Faculty of Health

Faculty of H

Handbook

2010 2011
for New
Students

www.yorku.ca/health
Message from the Dean
Welcome to our learning community!

York’s Faculty of Health aspires to educate future global leaders in redefining and advancing health and human science. Through exceptional
education and research, we redefine the possible to help keep more people healthier longer and rejuvenate the total health system. I am
delighted that you have joined us here with your fellow students.

Our Faculty was established in July 2006 to enable us to transcend traditional barriers among disciplines and expose students to a wide
range of perspectives and valuable learning opportunities, drawing on the basic sciences, social sciences, humanities, nursing, management
sciences and information technology. Our unique undergraduate programs bring together students with varied interests and academic
backgrounds to understand the broad factors that determine the health of individuals, communities and whole populations.

You will graduate from our programs with a strong foundation in your discipline and with the opportunity to apply that knowledge in the real
world. You’ll be equipped with the requisite knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to be a leader in the ever-evolving health sector and beyond.

This Handbook will provide you with valuable, detailed information about our programs, the academic challenges ahead, and the support
mechanisms in place to facilitate your success. Keep this resource handy throughout your years in the Faculty of Health. I also encourage you
to visit www.yorku.ca/health. If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student and Academic Services at:
416-736-5299 or via e-mail at: [email protected].

Congratulations on your decision to pursue an undergraduate degree at York University in the Faculty of Health.

Let the great learning adventure begin!

Harvey Skinner, PhD, CPsych, FCAHS

Dean

KEEPING MORE PEOPLE HEALTHIER, LONGER.

 YORK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF HEALTH HANDBOOK FOR NEW STUDENTS

Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Before you Begin ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Office of Student and Academic Services..................................................................................... 4
School and Departments .............................................................................................................. 4
School of Health Policy & Management ..................................................................................................4
School of Kinesiology & Health Science ..................................................................................................5
School of Nursing ....................................................................................................................................5
Department of Psychology.......................................................................................................................5

Academic Advising Information .......................................................................................................... 6

Student Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................... 6
Student Code of Conduct......................................................................................................................... 6
Academic Honesty .................................................................................................................................... 7
Academic Integrity .................................................................................................................................... 7
Enrolment and Registration ..................................................................................................................... 7
Your Enrolment Appointment .................................................................................................................. 8
Steps to Enrolment and Registration ..................................................................................................... 9
Once You Have Completed Your Enrolment ......................................................................................... 12
YU-card ............................................................................................................................................... 12
York’s RED Zone ................................................................................................................................. 12
Online Tools ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Money Matters .......................................................................................................................................... 13
How to Make Payments to Your Account ............................................................................................ 13
Verification of Enrolment and Registration........................................................................................... 14
Scholarships and Bursaries ................................................................................................................. 14
Student Financial Assistance............................................................................................................... 14
Tax Forms ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Academic Support ................................................................................................................................... 15
Academic Sessions ................................................................................................................................. 17
Sessional Course Loads ...................................................................................................................... 17
Add and Drop Deadlines ..................................................................................................................... 17
Withdrawal from a Session .................................................................................................................. 17
Important Dates ................................................................................................................................... 18
Course Information .................................................................................................................................. 20
Co-registration in the Faculty of Education .......................................................................................... 21
Letters of Permission .............................................................................................................................. 21

Tests, Exams and Grade Reappraisals ..............................................................................................22

Term Work and Tests .............................................................................................................................. 22
Alternate Tests .................................................................................................................................... 22
Religious Observance Accommodation—Tests................................................................................... 22
End-of-Term Percentage Restriction ................................................................................................... 22

 
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Examinations .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Examination Period ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Examination Schedules ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Examination Conflicts ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Alternate Examinations....................................................................................................................................... 23
Religious Observance Accommodation—Examinations ..................................................................................... 23
Missed/Unable to Write Examination (Requests for Deferred Standing ............................................................. 23
Rewriting of an Examination ............................................................................................................................... 23
Reviewing Graded Examinations ....................................................................................................................... 23
Requesting a Grade Reappraisal ................................................................................................................. 23

Grades and Academic Standing ................................................................................................... 24

Grading System ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Grading Scheme in Courses .............................................................................................................................. 24
Graded Feedback (marks on assignments, essays and tests ............................................................................ 24
Grades Distribution Adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 24
Credit/No Credit .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Alternative Grading Option (Pass/Fail) ............................................................................................................... 25
Repeating Passed or Failed Courses for Academic Credit................................................................................. 25
Release of Final Grades ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Grade Point Averages ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Academic Standing ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Year Level and Student Progress ....................................................................................................................... 26
Honours Standing Grade Point Average Requirement ....................................................................................... 26
Limited Additional Credits for Bachelor Degree Program ................................................................................... 27
Academic Standing Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honours Degree Program .................... 27
Academic Standing Requirements for Visiting Students .................................................................................... 27
Academic Honours ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Academic Penalties ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Academic Petitions ........................................................................................................................ 31

Inter-Faculty Double Major and Major/Minor Degree Options ................................................... 32

Programs of Study .........................................................................................................................34

Health Studies ................................................................................................................................... 34
Kinesiology and Health Science ..................................................................................................... 39
Nursing............................................................................................................................................... 45
Psychology ........................................................................................................................................ 49
Undergraduate Certificates .............................................................................................................. 57

Degree Requirement Charts ......................................................................................................... 60

Student Life and Clubs .................................................................................................................. 66

 
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INTRODUCTION
 
Before You Begin
The Faculty of Health Handbook for New Students provides all newly admitted students with an overview of the
necessary information on course selection, enrolment and registration.

There are two types of newly admitted students:

First-year students—Admitted with no transfer credit into the first year of study. Some courses will require that you
have completed specific high-school credits to ensure you have the necessary background to succeed.

Transfer students—Admitted with transfer credit. Your year level of study is determined by the number of transfer
credits granted.

If you are expecting to receive transfer credit, your assessment will be completed after you have booked your
enrolment appointment. In some cases, not all transfer credit received can be used to fulfill degree requirements and
you may be required to complete additional credits. Your advisor will discuss your transfer credit in detail during your
enrolment appointment.

This Handbook summarizes some of the key information you will need as you progress toward completing your
degree at York University.

It will help you understand the University’s academic and administrative structure, policies and procedures, describe
the academic programs offered in the Faculty of Health and tell you about the student services and facilities available
to you. Keep this Handbook as an important resource as you navigate through your years in the Faculty of Health.

Important Note:

The material contained within this Handbook has been submitted by academic units and administrative departments.

All general information and course references have been checked for accuracy, but there may be inconsistencies or errors. York
reserves the right to make changes to the information contained in this Handbook or the Undergraduate Calendar without prior
notice. By the act of registration, each student becomes bound by the policies and regulations of York University, including the
Faculty in which the student is registered.

Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the general information, rules and regulations contained in the York
University Undergraduate Calendar and with the specific information, rules and regulations of the Faculty or Faculties in which they
are registered or enrolled, or seeking registration or enrolment, as well as the specific requirements of each degree, diploma or
certificate sought. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the courses chosen are appropriate to the program requirements.

Not every course listed in this Handbook or Undergraduate Calendar will necessarily be offered in any academic year. York
reserves the right to limit the number of students who enrol in any program or course. While reasonable efforts will be made to offer
courses as required within programs, admission to a program does not guarantee admission to any given course.

If there is an inconsistency between the general academic regulations and policies published in this Handbook or in the York
University Undergraduate Calendar and such regulations and policies as established by resolution of a Faculty or of the University
Senate, the version of such material as it is established by a Faculty or the University Senate will prevail.

York University disclaims all responsibility and liability for loss or damage suffered or incurred by any student or other party as a
result of delays in or termination of its services, courses or classes by reason of force majeure, fire, flood, riots, war, strikes, lock-
outs, damage to University property, financial exigency or other events beyond the reasonable control of the University.

York University disclaims any and all liability for damages arising as a result of errors, interruptions or disruptions to operations or
connected with its operations or its campuses, arising out of computer failure or non-compliance of its computing systems.

 
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 Office of Student and Academic We also offer periodic drop-in advising sessions.
Drop-in advising is appropriate for quick academic
Services questions. You will be served in the order in which
you arrive and sign in. Our drop-in advising schedule
Who We Are is available at
www.yorku.ca/health/current_students/advising.html.
The Office of Student and Academic Services (HH
OSAS) provides student advising services on an
appointment basis and by flexible drop-in advising Schools and Department
hours. Student advising is available to all continuing
students studying in Health Informatics, Health The Faculty of Health comprises four academic units:
Management, Health Policy, Health Studies, the School of Health Policy and Management, the
Kinesiology and Health Science, Nursing and School of Kinesiology and Health Science, the School
Psychology. We look forward to assisting you as you of Nursing, and the Department of Psychology. They
progress toward your degree. offer many exciting options and academic programs,
as well as opportunities to conduct research and
What You Can Expect from Us pursue graduate studies.

• Our individual attention. School of Health Policy and Management

• Accurate knowledge of academic policies,
The School of Health Policy and Management is the
procedures, regulations and degree
only one of its kind in Canada. Its unique team of
requirements.
researchers and educators explores health from an
• Answers to your questions: when we don't
interdisciplinary perspective to provide you with a
know the answer, we will find the person
comprehensive understanding of current health care
who does, or refer you to the tools that will
challenges. While you can choose to major in one of
help you find your answer.
three disciplines—health management, health policy
or health informatics—you will benefit from an
What We Ask of You
integrated exploration of all three.
Familiarize yourself with the academic policies,
The School of Health Policy and Management offers a
procedures and requirements, published each year in
distinct approach to health and social systems
the undergraduate calendar.
education. The School focuses on themes that
address the organization and management of
Recognize your responsibility for continually
Canadian and international health systems, and the
monitoring your progress toward graduation and for
concerns of sub-populations within them.
your academic choices. You are responsible for
knowing the requirements of your academic program.
By combining insights from many different fields, such
as political science, sociology, management,
Where We Are
medicine and engineering, the School of Health Policy
and Management has become a leader in changing
Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies, Room
the way that people think about health. The School
019 (Building #31 on the Keele campus map)
has been in the forefront of promoting the idea that
Tel: 416-736-5299
health is the product of the way that society functions,
[email protected]
rather than looking at health as solely the outcome of
www.yorku.ca/health/info_students.html
what individuals do. It has championed the move from
treating illness to preventing illness, and from looking
Our office hours are: at health care in a fragmented way to viewing all the
Monday to Wednesday, Fridays*: 8:30am to 4:15pm different aspects as parts of a whole.
Thursdays: 8:30am - 5:45pm
Whether you choose a career on the front line or in
*For the months of June, July and August on Fridays: administrative roles, you will gain the skills and
8:30am to 3:15pm understanding to help health organizations shape the
future of health care in a meaningful way.
To make an appointment with an Advisor, call
416-736-5299. Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies
Room 424
Academic advising by appointment is available from Tel: 416-736-5157
9:00 am to 3:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and [email protected]
Wednesdays and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on www.yorku.ca/health/shpm/
Thursdays throughout the year.

 
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School of Kinesiology and Health Science Department of Psychology

Students majoring in kinesiology and health science The field of psychology is dedicated to the scientific
study those biological, behavioural, physical and study of behaviour, including thought, feeling and
sociocultural disciplines that are integral to action, viewed from both social and biological
understanding the significance of physical activity for perspectives. Although a large component of the field
human health, health sciences and society. Our is involved in animal research, the main focus is on
program is one of the largest and most diversified the human species.
programs of its kind in Canada, offering a wide range
of program options, academic electives and practicum The undergraduate program offers you an extensive
courses. Our graduates are well qualified to pursue and diverse selection of courses that cover virtually all
careers in the health and rehabilitation, fitness and topics within the discipline, from social psychology to
sports, teaching and coaching sectors, as well as neuroscience. They are taught both in classroom
subsequent graduate-level training in research and settings and on the Internet, by a teaching faculty of
regulated health professions such as physiotherapy, award-winning teachers and internationally
medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, etc. recognized scholars. There are also evening and
summer programs designed for working students who
Norman Bethune College, Room 341 wish to pursue their studies on a part-time basis, and
Tel: 416-736-5807 a special program in rehabilitation services
[email protected] administered jointly with Seneca College.
www.yorku.ca/health/kine/
Behavioural Science Building, Room 292
School of Nursing Tel: 416-736-5117 or 416-736-5202
[email protected]
The School of Nursing offers an innovative teaching www.yorku.ca/health/psyc
approach that goes beyond a purely medical model to
focus on the development of the theoretical, scientific
and philosophical knowledge of human caring.

Today, society is calling for fundamental changes to

our understanding of the meaning of health, the role
of health care practitioners and the purpose of health
care systems. This has resulted in an increasing
demand for health care services and practitioners
who focus on the experiences of human beings
in a way that respects patients’ values and
choices about health and quality of life.

Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies, Room

301
Tel: 416-736-5271
[email protected]
www.yorku.ca/health/nurs/

 
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 courses already taken or courses for which
ACADEMIC you have already been given credit.
• you keep yourself informed about your
ADVISING academic performance.
• you observe published deadlines, especially
INFORMATION add and drop deadlines and refund
deadlines.
Academic advising is an integral component of your • you maintain the grade point average
successful academic career at York. The Faculty of required to proceed in your degree/program
Health provides many opportunities through which of study.
you can benefit from a personalized approach to the • you read, understand and adhere to the
distribution of information. Senate Policy on Academic Honesty.
• you read, understand and adhere to the
Academic advising begins at the Office of Student Student Code of Conduct.
and Academic Services with your enrolment • your student information is kept up to date,
appointment. More information, including what you including changes to your name, address,
need to do to prepare for that appointment, what to phone number, York e-mail address etc.
bring and how long that appointment will take, will be
emailed to you in the confirmation letter once you
have booked your enrolment appointment. It is also Student Code of Conduct
included in this Handbook in the section Your
Enrolment Appointment. Please review this York University is a place of research, teaching and
information carefully in advance of your enrolment learning, where people value civility, diversity, equity
appointment. and respect in their interactions with one another.
Freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom
You are strongly encouraged to seek out other forms to study and to learn, freedom to engage in research
of academic support available to you on the Keele and the freedom to write and to publish all are
campus. Academic support may include peer support, recognized as central to the mission of the institution.
learning skills workshops or online resources. Begin These values can be meaningful and these freedoms
your exploration on campus following your enrolment fully realized only in an atmosphere of safety and
appointment or by exploring the Current Students security.
Web site at www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/cs.htm.
Since their inception, universities have been
recognized as clearly distinguishable communities
Student Responsibilities within the larger community and have dealt with
issues of misconduct internally. Under the York
Every effort is made to ensure that students in the University Act, 1965, 13(2)(c), the president has the
Faculty of Health have access to sound information power to formulate and implement regulations
and individual advice and guidance. Within this governing students and student activities. The
context, and within the framework of Faculty and president has assigned to the vice-president students,
program regulations, you are responsible for making through the Office of Student Conduct and Dispute
your own choices about courses and programs. Resolution, the responsibility for the administration of
this Code of Student Conduct. This code has been
You are responsible for knowing and fulfilling all developed through extensive consultation with
degree and program requirements outlined in the students, staff and faculty, and affirms their stated
York University Undergraduate Calendar. The values of equity and respect. It is based on a
Undergraduate Calendar is available online at model that supports a progressive discipline
calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars/index.htm. approach, which encourages appropriate conduct.
Throughout the academic year, you are welcome and The process the code outlines for dealing with
strongly encouraged to consult the Faculty of Health transgressions is designed to be perceptibly fair, easy
Office of Student and Academic Services, and to understand and transparent. In addition, the
professional and/or faculty advisors in your School or sanctions it proposes have been developed through
Department (see the Schools and Department section community consultation and are understood to be
of this Handbook for contact information). Take reasonable and suitable for a wide variety of
special care to ensure that: misconduct. Wherever possible and appropriate,
sanctions will be corrective rather than punitive.
• the course(s) you choose do not have a time
conflict. Students are required to familiarize themselves
• the course(s) you choose meet all with the Student Code of Conduct online at
requirements for graduation. www.yorku.ca/scdr/CodeOfConduct.html.
• the course(s) you choose meet prerequisites
and are not course-credit exclusions of other

 
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Academic Honesty Academic Integrity
The Policy on Academic Honesty is an affirmation and The best way to cope with the pressure of your
clarification for members of the University of the responsibilities as a student is to develop strong
general obligation to maintain the highest standards academic skills, which includes ensuring that you
of academic honesty. As a clear sense of academic understand and adhere to the principles of academic
honesty and responsibility is fundamental to good integrity. To avoid the possibility of committing an
scholarship, the policy recognizes the general academic offense, ensure that you:
responsibility of all faculty members to foster
acceptable standards of academic conduct and of the • read and understand the Senate Policy on
student to be mindful of and abide by such standards. Academic Honesty. Ignorance of the Policy
is not an acceptable excuse for academic
Academic honesty requires that persons do not misconduct.
falsely claim credit for the ideas, writing or other • produce honest academic work. For
intellectual property of others, either by presenting instance, this means that you must always
such works as their own or through impersonation. reference all your sources in your written
Similarly, academic honesty requires that persons do work, including those from the Internet.
not cheat (attempt to gain an improper advantage in • consult your instructor if you are unsure
an academic evaluation), or attempt to or actually whether a certain course of action is
alter, suppress, falsify or fabricate any research data acceptable.
or results, official academic record, application or • discourage others from violating standards of
document. academic integrity.
• use resources at York to improve your
Suspected breaches of academic honesty will be research and writing skills.
investigated and charges laid if reasonable and
probable grounds exist. You are strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself
with issues of academic integrity, and with positive
A student who is charged with a breach of academic strategies to improve academic efforts and avoid
honesty shall be presumed innocent until, based upon committing an academic offence. For more
clear and compelling evidence, a committee information, visit
determines the student has violated the academic www.yorku.ca/academicintegrity/students/.
honesty standards of the University. A finding of
academic misconduct will lead to the range of An academic integrity tutorial, including a self-test, is
penalties described in the guidelines that accompany located at www.yorku.ca/tutorial/academic_integrity/.
this policy. In some cases, the University regulations
on non-academic discipline may apply. A lack of
familiarity with the Senate Policy and Guidelines on Enrolment and Registration
Academic Honesty on the part of a student does not
constitute a defence against their application. Some Enrolment and registration are two separate actions
academic offences constitute offences under the and are defined below.
Criminal Code of Canada; a student charged under
University regulations may also be subject to criminal Enrolment: You will enrol by placing yourself in
charges. Charges may also be laid against York courses (adding courses) using the Registration and
University students for matters that arise at other Enrolment (REM) system, in accordance with the
educational institutions. regulations of the Faculty and its teaching units. You
require a Passport York account to access the REM
A central purpose of the University is to teach system. You will sign up for your Passport York
students to think independently and critically. account at your enrolment appointment. See the
Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty run Steps to Enrolment and Registration section of this
counter to this purpose and violate the ethical and Handbook.
intellectual principles of the University; they are
therefore subject to severe penalties. For more Once you have access to the online REM system,
information, refer to the Senate Policy on Academic you will continue to have access to enrol in (add)
Honesty. See the University Policies and Regulations or withdraw from (drop) courses. There are both
section of the Undergraduate Calendar or academic and financial deadlines for adding and
www.yorku.ca/secretariat/policies/. dropping courses. You are responsible for
familiarizing yourself with both sets of deadlines
available online at
www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/.

 
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 Enrolment deposit: The University imposes payment Transfer credit statements can be viewed using
deadlines. An enrolment deposit of $450 is due within MyFile. Students must first log onto MyFile and
five business days of your initial enrolment. You can then select Application Status. If a statement is
pay your $450 enrolment deposit through telephone available, it will appear here.
or online banking by the fifth business day after
enrolling to reserve your place in your courses. The What is transfer credit?
enrolment deposit will be applied towards the course
fees ultimately charged for your enrolments. The Transfer credit, also known as "advanced standing,"
remaining balance will then be due on the date refers to the number of credit or course equivalents
specified on your Student Account Online Statement you will be awarded toward your degree at York
(see the Money Matters section of this Handbook). based on previous (accredited) postsecondary
studies. Transfer credit is accessed automatically to
NOTE: You do not need to pay an enrolment deposit all admitted applicants who have studied at accredited
every time you add courses; your $450 deposit is postsecondary institutions before applying to York.
required only once per session. This includes universities, colleges and some
advanced secondary school credentials (IB and GCE
Registration: You will register by paying tuition fees programs).
for courses in which you are enrolled, in accordance
with the regulations of the Office of the Registrar. More information about transfer credit is
Students who are not registered in a course are not available online at
entitled to have their work in the course graded. www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/transfercredit/.
Students who have not paid a deposit and/or tuition
fees will be de-registered from the session. What If You Need to Reschedule Your Enrolment
Appointment?
Your Enrolment Appointment
If you are unable to attend your scheduled
Before you are provided enrolment access, you must appointment, follow the steps outlined above to
accept your offer of admission at reschedule your appointment as soon as possible.
www.yorku.ca/myfile. Once you have accepted your
offer online, you must also book your enrolment Because of high volume, between the months of April
appointment. Enrolment appointments are mandatory and July rescheduling your appointment could result
for incoming newly admitted students. At your in a wait of up to one month.
enrolment appointment, you will choose and enrol in
your first courses at York. You will not be able to enrol Preparing for Your Enrolment Appointment
in courses without first attending an enrolment
appointment. It is important and expected that you arrive at your
enrolment appointment on time, prepared and ready
While we recommend in person appointments, to discuss your goals and expectations with student
enrolment appointments at a distance are also advisors and professional academic advisors.
available to students who are unable to attend the in
person appointment. Enrolment appointments at a Please note: should you be more than 15 minutes
distance are conducted via email. late to your academic advising appointment, your
appointment will be rescheduled.
To book an enrolment appointment:
In advance of your enrolment appointment, you are
1. Go to www.yorku.ca expected to:

2. Select the Future Students link • familiarize yourself with the online Enrolment
Presentation at
3. Go to MyFile where you can login with your www.yorku.ca/health/new_students/
student number (which can be found on your • index.html.
letter of offer) and date of birth. • familiarize yourself with the 2010-2011
Faculty of Health Handbook for New
4. Click on Book/Manage my appointment Students available online at
found at the bottom left hand side of the www.yorku.ca/health/current_students/hand
page. Follow the links to book an enrolment books.html.
appointment online. • write down any questions you may have
after you have viewed the online
You may also book an enrolment appointment by presentation and read this Handbook.
contacting the Faculty of Health Office of Student and
Academic Services by phone at 416-736-5299.

