Overview
The Health Studies program at Wilfrid Laurier University provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding health from social, cultural, political, and environmental perspectives. Objectives include developing critical thinking skills to analyze health issues, promoting health equity, and preparing students for diverse roles in health-related fields. Unique features include a focus on social determinants of health, community-engaged learning, and options for co-op placements.
Career Prospects
Graduates are equipped for careers in public health, health policy, community wellness, healthcare administration, and non-profit organizations. The program emphasizes transferable skills like research, advocacy, and program planning, leading to opportunities in government, NGOs, and healthcare settings.
Key Faculty/Staff
The program is supported by faculty in the Department of Health Studies, including experts in public health policy, social epidemiology, and global health.
Unique Facilities or Partnerships
Students benefit from partnerships with local health agencies, access to the university's research centers focused on community health, and collaborative opportunities with Waterloo region's public health units.
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