas bearing on human health and has been designed
to give students the necessary skills and knowledge to respond to critical questions about the health of Canada’s population and the
Canadian health care system.
What program options are there?
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Major (Arts) – Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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Medial in Health Studies – Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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General in Health Studies – Bachelor of Arts
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Minor in Health Studies with Bachelor of Arts or Science
See the department website for course requirements: queensu.ca/skhs
Getting what you need to succeed in the workplace
What do employers want?
In a recent survey from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives the top 6 skills sought by employers were:
1 People skills
2 Communication skills
3 Problem-solving skills
4 Analytical abilities
5 Leadership skills
6 Industry-specific Knowledge
How do I get the skills I need?
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It is important to develop a balanced skill set – many of which you will develop during your studies. To stand out from the crowd,
gain experience outside the classroom through the multitude of clubs and activities in and around Queen’s. Check out ideas in the
Get Relevant Experience section of this map.
What can I learn studying Health Studies at Queen’s?
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Knowledge of health promotion, population health, health policy and a wide range of other health-related topics
In-depth understanding of the physical, social, psychological and cultural factors influencing health and well-being
Ability to collaborate with peers, policymakers, practitioners, and community members
Research, evaluation and critical thinking skills
Oral and written communication
Planning, time management and strategy
What makes ME special?
You have a unique set of skills and experiences. Take the time to think about the skills you have personally developed at Queen’s.
Explaining your strengths with compelling examples will be important for applications to employers and further education. For
help, check out the Career Services skills workshop.
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Health Studies Major Map
How to use this map
• Got
questions about careers and classes?
• Feeling a little lost or overwhelmed by choices?
• Wondering what you are “supposed” to be doing?
Use this map to plan for success in five overlapping areas of career and academic life. Each map helps you explore possibilities, set
goals and track accomplishments. To make your own custom map, use the My Major Map tool.
Don’t stress if you haven’t done all of the suggested activities. The map is not a prescription – it’s a tool for finding your own way at
Queen’s.
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Support for Student Success
Aspect of Student Health
Personal and Physical Health
Socio-Cultural and Spiritual Health
Career and Professional Health
Academic and Intellectual Health
Emotional and Mental Health
Social and Interpersonal Health
Resources
Athletics and Recreation
Health Counselling and
Disability Services
Aboriginal Student Centre
International Centre
Chaplain
Outreach Counsellor
Cross-Cultural Counsellor
Town-Gown
Career Services
AMS
International Centre
Student Academic Success
Services: Learning
Strategies and the Writing Centre
Academic Advising
Adaptive Technologies
Learning Commons
Health Counselling and
Disability Services
Peer Support Centre
AMS
Rector
Residence Life
Student Experience Office
Queen’s Legal Aid
See queensu.ca/studentaffairs for details
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School of Kinesiology and Health Studies
SKHS Building
28 Division Street
613.533.2666
queensu.ca/skhs
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