 
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How Long Will Your Enrolment Appointment Steps to Enrolment and Registration
Take?
The Steps to Enrolment and Registration guide that
Your enrolment appointment will take about half a follows and other enrolment guides and resources are
day, so please ensure that you schedule sufficient available online on the Current Students Web site at
time. calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/enrolmentguides/fw10/in
dex.htm.
Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early for your
appointment. Step 1: Create Your Passport York Account
You are encouraged to allow yourself extra time on You will create your Passport York account at your
your appointment day (above and beyond the half-day enrolment appointment.
requirement) to complete additional tasks. More
information on these tasks will be provided when you Information about creating your Passport York
arrive (see the Once You’ve Completed Your account is available at
Enrolment section of this Handbook). www.yorku.ca/computing/students/accounts/
signupinstructions.html.
What Will You Need at Your Enrolment
Appointment? Follow the steps as they are listed. You will be asked
to create a Passport York username and password. It
• Photo identification is important that you write down what you choose. It is
• York student number (reference number on also important to choose your username sensibly, as
your letter of admission) it will also become your e-mail and lab username. In
• Pen, pencil, highlighter and paper or addition, please ensure that you set up your security
notebook questions and answers.
• The list of questions you wrote down after
viewing the enrolment presentation and Once you have both your Passport York username
reading this Handbook and password, you can access the various online
services for students.
What Will You Do During Your Enrolment
Appointment? More information about what Passport York
can do for you is available online at
• Gain an understanding of your major www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents
program and degree requirements /ppystudents.html.
• Review the University Policy on Academic
Honesty and take the University Academic Step 2: Design Your Conflict-free Schedule
Integrity Quiz
• Sign up for your Passport York account Select your Fall/Winter 2010-2011 courses according
• Activate your York e-mail account to your program requirements and/or interests.
• Get help selecting your courses and
planning your academic schedule 1. Go to Courses and Enrolment on the Current
• Learn how to enrol in courses; select and Students Web site to view course
enrol in your first course(s) offerings:www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents/
• Review available University services, coursesandenrolment/index.html.
programs and resources (and learn where to
go to learn more) 2. Now click Search Course Timetables and you will
• Explore the Current Students Web site and see the York Courses Web site. You should also
Student Portal check departmental/ supplemental calendars for
• Find out if you are eligible for transfer credit course restrictions, placement test requirements,
(if you are expecting to receive transfer special permissions etc.
credit, your assessment will be completed
after you have booked your appointment) You now have the detailed course schedule
*Please note that transfer credit statements information for the course. See below for
take approximately three weeks to produce. descriptions.
• Find out how and when to pay your
enrolment deposit and tuition fees
• Ask any remaining questions, or be directed
to the appropriate University service or
resource able to answer your question

 
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 Term The term the course is being Building Your Timetable
offered, e.g. F = fall, Y = full year, W
= winter, S = summer Time is a key factor for success at University. In
addition to your in-class hours and study time,
Section The specific course section in which
consider all aspects of your life that put demands on
you have chosen to enrol, e.g. your time and plan your course load accordingly.
Section A; this will determine the
day and time of your lecture Step 3: Check Your Financial Status
Type The course format, e.g. lecture,
correspondence, internet, tutorial, To check your student account balance, go to
lab http://sfs.yorku.ca/services/statements.
Day Day(s) of the week the course is
Your balance must be under $75 or you will be
being offered, e.g. MW = Mondays blocked from enrolling.
and Wednesdays
Start Time The time of day the course begins Step 4: Complete Your Enrolment Transactions
Duration The length of time (in minutes) the
course will run 1. Login to the Registration and Enrolment Module
Location The building code and room number using your Passport York username and
password by clicking on Add/Drop a Course
where the course will take place
located on the Current Students Web site.
Catalogue # A six-digit code (alpha/number) you You may be blocked at this point from enrolling
will be required to use if you enrol in because
the course. If there is more than one
catalogue number, select the (HH) • you may be logging in incorrectly, or you
code if available may have used the wrong username
Instructor The professor teaching the course and password.
Notes/ Some courses may have • you are logging in before your enrolment
Additional restrictions or additional fees access begins.
Fees that students need to be aware of • you have outstanding debts of $75 or
more to the University.
3. Pick two or three alternative • the registration and enrolment system is
courses/sections/tutorials/labs etc., in case your temporarily unavailable.
first choice is full. • it is determined that you have used a
computer program or script to access
the registration and enrolment system,
4. Build your timetable. You are responsible for
or you tried to add, exchange or transfer
ensuring that your own schedule is free of
the same course or section more than
conflicts. The registration and enrolment system
100 times in a 24-hour period.
will not block you from enrolling if there are
scheduling conflicts. The Plot my Class Schedule
To resolve any questions, please contact Student
tool on the Courses and Enrolment section of the
Client Services at 416-872-9675 (YORK). If the
Current Students Web site will help you design a
problem involves a Passport York username or
conflict free schedule.
password, please contact the Computing and
Network Services: Computing Commons, William
NOTE 1: Many courses have two or more
Small Centre, [email protected] or 416-736-
components: a lecture and a lab, tutorial or workshop.
5800.
Make sure you schedule all components into your
timetable.
2. Accept the Student Code of Conduct Agreement.
All students must accept and abide by York
NOTE 2: Do not enrol in any courses for which you do
University’s non-academic Student Code of
not meet the prerequisites or restrictions outlined in
Conduct. If you do not accept the agreement, you
the appropriate calendar or departmental publication.
will not be able to continue.
If you do, you will be responsible for dropping those
courses and you will remain liable for fees based on
3. Confirm the tuition fee rate currently on your York
the time of withdrawal. You should remain in the
record and acknowledge the contractual fee
course only if you have special written permission
agreement. Your fee rate will be either domestic
from the department to do so. Departments may
or international. You must agree and click yes to
check to determine who does not meet
continue. If you do not agree with the tuition fee
prerequisites/restrictions, but it is your responsibility to
rate, contact Student Client Services.
drop the course.

 
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4. Confirm your choice of degree program. If you Step 5: Verify Your Course Enrolments
get this message, read it carefully and make your
choice. You must make a choice in order to Before you log out, verify your course enrolments and
continue. correct any errors. When you are finished, always log
out.
5. You can now proceed to enrol. There are four
enrolment options: Check your completed timetable to ensure that you
have not enrolled yourself into any conflicts. It is your
(a) You can enrol in a course. Click Add a Course. responsibility to avoid timetable conflicts.
Type the catalogue number in the Add Course
field. Click the Add Course button. The catalogue To view your timetable, go to Courses and Enrolment
number, course and title will be displayed. If this and then click on Plot my Class Schedule:
is the course you want to add, click Yes. If you www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents/coursesanden
are unable to add the course, an explanation will rolment/index.html.
appear onscreen.
Step 6: Pay Your Fees to Secure Your
(b) You can drop a course. Dropping a course may Registration
have a financial impact. Check the refund table.
Click Drop a Course. Highlight the course you An enrolment deposit is required of all students for
want to drop. Click the Drop Course button. The their registration in the session to be confirmed.
course and title will be displayed. If this is the
course you want to drop, click Yes. If you are • You will be permitted to enrol in courses if
unable to drop the course, an explanation will you have an outstanding balance of less
appear onscreen. than $75; however, you must pay your $450
enrolment deposit within five business days
(c) You can exchange one course for another. If you of enrolling and clear any outstanding
are not able to get into the second course, e.g. balance on your account before you will be
because it is full, you will remain enrolled in the considered officially registered in your
first course. If you succeed in enrolling in the courses.
second course, the first course will be dropped. • Please refer to the payment options outlined
Exchanging a course may have a financial on the Current Students Web site for the
impact. Check the refund table. options available to you or refer to the ‘How
to Make Payments to Your Account’ section
To exchange a course, click the Exchange in this Handbook.
Course button. Type the catalogue number of the • The University reserves the right to de-enrol
course you want to exchange to and highlight the you if you do not pay your enrolment deposit
course you want to drop. The catalogue number, and clear your outstanding balance. Spaces
course and title of both the course you are adding in these courses will then be made available
and the course you are dropping will be to other students. You will be unable to re-
displayed. If this is the exchange that you want to enrol in any course that is full.
make, click Yes. If you are not able to make the • After you have paid your enrolment deposit,
exchange, an explanation will appear onscreen. Student Financial Services will post your
student account information online;
(d) If you are enrolled in a course with a lab, tutorial transaction listings are updated frequently
or section, you can transfer into a different lab, and statements are posted approximately on
tutorial or section in the same course, in the the 18th of the month. You will need your
same term. Passport York ID to access your financial
information. 
Click Transfer Course. Type the catalogue
number of the lab, tutorial or section into which
you want to transfer. Click the Transfer Course
button. The catalogue number, course and title
will be displayed. If this is the course to which
you want to transfer, then click Yes. If you cannot
make the transfer, an explanation will appear
onscreen..

 
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 Once You Have Completed Your Online Tools
Enrolment Appointment
The Current Students Web Site: Your Gateway to
Now that you have completed your enrolment Online Resources
appointment, you must accomplish a number of
additional tasks before your classes start in the fall. Now that you are a York student, you should
To get you started, we highly recommend a visit to familiarize yourself with the Current Students Web
York's RED Zone. At RedZone you can learn more site at www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/cs.htm.
about York student life first-hand from York University
students and arrange to get your YU-Card. This Web site provides links to the University’s online
services, as well as links to various University offices.
YU-card Some of the online services include:

The YU-card is the one card you will need during your • access to add/drop courses.
stay at York University. It is York’s official photo ID • information on course timetables and course
and campus debit card. The YU-card serves as photo descriptions.
ID for exams and as your library card, and provides • the ability to view your personalized
access to recreation facilities. You can load up your timetable and exam schedule.
YU-card with money and use it as a debit card at • the ability to view your student account
locations across campus, including food outlets, statement.
vending and residence laundry machines, the York • the ability to change your address and
Bookstore and printers and photocopiers in libraries update your emergency contact information.
and labs. Stop searching for spare change and paying • information on student clubs, associations,
debit fees. Using your YU-card for purchases is fast jobs and volunteer opportunities.
and convenient—perfect for students on the go! • information on scholarships, awards and
bursaries.
Obtaining your YU-card is easy. Bring your student
number and one piece of valid government-issued Ask a Student Services Expert
photo ID (acceptable photo ID includes passports,
driver’s licences, citizenship cards, etc.) to the YU- The Ask a Student Services Expert is an online tool
card Office while you are on campus for your advising that is simple, quick and very easy to use.
appointment. We will take your photo and you will
receive your card on the spot. Best of all, your first You can ask about such topics as enrolling in
YU-card is free! courses, weather emergencies, exams or your fee
statement. The Ask a Student Services Expert
To find out more, including our latest promotions, information resource can be accessed from any
or to add money to your YU-card, visit computer, anywhere, any time, simply by clicking on
www.yorku.ca/yucard/. the information tool located on the York Web site.

York’s RED Zone Ask a Student Services Expert is available online at

  yorku.intelliresponse.com/registrar/index.jsp.
Get a head start on your first year by visiting York’s
RED Zone during the summer. York’s RED Zone Navig8
provides access to services, programs and resources
you need to jump into University life with confidence Navig8 is a Web site aimed at supporting you as you
and comfort. In the Zone, you’ll meet current students transition from year to year.
for “inside” advice and find information about parking
and transportation, college affiliation and college- Navig8 provides a rolling calendar of York's academic
hosted events, orientation activities, intramural sports, deadlines, videocasts from current students who
on-campus jobs, parent FAQs, your student account share their tips for success, links to information about
and answers to financing questions about bursaries, minimizing exam stress and understanding grade
scholarships, RESPs and OSAP. Combine your reports, and a list of high-priority tasks you can
enrolment appointment day with a visit to the RED undertake to begin your next academic year on track.
Zone, as well as a visit to your specific college. You can also subscribe to receive regular e-mail or
text message reminders about important dates.

Navig8 is available online at www.yorku.ca/navig8.

 
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My.Yorku.ca—Your Personalized Student Portal! Money Matters
My.Yorku.ca is a one-stop shop where you can How to Make Payments to Your Account
access your York e-mail, keep track of dates and
times with a personal calendar, access course Students can pay their enrolment deposit, residence
information, review your library account and receive charges or course fees through telephone or online
alerts, announcements, notices of events and news banking. The University does not accept cash nor
from various sources at York, plus much more. Log in credit card payments.
to my.yorku.ca using your Passport York username
and password. • Contact your financial institution in order to
set up your bank account(s) for telephone or
GPA Calculator online banking. The company name/payee is
York University.
The GPA calculator is a tool to assist you in • Use your York student number as the
calculating your grade point average. Grades are account number.
reported by the Registrar at the end of each academic • If you pay through telephone or online
session. The York transcript is the official record of all banking, it may take up to five business days
courses taken and grades received at York University. for your payment to be transferred to your
York student account.
Use the GPA calculator to keep track of your
• As long as you pay by telephone or online
academic standing as you progress toward your
banking by the due date, your payment will
degree.
be accepted as on-time.
• If you are an international student and would
The GPA calculator is available online at
like to send a wire transfer to pay for course
www.yorku.ca/health/current_students/gpa.html.
fees, residence, health care and UHIP
charges only, print the Canadian funds wire
Use the reverse GPA calculator to calculate the
transfer or US funds wire transfer form and
grades required in a future session to attain a specific
bring it to your bank for processing. York will
grade point average.
only accept wire transfers that cover
transactions on your student account. The
The reverse GPA calculator is available online at
Canadian funds wire transfer or US funds
www.yorku.ca/health/current_students/
wire transfer forms are available online at
gpa.html#reverse.
www.sfs.yorku.ca/fees/paying/.

NOTE: Receipts for payments are not mailed. You

can check your Student Account Online Statement on
the Current Students Web site at
http://sfs.yorku.ca/services/statements/index.htm to
view recent transactions. Allow a few days for your
payment to be applied to your account.

 
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 Verification of Enrolment and Registration The SFP is a multi-purpose online application
form that is used to apply for scholarships,
The Verification of Enrolment and Registration Letter bursaries and on-campus employment programs
is used for confirmation of total credits completed and such as Research at York (RAY) and
in progress. Primarily this letter is for Registered Work/Study. You should complete the SFP at the
Education Savings Plan (RESP), and other third start of each academic session to be considered
parties who require official confirmation to be printed for a variety of programs.
on York University letterhead.
3. Apply for external scholarships and awards.
To retrieve the verification of enrolment and Many companies provide assistance to university
registration letter follow the steps available online at students. Here are some sites to help you access
www.registrar.yorku.ca/services/ these awards:
everything/resp.htm.
• York External Awards Web site:
Scholarships and Bursaries www.yorku.ca/osfs/externalaw.shtml
• CanLearn: www.canlearn.ca
York University offers a number of scholarships and • Student Awards:
bursaries to reward academic and personal www.studentawards.com
achievements. Scholarships are primarily based on
outstanding academic achievement; however, they Tax Forms
can include additional criteria, such as extracurricular
activities and community involvement. All York students, current and past, can print their
completed T2202A and T4A tax forms directly from
Bursaries are primarily based on financial need; the Web by using the Electronic Forms Retrieval
however, they can include additional criteria, such as System (EForms) online at
community involvement and extracurricular activities. http://sfs.yorku.ca/fees/taxforms/.

Information on York University scholarships and

bursaries, including a searchable database, is
available online at
www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents/
moneymatters/index.html.

Student Financial Assistance

York University is committed to helping students with

demonstrated financial need meet the direct
education costs associated with University studies
(tuition, books and mandatory course fees). Financial
assistance can be provided from a variety of sources,
including OSAP, scholarships, bursaries, private
awards and campus employment, i.e. the Work/Study
program.

Here are three suggested steps you can take to

optimize your opportunities for financial assistance:

1. Apply for the government student

assistance program in your home province (e.g.
OSAP). The earlier you apply, the earlier you can
find out how much assistance you could be
eligible for. The recommended deadline to apply
for OSAP and submit all your supporting
documentation, including all required signature
forms, is June 30 of each year. Applications and
supporting documents that are submitted after
June 30 will not be processed in time for the fees
deadline in September.

2. Complete York’s Student Financial Profile (SFP)

online at http://sfs.yorku.ca/services/sfp/.

 
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Academic Support The Writing centre is not an essay writing service,
or a proofreading/correction agency. It is a
Academic advisors, faculty and staff provide teaching unit designed to help you to recognize and
assistance throughout your academic career at York solve your writing problems so that ultimately you will
University. Meet the challenges and make the most of be able to write effective essays on your own.
University life by taking advantage of these academic
support services and resources. S329 Ross Building
Tel: 416-736-5134
Atkinson Centre for Mature and Part-time www.yorku.ca/laps/writ/
Students
York International
Open to students of all Faculties, the Atkinson Centre
for Mature and Part-time Students (ACMAPS) York International (YI) serves students, faculty, staff
provides information, advice and support to help and visitors interested in the international experience
mature and part-time students make the most of their with York University. YI assists with applications,
York experience. ACMAPS offers ongoing events and advising, exchanges and other issues for students; it
workshops to support mature students throughout also supports faculty with exchanges and
their studies at York. ACMAPS is a place where agreements. YI is also the international liaison for
mature and part-time students can meet to share international inquiries and diplomatic visits to York
common interests and experiences. University via the Office of the Associate Vice-
President International.
Central Square, Room 111
Tel: 416-736-5770 200 York Lanes
[email protected] Tel: 416-736-5177
www.yorku.ca/acmaps/ www.international.yorku.ca/

Career Centre

Wondering how to make your health degree work for

you? York’s Career Centre has an exciting range of
workshops, services, events and resources to help
you throughout your University years—from learning
about career opportunities and getting support in your
job search, to exploring and preparing for further
education and building your professional etiquette
skills. The Career Centre seeks to create innovative
opportunities for students and new graduates to
connect with employers, alumni and other
professionals. We are committed to your success.

McLaughlin College, Room 202

Tel: 416-736-5351
[email protected]
www.yorku.ca/careers

Writing Centre

The Writing Centre offers practical instructions in all

aspects of writing from the Writing Department's
award-winning faculty. The chief method of instruction
is individual tutoring. Sessions usually last 50
minutes. Normally you will be allowed one tutoring
session per week. After you have enrolled, you may
be assigned to a particular tutor whose areas of
expertise and schedule closely match your needs.
You make appointments with your tutor through the
receptionist. You and your tutor work together on
course assignments until you are both satisfied with
your ability to handle assignments on your own. This
may take one or two sessions, or it may require a
series of sessions over the course of the academic
year.

 
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 Counselling & Disability Services (CDS) Learning Disability Services (LDS)

Counselling & Disability Services provides a range of Learning Disability Services provides support for
essential counselling and disability related services to students with specific learning disabilities, attention
the York University community. deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and
Asperger’s syndrome. Interested students should
Bennett Centre for Student Services Room N110 arrange an initial intake appointment to discuss
Tel: 416-736-5297 appropriate academic accommodations and additional
www.yorku.ca/cds supports.

Services Provided by CDS: Bennett Centre for Student Services, Room W128
Tel: 416-736-5383
Personal Counselling Services (PCS) www.yorku.ca/cds/lds

Students come to Personal Counselling Services Mental Health Disability Services (MHDS)
(PCS) because of a wide range of concerns such as
depression, anxiety, abuse, self-esteem, eating and Mental Health Disability Services provides
body image, issues about sexuality and stress. We educational support for students with persistent
offer short-term individual and couples therapy. mental health disabilities such as depression, bipolar
Students seeking personal counselling are disorder, anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress
encouraged to contact PCS to make an appointment disorder (PTSD). To request a registration package,
for an initial consultation, which will be scheduled for students can either make contact in person, by e-mail
the earliest available appointment time. or by telephone (see information below). Once the
registration package is completed and returned, the
Personal Counselling Services also offers workshops student will be contacted for an initial meeting.
and group programs for students on such topics as
mindfulness meditation for depression, shyness and Bennett Centre for Student Services
communication skills, body image and disordered Room N110
eating, test anxiety etc. Tel: 416-736-5297
[email protected]
Bennett Centre for Student Services Room N110 www.yorku.ca/cds/mhds
Tel: 416-736-5297
www.yorku.ca/cds/pcs Physical, Sensory and Medical Disability Services
(PSMDS)
Learning Skills Services (LSS)
Services include educational support for students who
As part of Counselling and Disability Services (CDS), experience a physical, sensory or medical disability.
Learning Skills Services offers individual counselling Students are expected to complete a registration
and workshops designed to improve learning skills package before their initial intake appointment with a
and academic confidence. disability counsellor. To request a registration
package, students can contact us by phone or in
Throughout the year, students may meet individually person (see information below). Once that package is
with a learning skills counsellor or attend workshops completed and returned, the student will be contacted
on developing and improving study skills and for an initial meeting.
strategies. Students are asked to register in advance,
either online at www.yorku.ca/cds/lss or in person at Deaf and hard of hearing students can also reach us
N110 Bennett Centre for Student Services (BCSS). at [email protected].

Bennett Centre for Student Services Room N110 Ross Building, Room N108
Tel: 416-736-5297 Tel: 416-736-5140
www.yorku.ca/cds/lss/ Tel: 416-736-5263 (TTY)
[email protected]
Disability Services www.yorku.ca/cds/psmds

CDS provides specialized disability-related supports

which are described below. Students who wish to
register with these services are required to provide
relevant documentation.

 
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Academic Sessions There are academic and financial deadlines for
adding and dropping courses. You will see the
Academic sessions are divided into terms of varying academic deadlines in the table on the next page. Be
length. The table below represents the fall/winter sure to read the information on refund tables in the
session and indicates important dates by terms. The appropriate enrolment guide which is on the Current
most common terms in the fall/winter session are F Students Web site. This information will allow you to
(fall), Y (year) and W (winter). understand the differences between academic and
financial deadlines. For the most part, the dates are
Fall/Winter Session: This is the period from the different.
beginning of instruction in September until the end of
the examination period in April or May. Adding Courses

Summer Session: This is the period from the The “last date to enrol without permission of course
beginning of instruction in May until the end of the instructor” deadlines indicate the last date by which
examination period in August. you will have unrestricted access to enrol in (or add)
courses using the online registration and enrolment
Sessional Course Loads system. After that date, you must contact the
professor/department offering the course to arrange
The following course loads apply to students in the permission.
Faculty of Health. In certain circumstances, the
Faculty may set other limits. Dropping Courses

Fall/Winter Session: The normal course load is 30 The drop deadline is the academic deadline before
credits for students in the fall/winter session. Students which you must officially withdraw from your course
with substantial family or financial responsibilities (using the registration and enrolment system). You
outside the University are advised to consider taking can withdraw from (drop) courses using the
fewer courses in a session. Students may take a registration and enrolment system up until the drop
maximum of 36 credits overall (and 18 credits per deadline. Failure to attend the course does not
term) without petitioning. constitute withdrawal (or drop). If you do not officially
withdraw from (drop) the course by the deadline, you
Summer Session: During the summer session, will receive a grade for the course.
students may take a maximum of 15 credits. Students
with substantial family or financial responsibilities Withdrawal from a Session
outside the University are advised to consider taking
fewer courses in a session. If you drop all your courses and do not replace them
with others, you will be considered officially withdrawn
Add and Drop Deadlines from the University for the session. You are not
considered withdrawn until you have dropped your
As described in the section Enrolment and course(s) using the registration and enrolment
Registration in this Handbook, you will continue to system. Failure to attend classes does not constitute
have access to the registration system after your official withdrawal for either academic or financial
enrolment appointment. purposes.

