Petition Information and Package An academic petition is a formal request by a student for the waiver of a Faculty regulation or deadline. Students have the right to petition with grounds for special consideration. However, submitting an academic petition is not always the best solution to an academic problem. Be sure to connect with an […]
For situations that do not meet the criteria outlined in the Policy on Academic Consideration for Missed Course Work, the Faculty of Health has a standard form for students to fill out when they would like to request to write a missed test for Faculty of Health course(s): global health (GH), health studies (HLST), kinesiology & […]
What does Experiential Education look like in the classroom? Working in groups to film videos. Engaging with guest speakers and interviewing professionals in the field. Collaborating on a group research project. Engaging in structured reflection activities. Participating in and reflecting on hands-on assignments. Learning cooperatively through a Jigsaw activity. Participating in hands-on laboratory courses. Developing […]
This is a non-exhaustive list of some current experiential education courses in the Faculty of Health. Please note that in many cases the inclusion of experiential education in a course will vary from year to year, depending on who is teaching the course. Students can contact the course director to confirm whether the course will […]
What is Reflection? “Reflection is an active, persistent and careful consideration of any belief or assumption, their origins, and their unintended effect [i]” In other words, reflection in your course is an exercise where students can critically examine a concrete experience. Through this examination, the students confront and challenge their assumptions, beliefs, and thought patterns […]
York University has numerous awards, bursaries, scholarships and prizes that are awarded through Student Financial Services, Faculties, Schools and Departments. Awards, Bursaries, Scholarships and Prizes from York University Students are encouraged to apply for awards, bursaries, scholarships and prizes offered by York University. More information on these opportunities can be found through Student Financial Services. Awards from […]
Experiential Education activities can be adjusted for remote and online teaching. How do I know if an activity is EE? Experiential education in support of student learning must be R.E.A.L. This mnemonic highlights the importance of providing students with opportunities to enable them to reflect on their learning. It also signals the importance of integrating […]
A Psychology degree helps you build a deep understanding of human behaviour and what motivates people, while also developing skills related to gathering, evaluating, and sharing credible research-based information. These insights and abilities are highly valued in multiple workplace settings including the non-profit sector, education, social services, health care, as well as in government, law, […]
Nurses have the option of working in a range of different practice areas-and since nursing knowledge and skills are highly marketable and transferable you may choose to work in several areas over the course of your career. Some careers in practice include: Thriving from the diversity of placement experience After graduating from York’s Bachelor of Science in […]
Students in Kinesiology & Health Science receive a strong foundation in biological, behavioural, and socio-cultural disciplines that afford a broad and diversified range of options for careers or related post-graduate studies. Today, graduates can be found working as planners and administrators; researchers and scientists; educators; consultants; medical and health care professionals such as registered kinesiologists, physiotherapists, occupational […]