 
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 Important Dates
Sessional Dates

Sessional dates and add and drop deadlines are important considerations when you are monitoring your academic
performance on a course-by-course basis. The 2010-2011 Fall/Winter sessional dates are included in the tables
below as examples. The tables below contain important information relevant to each term; in them, you will find
classes and exams start/end dates, reading/co-curricular week, add/drop deadlines, holidays, University closings and
more.

Sessional and financial dates are also available online at www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/.

Fall/Winter 2010 – 2011 Sessional Dates

Term Term Term Term Term Term Term Term Term
Term Y
F FF A P3 W WW B P2 WS
Fall classes Sept. Oct. Aug.
Sept. 8 Sept. 8
start 13 16 30
Reading / co- Oct. 9 Oct. 9 - Oct. 9
curricular week - 15 15 - 15
Oct. Sept.
Fall classes end Dec. 7 Dec. 7 Oct. 30
31 2
Fall exams start Dec. 9 Dec. 9
Dec.
Fall exams end Dec. 23
23
Winter classes Feb. Feb.
(Jan.4) Jan. 4 Jan. 4 Jan. 4
start (resume) 26 22
Reading / co- Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19
curricular week - 25 - 25 - 25
Winter classes Mar. Feb.
Apr. 4 Apr. 4 Feb. 5 Jul. 29
end 5 25
Winter exams
Apr. 6 Apr. 6
start
Winter exams
Apr. 23 Apr. 23
end

Important: It is your responsibility as a student to ensure that you are available to sit for examinations during the
entire exam period for the term corresponding to your course. We strongly recommend that you do not make any
travel arrangements prior to the end of the term's examination schedule.

Reading/Co-curricular week

Co-curricular Week runs from October 9th to 15th 2010 and is scheduled as a break from classes immediately
following Thanksgiving in the Fall term. A variety of academic and social events are scheduled over the Fall co-
curricular week to provide you with the guidance and academic support you need to succeed in your classes, and
opportunities to network with your peers. There are no scheduled classes during this week, so we encourage you to
plan for and participate in these extra- and co-curricular activities. More detailed information on the types, dates and
times of planned events during Co-curricular week will be available in the lead up and early in to the Fall term.

 
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Add and Drop Deadlines

Fall/Winter 2010 – 2011 Sessional Dates

Term Term Term Term Term Term Term Term Term Term
F Y FF A P3 W WW B P2 WS
Last date to enrol
Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Aug. Jan. Jan. Mar. Feb. Jan.
without permission of
22 22 20 18 30 19 11 1 22 16
course instructor
Last date to enrol with
Oct. Sept. Oct. Aug. Feb. Jan. Mar. Feb. Jan.
permission of course Oct. 7
21 27 21 30 3 18 5 22 24
instructor
Last Date to drop
Nov. Feb. Oct. Aug. Mar. Jan. Mar. Feb. May
courses without Oct. 4
9 9 25 30 7 25 8 22 22
receiving a grade

Refund Deadlines

Refund deadlines are dates by which you must withdraw from (drop) a course in order to receive any portion of the
fees back from the University. Student Financial Services publishes these deadlines online. Financial deadlines are
different from academic deadlines. Consult the Refund Table on the Current Students Web site at
http://sfs.yorku.ca/refunds/.

Fall/Winter 2010 – 2011 Refund Table

$15 of 10% of 20% of 60% of
Full credit No credit
Credit1 course fee course fee course fee course fee
posted given
witheld2 witheld2 witheld2 witheld2
Term F Up to and
Sept. 29 - Oct. 6
including Sept. 8 - 14 Sept. 15 - 21 Sept. 22 - 28
Oct. 5 onward
Sept. 7
Term Y Up to and
Sept. 29 - Oct. 6
including Sept. 8 - 14 Sept. 15 - 21 Sept. 22 - 28
Oct. 5 onward
Sept. 7
Term FF Up to and
Sept. 27
including Sept. 13 - 19 N/A N/A Sept. 20 - 26
onward
Sept. 12
Term A Up to and
Oct. 16
including Oct. N/A N/A N/A N/A
onward
15
Term W Up to and
Feb. 1
including Jan. Jan. 4 - 10 Jan. 11 - 17 Jan. 18 - 24 Jan. 25 - 31
onward
3
Term WW Up to and
Jan. 18
including Jan. Jan. 4 - 10 N/A N/A Jan. 11 - 17
onward
3
Term B Up to and
Feb. 26
including Feb. N/A N/A N/A N/A
onward
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NOTES:
1
Credits are applied against any amount owing on your account. Refunds are issued only when all charges
outstanding on your account have been cleared.
2
Fee withheld refers to the amount of fees retained by the University when you drop a course during the specified
time frame. You are responsible for this amount, whether or not the fees have been paid.

 
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 Course Information The table below lists each Faculty of Health discipline
and course acronym and the unit responsible for
Audit a Course offering them.
Course Course
Schools/Department
With the permission of a course director, you can Discipline Acronym
audit courses by attending classes and participating in School of Health Policy
discussion, but you are not required to do Health Studies HLST
and Management
assignments and are not entitled to essay or
Kinesiology
examination assessment. A final grade is not and Health KINE
School of Kinesiology and
assigned in courses taken, and no transcript or Health Science
Science
certificate of attendance is provided. To audit a Nursing NURS School of Nursing
course, complete the Course Audit Contract Form Department of
available online at Psychology PSYC
Psychology
www.registrar.yorku.ca/pdf/course_audit.pdf.

Corequisites Course Substitutes

A corequisite is a course that must be taken in the A course substitute is a descriptive term applied when
same term as another course. a course is recognized as sufficiently similar to a
required course to warrant its acceptance as a
Course Conflict “substitute” for the purpose of meeting the program’s
requirements. You will see lists of course substitutes
A course conflict occurs when a student has enrolled in the Programs of Study section of this Handbook.
in two courses that overlap or are scheduled at the
same time on the same day. This is against University Credit Value
regulations. You are responsible for avoiding course
conflicts in your timetable. The credit value is the value of the course, e.g.
HH/PSYC 1000 6.00 has a credit value of 6.00. The
Course-credit Exclusions credit value is used along with the grade value to
determine the grade point average, e.g. if a student
Course-credit exclusions are pairs of courses that are receives a C+ in a course, the value of the C+ is 5. If
recognized as having sufficient overlap in content to the course is a six-credit course then the credit value
warrant specifically excluding students from obtaining is 6.00. Therefore the points a student would receive
credit for both. Course-credit exclusions may not be for this course would be 30 (5 x 6).
used as substitutes to fulfill degree or program
requirements unless designated as such by the Cross-listed Courses
relevant program.
Cross-listed courses are offered jointly by two or more
Course identification: Courses are identified by a teaching units (such as departments or schools), or
standard format, for example, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00: teaching units in two or more different Faculties.
Regardless of the offering Faculty or discipline
• HH is the designation of the Faculty offering identified by the course prefix of a cross-listed course,
the course (in this case, the Faculty of every offered section of a cross-listed course is
Health) substantially the same as every other and all are
• PSYC is the prefix of the teaching unit therefore recognized as instances of the “same”
offering the course (in this case, the course.
Department of Psychology)
• 1010 is the number of the course (the first Prerequisites
digit identifies the level of the course).
• 6.00 is the suffix indicating the credit value of Prerequisites are courses that must be successfully
the course completed before another course can be taken. Read
course descriptions carefully and ensure you meet all
prerequisites before enrolling.

Upper-level Courses

These are courses at the 3000 or 4000 level. Course

level is identified by the first digit of the course
number. Refer to the Programs of Study section of
this Handbook for specific upper-level requirements
for degree programs.

 
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Co-registration in the Faculty of Letters of Permission
Education
Letters of permission allow Faculty of Health students
Students enrolled in the bachelor of arts or bachelor to receive credit at York for courses taken at other
of science degrees offered by the Faculty of Health universities. In order to receive credit for such
may apply for admission to the Pre-Service courses, students must obtain a letter of permission
Concurrent program of the Faculty of Education. If before enrolling. Application forms for letters of
they are accepted, they may co-register in the Faculty permission are available at Student Client Services or
of Education and, upon successful completion of the from the Current Students Web site at
separate degree requirements of both Faculties, will www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/cs.htm.
be awarded two degrees:
Courses that students propose to take on a letter of
• An Honours bachelor of arts (BA) and a permission must be acceptable to the Faculty of
bachelor of education (BEd) or Health teaching unit best able to judge their academic
merit. The Faculty is under no obligation to accept
• A bachelor of arts (BA) and a bachelor of
courses taken without its permission.
education (BEd) or
• An Honours bachelor of science (BSc) and a
Students must be in good academic standing to be
bachelor of education (BEd) or
eligible for a letter of permission; students on
• A bachelor of science (BSc) and a bachelor academic warning, debarment warning or academic
of education (BEd) probation are not eligible.
Although the health and education courses are taken In order to receive credit for courses taken on a letter
concurrently, they are counted separately by each of permission, students must arrange for the host
Faculty. Grade point averages for courses in the two institution to submit an official transcript to the
Faculties are also calculated separately. Thus, the 30 Registrar’s Office. A minimum grade of C, as
credits required for the BEd are independent of the understood at York University, is required for credit to
120 credits required for an Honours BA or BSc, or the be granted. Grades earned in courses taken at other
90 credits required for the BA or BSc. A student postsecondary institutions are not part of the student’s
completing the requirements for both degrees would York transcript and are not incorporated into the
therefore complete a total of 150 credits for the student’s grade point average in the Faculty of Health.
Honours BA/BEd or Honours BSc/BEd or 120 credits
for the BA/BEd or BSc/BEd. Several formal programs exist for students to pursue
study at universities in other countries. Where formal
programs do not exist, and academic and personal
circumstances warrant, individual arrangements may
be made. For further information, contact York
International.

Should a student leave York University to pursue

study at another postsecondary institution without a
letter of permission, upon return to York, a new
application to York is required and all previous
transfer credit will be reassessed.

 
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 End-of-Term Percentage Restriction
TESTS, EXAMS
No examinations or tests collectively worth more than
AND GRADE 20% of the final grade in a course will be given during
the final 14 calendar days of classes in a term. The
REAPPRAISALS exceptions to the rule are classes that regularly meet
on Friday evenings or on Saturday and/or Sunday at
Term Work and Tests any time, and courses offered in the compressed
summer terms.
Term work includes reports, assignments, essays,
tests and other work assigned in a course, with the Examinations
exception of the final examination. Deadline dates
and dates for in-class tests and examinations will be Examinations are important components of the
specified in your course syllabus. educational process. Examinations are usually written
tests, although some may have practical components.
When you do not or cannot write a mid-term Examinations vary greatly in structure and content,
examination (not held during the formal examination depending on the subject area.
period), alternate arrangements to write the mid-term
examination should be made within the duration of the Examination Period
course by the course director and you, at the
discretion of the course director. There is a final examination period at the end of each
term.
All term work must be submitted by the first day of the
official examination period of the term in which the Examination Schedules
course ends.
The dates and times of formally scheduled
Alternate Tests examinations are listed on the Current Students Web
site when they become available.
York’s Counselling & Disability Services and the
Registrar’s Office work in partnership to support Identification at Examinations
alternate exam and test accommodation services for
students with disabilities at the Keele campus. More You are required to present identification at each
information is available on the Current Students Web examination during the official examination period.
site at www.yorku.ca/altexams/. The following items will be accepted:

Students must be currently registered with • a YU-card with a photo

Counselling & Disability Services to access alternate • a valid sessional identification card plus a
exam and test scheduling services. To register with photo-bearing form of identification such as a
Counselling & Disability Services, contact by phone at driver’s licence or a passport
416-736-5297 or in person at Room N110 of the • a YU-card without a photo plus a photo-
Bennett Centre for Student Services. bearing form of identification such as a
driver’s licence or a passport
Religious Observance Accommodation—Tests
Language of Examinations
York University is committed to respecting the
religious beliefs and practices of all members of the The language or languages of instruction will normally
community, and to making accommodations for be the language or languages of examination.
observances of special significance to adherents.
Should any of the dates specified in your course Examination Answer Booklets
syllabus for an in-class test or examination pose such
a conflict for you, contact the course director within Answer booklets are the property of the University.
the first three weeks of class. Similarly, if an Examination booklets and other answer forms remain
assignment to be completed in a lab, practicum the property of the University. You may not remove
placement, workshop, etc, is scheduled later in the them from the test or examination room, nor may you
term and poses such a conflict, contact the course possess blank examination booklets.
director immediately. More information can be found
on the Current Students Web site.

 
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Examination Conflicts NOTE: When you do not or cannot write a mid-term
examination (not held during the formal examination
There are three types of undergraduate exam period), alternate arrangements to write the mid-term
conflicts: examination should be made within the duration of the
course by the course director and you, at the
1. Two or more exams at the same time discretion of the course director. The Deferred
Standing Agreement does not apply.
2. Three exams on the same day
Rewriting of an Examination
3. Exams during three consecutive periods in
24 hours, e.g. 7 pm to 10 pm the night There is no provision for rewriting a final examination
before, then 9 am to noon and 2 pm to 5 pm to improve a final grade.
the next day
Reviewing Graded Examinations
Resolving an Examination Conflict
Under properly controlled conditions, you may review
If you have a final undergraduate exam conflict, your graded tests and examinations. Used final
please fill out the exam conflict report form, available examination booklets, however, remain the property
on the Current Students Web site. of the University and are retained by the teaching unit
for a certain length of time before they are destroyed.
Alternate Examinations More information and procedures for reviewing
examinations may be obtained from the academic unit
York’s disabilities offices and the Registrar’s Office offering the course.
work in partnership to support alternate exam and test
accommodation services for students with disabilities Requesting a Grade Reappraisal
at the Keele campus. Before you submit your
alternate exam and test request, you will need to You may, with sufficient academic grounds, request
register with Disability Services. If you are not that a final grade in a course be reappraised (which
currently registered, you can find registration may mean the review of specific pieces of tangible
information at http://www.yorku.ca/dshub/. work). Non-academic grounds (such as illness or
misfortune) are not relevant grounds for grade
Religious Observance reappraisals; in such cases, students are advised to
Accommodation—Examinations petition to their home Faculty.
York University is committed to respecting the You are normally expected to contact the course
religious beliefs and practices of all members of the director first to discuss the grade received and to
community, and making accommodations for request that your tangible work be reviewed. Tangible
observances of special significance to adherents. work may include written, graphic, digitized, modelled,
Please note that to arrange an alternative date or time video recording or audio recording formats, but not
for an examination scheduled in the formal oral work.
examination periods (December and April), you must
complete an Examination Accommodation Form. In the event that you are still not satisfied with your
Refer to the appropriate guidelines on Religious final grade or the course director is not available to
Observance Policy and Accommodation for Final review the work, you may submit a formal written
Examinations on the Current Students Web site. request for a grade reappraisal to the department or
unit in which the course is offered. The Senate-
Missed/Unable to Write Examination (Requests for approved deadline for submitting grade reappraisals
Deferred Standing) is February 15 for fall term grades, June 15 for
fall/winter session and winter term grades, September
You may be granted deferred standing if you miss or 30 for summer session grades, or a minimum of 21
are unable to write your final examination at the days from the release of grades, whichever is later.
scheduled time, or to submit your final assignment on
the last day of classes. In order to apply for Deferred A request for a grade reappraisal may result in the
Standing, you must complete a Deferred Standing original grade being raised, lowered or confirmed.
Agreement Form and reach an agreement directly More information may be obtained from the Current
with your course director for an alternate final Students Web site or from the academic unit offering
examination date or for an extension to the deadline. the course.
The Deferred Standing Agreement Form facilitates
the setting of an alternate date for writing a final
examination or submitting a final assignment before
Faculty deadlines. More information can be obtained
from the Current Students Web site.

 
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 predominantly (or solely) on student
GRADES AND presentations (e.g. Honours theses or
graduate research papers not due by the
ACADEMIC STANDING drop date etc.)
• Practicum courses
Grading System • Ungraded courses
• Courses in Faculties where the drop date
Except for courses offered on an ungraded or occurs within the first three weeks of classes
“credit/nNo credit” basis or taken under the pass/fail • Courses that run on a compressed schedule
option (more information is available online at the (a course that accomplishes its academic
Current Students Web site), courses in the Faculty of credits of work at a rate of more than one
Health are graded according to the following scale. credit hour per two calendar weeks)
The grade point values are used to compute
averages. NOTE: Under unusual and/or unforeseeable
circumstances that disrupt the academic norm,
NOTE: Only courses taken at York University are instructors are expected to provide grading schemes
included in the grade point average. The percentages and academic feedback in the spirit of these
indicated are not part of the official grading scheme regulations, as soon as possible.
and are meant to be used as guidelines only. The
letter-grade system is the fundamental system of The receipt of graded feedback in advance of
assessment of performance in undergraduate withdrawal (drop) deadlines will allow you to monitor
programs at York University. your own progress in individual courses and provide
the basis for you to make sound academic decisions
about adding and dropping courses by the deadline. If
Grading Scheme in Courses you do not officially withdraw from (drop) the course
by the deadline (using the online registration and
Grade Percent enrolment system), you will receive a grade for the
Grade Description course. Failure to attend the course does not
Point Range
A+ 9 90 – 100 Exceptional
constitute withdrawal (or drop). See the Add and Drop
Deadlines section in this Handbook or online at the
A 8 80 – 89 Excellent
B+ 7 75 – 79 Very Good
Current Students Web site.
B 6 70 – 74 Good
Grades Distribution Adjustments
C+ 5 65 – 69 Competent
C 4 60 – 64 Fairly Competent
Your final grade in a course may not correspond to a
D+ 3 55 – 59 Passing straightforward tally of the marks or grades you
received on individual course components. At times
D 2 50 – 54 Marginally Passing
the instructor may curve or adjust course grades in
Marginally order to achieve a required or more equitable course
E 1 Marginally Failing grade distribution profile.
below 50%
F 0 Below 50% Failing A final course grade is not necessarily confined to a
compilation of marks earned on individual course
The grading scheme in courses (such as kinds and components. Final course grades may be adjusted to
weights of assignments, essays, exams etc.) will be conform to program or Faculty grades distribution
announced, and will be available in writing, within the profiles. 
first two weeks of class.
Credit/No Credit
Graded Feedback (Marks on Assignments, Essays
and Tests) The notations “Credit” and “No Credit” will be used
when an entire course is being offered on an
Under normal circumstances, you will receive graded ungraded basis. “No Credit” will count as an earned
feedback worth at least 15% of the final grade for the failing grade of F in the grade point average. Some
fall, winter or summer session, and 30% for full-year Faculty of Health Nursing practica courses are offered
courses offered in the fall/winter session, before the on a Credit/No Credit basis. Please refer to the
final withdrawal (drop) date from a course without Programs of Study section in this Handbook.
receiving a grade, with the following exceptions:

• Graduate or upper-level undergraduate

courses in which coursework typically, or at
the instructor’s discretion, consists of a
single piece of work and/or is based

 
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Alternative Grading Option (Pass/Fail) Repeating Passed or Failed Courses for Academic
Credit: Senate Policy
You may enrol in elective or “free-choice” courses
without fear of jeopardizing your grade point average 1. (a) Students are allowed to repeat a passed or a
if you are in good academic standing. You can take a failed course once for academic degree or
limited number of such courses for full degree credit certificate credit. Students should note that
on a pass/fail basis. Courses taken on this basis are course availability and space considerations may
listed on the transcript as “Pass” or as “Fail.” Neither preclude the possibility of repeating a course in
of these two grades is calculated into your grade point the session they choose.
averages. The course director forwards a written (b) When a student is allowed to repeat a course
evaluation of the student’s work in the course to the for academic degree or certificate credit, the
student and to the Registrar’s Office. The following second grade will be the grade of record and the
regulations apply to courses taken as a pass/fail only grade calculated in the student’s grade point
alternative grading option: average (major, cumulative, sessional and
overall). A course can be credited only once
• You may not be on academic warning, toward satisfaction of degree or certificate
program warning, debarment warning or academic credit requirements.
academic probation. (c) The record of both the first and second time
• You may apply to take such courses only the course was taken will appear on the student’s
after you have successfully completed 24 transcript, with the first course designated as “No
credits (including transfer credits). Credit Retained.” [1]
• Courses taken as a pass/fail alternative (d) The restrictions regarding repeating a passed
grading option may not be used for courses or failed course also apply to cross-listed courses
taken to satisfy major, minor, general and course-credit exclusions.
education or certificate requirements, or
1000-level science courses. 2. The above items do not apply to graduate degree
• You may take a maximum of 12 credits in an or diploma programs, the BEd degree programs
Honours degree and six credits in a bachelor of the Faculty of Education or the LLB degree
degree on a pass/fail graded option. program of Osgoode Hall Law School.
• Before opting for a pass/fail grade, you are
urged to consider the following: 3. The above items do not apply to practicum
a) Grades are used by organizations courses offered in the Bachelor of Social Work
outside the University to evaluate degree program or practicum courses offered in
students. the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
b) Admission to graduate programs and to degree program.
professional schools of all types depends
upon letter grades. [1] It should be noted that when a course is repeated,
c) The appearance of a “P” instead of a the first instance of the course being taken and the
letter grade on your transcript will be a grade that was awarded will continue to appear on the
significant disadvantage when competing transcript with the designation “NCR”—“No Credit
for admission to graduate programs and Retained”—added as a qualification beside the
in any evaluation of your academic grade. The transcript legend will explain that the NCR
performance. designation means that neither the course credit nor
d) A “P” grade for any course during your grade have been included in the calculation of the
last 60 credits or for any upper-level student’s grade point average.
course is likely to be damaging to any
evaluation of your transcript. Release of Final Grades
e) If you wish to designate a course as a
pass/fail alternative grading option, you Final grades for courses completed become available
must do so within the first two weeks of on the grade report starting three weeks after the last
the term in which the course begins. In day of classes.
order to designate a course pass/fail, you
must obtain the signature of the course A final grade report for the academic session includes
director on the form available on the list of all courses taken, the associated grades, grade
Current Students Web site. Once point averages and academic decisions. Academic
completed, the form should be delivered decisions are recorded only when all final grades
to Student Client Services. have been reported and are officially released by the
Office of Registrar. The academic decision informs
you of your academic standing and eligibility to
proceed in your program of study.

 
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 Academic decisions on grade reports are generally Academic Standing
released as follows:
Academic standing depends on several factors,
• fall/winter session — mid-May including the number of credits a student has passed,
• summer session — early to mid-September the grade point average achieved during a particular
session (sessional grade point average) or the overall
The notification that grades have been officially grade point average (cumulative grade point
released will be posted in the My Student Records average).
section on the Current Students Web site at
www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/cs.htm. Year Level and Student Progress
To understand your Undergraduate Grade Report, A student’s progression toward a degree in the
view the multimedia presentation at Faculty of Health is measured in terms of the number
www.registrar.yorku.ca/multimedia/GradesReport/. of credits passed (or earned) rather than years of
study completed. The year level includes transfer
Grade Report Legends are available online at credit. Year 4 applies to students in Honours
www.registrar.yorku.ca/services/grades/. programs only.
Grade Point Averages Year Level Credits Earned
One 0-23 earned credits
Refer to the grade point values in the second column Two 24-53 earned credits
of the table in Grading System (this section) in the Three 54-83 earned credits
Handbook. Point values are used only in calculating Four 84 earned credits
students’ grade point averages, both sessional and
cumulative, and are not designed to be used to Faculty of Education courses taken by students co-
calculate marks in courses. registered in the Faculty of Education are not included
in Faculty of Health year levels.
Use the GPA calculator to keep track of your Grade
Point Average. The GPA Calculator is available online Honours Standing Grade Point Average
at www.yorku.ca/health/current_students/gpa.html. Requirement

Sessional Grade Point Average Students who have completed fewer than 84 earned
credits, and whose cumulative grade point average is
This average reflects a student’s grades for a below 5.00, may continue in a Faculty of Health
particular academic session (e.g. Fall/Winter 2010- Honours degree program (BA, BSc or BHS) provided
2011). they meet the year-level progression requirements as
follows:
Cumulative Grade Point Average
Year Minimum Cumulative
Credits Earned
The overall cumulative grade point average reflects a Level Grade Point Average
student’s grades over the entire undergraduate career One
0-23 earned
4.00
to date in the degree program. credits
24-53 earned
Two 4.25
Grades from Other Universities credits
54-83 earned
Three 4.80
Grades for courses taken at other universities either credits
before admission to York or on a York Letter of 84 earned
Four 5.00
Permission are not listed on the York transcript and credits
are not included in the calculation of grade point
averages. The BScN degree program has different
requirements; see the Faculty of Health Academic
Standing section of the Undergraduate Calendar.

 
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Limited Additional Credits for Bachelor Degree Academic Standing Requirements for Visiting
Program Students

Students in a bachelor program who have passed 90 An individual who wishes to enrol in undergraduate
credits in accordance with Faculty and program credit courses, but who do not intend to complete a
requirements, but whose cumulative grade point degree or a certificate, may be admitted to York as a
average is below 4.00, may attempt to raise their visiting student (see the Admissions section of the
average to 4.00 by taking up to 12 additional credits, York University Undergraduate Calendar for more
to a maximum of 102 credits. These courses must be information). There are three categories of visiting
above the 1000 level and must be taken at York students:
University.
a) Those who hold an undergraduate degree (three-
Academic Standing Requirements for year bachelor's degree minimum) from an
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honours Degree accredited university/university-level institution.
Program b) Those who do not hold an undergraduate
degree but wish to enrol in York courses to fulfill
Students who have completed fewer than 120 credits the academic, upgrading or professional
and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at development requirements of a professional
least 5.00 may proceed in Honours. designation.
c) Those who are currently attending another
Students at the point of completing 120 credits who recognized university and wish to take York
have at least a cumulative grade point average of courses on a letter of permission issued by their
5.00 and have a minimum grade of C (4.00) in all home institution.
courses used in the major may apply to graduate.
GPA Requirement
Entry/Re-entry
Students in categories a) and b) whose overall
Students who attain the 5.00 cumulative grade point cumulative grade point average (OCGPA) falls below
average before completing 90 credits and who have 4.00 on at least 24 credits attempted will not be
fulfilled the entry requirements may apply for entry/re- allowed to enrol in any subsequent session as visiting
entry to the program. Students who have not attained students. Students who are not permitted to re-enrol
the 5.00 cumulative grade point average at the point must apply for re-admission through the Admissions
of completing 90 credits will be ineligible for the Office.
program. No extra courses may be taken in a
subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade NOTE: Repeated course legislation does not apply to
point average. visiting students but only to academic degrees and
certificates. All courses attempted or taken therefore
All requests for re-entry to the BScN are subject to will count in the OCGPA.
School of Nursing approval. Some programs may
have limited entry. Students may submit a change of Credit Limits
degree request to enter/re-enter the program to the
School of Nursing. All students who enter/re-enter the Students in category b) who have maintained an
BScN program must follow the requirements of the OCGPA of 4.00 throughout their studies and who
program in place at the time of entry/re-entry. have completed 30 credits will not be allowed to enrol
in subsequent sessions. They must either reactivate
Faculty Transfers to proceed as visiting students or choose to apply for
admission to a degree or certificate program.
Students from other Faculties may submit to Student
Client Services a Faculty transfer request to enter the
program.

Failure to Maintain Academic Standing

Advising is recommended. Please refer to the

Academic Penalties section, which contains
information on program warning, program warning
conditions, required withdrawal, reactivation after
required withdrawal, debarment warning and
debarment warning conditions.

 
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 Academic Honours Academic Penalties
The Faculty recognizes students’ academic Students whose academic record does not meet
excellence in appropriate ways. The following Faculty or program standards are subject to the
honours are recorded on a student’s transcript: academic penalties of academic warning, required
withdrawal, debarment warning, debarment and
Sessional Honours (Dean’s Honour Roll) academic probation. Students enrolled in the
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree Program are
• Students taking 12 to 17 credits in a given subject to a separate set of academic penalties.
session who have attained a sessional grade
point average of 8.00 or higher. Academic Warning
• Students taking 18 or more credits in a given
session who have attained a sessional grade Students whose cumulative grade point average falls
point average of 7.50 or higher. below 4.00 at the end of any session, or who enter
the Faculty with a grade point average equivalent to
Graduation Honours for Honours Degrees less than 4.00 on the York scale, receive an academic
warning. Students on academic warning must achieve
• Summa cum laude: 8.00 or higher a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.00
cumulative grade point average within the next 24 credits taken, or earn a sessional
• Magna cum laude: 7.80 to 7.99 cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 in the session in
grade point average which that 24th credit is completed and in each
• Cum laude: 7.50 to 7.79 cumulative grade subsequent session until the cumulative grade point
point average average reaches 4.00, or be required to withdraw.
• Dean's Honour Roll: 7.00 or higher Students whose cumulative grade point average on at
cumulative grade point average least 24 credits is below 2.50 will be required to
withdraw.
Graduation Honours for Bachelor Degrees
Required Withdrawal
• With distinction: 8.00 or higher cumulative
grade point average Students whose academic record shows marked
• With merit: 7.50 to 7.99 cumulative grade weakness may be required to withdraw from their
point average studies for one year, during which they are
• Dean's Honour Roll: 7.00 or higher encouraged to identify and remedy any problems that
cumulative grade point average may have contributed materially to their failure to
perform up to their potential, and to reflect on their
In addition, reasons for pursuing a university education. The
following regulations apply to required withdrawals.
• medals,
• scholarships and merit awards, Grade point average below 2.50: Students whose
• entrance scholarships, cumulative grade point average on at least 24 York
• renewable scholarships, and credits is below 2.50 must withdraw for 12 months.
• in-course scholarships are recorded on the
student’s transcript. Grade point average below 4.00 and equal to or
greater than 2.50: Students who have received an
academic warning for a cumulative grade point
average below 4.00 must achieve a cumulative grade
point average of at least 4.00 within their next 24
credits taken or earn a sessional grade point average
of at least 5.00 in the session in which that 24th credit
is completed and in each subsequent session until the
cumulative grade point average reaches 4.00;
otherwise, they must withdraw for 12 months. Should
the student’s cumulative grade point average fall
below 2.50 at any time after completion of 24 York
credits, he or she will be required to withdraw for 12
months.

Petition to continue without interruption: Students

who have been required to withdraw may submit a
petition to the Faculty of Health Petitions Committee
requesting permission to continue their studies

 
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without interruption. Students granted such a petition Academic Probation
will be allowed to continue their studies on debarment
warning. Students who have been debarred and who
subsequently resume their studies in the Faculty of
Reactivation after required withdrawal: Students Health, whether by petitioning to continue without
who have been required to withdraw must apply for interruption or by reapplying for admission, receive an
reactivation after the requisite period of absence by academic probation. Students on academic probation
submitting a reactivation form to Student Client must meet the debarment warning conditions outlined
Services. The form is available on the Web at above; otherwise, they will be debarred again.
www.registrar.yorku.ca. Students who return to their
studies after such a required withdrawal (as well as Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing—
those who have been allowed to continue their Honours BScN (All Streams)
studies by virtue of a petition to the Petitions
Committee) receive a debarment warning. Program warning for Honours BScN: BScN
students who have completed less than 120 credits
Debarment Warning will be placed on a program warning if the cumulative
grade point average is at least 4.00 but is below 5.00.
Students who have been required to withdraw from Students may continue in BScN providing they meet
the Faculty of Health, or from another Faculty at York the program warning conditions outlined below.
or elsewhere, receive a debarment warning upon
continuing their studies in the Faculty. Students on Program warning conditions for BScN: BScN
debarment warning must achieve a cumulative grade students on program warning, within the next 24
point average of at least 4.00 within the next 24 credits taken, must have both a cumulative grade
credits taken or earn a sessional grade point average point average of at least 5.00. At no time may the
of at least 5.00 in the session in which that 24th credit cumulative grade point average fall below 4.00. At no
is completed and in each subsequent session until the time may the cumulative grade point average fall
cumulative grade point average reaches 4.00, and below 2.5 upon completion of at least 24 York credits.
must then maintain this average. Students who do not
fulfill these conditions will be debarred from the Upon completion of 120 credits BScN students who
University. do not have cumulative grade point average of at
least 5.00 including a minimum grade of C (4.00) in all
Debarment courses used in the major will be ineligible to proceed
in the program or graduate.
Students who fail to meet the debarment warning
conditions outlined above will be debarred from the Failure to meet the above program warning
University. Debarment, the minimum period for which conditions:
is normally two years, means that the student is no
longer a student at York University. Students whose cumulative grade point average
on at least 24 York credits is below 2.50 must
Petition to continue without interruption: Students withdraw for twelve months (required withdrawal).
who have been debarred may submit a petition to the
Faculty of Health Petitions Committee requesting Students who do not meet the program warning
permission to continue their studies without conditions for their program as listed above will not be
interruption. Students granted such a petition will be eligible to continue in the program and must declare a
allowed to continue their studies on academic new degree program to be eligible to continue with
probation. their studies.

Reapplying after debarment: Students who have Students with less than a 4.00 cumulative grade point
been debarred and who wish to resume their studies average who have completed less than 90 credits
must apply for admission through the Admissions must declare a new degree program and will proceed
Office, www.yorku.ca/admissions, and must provide in the new degree program on academic warning.
persuasive evidence that they are ready and able to
complete a degree program. Students who are Required withdrawal
readmitted (as well as those who have been allowed
to continue their studies by virtue of a petition to the Students whose academic record shows marked
Petitions Committee) receive an academic probation. weakness may be required to withdraw from their
studies for twelve months, during which they are
encouraged to identify and remedy any problems
which may have contributed materially to their failure
to perform up to their potential, and to reflect on their
reasons for pursuing a university education. The
following regulations apply to required withdrawals.

 
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 Grade point average below 4.00 and equal to or Students who do not fulfill these conditions will be
greater than 2.50 debarred from the University. Students whose
cumulative grade point average falls below 2.50 at
Students who have received an academic warning for any time while on debarment warning will be
a cumulative grade point average below 4.00 (C) debarred.
must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at
least 4.00 (C) within their next 24 credits taken or Debarment
earn a sessional grade point average of at least 5.00
(C+) in the session in which that 24th credit is Students who fail to meet the debarment warning
completed and in each subsequent session until the conditions outlined above will be debarred from the
cumulative grade point average reaches 4.00 (C); University. Debarment, the minimum period for which
otherwise, they must withdraw for twelve months. is normally two years, means that the student is no
Students will be required to withdraw for twelve longer a student at York University.
months should their cumulative grade point average
fall below 2.50 at any time after completion of 24 York Petition to continue without interruption
credits.
Students who have been debarred may submit a
Grade point average below 2.50 petition to the Faculty of Health Petitions Committee
requesting permission to continue their studies
Students whose cumulative grade point average on at without interruption. Students granted such a petition
least 24 York credits is below 2.50 must withdraw for would be allowed to continue their studies on
twelve months. academic probation.

Petition to continue without interruption Reapplying after debarment

Students who have been required to withdraw may Students who have been debarred and who wish to
submit a petition to the Faculty of Health Petitions resume their studies must apply for readmission
Committee requesting permission to continue their through the Admissions Office, and must provide
studies without interruption. Students granted such a persuasive evidence that they are ready and able to
petition would be allowed to continue their studies on complete a degree program. Students who are
debarment warning. readmitted (as well as those who have been allowed
to continue their studies by virtue of a petition to the
Reactivation after required withdrawal Petitions Committee) receive an academic probation.

Students who have been required to withdraw may Academic Probation

apply for reactivation after the requisite period of
absence by submitting a form obtainable from Student Students who have been debarred and who
Client Services. Students who return to their studies subsequently resume their studies in the Faculty,
after such a required withdrawal (as well as those whether by petitioning to continue without interruption
who have been allowed to continue their studies by or by applying for readmission, receive an academic
virtue of a petition to the Petitions Committee) receive probation. Students on academic probation must
a debarment warning. meet the debarment warning conditions outlined
above; otherwise, they will be debarred. Students who
Debarment warning have completed 120 or more credits who do not have
the required cumulative grade point average of at
Students who have been required to withdraw receive least 5.00 and/or a minimum grade of C (4.00) in all
a debarment warning upon continuing their studies in courses used in the major will be ineligible to proceed
the Faculty. or graduate.

Debarment warning conditions

Students on debarment warning must achieve a

cumulative grade point average of at least 4.00 (C)
within the next 24 credits taken or earn a sessional
grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+) in the
session in which the 24th credit is completed and in
each subsequent session until the cumulative
average reaches 4.00 (C), and must then maintain
this average.

 
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 Delayed Petitions
ACADEMIC
Should a petition submission be delayed due to
PETITIONS extenuating circumstances a student may submit a
complete petitions package with an additional written
Petitions for Exemptions from request for late consideration. Such petitions may be
considered for a period of up to one year provided
Regulations they include all supporting documentation and are
based on special circumstances. There are no
Academic regulations allow you to develop your guarantees that any petition will be resolved in time
interests and talents to the fullest in ways consistent for course enrolment in a subsequent academic
with the philosophy and standards of the Faculty. In session, thus, one should plan accordingly.
establishing academic regulations, the Faculty also
recognizes that instances will arise where it makes Initiating a Petition
sense, in the context of a student’s academic career,
to waive regulations that would otherwise apply. To initiate a petition, you may obtain a petitions
package on the Current Students Web site at
Petitions Committee www.registrar.yorku.ca/services/petitions/.
The Faculty of Health Petitions Committee considers Petitions must be mailed or hand delivered to:
requests for exceptions to all Faculty regulations,
including petitions to continue studies without Faculty of Health Petitions Committee
interruption from students who have been required to c/o Registrar’s Office, Bennett Centre for Student
withdraw or debarred. The committee will give due Services
consideration to transition difficulties documented by
students in their first university session. The The drop box is located in the front lobby and is
guidelines for consideration of petitions/appeals by available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Faculty committees are located at
http://yorku.ca/univsec/senate/committees/sac/ More information on petitioning is available from the
petguid.htm. Faculty of Health Office of Student and Academic
Services, 019 Health, Nursing and Environmental
Right to Petition Studies Building.
Students in the Faculty of Health have the right to
petition for special consideration. A petition is a
request for the waiver of a regulation: it cannot be
used to create legislation (e.g. a degree program) that
does not exist. Normally, petitions will not be
considered by the Faculty of Health Petitions
Committee more than one year beyond the date of
the release of grades for the session to which the
petition relates.

Petitions Procedures

Petitions are held in the strictest confidence and are

presented anonymously to the committee. The
committee considers the petition itself, any supporting
documentation from professors or medical
practitioners and other relevant information contained
in the student’s record. Students may not appear in
person.

Petition Deadlines

A petition must be submitted within thirty days of the

last day of classes of the relevant course. Requests
for deferred standing must be communicated within
one week following a missed examination or the last
day to submit course work.

 
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 Students who complete such a program receive an
INTER-FACULTY Honours BA or BSc degree from the Faculty of
Health. Students pursuing an Honours Double Major
DOUBLE MAJOR AND program should note that, in some cases, it may be
necessary to complete more than 120 credits
MAJOR/MINOR DEGREE successfully in order to satisfy requirements. For
further details, consult the Office of Student and
OPTIONS Academic Services, Faculty of Health.

Students have opportunities to combine a Faculty of All fine arts majors or minors require an evaluation.
Health Honours BA, Honours BSc or Honours BHS Depending on the Faculty of Fine Arts department,
program with options available in the Faculty of this may include a personal interview, an audition, a
Environmental Studies, Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty written exercise or portfolio evaluation. For
of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies and Faculty information on admission requirements in fine arts
of Science and Engineering. areas, students should consult the Fine Arts Office of
Student and Academic Services.
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Students in the Faculty of Fine Arts may also pursue
Options an Honours Double Major or Honours Minor program
with the Faculty of Health. For more information,
Students in the Faculty of Health may combine any contact the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Honours Double Major BA program, or Honours Major
or Minor BA program, Honours Double Major BHS
program or Honours Major or Minor BHS program Faculty of Liberal Arts and
with the Faculty of Environmental Studies: Professional Studies Options
• Students must maintain Honours standing. Students in the Faculty of Health may combine any
• Faculty of Health degree requirements and Honours Double Major BA program, Honours Major or
program regulations apply. Minor BA program, Honours Double Major BSc
program, Honours Major or Minor BSc program,
Students successfully completing this program will Honours Double Major BHS program or Honours
receive an Honours BA, Honours BSc or Honours Major or Minor BHS program with the Faculty of
BHS degree. Consult the Office of Student and Liberal Arts and Professional Studies:
Academic Services, Faculty of Health, for more
information. In order to complete the requirements of • Students must maintain Honours standing.
the Honours Double Major or Honours Minor • Faculty of Health degree requirements and
programs, it may be necessary to complete more than program regulations apply.
120 credits successfully.
Faculty of Health Honours Double Major BA programs
Students in the Faculty of Environmental Studies may may be pursued with any Faculty of Liberal Arts and
also pursue an Honours Double Major or Honours Professional Studies Interdisciplinary Honours Double
Minor program with the Faculty of Health. For more Major programs.
information, contact the Faculty of Environmental
Studies. Students in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and
Professional Studies may also pursue an Honours
Faculty of Fine Arts Options Double Major or Honours Minor program with the
Faculty of Health. For more information, contact the
Students in the Faculty of Health may combine an Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies.
Honours Double Major BA program, an Honours
Major or Minor BA program or the Honours Major or
Minor BSc program in Kinesiology and Health
Science with the Faculty of Fine Arts:

• Students must maintain Honours standing.

• Faculty of Health degree requirements and
program regulations apply.

Students should consult the Undergraduate

Calendar’s Programs of Study section for the
requirements of specific majors or minors. Fine arts
courses taken by health students as part of these
programs are considered out-of-Faculty courses.

 
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Faculty of Science and Engineering
Options
Students in the Faculty of Health may combine any
Honours Double Major BA program, Honours Major or
Minor BA program, Honours Double Major BSc
program, Honours Major or Minor BSc program,
Honours Double Major BHS program or Honours
Major or Minor BHS program with the Faculty of
Science and Engineering:

• Students must maintain Honours standing.

• Faculty of Health degree requirements and
program regulations apply.

Students pursuing an Honours Double Major or an

Honours Minor program should note that, in some
cases, it may be necessary to complete more than
120 credits successfully in order to satisfy
requirements. For further details, consult the Office of
Student and Academic Services, Faculty of Health.

Students in the Faculty of Science and Engineering

may also pursue an Honours Double Major or
Honours Minor program with the Faculty of Health.
For more information, contact the Faculty of Science
and Engineering.

 
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 PROGRAMS OF STUDY Health Studies
Bachelor of Health Studies Honours and Bachelor
The following degree programs comprise the Faculty of Health Studies Degree Programs
of Health:
The School of Health Policy and Management offers a
Health Studies bachelor of health studies degree (BHS) with three
Specialized Honours programs: health informatics,
• Bachelor of health studies and bachelor of health management and health policy. In addition, the
health studies with Honours, all majors school offers an Honours and bachelor program
majoring in health studies and a Cross-Disciplinary
Health studies provides a comprehensive Undergraduate Certificate in Health Informatics.
understanding of current health care challenges and Certificate requirements are listed in the Faculty of
the skills to address them, from Honours Major in Health Undergraduate Certificate section.
Health Studies to the three different concentrations—
health informatics, health management, and health HEALTH INFORMATICS (SPECIALIZED HONOURS
policy. BHS PROGRAM): 120 CREDITS
Kinesiology and Health Science Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course
credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
• Bachelor of arts with Honours, majoring in credits required in each undergraduate degree
kinesiology and health science program major/minor must be taken at York
• Bachelor of science with Honours, majoring University.
in kinesiology and health science
Graduation requirement: All graduates must
Kinesiology and health science provides a broad complete a total of at least 120 credits with a
curriculum focused on the anatomical, physiological, minimum overall cumulative grade point average of
psychological and cultural aspects of human 5.00 (C+).
movement and health.
General education: A minimum of 18 credits as
Nursing follows:

• Bachelor of science in nursing, all streams • Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
or 2000 level
Nursing offers three ways to achieve the BScN, • Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
including a collaborative option, a 2nd entry option 1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
and a BScN designed to meet the needs of (MODR) at the 1000 level
internationally educated nurses. • Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the
1000 or 2000 level
Psychology
It is strongly recommended that students complete
• Bachelor of arts and bachelor of arts with the general education requirements above within their
Honours, majoring in psychology first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
• Bachelor of science and bachelor of science either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
with Honours, majoring in psychology count toward the corresponding general education
area of study and the additional three credits would
The Psychology program enables you to choose from count toward electives. Students may complete a
the extensive range of in-class and Internet courses maximum of 30 credits in general education, any
covering the broad range of health- and non-health- additional credits not being used to fulfill general
related topics including cancer care, autism, education may count toward electives.
cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, bullying,
clinical treatments, HIV/AIDS, SARS, rehabilitation
psychology, depression, problem-solving, attention,
multisensory integration, literacy acquisition,
prejudice, and perfectionism.

 
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Major credits: Students must complete a minimum of It is strongly recommended that students complete
66 major credits (36 core course credits and 30 health the general education requirements above within their
informatics course credits) as follows: first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
Core Courses (36 credits) count toward the corresponding general education
area of study and the additional three credits would
AP/ECON 1000 3.00 count toward electives. Students may complete a
HH/HLST 1000 6.00 or HH/HLST 1010 3.00 and maximum of 30 credits in general education, any
HH/HLST 1011 3.00 additional credits not being used to fulfill general
HH/HLST 2020 3.00 education may count toward electives.
HH/HLST 2030 3.00
HH/HLST 2040 3.00 Major Credits: Students must complete a minimum
AP/ADMS 2300 6.00 of 69 major credits (36 core course credits and 33
HH/HLST 3010 3.00 health management course credits) as follows:
AP/ECON 3510 3.00
HH/HLST 4000 3.00 Core Courses (36 credits)
HH/HLST 4010 3.00
AP/ECON 1000 3.00
Health Informatics Courses (30 credits) HH/HLST 1000 6.00 or HH/HLST 1010 3.00 and
HH/HLST 1011 3.00
AP/ITEC 1000 3.00 HH/HLST 2020 3.00
AP/ITEC 1620 3.00 HH/HLST 2030 3.00
HH/HLST 3310 3.00 or HH/NURS 3240 3.00 HH/HLST 2040 3.00
HH/HLST 3320 3.00 AP/ADMS 2300 6.00
HH/HLST 3341 3.00 HH/HLST 3010 3.00
HH/HLST 4200 6.00 AP/ECON 3510 3.00
HH/HLST 4310 3.00 or AP/ITEC 3010 3.00 HH/HLST 4000 3.00
HH/HLST 4320 3.00 HH/HLST 4010 3.00
HH/HLST 4330 3.00
Health Management Courses (33 credits)
Upper-level credits: A minimum of 36 credits must
be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at AP/ADMS 1000 3.00
least 18 credits at the 4000 level. HH/HLST 3230 3.00
HH/HLST 3400 3.00
Electives: Additional credits as required for an overall AP/ADMS 3525 3.00
total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be AP/ADMS 3526 3.00
used to fulfill upper-level credits. HH/HLST 4200 6.00
HH/HLST 4210 3.00
HEALTH MANAGEMENT (SPECIALIZED HH/HLST 4250 3.00
HONOURS BHS PROGRAM): 120 CREDITS HH/HLST 4330 3.00

Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course Select one of: AP/ADMS 2600 3.00, AP/ADMS 3120
credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course 3.00, HH/HLST 3015 3.00, HH/HLST 3240 3.00
credits required in each undergraduate degree (cross-listed to AP/ADMS 3400 3.00), HH/HLST 3540
program major/minor must be taken at York 3.00, HH/HLST 4320 3.00 or AP/ADMS 4525 3.00
University.
Upper-Level Credits: A minimum of 36 credits must
Graduation requirement: All graduates must complete be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at
a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall least 18 credits at the 4000 level.
cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+).
Electives: Additional credits, as required, for an
General education: A minimum of 18 credits as overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits
follows: may be used to fulfill upper-level credits.

• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000

or 2000 level
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
(MODR) at the 1000 level
• Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the
1000 or 2000 level

 
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 HEALTH POLICY (SPECIALIZED HONOURS BHS 3.00 or HH/HLST 4510 3.00
PROGRAM): 120 CREDITS HH/HLST 4200 6.00

Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course Upper-level credits: A minimum of 36 credits must

credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at
credits required in each undergraduate degree least 18 credits at the 4000 level.
program major/minor must be taken at York
University. Electives: Additional credits, as required, for an
overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits
Graduation requirement: All graduates must complete may be used to fulfill upper-level credits.
a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall
cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+). HEALTH STUDIES (HONOURS BHS PROGRAM):
120 CREDITS
General education: A minimum of 18 credits as
follows: Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course
credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000 credits required in each undergraduate degree
or 2000 level program major/minor must be taken at York
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the University.
1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
(MODR) at the 1000 level Graduation requirement: All graduates must
• Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the complete a total of at least 120 credits with a
1000 or 2000 level minimum overall cumulative grade point average of
5.00 (C+).
It is strongly recommended that students complete
the general education requirements above within their General education: A minimum of 18 credits as
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of follows:
either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
count toward the corresponding general education • Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
area of study; and the additional three credits would or 2000 level
count toward electives. Students may complete a • Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
maximum of 30 credits in general education, any 1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
additional credits not being used to fulfill general (MODR) at the 1000 level
education may count toward electives. • Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the
1000 or 2000 level
Major credits: Students must complete a minimum of
66 major credits (36 core course credits and 30 health It is strongly recommended that students complete
policy course credits), as follows: the general education requirements above within their
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
Core Courses (36 credits) either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
count toward the corresponding general education
AP/ECON 1000 3.00 area of study; and the additional three credits would
HH/HLST 1000 6.00 or HH/HLST 1010 3.00 and count toward electives. Students may complete a
HH/HLST 1011 3.00 maximum of 30 credits in general education; any
HH/HLST 2020 3.00 additional credits not being used to fulfill general
HH/HLST 2030 3.00 education may count toward electives.
HH/HLST 2040 3.00
AP/ADMS 2300 6.00 Major credits: Students must complete a minimum of
HH/HLST 3010 3.00 42 credits in the major as follows:
AP/ECON 3510 3.00
HH/HLST 4000 3.00 HH/HLST 1000 6.00 or HH/HLST 1010 3.00 and
HH/HLST 4010 3.00 HH/HLST 1011 3.00
HH/HLST 2020 3.00
Health Policy Courses (30 credits) HH/HLST 2030 3.00
HH/HLST 2040 3.00
AP/POLS 2910 6.00 AP/ADMS 2300 6.00
HH/HLST 3015 3.00 or HH/HLST 3540 3.00 HH/HLST 3010 3.00
HH/HLST 3110 3.00 HH/HLST 3120 3.00
HH/HLST 3120 3.00 HH/HLST 3230 3.00
HH/HLST 3230 3.00 HH/HLST 3341 3.00
HH/HLST 4110 3.00 HH/HLST 4010 3.00
Select one of HH/HLST 4130 3.00, HH/HLST 4140 HH/HLST 4200 6.00

 
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Upper-level credits: A minimum of 36 credits must Honours Minor in Health Policy
be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at
least 18 credits at the 4000 level. The Honours Minor program in Health Policy
comprises of at least 30 credits in health policy.
Electives: Additional credits, as required, for an These include the following:
overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits
may be used to fulfill upper-level credits. HH/HLST 1000 6.00 or HH/HLST 1010 3.00 and
HH/HLST 1011 3.00
Honours Double Major BHS Program HH/HLST 2020 3.00
HH/HLST 3010 3.00
The Honours BHS program described above may be HH/HLST 3110 3.00
pursued jointly with Honours Double Major Bachelor’s HH/HLST 3120 3.00
degree programs in the Faculties of Environmental HH/HLST 3230 3.00
Studies, Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies HH/HLST 4010 3.00 or HH/HLST 4000 3.00
or Science and Engineering. For further details on HH/HLST 4110 3.00
requirements, contact the respective Faculty. HH/HLST 4130 3.00

Honours Major/Minor BHS Program HEALTH STUDIES (BHS PROGRAM): 90 CREDITS

The Honours BHS program described above may be Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course
pursued jointly with any Honours Minor Bachelor’s credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
degree program in the Faculties of Environmental credits required in each undergraduate degree
Studies, Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies program major/minor, must be taken at York
or Science and Engineering, as listed in the Faculty of University.
Health Rules and Regulations section.
Graduation requirement: All graduates must
Honours Minor in Health Informatics complete a total of at least 90 credits, with a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C).
The Honours Minor program in Health Informatics
comprises of at least 30 credits in health informatics. General education: A minimum of 18 credits as
These include the following: follows:

HH/HLST 1000 6.00 or HH/HLST 1010 3.00 and • Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
HH/HLST 1011 3.00 or 2000 level
HH/HLST 2030 3.00 • Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
HH/HLST 2040 3.00 1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
HH/HLST 3310 3.00 (MODR) at the 1000 level
HH/HLST 3341 3.00 • Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the
HH/HLST 3320 3.00 1000 or 2000 level
HH/HLST 4320 3.00
HH/HLST 4330 3.00 It is strongly recommended that students complete
HH/HLST 4340 3.00 or HH/HLST 4300 3.00 the general education requirements above within their
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
Honours Minor in Health Management either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
count toward the corresponding general education
The Honours Minor program in Health Management area of study; and the additional three credits would
comprises of at least 30 credits in health count toward electives. Students may complete a
management. These include the following: maximum of 30 credits in general education; any
additional credits not being used to fulfill general
HH/HLST 1000 6.00 or HH/HLST 1010 3.00 and education may count toward electives.
HH/HLST 1011 3.00
HH/HLST 2030 3.00 Major credits: Students must complete a minimum of
HH/HLST 3010 3.00 30 credits in the major, including the following:
HH/HLST 3230 3.00
HH/HLST 3250 3.00 HH/HLST 1000 6.00 or HH/HLST 1010 3.00 and
HH/HLST 3400 3.00 HH/HLST 1011 3.00
HH/HLST 4010 3.00 or HH/HLST 4000 3.00 HH/HLST 2020 3.00
HH/HLST 4210 3.00 HH/HLST 2030 3.00
HH/HLST 4250 3.00 or HH/HLST 4330 3.00 HH/HLST 2040 3.00
HH/HLST 3010 3.00

 
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 At least 12 additional credits in health studies (HLST)
credits at the 3000 level

Upper-level credits: At least 18 credits at the 3000

level or 4000 level, including at least 12 credits at the
3000 level or 4000 level in health studies.

Electives: Additional credits, as required, for an

overall total of at least 90 credits. Elective credits may
be used to fulfill upper-level credits.

Course Substitutes

Subject to course exclusions, program

requirements/restrictions and residence requirements,
the following courses are acceptable substitutes for
the purpose of meeting program requirements:

Program Course Course Substitutes

HH/HLST 2040 3.00 HH/NURS 3200 3.00

HH/HLST 4330 3.00 AP/ADMS 4300 3.00

AP/ECON 1000 AP/ECON 1000 3.00, GL/ECON

3.00 2500 3.00
AP/POLS 2910 6.00 AK/POLS 3420 6.00 (prior to
Summer 2005), AS/POLS 2100
6.00 (prior to Summer 2003),
AS/POLS 2610 6.00 (prior to
Summer 2003), GL/POLS 2600
6.00
HH/HLST 4300 3.00 HH/NURS 4200 3.00

HH/HLST 4310 3.00 AP/ITEC 2010 3.00

 
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Kinesiology and Health Science Core Courses (42 credits)

Bachelor of Arts Honours and Bachelor of HH/KINE 1000 6.00

Science Honours Degree Programs HH/KINE 1020 6.00
HH/KINE 2011 3.00
The School of Kinesiology and Health Science offers HH/KINE 2031 3.00
courses leading to a bachelor of arts (BA) degree in HH/KINE 2049 3.00
kinesiology and health science (Specialized Honours, HH/KINE 2050 3.00
Honours, Honours Double Major and Honours Major HH/KINE 3000 3.00
and Minor options) and a bachelor of science (BSc) HH/KINE 3012 3.00
degree in kinesiology and health science (Specialized HH/KINE 3020 3.00
Honours, Honours, Honours Double Major and HH/KINE 3030 3.00
Honours Major and Minor options). In each of these HH/KINE 4010 3.00
programs, students complete a specified core of HH/KINE 4020 3.00
academic courses, as well as practicum courses.
At least 18 additional kinesiology and health science
KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCE (KINE) credits, including six credits at the 4000 level
(SPECIALIZED HONOURS BA PROGRAM): 120
CREDITS Upper-level credits: A minimum of 36 credits must
be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at
Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course least 18 credits at the 4000 level.
credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
credits required in each undergraduate degree Electives: A minimum of 18 credits outside the major.
program major/minor, must be taken at York Elective credits may be used to fulfill upper-level
University. credits.

Graduation requirement: All graduates must Practicum (PKIN): In addition to the 120-credit
complete a total of at least 120 credits, with a minimum degree requirement, students must take
minimum overall cumulative grade point average of eight practicum (PKIN) courses, including at least one
5.00 (C+), and all practicum requirements. course in each of the following practicum areas:

General education: A minimum of 18 credits, as • Aquatics

follows: • Dance/gymnastics
• Emergency care
• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000 • Individual and dual sports
or 2000 level. • Team games/sports
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the • Track and field
1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
(MODR) at the 1000 level. Note: Students may take practicum (PKIN) courses
• Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the on a pass/fail basis, provided that they apply to do so
1000 or 2000 level. within the first two weeks of classes, that they obtain
the signature of the course director on the applicable
It is strongly recommended that students complete form and that the completed form is submitted to the
the general education requirements above within their Kinesiology and Health Science Undergraduate
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of Office.
either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
count toward the corresponding general education Refer to the end of this section for the practicum
area of study; and the additional three credits would course list.
count toward electives. Students may complete a
maximum of 30 credits in general education; any KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCE
additional credits not being used to fulfill general (HONOURS BA PROGRAM): 120 CREDITS
education may count toward electives.
Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course
Major credits: Students must complete a minimum of credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
60 major credits in kinesiology and health science. credits required in each undergraduate degree
program major/minor, must be taken at York
University.

 
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 Graduation requirement: All graduates must Practicum (PKIN): In addition to the 120-credit
complete a total of at least 120 credits, with a minimum degree requirement, students must take
minimum overall cumulative grade point average of eight practicum (PKIN) courses, including at least one
5.00 (C+), and all practicum requirements. course in each of the following practicum areas:

General education: A minimum of 18 credits, as • Aquatics

follows: • Dance/gymnastics
• Emergency care
• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000 • Individual and dual sports
or 2000 level. • Team games/sports
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the • Track and field
1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
(MODR) at the 1000 level. Note: Students may take practicum (PKIN) courses
• Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the on a pass/fail basis, provided that they apply to do so
1000 or 2000 level. within the first two weeks of classes, that they obtain
the signature of the course director on the applicable
It is strongly recommended that students complete form and that the completed form is submitted to the
the general education requirements above within their Kinesiology and Health Science Undergraduate
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of Office.
either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
count toward the corresponding general education Refer to the end of this section for the practicum
area of study; and the additional three credits would course list.
count toward electives. Students may complete a
maximum of 30 credits in general education; any Honours Double Major BA Program
additional credits not being used to fulfill general
education may count toward electives. The Honours BA program described above may be
pursued jointly with Honours Double Major Bachelor’s
Major credits: Students must complete a minimum of degree programs in the Faculties of Environmental
48 major credits in kinesiology and health science, Studies, Fine Arts, Health, Liberal Arts and
including at least 12 credits at the 4000 level. Professional Studies or Science and Engineering as
listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations
Core Courses (42 credits) section.

HH/KINE 1000 6.00 Honours Double Major Interdisciplinary BA

HH/KINE 1020 6.00 Programs
HH/KINE 2011 3.00
HH/KINE 2031 3.00 The Honours BA program described above may be
HH/KINE 2049 3.00 linked with any Honours Double Major
HH/KINE 2050 3.00 Interdisciplinary BA program in the Faculty of Liberal
HH/KINE 3000 3.00 Arts and Professional Studies. Students must take at
HH/KINE 3012 3.00 least 48 credits in kinesiology and health science,
HH/KINE 3020 3.00 including the kinesiology and health science core, and
HH/KINE 3030 3.00 at least 36 credits in the interdisciplinary program.
HH/KINE 4010 3.00 Courses taken to meet kinesiology and health science
HH/KINE 4020 3.00 requirements cannot also be used to meet
requirements of the interdisciplinary program.
At least six additional kinesiology and health science Students in these interdisciplinary programs must
(KINE) credits at the 4000 level take a total of at least 18 credits at the 4000 level,
including at least 12 credits in kinesiology and health
Upper-level credits: A minimum of 36 credits must science and six credits in the interdisciplinary
be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at program. For further details on requirements, see the
least 18 credits at the 4000 level. listings for specific Honours Double Major
Interdisciplinary BA programs in the Faculty of Liberal
Electives: A minimum of 18 credits outside the major. Arts and Professional Studies Programs of Study
Elective credits may be used to fulfill upper-level section of the Undergraduate Calendar.
credits.
Honours Major/Minor BA Program

The Honours BA program described above may be

pursued jointly with any Honours Minor Bachelor’s
degree program in the Faculties of Environmental
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Professional Studies or Science and Engineering, as • All courses offered through the Faculty of
listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations Science and Engineering.
section.
• All kinesiology and health science courses,
Honours Minor BA Program excluding:
HH/KINE 2380 3.00, HH/KINE 3240 3.00,
Students must complete a minimum of 42 credits in HH/KINE 3250 3.00, HH/KINE 3360 3.00,
kinesiology and health science courses, including the HH/KINE 3420 3.00, HH/KINE 3430 3.00,
kinesiology and health science core, with a minimum HH/KINE 3440 3.00, HH/KINE 3490 3.00,
of six credits at the 4000 level. HH/KINE 3510 3.00, HH/KINE 3530 3.00,
HH/KINE 3580 3.00, HH/KINE 3620 3.00,
Practicum (PKIN): In addition to the 120-credit HH/KINE 4340 3.00, HH/KINE 4350 3.00,
minimum degree requirement, students must take HH/KINE 4360 3.00, HH/KINE 4370 3.00,
eight practicum (PKIN) courses, including at least one HH/KINE 4375 3.00, HH/KINE 4420 3.00,
course in each of the following practicum areas: HH/KINE 4430 3.00, HH/KINE 4480 3.00,
HH/KINE 4485 3.00, HH/KINE 4490 3.00,
• Aquatics HH/KINE 4495 3.00, HH/KINE 4530 3.00,
• Dance/gymnastics HH/KINE 4560 3.00, HH/KINE 4620 3.00,
• Emergency care HH/KINE 4630 3.00, HH/KINE 4645 3.00.
• Individual and dual sports
• Team games/sports • All psychology courses, excluding:
• Track and field HH/PSYC 3350 3.00, HH/PSYC 3430 3.00,
HH/PSYC 3600 3.00, HH/PSYC 3620 3.00,
Note: Students may take practicum (PKIN) courses HH/PSYC 3630 3.00, HH/PSYC 3670 3.00,
on a pass/fail basis, provided that they apply to do so HH/PSYC 4120 3.00.
within the first two weeks of classes, that they obtain
the signature of the course director on the applicable General education: A minimum of 18 credits as
form and that the completed form is submitted to the follows:
Kinesiology and Health Science Undergraduate
Office. • Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
or 2000 level.
Refer to the end of this section for the practicum • Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
course list. 1000 or 2000 level.
• Six credits in modes of reasoning (MODR) at
KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCE the 1000 level.
(SPECIALIZED HONOURS BSC PROGRAM): 120
CREDITS It is strongly recommended that students complete
the general education requirements above within their
Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
credits required in each undergraduate degree count toward the corresponding general education
program major/minor, must be taken at York area of study; and the additional three credits would
University. count toward electives. Students may complete a
maximum of 30 credits in general education; any
Graduation requirement: All graduates must additional credits not being used to fulfill general
complete a total of at least 120 credits, with a education may count toward electives.
minimum overall cumulative grade point average of
5.00 (C+), and all practicum requirements. Basic science requirement: A minimum of 21
credits as follows:
Note: More than 120 credits may be required to
complete the degree requirements in the applied • Six credits in mathematics, selected from:
certificate stream. SC/MATH 1505 6.00
SC/MATH 1013 3.00
Science requirement: Of the 120 credits, at least 84 SC/MATH 1014 3.00
credits must be earned in science courses. The SC/MATH 1025 3.00
composition of the 84 science credits includes
courses in the major, basic science courses and • 15 credits, selected from:
electives. SC/BIOL 1010 6.00
SC/CHEM 1000 3.00
Science credits can be selected from the following: SC/CHEM 1001 3.00
SC/CSE 1520 3.00 or SC/CSE 1540 3.00 or
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 SC/EATS 1010 3.00 Refer to the end of this section for the practicum
SC/EATS 1011 3.00 course list.
SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1410
6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00 KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(HONOURS BSC PROGRAM): 120 CREDITS
Note 1: For kinesiology and health science students,
six of the 15 preceding credits are satisfied by Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course
completing the Kinesiology and Health Science major credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
program requirements. credits required in each undergraduate degree
program major/minor, must be taken at York
Note 2: Psychology students are strongly University.
recommended to take SC/CSE 1570 3.00.
Graduation requirement: All graduates must
Major credits: Students must complete a minimum of complete a total of at least 120 credits, with a
60 major credits in kinesiology and health science. minimum overall cumulative grade point average of
5.00 (C+), and all practicum requirements.
Core Courses (42 credits)
Science requirement: Of the 120 credits, at least 84
HH/KINE 1000 6.00 credits must be earned in science courses. The
HH/KINE 1020 6.00 composition of the 84 science credits includes
HH/KINE 2011 3.00 courses in the major, basic science courses and
HH/KINE 2031 3.00 electives.
HH/KINE 2049 3.00
HH/KINE 2050 3.00 Science credits can be selected from the following:
HH/KINE 3000 3.00
HH/KINE 3012 3.00 • All courses offered through the Faculty of
HH/KINE 3020 3.00 Science and Engineering.
HH/KINE 3030 3.00
HH/KINE 4010 3.00 • All kinesiology and health science courses,
HH/KINE 4020 3.00 excluding:
HH/KINE 2380 3.00, HH/KINE 3240 3.00,
At least 18 additional kinesiology and health science HH/KINE 3250 3.00, HH/KINE 3360 3.00,
(KINE) credits, including six credits at the 4000 level HH/KINE 3420 3.00, HH/KINE 3430 3.00,
HH/KINE 3440 3.00, HH/KINE 3490 3.00,
Upper-level credits: A minimum of 42 credits at the HH/KINE 3510 3.00, HH/KINE 3530 3.00,
3000 level or 4000 level. HH/KINE 3580 3.00, HH/KINE 3620 3.00,
HH/KINE 4340 3.00, HH/KINE 4350 3.00,
Electives: Additional elective credits, as required, for HH/KINE 4360 3.00, HH/KINE 4370 3.00,
an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits HH/KINE 4375 3.00, HH/KINE 4420 3.00,
may be used to fulfill science and upper-level credits. HH/KINE 4430 3.00, HH/KINE 4480 3.00,
HH/KINE 4485 3.00, HH/KINE 4490 3.00,
Practicum (PKIN): In addition to the 120-credit HH/KINE 4495 3.00, HH/KINE 4530 3.00,
minimum degree requirement, students must take HH/KINE 4560 3.00, HH/KINE 4620 3.00,
eight practicum (PKIN) courses, including at least one HH/KINE 4630 3.00, HH/KINE 4645 3.00.
course in each of the following practicum areas:
• All psychology courses excluding:
• Aquatics HH/PSYC 3350 3.00, HH/PSYC 3430 3.00,
• Dance/gymnastics HH/PSYC 3600 3.00, HH/PSYC 3620 3.00,
• Emergency care HH/PSYC 3630 3.00, HH/PSYC 3670 3.00,
• Individual and dual sports HH/PSYC 4120 3.00.
• Team games/sports
• Track and field General education: A minimum of 18 credits, as
follows:
Note: Students may take practicum (PKIN) courses
on a pass/fail basis, provided that they apply to do so • Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
within the first two weeks of classes, that they obtain or 2000 level.
the signature of the course director on the applicable • Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
form and that the completed form is submitted to the 1000 or 2000 level.
Kinesiology and Health Science Undergraduate • Six credits in modes of reasoning (MODR) at
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It is strongly recommended that students complete Upper-level credits: A minimum of 42 credits at the
the general education requirements above within their 3000 level or 4000 level.
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would Electives: Additional elective credits, as required, for
count toward the corresponding general education an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits
area of study; and the additional three credits would may be used to fulfill science and upper-level credits.
count toward electives. Students may complete a
maximum of 30 credits in general education; any Practicum (PKIN): In addition to the 120-credit
additional credits not being used to fulfill general minimum degree requirement, students must take
education may count toward electives. eight practicum (PKIN) courses, including at least one
course in each of the following practicum areas:
Basic science requirement: A minimum of 21
credits as follows: • Aquatics
• Dance/gymnastics
• Six credits in mathematics, selected from: • Emergency care
SC/MATH 1505 6.00 • Individual and dual sports
SC/MATH 1013 3.00 • Team games/sports
SC/MATH 1014 3.00 • Track and field
SC/MATH 1025 3.00
Note: Students may take practicum (PKIN) courses
• 15 credits, selected from: on a pass/fail basis, provided that they apply to do so
SC/BIOL 1010 6.00 within the first two weeks of classes, that they obtain
SC/CHEM 1000 3.00 the signature of the course director on the applicable
SC/CHEM 1001 3.00 form and that the completed form is submitted to the
SC/CSE 1520 3.00 or SC/CSE 1540 3.00 or Kinesiology and Health Science Undergraduate
SC/CSE 1570 3.00 Office.
SC/EATS 1010 3.00
SC/EATS 1011 3.00 Refer to the end of this section for the practicum
SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1410 course list.
6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00
Honours Double Major BSc Program
Note 1: For kinesiology and health science students,
six of the 15 preceding credits are satisfied by The Honours BSc program described above may be
completing the Kinesiology and Health Science major pursued jointly with Honours Double Major Bachelor’s
program requirements. degree programs in the Faculties of Health, Liberal
Arts and Professional Studies or Science and
Engineering, as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules
Note 2: Psychology students are strongly advised to and Regulations section.
take SC/CSE 1570 3.00.
Note: Students pursuing double major or major/minor
Major credits: Students must complete a minimum of BSc programs are required to complete at least 66
48 major credits in kinesiology and health science. credits in science courses.

Core Courses (42 credits) Honours Major/Minor BSc Program

HH/KINE 1000 6.00 The Honours BSc program described above may be
HH/KINE 1020 6.00 pursued jointly with an Honours Minor Bachelor’s
HH/KINE 2011 3.00 degree, in the Faculties of Fine Arts, Health, Liberal
HH/KINE 2031 3.00 Arts and Professional Studies or Science and
HH/KINE 2049 3.00 Engineering, as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules
HH/KINE 2050 3.00 and Regulations section.
HH/KINE 3000 3.00
HH/KINE 3012 3.00 Note: Students pursuing double major or major/minor
HH/KINE 3020 3.00 BSc programs are required to complete at least 66
HH/KINE 3030 3.00 credits in science courses.
HH/KINE 4010 3.00
HH/KINE 4020 3.00 Honours Minor BSc Program

At least six additional kinesiology and health science Students must complete a minimum of 42 credits in
(KINE) credits at the 4000 level kinesiology and health science courses, including the
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 Note: Students pursuing double major or major/minor descriptions, please consult the School of Kinesiology
BSc programs are required to complete at least 66 and Health Science supplemental calendar.
credits in science courses.
Aquatic Courses
Practicum (PKIN): In addition to the 120-credit
minimum degree requirement, students must take HH/PKIN 0200 0.00
eight practicum (PKIN) courses, including at least one HH/PKIN 0240 0.00
course in each of the following practicum areas: HH/PKIN 0250 0.00
HH/PKIN 0261 0.00
• Aquatics HH/PKIN 0262 0.00
• Dance/gymnastics HH/PKIN 0265 0.00
• Emergency care HH/PKIN 0270 0.00
• Individual and dual sports HH/PKIN 0285 0.00
• Team games/sports HH/PKIN 0291 0.00
• Track and field HH/PKIN 0292 0.00
HH/PKIN 0294 0.00
Note: Students may take practicum (PKIN) courses HH/PKIN 0295 0.00
on a pass/fail basis, provided that they apply to do so
within the first two weeks of classes, that they obtain Dance/Gymnastics Courses
the signature of the course director on the applicable
form and that the completed form is submitted to the HH/PKIN 0500 0.00
Kinesiology and Health Science Undergraduate HH/PKIN 0502 0.00
Office. HH/PKIN 0503 0.00
HH/PKIN 0512 0.00
Refer to the end of this section for the practicum HH/PKIN 0513 0.00
course list. HH/PKIN 0514 0.00
HH/PKIN 0560 0.00
Kinesiology and Health Science Practicum HH/PKIN 0565 0.00
Program HH/PKIN 0570 0.00
HH/PKIN 0575 0.00
All students enrolled in Kinesiology and Health HH/PKIN 0585 0.00
Science programs must complete the practicum core, HH/PKIN 0590 0.00
which consists of one practicum course in each of the HH/PKIN 0595 0.00
following six areas - aquatics, dance/gymnastics,
emergency care, individual and dual sports, team Emergency Care Courses
sports, track and field and an additional two free
choice practicum courses, for a total of eight courses. HH/PKIN 0750 0.00
A detailed description of the course offerings and HH/PKIN 0761 0.00
requirements is available from the School of HH/PKIN 0762 0.00
Kinesiology and Health Science. HH/PKIN 0770 0.00

Practicum Course List Individual and Dual Sports Courses

While practicum courses are required of all HH/PKIN 0400 0.00

kinesiology and health science students in order to HH/PKIN 0401 0.00
graduate, they are not applied towards the academic HH/PKIN 0402 0.00
degree requirements in kinesiology and health HH/PKIN 0403 0.00
science. The second digit of the practicum courses HH/PKIN 0404 0.00
indicates the practicum area. One practicum course HH/PKIN 0405 0.00
represents a total of 24 contact hours of sports activity HH/PKIN 0410 0.00
or equivalent. HH/PKIN 0411 0.00
HH/PKIN 0415 0.00
Practicum courses provide professional preparation HH/PKIN 0416 0.00
for kinesiology and health science students and as HH/PKIN 0435 0.00
such may require vigorous physical activity. It is HH/PKIN 0436 0.00
strongly recommended that every student in the HH/PKIN 0437 0.00
practicum program have a medical examination prior HH/PKIN 0440 0.00
to participating. Students with disabilities are HH/PKIN 0460 0.00
considered on a case-by-case basis. Practicum HH/PKIN 0465 0.00
courses are open to both men and women unless
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Team Sports Courses Nursing
HH/PKIN 0301 0.00 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Honours
HH/PKIN 0302 0.00 Degree Programs (Collaborative BScN, 2nd Entry
HH/PKIN 0303 0.00 BScN, Post-RN IEN BScN)
HH/PKIN 0304 0.00
HH/PKIN 0305 0.00 The bachelor of science in nursing (BScN Honours)
HH/PKIN 0306 0.00 degree focuses on the development of the theoretical,
HH/PKIN 0308 0.00 scientific and philosophical knowledge of human
HH/PKIN 0312 0.00 caring. The role of nurses, through caring
HH/PKIN 0313 0.00 relationships, in promoting and preserving health and
HH/PKIN 0324 0.00 healing is emphasized through both theory and self-
HH/PKIN 0328 0.00 reflective practice. Graduates will be prepared to
HH/PKIN 0329 0.00 practise collaboratively in a variety of settings to
HH/PKIN 0330 0.00 enhance individual, family, community and global
HH/PKIN 0332 0.00 health.
HH/PKIN 0333 0.00
HH/PKIN 0336 0.00 YORK-SENECA-GEORGIAN COLLABORATIVE
HH/PKIN 0340 0.00 BSCN PROGRAM
HH/PKIN 0350 0.00
HH/PKIN 0390 0.00 Students in the four-year Collaborative BScN program
select one of two collaborative partner sites (Seneca
Track and Field Courses College or Georgian College) for Years 1 and 2 of
their degree followed by Years 3 and 4 at York
HH/PKIN 0600 0.00 University.
HH/PKIN 0601 0.00
Program Requirements for Students Entering
Additional Courses Year 3 at York University for the Fall/Winter 2009-
2010 or Fall/Winter 2010-2011
HH/PKIN 0801 0.00
HH/PKIN 0821 0.00 Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course
HH/PKIN 0822 0.00 credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
HH/PKIN 0840 0.00 credits required in each undergraduate degree
HH/PKIN 0861 0.00 program major/minor must be taken at York
HH/PKIN 0862 0.00 University.
Undergraduate Certificates Graduation requirement: All graduates must
complete a total of at least 120 credits with a
The School of Kinesiology and Health Science offers minimum overall cumulative grade point average of
undergraduate certificates in: athletic therapy; 5.00 (C+), including a minimum grade of 4.00 (C) in
coaching; fitness assessment and exercise all major courses.
counselling; and sport administration that may be
taken concurrently with an Honours degree. Upon 120 credits including:
graduation, students who have successfully • 60 credits for successful completion of the
completed the degree and certificate requirements first two years of the program at an approved
receive a certificate in addition to the undergraduate collaborative program partner College of
degree. Students may only enrol in one certificate Applied Arts and Technology.
stream at a time.
Major credits: Students must complete a minimum of
Certificate requirements are listed in the Faculty of 51 major credits in nursing, as follows:
Health Undergraduate Certificate section. HH/NURS 2300 3.00
HH/NURS 3040 3.00
Course Substitutes HH/NURS 3050 3.00
HH/NURS 3300 3.00
The School of Kinesiology and Health Science does HH/NURS 3400 3.00
not recognize any course substitutes for its academic HH/NURS 3410 3.00
course requirements. HH/NURS 4100 3.00
HH/NURS 4110 9.00
HH/NURS 4111 3.00
HH/NURS 4120 6.00
HH/NURS 4130 6.00

 
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 At least six additional nursing (NURS) credits at the Year 3 and 4 (Completed at York University)
3000 level or 4000 level
60 credits, including:
Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 57 credits
must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, Major requirements: A minimum of 48 major credits
including at least 27 credits at the 4000 level. in nursing, as follows:
HH/NURS 3514 3.00
Electives: A minimum of nine credits outside nursing HH/NURS 3515 3.00
at the 3000 level or 4000 level. HH/NURS 3524 6.00
HH/NURS 4516 3.00
Note: HH/NURS 4110 9.00, HH/NURS 4111 3.00, HH/NURS 4525 6.00
HH/NURS 4120 6.00 and HH/NURS 4130 6.00 have HH/NURS 4526 6.00
a practicum component. If the grade for the practicum HH/NURS 4527 9.00
component is “fail” then the overall final course grade HH/NURS 4528 3.00
will be “F”. HH/NURS 4546 3.00

Program Requirements for Students Entering And six nursing (NURS) credits at the 3000 level or
Year 3 at York University Effective the Fall/Winter higher
2011-2012 Session
In addition, students must complete a minimum of six
Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course credits as follows:
credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
credits required in the major must be taken at York Either HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 or HH/KINE 2050 3.00,
University. plus SC/BIOL 2900 3.00.

Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at Note: HH/NURS 3524 6.00, HH/NURS 4525 6.00,
least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative HH/NURS 4526 6.00, and HH/NURS 4527 9.00 have
grade point average of 5.00 (C+), including a a practicum component. Students need to pass both
minimum grade of 4.00 (C) in all nursing (NURS) the classroom and practical components in order to
courses. pass the course. If the grade for the practicum
component is “fail” then the overall final course grade
120 credits including: will be “F”.
• 60 credits for successful completion of the
first two years of the program at an approved
Required courses outside the major: A minimum of
collaborative program partner College of
six credits outside nursing at the 3000 level or higher.
Applied Arts and Technology.
Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 54 credits
Note: Students who have been granted 60 credits for
must be taken at the 3000 level or above, including at
successful completion of the first two years of the
least 30 credits at the 4000 level.
program at an approved collaborative program
partner College of Applied Arts and Technology will
2nd ENTRY BScN PROGRAM
be deemed to have fulfilled the following general
education requirements for the Collaborative BScN
This is a concentrated six-semester program,
program.
requiring students to study in fall, winter and summer
terms over two years.
General education requirements: A minimum of 12
credits, as follows:
Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course
credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
credits required in each undergraduate degree
or 2000 level
program major/minor must be taken at York
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the University.
1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
(MODR) at the 1000 level Graduation requirement: All graduates must
complete a total of at least 150 credits with a
It is strongly recommended that students complete minimum overall cumulative grade point average of
the general education requirements within their first 5.00 (C+), including a minimum grade of 4.00 (C) in
54 credits. all major courses.

 
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150 credits including:
• 60 credits completed at a recognized 2. They have completed at least one year of
university prior to admission. full-time study at an accredited university in a
country (or institution) where English is the
Major credits: students must complete a minimum of official language of instruction. Proficiency in
90 credits, as follows: English is demonstrated by a minimum
HH/NURS 1900 6.00 TOEFL score of computer: 230, paper: 573,
HH/NURS 1950 3.00 iBT: 88 or equivalent.
HH/NURS 1960 3.00
HH/NURS 2900 6.00 Qualifying period: Once admitted, the students will
HH/NURS 2930 3.00 enter a conditional qualifying period comprised of the
HH/NURS 2950 3.00 following York University degree level courses:
HH/NURS 2960 3.00
HH/NURS 3300 3.00 a) AP/WRIT 3900 3.00—three credits
HH/NURS 3400 3.00 University
HH/NURS 3410 3.00 3000-level course—Essentials of
HH/NURS 3900 6.00 Professional Writing
HH/NURS 3910 6.00 b) HH/NURS 3902 3.00—three credits
HH/NURS 3950 3.00 University 3000-level course - Providing
HH/NURS 3960 3.00 Culturally Competent Care
HH/NURS 4000 3.00 c) HH/NURS 3901 3.00—three credits
HH/NURS 4100 3.00 University 3000-level course -
HH/NURS 4120 6.00 Pharmacotherapeutics
HH/NURS 4900 9.00
HH/NURS 4901 3.00 Successful completion of the qualifying period
requires a minimum overall average of 5.00 (C+) at
Required major courses outside of nursing: SC/CHEM the end of each session to be eligible to continue in
1550 3.00 and SC/CHEM 2550 3.00 the Post-RN IEN BScN program.

Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 57 credits Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course

must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
including at least 24 credits at the 4000 level. credits required in each undergraduate degree
program major/minor must be taken at York
Electives: A minimum of six elective credits in University.
nursing at the 3000 level or higher.
Graduation requirement: All graduates must
Note: HH/NURS 1900 6.00, HH/NURS 2900 6.00, complete a total of at least 120 credits with a
HH/NURS 3900 6.00, HH/NURS 3910 6.00, minimum overall cumulative grade point average of
HH/NURS 4120 6.00, HH/NURS 4900 9.00, and 5.00 (C+), including a minimum grade of 4.00 (C) in
HH/NURS 4901 3.00 have a practicum component. If all major courses.
the grade for the practicum component is “fail” then
the overall final course grade will be “F”. 120 credits including:
• 60 transfer credits for recognition of diploma
POST-RN IEN BScN PROGRAM equivalent education and successful
completion of nine credits from the pre-
These requirements are for students in the qualifying session.
Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) program.
Major credits: students must complete a minimum of
Admission requirements: Entry procedures include 51 major credits, as follows:
the following academic and professional criteria: HH/NURS 2300 3.00
HH/NURS 2731 6.00
a) International education assessed by the College HH/NURS 3010 3.00
of Nurses of Ontario as “diploma equivalent.” HH/NURS 3130 3.00
HH/NURS 3300 3.00
b) Minimum overall average of C+ in previous HH/NURS 3400 3.00
nursing studies, AP/ADMS 3740 3.00
HH/NURS 3770 3.00
c) Proof of language proficiency for applicants who HH/NURS 4120 6.00
do not meet one of the following criteria: HH/NURS 4131 6.00
HH/NURS 4150 6.00
1. Their first language is English or HH/NURS 4710 3.00
HH/NURS 4910 3.00

 
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 Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 51 credits Nurses, the College of Nurses of Ontario Professional
must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, Standards, including the Ethics Practice Standard, the
including at least 24 credits at the 4000 level. York University Student Code of Conduct, and other
relevant York University policies including, but not
Note: HH/NURS 2731 6.00, HH/NURS 4120 6.00 and limited to, the Sexual Harassment Policy and the
HH/NURS 4131 6.00 have practicum components. If Policy Concerning Racism.
the grade for the practicum component is “fail” then
the overall final course grade will be “F”. HH/NURS Behaviour that may result in withdrawal from the
4150 6.00 is graded as “credit/no credit.” Successful BScN program.
completion of the practicum course, as indicated by
achieving a credit, is a requirement in the BScN A student may be withdrawn from the BScN program
program. if he or she:

School of Nursing: Policy on Involuntary 1. commits any breach of the CNA Code of
Withdrawal Ethics, the CNO Professional Standards, the
CNO Ethics Practice Standards and/or any
A student may be required to withdraw involuntarily York University Policy that relates to student
from a course with a practicum component if: behaviour, such as the York University
Student Code of Conduct or the Senate
1. the student fails to meet the requirements of Policy on Academic Honesty that would
the course with a practicum component, engage the behavioural and ethical
either through unsatisfactory attendance standards of the profession;
and/or participation in class or practicum 2. engages in any proscribed behaviour in a
settings, or through unprofessional practicum agency as detailed in the School
behaviour in fulfilling course requirements; or of Nursing’s Handbook;
3. acquires a criminal conviction after being
2. the student’s performance is judged to admitted to the program (or which was
disrupt the functioning of the practicum site acquired prior to admission but became
and/or jeopardize the well-being of clients of known only after having been admitted to the
the practicum site, and/or demonstrate program) which jeopardizes the student’s
failure to meet professional standards for ability to gain registration as a nurse; or
practice currently mandated by the College 4. engages in behaviour that impairs the
of Nurses of Ontario. performance of professional responsibilities.

Following a meeting with the student, the decision to For more information, refer to School of Nursing
require the student to withdraw will be taken by the Supplemental Calendar.
director of the School of Nursing on the
recommendation of the course director and/or
practicum coordinator. Students have access to the
usual appeal procedures in such instances.

School of Nursing: Student Behaviour Policy

The bachelor of science in nursing (BScN) degree is

an important determinant of eligibility for registration
with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Given the
professional trajectory of the BScN degree, a
professional standard of behaviour is expected from
nursing students. At issue in this policy is the
protection of the public and the University’s role in
graduating competent professionals. The policy
recognizes the general responsibility of the faculty
members of the School of Nursing to foster
acceptable standards of professional behaviour and
of the student to be mindful of and abide by such
standards.

Progression through the BScN program at the School

of Nursing at York University is contingent on
students’ behaviour meeting the ethical and
behavioural standards set forth in the Canadian
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Psychology General education: A minimum of 18 credits as
follows:
Bachelor of Arts Honours, Bachelor of Arts and
Bachelor of Science Honours, Bachelor of • Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
Science Degree Programs; York/Seneca Joint or 2000 level
Program in Psychology and Rehabilitation • Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
Services 1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
(MODR) at the 1000 level
The Department of Psychology offers bachelor of arts • Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the
(BA) and bachelor of science (BSc) degrees in 1000 or 2000 level
psychology (Specialized Honours, Honours, bachelor,
Honours Double Major and Honours Major and Minor It is strongly recommended that students complete
options). the general education requirements above within their
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
Admission to all 2000-, 3000- and 4000-level courses either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
in psychology (with the exception of HH/PSYC 2020 count toward the corresponding general education
6.00, HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and HH/PSYC 2022 3.00) area of study and the additional three credits would
is conditional upon satisfactory completion of count toward electives. Students may complete a
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 with a minimum grade of C. maximum of 30 credits in general education, any
additional credits not being used to fulfill general
Students must obtain a minimum grade of C in education may count toward electives.
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 to be permitted to continue as a
major in psychology, as well as to take any further Major credits: students must complete a minimum of
psychology courses for which HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 is 54 (but not more than 66) credits in psychology,
a prerequisite. including at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.

Psychology (Specialized Honours BA Program): 120 Psychology courses must include:

Credits HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and
Admission: Students must be currently enrolled in an HH/PSYC 2022 3.00
Honours program in Psychology, with a minimum HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+). HH/PSYC 3010 3.00
The application process for this program includes the HH/PSYC 3031 3.00
completion of an application form available through HH/PSYC 3090 3.00
the Department of Psychology. Applicants must have HH/PSYC 3125 3.00
completed a minimum of 53 credits in total, including
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C), At least six credits chosen from:
HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 and HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 or HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
equivalent. Students who have completed or project HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
to complete 53 credits by the end of the academic HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
year may submit an application by the end of April of HH/PSYC 3140 3.00
that year. HH/PSYC 3170 3.00
HH/PSYC 3190 3.00
Continuing: To continue in the Specialized Honours
program, students must maintain an overall At least six credits chosen from:
cumulative grade point average of at least 7.00 (B+). HH/PSYC 2210 3.00
HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
credits required in each undergraduate degree HH/PSYC 3250 3.00
program major/minor must be taken at York HH/PSYC 3260 3.00
University. HH/PSYC 3265 3.00
HH/PSYC 3270 3.00
Graduation requirement: All graduates must HH/PSYC 3280 3.00
complete a total of at least 120 credits with a HH/PSYC 3290 3.00
minimum overall cumulative grade point average of
7.00 (B+). At least 12 credits in psychology (PSYC) at the 4000
level, including HH/PSYC 4001 6.00
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 Upper-level credits: A minimum of 36 credits must At least three credits chosen from:
be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at HH/PSYC 2210 3.00
least 18 credits at the 4000 level. HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
Electives: A minimum of 18 credits outside the major. HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
Elective credits may be used to fulfill upper-level HH/PSYC 3250 3.00
credits. HH/PSYC 3260 3.00
HH/PSYC 3265 3.00
PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS BA PROGRAM): 120 HH/PSYC 3270 3.00
CREDITS HH/PSYC 3280 3.00
HH/PSYC 3290 3.00
Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course
credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course At least 12 credits in psychology (PSYC) at the 4000
credits required in each undergraduate degree level, including HH/PSYC 4000 6.00 or HH/PSYC
program major/minor must be taken at York 4170 6.00
University.
At least nine additional credits in psychology (PSYC)
Graduation requirement: All graduates must
complete a total of at least 120 credits with a Upper-level credits: A minimum of 36 credits must
minimum overall cumulative grade point average of be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at
5.00 (C+). least 18 credits at the 4000 level.

General education: A minimum of 18 credits as Electives: A minimum of 18 credits outside the major.
follows: Elective credits may be used to fulfill upper-level
credits.
• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
or 2000 level Honours Double Major BA Program
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning The Honours BA program described above may be
(MODR) at the 1000 level pursued jointly with Honours Double Major bachelor’s
• Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the degree programs in the Faculties of Environmental
1000 or 2000 level Studies, Fine Arts, Health, Liberal Arts and
Professional Studies or Science and Engineering as
It is strongly recommended that students complete listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations
the general education requirements above within their section.
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would Honours Double Major Interdisciplinary BA
count toward the corresponding general education Programs
area of study and the additional three credits would
count toward electives. Students may complete a Psychology may be linked with any Honours Double
maximum of 30 credits in general education, any Major Interdisciplinary BA program in the Faculty of
additional credits not being used to fulfill general Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. Students must
education may count toward electives. complete at least 36 credits (but not more than 54
credits) in psychology and at least 36 credits in the
Major credits: Students must complete at least 42 interdisciplinary program. Courses taken to meet
(but not more than 54) credits in psychology, including psychology requirements cannot also be used to meet
at least 12 credits at the 4000 level. the requirements of the interdisciplinary program.
Students in these interdisciplinary programs must
Psychology courses must include: take a total of at least 18 credits at the 4000 level,
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) including at least six credits in psychology and six
HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and credits in the interdisciplinary program. For further
HH/PSYC 2022 3.00 details on requirements, see the listings for specific
HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 Honours Double Major Interdisciplinary BA programs
in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
At least three credits chosen from: Programs of Study section of the Undergraduate
HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 Calendar.
HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
HH/PSYC 3125 3.00
HH/PSYC 3140 3.00
HH/PSYC 3170 3.00
HH/PSYC 3190 3.00

 
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The 36 credits in psychology must include: program major/minor must be taken at York
University.
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and Graduation requirement: All graduates must
HH/PSYC 2022 3.00 complete a total of at least 90 credits with a minimum
HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 overall cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C).

At least three credits chosen from: General education: A minimum of 18 credits as

HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 follows:
HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
HH/PSYC 2130 3.00 • Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
HH/PSYC 3125 3.00 or 2000 level
HH/PSYC 3140 3.00 • Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
HH/PSYC 3170 3.00 1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
HH/PSYC 3190 3.00 (MODR) at the 1000 level
• Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the
At least three credits chosen from: 1000 or 2000 level
HH/PSYC 2210 3.00
HH/PSYC 2220 3.00 It is strongly recommended that students complete
HH/PSYC 2230 3.00 the general education requirements above within their
HH/PSYC 2240 3.00 first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
HH/PSYC 3250 3.00 either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
HH/PSYC 3260 3.00 count toward the corresponding general education
HH/PSYC 3265 3.00 area of study and the additional three credits would
HH/PSYC 3270 3.00 count toward electives. Students may complete a
HH/PSYC 3280 3.00 maximum of 30 credits in general education, any
HH/PSYC 3290 3.00 additional credits not being used to fulfill general
education may count toward electives.
One of: HH/PSYC 4000 6.00 or HH/PSYC 4170 6.00
At least nine additional credits in psychology (PSYC) Major credits: Students must complete at least 30
(but not more than 42) credits in psychology, including
Honours Major/Minor BA Program at least 12 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level in
psychology.
The Honours BA program described above may be
pursued jointly with any Honours Minor bachelor’s Psychology courses must include:
degree program in the Faculties of Environmental HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
Studies, Fine Arts, Health, Liberal Arts and HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 or HH/PSYC 2020 6.00
Professional Studies or Science and Engineering as HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations
section. At least three credits chosen from:
HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
Honours Minor BA Program HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
The Honours Minor program in Psychology comprises HH/PSYC 3125 3.00
at least 30 (but not more than 42) credits in HH/PSYC 3140 3.00
psychology. These 30 credits must include: HH/PSYC 3170 3.00
HH/PSYC 3190 3.00
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 or HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 At least three credits chosen from:
HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 HH/PSYC 2210 3.00
HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
At least six credits in psychology (PSYC) courses at HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
the 4000 level HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
HH/PSYC 3250 3.00
Additional credits from psychology (PSYC) courses HH/PSYC 3260 3.00
for an overall total of at least 30 credits in psychology HH/PSYC 3265 3.00
HH/PSYC 3270 3.00
PSYCHOLOGY (BA PROGRAM): 90 CREDITS HH/PSYC 3280 3.00
HH/PSYC 3290 3.00
Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course
credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course Additional credits from psychology (PSYC) for an
credits required in each undergraduate degree overall total of at least 30 credits

 
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 Upper-level credits: A minimum of 18 credits must HH/KINE 4495 3.00, HH/KINE 4530 3.00,
be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level. HH/KINE 4560 3.00, HH/KINE 4620 3.00,
HH/KINE 4630 3.00, HH/KINE 4645 3.00
Electives: A minimum of 18 credits outside the major.
Elective credits may be used to fulfill upper-level • All psychology courses, excluding:
credits. HH/PSYC 3350 3.00, HH/PSYC 3430 3.00,
HH/PSYC 3600 3.00, HH/PSYC 3620 3.00,
PSYCHOLOGY (SPECIALIZED HONOURS BSC HH/PSYC 3630 3.00, HH/PSYC 3670 3.00,
PROGRAM): 120 CREDITS HH/PSYC 4120 3.00

Admission: Students must be currently enrolled in an General education requirement: A minimum of 18

Honours program in Psychology, with a minimum credits as follows:
overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+).
The application process for this program includes the • Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
completion of an application form available through or 2000 level
the Department of Psychology. Applicants must have • Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
completed a minimum of 53 credits in total, including 1000 or 2000 level
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00, HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 and • Six credits in modes of reasoning (MODR) at
HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 or equivalent. Students who the 1000 level
have completed or project to complete 53 credits by
the end of the academic year may submit an It is strongly recommended that students complete
application by the end of April of that year. the general education requirements above within their
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
Continuing: To continue in the Specialized Honours either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
program, students must maintain an overall count toward the corresponding general education
cumulative grade point average of at least 7.00 (B+). area of study and the additional three credits would
count toward electives. Students may complete a
Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course maximum of 30 credits in general education, any
credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course additional credits not being used to fulfill general
credits required in each undergraduate degree education may count toward electives.
program major/minor must be taken at York
University. Basic science requirement: A minimum of 21
credits as follows:
Graduation requirement: All graduates must
complete a total of at least 120 credits with a Six credits in mathematics, selected from:
minimum overall cumulative grade point average of SC/MATH 1505 6.00
7.00 (B+). SC/MATH 1013 3.00
SC/MATH 1014 3.00
Science requirement: Of the 120 credits, at least 84 SC/MATH 1025 3.00
credits must be earned in science courses. The
composition of the 84 science credits includes 15 credits, selected from:
courses in the major, basic science courses and SC/BIOL 1010 6.00
electives. SC/CHEM 1000 3.00
SC/CHEM 1001 3.00
Science credits can be selected from the following: SC/CSE 1520 3.00 or SC/CSE 1540 3.00 or
SC/CSE 1570 3.00
• All courses offered through the Faculty of SC/EATS 1010 3.00
Science and Engineering. SC/EATS 1011 3.00
SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or
• All kinesiology and health science courses, SC/PHYS 1420 6.00
excluding:
HH/KINE 2380 3.00, HH/KINE 3240 3.00, Note 1: For kinesiology and health science students,
HH/KINE 3250 3.00, HH/KINE 3360 3.00, six of the 15 preceding credits are satisfied by
HH/KINE 3420 3.00, HH/KINE 3430 3.00, completing the Kinesiology and Health Science major
HH/KINE 3440 3.00, HH/KINE 3490 3.00, program requirements.
HH/KINE 3510 3.00, HH/KINE 3530 3.00,
HH/KINE 3580 3.00, HH/KINE 3620 3.00, Note 2: Psychology students are strongly advised to
HH/KINE 4340 3.00, HH/KINE 4350 3.00, take SC/CSE 1570 3.00.
HH/KINE 4360 3.00, HH/KINE 4370 3.00,
HH/KINE 4375 3.00, HH/KINE 4420 3.00,
HH/KINE 4430 3.00, HH/KINE 4480 3.00,
HH/KINE 4485 3.00, HH/KINE 4490 3.00,

 
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Major credits: Students must complete a minimum of courses in the major, basic science courses and
54 (but not more than 66) credits in psychology. electives.

Psychology courses must include: Science credits can be selected from the following:
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and • All courses offered through the Faculty of
HH/PSYC 2022 3.00 Science and Engineering.
HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
HH/PSYC 3010 3.00 • All kinesiology and health science courses,
HH/PSYC 3031 3.00 excluding:
HH/PSYC 3090 3.00 HH/KINE 2380 3.00, HH/KINE 3240 3.00,
HH/PSYC 3125 3.00 HH/KINE 3250 3.00, HH/KINE 3360 3.00,
HH/KINE 3420 3.00, HH/KINE 3430 3.00,
At least six credits chosen from: HH/KINE 3440 3.00, HH/KINE 3490 3.00,
HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 HH/KINE 3510 3.00, HH/KINE 3530 3.00,
HH/PSYC 2120 3.00 HH/KINE 3580 3.00, HH/KINE 3620 3.00,
HH/PSYC 2130 3.00 HH/KINE 4340 3.00, HH/KINE 4350 3.00,
HH/PSYC 3140 3.00 HH/KINE 4360 3.00, HH/KINE 4370 3.00,
HH/PSYC 3170 3.00 HH/KINE 4375 3.00, HH/KINE 4420 3.00,
HH/PSYC 3190 3.00 HH/KINE 4430 3.00, HH/KINE 4480 3.00,
HH/KINE 4485 3.00, HH/KINE 4490 3.00,
At least six credits chosen from: HH/KINE 4495 3.00, HH/KINE 4530 3.00,
HH/PSYC 2210 3.00 HH/KINE 4560 3.00, HH/KINE 4620 3.00,
HH/PSYC 2220 3.00 HH/KINE 4630 3.00, HH/KINE 4645 3.00
HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
HH/PSYC 2240 3.00 • All psychology courses, excluding:
HH/PSYC 3250 3.00 HH/PSYC 3350 3.00, HH/PSYC 3430 3.00,
HH/PSYC 3260 3.00 HH/PSYC 3600 3.00, HH/PSYC 3620 3.00,
HH/PSYC 3265 3.00 HH/PSYC 3630 3.00, HH/PSYC 3670 3.00,
HH/PSYC 3270 3.00 HH/PSYC 4120 3.00
HH/PSYC 3280 3.00
HH/PSYC 3290 3.00 General education: A minimum of 18 credits as
follows:
At least 12 credits in psychology (PSYC) at the 4000
level, including HH/PSYC 4001 6.00 • Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
At least three additional credits in psychology (PSYC) or 2000 level
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the
Upper-level credits: A minimum of 42 credits at the 1000 or 2000 level
3000 level or 4000 level. • Six credits in modes of reasoning (MODR) at
the 1000 level
Electives: Additional elective credits as required for
an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits It is strongly recommended that students complete
may be used to fulfill science and upper-level credits. the general education requirements above within their
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of
PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS BSC PROGRAM): 120 either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would
CREDITS count toward the corresponding general education
area of study and the additional three credits would
Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 course count toward electives. Students may complete a
credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course maximum of 30 credits in general education, any
credits required in each undergraduate degree additional credits not being used to fulfill general
program major/minor must be taken at York education may count toward electives.
University.
Basic science requirement: A minimum of 21
Graduation requirement: All graduates must credits as follows:
complete a total of at least 120 credits with a
minimum overall cumulative grade point average of • Six credits in mathematics, selected from:
5.00 (C+). SC/MATH 1505 6.00
SC/MATH 1013 3.00
Science requirement: Of the 120 credits, at least 84 SC/MATH 1014 3.00
credits must be earned in science courses. The SC/MATH 1025 3.00
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 • 15 credits, selected from: Honours Double Major BSc Programs
SC/BIOL 1010 6.00
SC/CHEM 1000 3.00 The Honours BSc program described above may be
SC/CHEM 1001 3.00 pursued jointly with an Honours Major bachelor’s
SC/CSE 1520 3.00 or SC/CSE 1540 3.00 or degree in the Faculties of Health, Liberal Arts and
SC/CSE 1570 3.00 Professional Studies or Science and Engineering as
SC/EATS 1010 3.00 listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations
SC/EATS 1011 3.00 section.
SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1410
6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00 Note: Students pursuing double major or major/minor
BSc programs are required to complete at least 66
Note 1: For kinesiology and health science students, credits in science courses.
six of the 15 preceding credits are satisfied by
completing the Kinesiology and Health Science major Honours Major/Minor BSc Programs
program requirements
. The Honours BSc program described above may be
Note 2: Psychology students are strongly advised to pursued jointly with an Honours Minor bachelor’s
take SC/CSE 1570 3.00. degree program in the Faculties of Health, Liberal
Arts and Professional Studies or Science and
Major credits: Students must complete at least 42 Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules
(but not more than 54) credits in psychology. and Regulations section.

Psychology courses must include: Note: Students pursuing double major or major/minor
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) BSc programs are required to complete at least 66
HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and credits in science courses.
HH/PSYC 2022 3.00
HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 Honours Minor

At least three credits chosen from: The Honours Minor in Psychology comprises at least
HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 30 (but not more than 42) credits in psychology.
HH/PSYC 2120 3.00 These 30 credits must include:
HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
HH/PSYC 3125 3.00 HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
HH/PSYC 3140 3.00 HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 or HH/PSYC 2020 6.00
HH/PSYC 3170 3.00 HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
HH/PSYC 3190 3.00
At least six credits from psychology (PSYC) courses
At least three credits chosen from: at the 4000 level
HH/PSYC 2210 3.00
HH/PSYC 2220 3.00 Additional credits from psychology (PSYC) courses
HH/PSYC 2230 3.00 for an overall total of at least 30 credits in psychology
HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
HH/PSYC 3250 3.00 Note: Students pursuing double major or major/minor
HH/PSYC 3260 3.00 BSc programs are required to complete at least 66
HH/PSYC 3265 3.00 credits in science courses.
HH/PSYC 3270 3.00
HH/PSYC 3280 3.00 PSYCHOLOGY (BSC PROGRAM): 90 CREDITS
HH/PSYC 3290 3.00
Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 course
At least 12 credits in psychology (PSYC) at the 4000 credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course
level, including HH/PSYC 4000 6.00 or HH/PSYC credits required in each undergraduate degree
4170 6.00 program major/minor must be taken at York
University.
At least nine additional credits in psychology (PSYC)
Graduation Requirement: All graduates must
Upper-level credits: A minimum of 42 credits at the complete a total of at least 90 credits with a minimum
3000 level or 4000 level. overall cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C).

Electives: Additional elective credits for an overall Science requirement: Of the 90 credits, at least 63
total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be credits must be earned in science courses. The
used to fulfill science and upper-level credits. composition of the 63 science credits includes

 
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courses in the major, basic science courses and • 15 credits, selected from:
electives. SC/BIOL 1010 6.00
SC/CHEM 1000 3.00
Science credits can be selected from the following: SC/CHEM 1001 3.00
SC/CSE 1520 3.00 or SC/CSE 1540 3.00 or
• All courses offered through the Faculty of SC/CSE 1570 3.00
Science and Engineering. SC/EATS 1010 3.00
SC/EATS 1011 3.00
• All kinesiology and health science courses, SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1410 6.00
excluding: or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00
HH/KINE 2380 3.00, HH/KINE 3240 3.00,
HH/KINE 3250 3.00, HH/KINE 3360 3.00, Note 1: For kinesiology and health science students,
HH/KINE 3420 3.00, HH/KINE 3430 3.00, six of the 15 preceding credits are satisfied by
HH/KINE 3440 3.00, HH/KINE 3490 3.00, completing the Kinesiology and Health Science major
HH/KINE 3510 3.00, HH/KINE 3530 3.00, program requirements.
HH/KINE 3580 3.00, HH/KINE 3620 3.00,
HH/KINE 4340 3.00, HH/KINE 4350 3.00, Note 2: Psychology students are strongly advised to
HH/KINE 4360 3.00, HH/KINE 4370 3.00, take SC/CSE 1570 3.00.
HH/KINE 4375 3.00, HH/KINE 4420 3.00,
HH/KINE 4430 3.00, HH/KINE 4480 3.00, Major credits: Students must complete at least 30
HH/KINE 4485 3.00, HH/KINE 4490 3.00, (but no more than 42) credits in psychology.
HH/KINE 4495 3.00, HH/KINE 4530 3.00,
HH/KINE 4560 3.00, HH/KINE 4620 3.00, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
HH/KINE 4630 3.00, HH/KINE 4645 3.00. HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 or HH/PSYC 2020 6.00
HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
• All psychology courses, excluding:
HH/PSYC 3350 3.00, HH/PSYC 3430 3.00, At least three credits chosen from:
HH/PSYC 3600 3.00, HH/PSYC 3620 3.00, HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
HH/PSYC 3630 3.00, HH/PSYC 3670 3.00, HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
HH/PSYC 4120 3.00 HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
HH/PSYC 3125 3.00
General education: A minimum of 18 credits as HH/PSYC 3140 3.00
follows: HH/PSYC 3170 3.00
HH/PSYC 3190 3.00
• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000
or 2000 level At least three credits chosen from:
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the HH/PSYC 2210 3.00
1000 or 2000 level HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
• Six credits in modes of reasoning (MODR) at HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
the 1000 level HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
HH/PSYC 3250 3.00
It is strongly recommended that students complete HH/PSYC 3260 3.00
the general education requirements above within their HH/PSYC 3265 3.00
first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of HH/PSYC 3270 3.00
either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would HH/PSYC 3280 3.00
count toward the corresponding general education HH/PSYC 3290 3.00
area of study and the additional three credits would
count toward electives. Students may complete a Additional credits from psychology (PSYC) courses
maximum of 30 credits in general education, any for an overall total of at least 30 credits
additional credits not being used to fulfill general
education may count toward electives. Upper-level credits: A minimum of 18 credits at the
3000 level or 4000 level, including 12 credits in the
Basic science requirement: A minimum of 21 major.
credits as follows:
Electives: Additional elective credits as required for
• Six credits in mathematics, selected from: an overall total of at least 90 credits. Elective credits
SC/MATH 1505 6.00 may be used to fulfill science and upper-level credits.
SC/MATH 1013 3.00
SC/MATH 1014 3.00
SC/MATH 1025 3.00

 
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 Course Substitutes During years three and four, students will normally
take 30 credits at York, from the required program list,
Subject to course exclusions, program and the equivalent of 30 credits will be chosen from
requirements/restrictions, and residence the Seneca offerings. In addition to in-class academic
requirements, the following courses are acceptable instruction, students are required to complete two full
substitutes for the purpose of meeting program year (September to April) courses involving a total of
requirements: 800 hours of supervised fieldwork in each of the three
major domains of rehabilitation: physical, emotional
and developmental. Programs will be tailored to each
Program Course Course Substitutes student through discussion with the coordinators.
Minimum academic requirement for applicants is a
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 AK/PSYC 2410 6.00, GL/PSYC 5.00 (C+) grade point average in the first 60 credits.
2510 6.00

HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 AP/ECON 2500 3.00 and AP/ECON Admission Requirements and Procedures
3500 3.00; AK//ECON 3470 3.00
(prior to Winter 2008) and AP/ECON Students who wish to enter the Rehabilitation
3480 3.00; HH/KINE 2050 3.00 and Services program should apply to the departmental
HH/KINE 3150 3.00; SC/MATH program office in the year proceeding the final year of
2560 3.00 and SC/MATH 2570 3.00; their BA or BSc degree program. The application
HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and HH/PSYC
2022 3.00; AK/PSYC 2510 3.00
deadline is normally in early March. Generally, a
(prior to Winter 2002) and AK/PSYC student who demonstrates good intellectual ability,
3110 3.00 (prior to Summer 2002) emotional stability and relevant experience will be
considered for entry into the program. Applicants
HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 AP/ADMS 2320 3.00, SC/BIOL must have:
2060 3.00, AP/ECON 2500 3.00,
AK/ECON 3470 3.00 (prior to Winter
1998), HH/KINE 2050 3.00,
• completed 60 University-level credits
SC/MATH 2560 3.00, GL/PSYC towards a BA or BSc or 90 University-level
2530 3.00, AK/PSYC 2510 3.00 credits towards an Honours BA or Honours
(prior to Winter 2002) BSc with a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 5.00 (C+);
HH/PSYC 2022 3.00 AP/ECON 3500 3.00, AP/ECON • completed an Introduction to Psychology
3480 3.00, HH/KINE 3150 3.00,
SC/MATH 2570 3.00, AK/PSYC
course (with a minimum grade of C);
3110 3.00 (prior to Summer 2002) • fulfilled the general education requirements
of York University;
HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 ES/ENVS 2009 3.00, ES/ENVS • previous employment or volunteer work in
3009 3.00, HH/KINE 2049 3.00, the field of rehabilitation or related relevant
GL/PSYC 2520 3.00 (prior to Winter
experience.
2001)
Application materials for students currently enrolled at
York University may be obtained by contacting the
program assistant at [email protected].
YORK/SENECA JOINT PROGRAM IN
PSYCHOLOGY AND REHABILITATION SERVICES In order to be considered for admission, all applicants
must submit a complete application (i.e. application
This program allows a student to complete a BA or form, official transcripts and two letters of
BSc or an Honours BA or Honours BSc degree in recommendation). Students from other universities
psychology at York in conjunction with a Certificate in should contact [email protected] for further
Rehabilitation Counselling from Seneca College. The information about applying to this program.
certificate is awarded jointly by York University and
Seneca College. A full-time student would normally Further information about this program and online
require four years of study for a BA or BSc degree, instruction applications are available at the following
and five years of study for an Honours BA or Honours Web site:
BSc degree, in the joint program. http://www.yorku.ca/health/psyc/joint_program.html.

In order to fulfil the requirements of a BA or BSc in For Students Completing the Honours BA or
psychology, a student is required to take a minimum Honours BSc Degree
of 30 (but not more than 42) credits in psychology, Years 1, 2 and 3
including HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade
of C). For an Honours BA or Honours BSc in Requirements at York
psychology, a minimum of 42 (but not more than 54)
credits in psychology are required (see degree 90 credits including HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a
program requirements). minimum grade of C). So as not to exceed the

 
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maximum number of credits allowed by the Undergraduate Certificates
Psychology program, students should not take more
than 24 credits towards the major (including The Faculty of Health offers a number of
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00) and some of these should be undergraduate certificates. Certificate requirements
from the required list of the joint program. are listed below. For information on certificate
requirements, admissions and application procedures,
Years 4 and 5 contact the School offering the certificate.
Students will proceed to take the courses listed under ATHLETIC THERAPY
Years 3 and 4 below.
School of Kinesiology and Health Science
Note: In addition to completing the above courses, Coordinator: Frances Flint
students must also fulfill their specific degree
requirements (for a detailed description of degree Admission: Students must be degree candidates in
requirements, please refer to the Programs of Study kinesiology and health science or students with
description for the major). previously completed kinesiology related degrees.
The application process for this program includes an
For Students Completing the BA or BSc Degree assessment of academic standing, a letter of
Years 1 and 2 application, a resume and reference letters.
Interviews are given to selected candidates.
Requirements at York
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 24
60 credits including HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a credits including HH/KINE 1000 6.00 and HH/KINE
minimum grade of C). So as not to exceed the 1020 6.00 and achieved a minimum cumulative
maximum number of credits allowed by the average of 5.00 (C+). Standard First Aid and Basic
Psychology program, students should not take more Rescuer CPR certification is required for application
than 12 credits towards the major (including to the program.
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00) unless taken from the required
list for the joint program. Required courses
Year 3 (Year 1 of program) HH/KINE 2490 3.00
HH/KINE 3575 3.00
Requirements at York HH/KINE 3600 3.00
HH/KINE 3460 3.00
HH/PSYC 2130 3.00, HH/PSYC 3140 3.00, HH/PSYC HH/KINE 4575 3.00
2230 3.00, HH/PSYC 3430 3.00 and AP/SOCI 3820 HH/KINE 4590 6.00
6.00.

Requirements at Seneca Plus three credits selected from the following

courses:
YSR 819 Physical Disabilities - Part I, YSR 824
Interviewing and Case Management, YSR 826 HH/KINE 3465 3.00
Community Resources, YSR 828 Introduction to HH/KINE 4430 3.00
Rehabilitation and FWK 901 Rehabilitation Field Work HH/KINE 4460 3.00
(two days per week-two semesters). HH/KINE 4470 3.00
HH/KINE 4475 3.00
Year 4 (Year 2 of program) HH/KINE 4565 3.00
HH/KINE 4740 3.00
Requirements at York HH/KINE 4900 3.00

HH/PSYC 4030 6.00 and HH/PSYC 4060 6.00. Practicum:

HH/PKIN 0761 0.00

Requirements at Seneca HH/PKIN 0762 0.00
HH/PKIN 0821 0.00
YSR 820 Physical Disabilities - Part II, YSR 821 HH/PKIN 0822 0.00
Theories of Vocational Development and Counselling,
YSR 823 (half course) Canadian Social Policy Course Substitutes
Evolution, YSR 825 Rehabilitation Process (two
semesters), YSR 901 Life Skills Coaching, and FWK The School of Kinesiology and Health Science does
902 Rehabilitation Field Work (two days per week-two not recognize any course substitutes for its academic
semesters). course requirements.

 
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 COACHING Plus three credits selected from the following
courses:
School of Kinesiology and Health Science
Coordinator: Bob Bain HH/KINE 4455 3.00
HH/KINE 4460 3.00
Admission: Students must be degree candidates in HH/KINE 4470 3.00
kinesiology and health science or students with HH/KINE 4475 3.00
previously completed kinesiology related degrees.
Application to the certificate program may be made Practicum:
after completing a minimum of 24 credits (including
HH/KINE 1020 6.00). HH/PKIN 0861 0.00
HH/PKIN 0862 0.00
Required courses (24 credits):
Course Substitutes
HH/KINE 2475 3.00
HH/KINE 3450 3.00 or HH/KINE 3580 3.00 The School of Kinesiology and Health Science does
HH/KINE 3570 3.00 not recognize any course substitutes for its academic
HH/KINE 3610 3.00 course requirements.
HH/KINE 4550 6.00
HH/KINE 4600 3.00 HEALTH INFORMATICS
HH/KINE 4610 3.00
School of Health Policy and Management
Practicum: Coordinator: Christo Elmorr

HH/PKIN 0460 0.00 and all PKIN courses in the sport Admission: This certificate may be taken by students
specialty. who hold community college diplomas or university
degrees, concurrently by students enrolled in any
Course Substitutes university degree program or independently by
professionals in the health field. Prospective students
The School of Kinesiology and Health Science does must be admitted to the Faculty of Health and must
not recognize any course substitutes for its academic hold a community college diploma with an overall
course requirements. Students who complete a grade point average of B or a university degree with
course offered by another unit or program that is a an overall grade point average of C.
course exclusion with a kinesiology course must
replace the corresponding kinesiology course with The certificate may be taken concurrently with a
another kinesiology course of equal or greater credit university degree. There is no restriction about the
value at the same year level or higher. type of degree program in which students are enrolled
concurrently. If the student does not already hold a
FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE completed health-related university degree or college
COUNSELLING diploma, then the concurrent degree must be
completed in order to obtain the certificate.
School of Kinesiology and Health Science
Coordinator: Norman Gledhill Certificate requirements:

Admission: Students must be degree candidates in Note 1: Additional prerequisites that are not part of
kinesiology and health science or students with the certificate course requirements are waived for
previously completed kinesiology related degrees. students registered in the certificate.
Application to the certificate program may normally be
made after completing a minimum of 24 credits Note 2: AP/ITEC 1000 3.00, HH/HLST 2040 3.00 and
(including HH/KINE 1020 6.00). HH/HLST 3320 3.00 or HH/NURS 3230 3.00 or
AP/ITEC 3220 3.00 must be completed before taking
Required courses (21 credits): electives or 4000 level courses.

HH/KINE 3400 3.00 A minimum of 30 credits as follows:

HH/KINE 3575 3.00
HH/KINE 3640 3.00 Core requirements (18 credits):
HH/KINE 4400 6.00
HH/KINE 4430 3.00 AP/ITEC 1000 3.00
HH/KINE 4900 3.00 HH/HLST 2040 3.00
HH/HLST 3310 3.00 or HH/NURS 3240 3.00
HH/HLST 4320 3.00

 
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 HH/HLST 3320 3.00 or HH/NURS 3230 3.00 or SPORT ADMINISTRATION
AP/ITEC 3220 3.00
HH/HLST 4300 3.00 or HH/NURS 4200 3.00 School of Kinesiology and Health Science
Coordinator: Susan Vail
A minimum of 12 credits selected from the
following courses: Admission: This certificate is open to undergraduate
students enrolled in any York University degree
AP/ADMS 2511 3.00 program, recent graduates or professionals currently
HH/HLST 3341 3.00 employed in the sport management field. All
HH/HLST 4310 3.00 or AP/ITEC 3010 3.00 candidates must have completed or be pursuing, a
HH/HLST 4330 3.00 120 credit degree with a minimum cumulative grade
HH/HLST 4340 3.00 point average of 5.00 (C+).
AP/ITEC 1620 3.00
AP/ITEC 1630 3.00 Applicants are evaluated on the basis of academic
AP/ITEC 3020 3.00 performance, personal resume, letter of application,
AP/ITEC 3210 3.00 letters of recommendation (two) and an interview with
AP/ITEC 3230 3.00 the program coordinator.
AP/ITEC 4010 3.00
AP/ITEC 4040 3.00 Required courses (24 credits):
HH/NURS 3210 3.00
HH/NURS 3220 3.00 HH/KINE 2380 3.00
HH/NURS 4210 3.00 HH/KINE 3240 3.00
HH/KINE 3490 3.00
Course Substitutes HH/KINE 3510 3.00
HH/KINE 4430 3.00
Subject to course exclusions, program HH/KINE 4530 3.00
requirements/restrictions, and residence HH/KINE 4545 6.00
requirements, the following courses are acceptable
substitutes for the purpose of meeting certificate
requirements.

Program Course Course Substitutes

HH/HLST 2040 3.00 HH/NURS 3200 3.00

HH/HLST 4330 3.00 AP/ADMS 4300 3.00

 
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 DEGREE REQUIREMENT CHARTS
BA Minimum Faculty Degree Requirements

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

Residency A minimum of 30 course credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in
requirement each undergraduate degree program major/minor, must be taken at York University.

Number of credits
Graduation A minimum of 90 credits completed
requirement Minimum grade point average
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C)

A minimum of 18 credits, as follows:

• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000 or 2000 level
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the 1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
(MODR) at the 1000 level
• Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the 1000 or 2000 level
General
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above
education
within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits
of which will count toward the corresponding general education area of study; the additional
three credits will count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in
general education; any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education requirements
may count toward electives.

Major credits A minimum of 30 or 36 major credits in accordance with the major program requirements

Upper-level
A minimum of 18 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including 12 credits in the major
credits

A minimum of 18 credits outside the major; electives credits may be used to fulfill upper-level
Electives
credits

 
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 Honours BA Minimum Faculty Degree Requirements

REQUIREMENT
DESCRIPTION

Residency A minimum of 30 course credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in
requirement each undergraduate degree program major/minor, must be taken at York University.

Number of credits
Graduation A minimum of 120 credits completed successfully
requirement Minimum grade point average
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+)

A minimum of 18 credits, as follows:

• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000 or 2000 level
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the 1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
(MODR) at the 1000 level
• Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the 1000 or 2000 level
General
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above
education
within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits
of which will count toward the corresponding general education area of study; the additional
three credits will count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in
general education; any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education requirements
may count toward electives.

A minimum number of Major credits for each program type, as follows:

Specialized Honours: normally 54 credits
Honours: normally 42 credits
Major credits
Honours Double Major/Unlinked: normally 42 credits in each major
Honours Double Major/Linked: normally 36 credits in each major
Honours Major/Minor: normally 42 credits in the major and 30 credits in the minor

A minimum of 36 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000
Upper-level level
credits Major 4000 level requirement: normally 12 credits in the major or in each major and six credits
in the minor
A minimum of 18 credits outside the major; elective credits may be used to fulfill upper-level
Electives credits
Not applicable to Honours Double Major and Major/Minor programs types

 
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 BSc Minimum Faculty Degree Requirements

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

Residency A minimum of 30 course credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in
requirement each undergraduate degree program major/minor, must be taken at York University.

Number of credits
Graduation A minimum of 90 credits completed successfully
requirement Minimum grade point average
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C)
Of the 90 credits, at least 63 credits must be earned in science courses.
Science Science courses are all courses with the acronym “SC,” offered through the Faculty of Science
requirement and Engineering. The composition of the 63 science credits includes courses in the major,
basic science courses and electives.

A minimum of 18 credits as follows:

• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000 or 2000 level
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the 1000 or 2000 level
• Six credits in modes of reasoning (MODR) at the 1000 level
General It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above
education within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits
of which will count toward the corresponding general education area of study; the additional
three credits will count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in
general education; any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education
requirements may count toward electives.

A minimum of 21 credits as follows:

• Six credits in mathematics selected from
SC/MATH 1505 6.00, SC/MATH 1013 3.00, SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/MATH 1025 3.00
• 15 credits selected from
SC/BIOL 1010 6.00, SC/CHEM 1000 3.00, SC/CHEM 1001 3.00,
Basic science
SC/CSE 1520 3.00 or SC/CSE 1540 3.00 or SC/CSE 1570 3.00,
requirement
SC/EATS 1010 3.00, SC/EATS 1011 3.00, SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or
SC/PHYS 1420 6.00
Note 1: kinesiology and health science students may satisfy six of the 15 preceding credits by
completing the kinesiology and Health Science Major program requirements.
Note 2: psychology students are strongly recommended to take SC/CSE 1570 3.00.

Major credits A minimum of 30 major credits in accordance with the major program requirements

Upper-level
A minimum of 18 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including 12 credits in the major
credits

Additional elective credits, as required, for an overall total of at least 90 credits; elective credits
Electives
may be used to fulfill science and upper-level credits

 
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 Honours BSc Minimum Faculty Degree Requirements

REQUIREMENT
DESCRIPTION

Residency A minimum of 30 course credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in
requirement each undergraduate degree program major/minor, must be taken at York University.

Number of credits
Graduation A minimum of 120 credits successfully completed
requirement Minimum grade point average
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+)
Of the 120 credits, at least 84 credits must be earned in science courses.
Science Science courses are all courses with the acronym “SC,” offered through the Faculty of Science
requirement and Engineering. The composition of the 84 science credits includes courses in the major,
basic science courses and electives.

A minimum of 18 credits as follows:

• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000 or 2000 level
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the 1000 or 2000 level
• Six credits in modes of reasoning (MODR) at the 1000 level
General It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above
education within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits
of which will count toward the corresponding general education area of study; the additional
three credits will count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in
general education; any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education
requirements may count toward electives.

A minimum of 21 credits, as follows:

• Six credits in mathematics selected from
SC/MATH 1505 6.00, SC/MATH 1013 3.00, SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/MATH 1025 3.00
• 15 credits selected from
SC/BIOL 1010 6.00, SC/CHEM 1000 3.00, SC/CHEM 1001 3.00, SC/CSE 1520 3.00 or
Basic science
SC/CSE 1540 3.00 or SC/CSE 1570 3.00,
requirement
SC/EATS 1010 3.00, SC/EATS 1011 3.00, SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or
SC/PHYS 1420 6.00
Note 1: kinesiology and health science students may satisfy six of the 15 preceding credits by
completing the kinesiology and health science major program requirements.
Note 2: psychology students are strongly recommended to take SC/CSE 1570 3.00.

A minimum number of major credits for each program type, as follows:

Specialized Honours: normally 54 credits
Major credits
Honours: normally 42 credits
Honours Major/Minor: normally 42 credits in the major and 30 credits in the minor

Upper-level A minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including 12 credits in the major at the
credits 4000 level

Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits; elective credits
Electives
may be used to fulfill science and upper-level credits

 
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 BHS Minimum Faculty Degree Requirements

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

Residency A minimum of 30 course credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in
requirement each undergraduate degree program major/minor, must be taken at York University.

Number of credits
Graduation A minimum of 90 credits completed successfully
requirement Minimum grade point average
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C)

A minimum of 18 credits, as follows:

• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000 or 2000 level
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the 1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
(MODR) at the 1000 level
• Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the 1000 or 2000 level
General
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above
education
within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits
of which will count toward the corresponding general education area of study; the additional
three credits will count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in
general education; any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education requirements
may count toward electives.

Major credits A minimum number of 30 major credits, in accordance with the major program requirements

A minimum of 18 credits at the 3000 level or higher, including at least 12 credits at the 3000 level
Upper-level in the major
credits

Additional credits as required for an overall total of at least 90 credits; elective credits may be
Electives
used to fulfill upper-level credits.

 
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 Honours BHS Minimum Faculty Degree Requirements

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

Residency A minimum of 30 course credits, and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in
requirement each undergraduate degree program major/minor, must be taken at York University.

Number of credits
Graduation
A minimum of 120 credits completed successfully
requirement
Minimum grade point average
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+)

A minimum of 18 credits, as follows:

• Six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000 or 2000 level
• Six credits in social science (SOSC) at the 1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning
(MODR) at the 1000 level
• Six credits in natural science (NATS) at the 1000 or 2000 level
General
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above
education
within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits
of which will count toward the corresponding general education area of study; the additional
three credits will count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in
general education; any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education requirements
may count toward electives.

A minimum number of major credits for each program type, as follows:

Specialized Honours: normally 66 credits
Major
Honours: normally 42 credits
requirement
Honours Double Major: normally 42 credits
Honours Major/Minor: normally 30 credits

Upper-level A minimum of 36 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at least 18
credits credits at the 4000 level.

Additional credits, as required, for an overall total of at least 120 credits; elective credits may be
Electives
used to fulfill upper-level requirements

 
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England.
York’s Get Involved initiative offers exciting and
engaging opportunities for students to make their The Colleges at York are essentially smaller units of
mark. the University. Think of them as akin to distinct
communities in a large city. They are also meant to
Information on how you can get involved is available act that way—as communities of peers, advisors,
online at www.yorku.ca/getinvld/. professors and staff who will help you navigate
through your years at the University. Each college has
Faculty of Health Student Caucus a residence, as well as space for commuter students.
(FHSC) They are centres of student social life, intramural
sports, student clubs, extracurricular activities and
The Faculty of Health Student Caucus (FHSC) is a student academic advising. Each of York’s nine
student led organization representing all the students colleges has a unique history and tradition, and
in the Faculty as well as implementing activities and students remain lifelong members of the college
events involving the entire University community. The community.
FHSC acts as a unifying body for all the student clubs
and organizations within the Faculty of Health. The colleges on campus all have areas designated as
student space. Some of these places are equipped
Members become an integral part of representing with comfortable seating, computers, tables and
their peers through supportive discussions and wireless access. You can meet with friends or
debates which help determine the future of the classmates, conduct study groups, finish homework
Faculty’s academic and social situation. They benefit and surf the Web.
by having a chance to meet other undergraduates in
the same faculty. In addition, they will also have a On entering York, all students are assigned to a
chance to incorporate and work with other College according to either their program of study (if
organizations (both in and out of the Faculty of they live off campus) or the residence in which they
Health) to help grow York’s community, and expand live. Those who get involved in college life often find
its opportunities to further improve the Faculty of this connection is a highlight of their university years.
Health. Members work very closely with the Faculty of Two colleges, Stong and Calumet, are affiliated with
Health staff to obtain guidance and be informed of all the Faculty of Health. In addition, bachelor of science
the university’s amazing opportunities and offerings. in kinesiology and health science students are
affiliated with Bethune College.
The FHSC is rapidly growing and we welcome any
new members! If you would like to become a general College Web sites can be found on the Student Life
member, please visit www.yorku.ca/healthsc to get an section of the Current Students Web site at
application. You can also pick up a hard copy Student www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents/
studentlife/.

 
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The table below lists College affiliation by degree Health Education & Promotion
programs.
Health Education & Promotion offers programs and
resources for students through weekly events,
exciting presentations and special events. Interested
Programs College in getting involved? Become a peer health educator
and help to make York a healthier place to live and
learn!
BA, Kinesiology and Health
Stong College
Science www.yorku.ca/scld/healthed

BSc, Kinesiology and Health

Bethune College
Clubs
Science
There are more than 250 student clubs on campus,
BA, Psychology Calumet College including social/cultural, sport, recreation, religious
and academic clubs. Here are a few clubs that are
affiliated with programs offered by the Faculty of
BSc, Psychology Calumet College Health. More information on student clubs can be
obtained from the Current Students Web site.
BHS, all majors Stong College
Student Association of Health Management,
BScN, all streams Stong College Policy and Informatics (SAHMPI)

To promote and represent students in the areas of

health management, policy and informatics
Student Community and Leadership
Development • To enhance student knowledge and skills by
disseminating valuable information on the
current health care sector
Enrich your student experience by joining one or more
of over 250 clubs and organizations, and get involved [email protected]
with student government, York is U, leadership www.yorku.ca/sahmpi
programming, sports and recreation or residence life.
Kinesiology and Health Science Student
Ross Building, Room S172 Organization (KAHSSO)
Tel: 416-736-5144
www.yorku.ca/scld/ • To provide a central focus for the students
and faculty involved in the Kinesiology and
Student Leadership Health Science undergraduate degree
program, its adjoining certificate streams and
Student Leadership produces the student leadership its adjoining discipline specializations
development program, retreats, conferences and • To promote and encourage participation in
awards to develop student leaders in the York the academic, athletic, cultural and social
community. activities in the York University community;
to organize programs and activities that
augment the professional preparation of
www.yorku.ca/scld/leadership
physical educators and kinesiologists within
and external to the York University
community
• To ensure that students receive proper
representation on the committees and
councils within the School of Kinesiology and
Health Science; to review and make
recommendations on the Kinesiology and
Health Science undergraduate degree
program
• To assist and support students majoring in
kinesiology and health science and to serve
as a voice for these students at the
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 KAHSSO funds and properties it may
acquire UPSA offers:
• To instill a sense of unity and cooperation
among its members, and to assist and • free tutoring in psychology subjects to our
support new students majoring in kinesiology members
and health science • “meet-and-greet” opportunities with graduate
students, professors and others.the
[email protected] advertisement of research assistant
www.yorku.ca/kahsso opportunities via our listserv to our members.
• volunteer opportunities listed at our office;
Nursing Student Association at York (NSAY) we also raise money for charity each year.

[email protected]
• To foster personal and professional growth www.yorku.ca/upsa
through an authentic way of being in an
open, collaborative environment that values
caring, innovation, solidarity, integrity and
respect
• To provide a sense of community for all
undergraduate students at the York campus
and partner sites
• To provide holistic support to all nursing
students through peer mentoring, and to
create opportunities for improving students’
experience while they are enrolled in the
York University Nursing programs

[email protected]
www.yorku.ca/health/nurs

Undergraduate Psychology Students’ Association

(UPSA)

The York Undergraduate Psychology Students’

Association is a student-run organization that aims to
bring together students and faculty in the York
Psychology program. With the support of faculty
members who donate their time to discuss their area
of psychology with UPSA, we are able to create a
unique learning situation for our members. By having
the opportunity to meet with professors in an informal
atmosphere, students are able to see both the study
of psychology and the course directors from a new
perspective.

We are also grateful to have York graduate students

share their graduate school experiences, hints on
preparing for graduate school and pointers on which
skills are essential to success once you get there. We
hope that these informal meetings will provide a
comfortable atmosphere in which students are
encouraged to ask the questions that help to develop
an overview of the field of psychology. York University
has one of the biggest Psychology programs in North
America. We would like this group to serve as a
foundation for the formation of student study groups,
support groups, social groups and opportunity
networking in the field of psychology. It all begins with
one fundamental principle: Use what you’ve got! For
further information, please see our Web site.

 
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Office Hours:
Monday to Wednesday, Fridays*: 8:30am – 4:15pm
Thursdays: 8:30am - 5:45pm
*For the months of June, July and August our office will close at 3:15pm on Fridays

Faculty of Health
Office of Student and Academic Services
Room 019
Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies Building
Tel: 416-736-5299
Fax: 416-650-8275
[email protected]
WEBSITE: www.yorku.ca/health