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Video Description - Kinesiology Honours Progression Presentation

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[Kine to Psych academic advising form example with text on screen: “Important Notice: Once you complete this presentation and submit the information requested in the form below, your enrolment bloc will be lifted within 3 business days. Please view the entire presentation before completing the form.”]

once you complete this presentation and submit the information requested in the form below your enrollment block will be lifted within three business days please view the presentation in its entirety before completing the form

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[Opened book with title on screen: “Honours standing progression in Kinesiology: Your Options Now”]

Honours standing progression in Kinesiology: Your options now.

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[Title on screen: “Why am I now in a Psychology Major?” Text on screen: “Kinesiology (Kine) is an Honours only program (120 credits). Your cumulative grade point average (CGPA) has fallen below the Honours Progression standards. Kinesiology students who do not maintain Honours Progression standards are automatically switched to a Psychology 90 credit program (BA or BSc).”]

Why am I now a psychology major? Kinesiology is an honours only program as such students must maintain honor standing which will be reviewed in a later slide in order to continue in the program your cumulative grade point average or CGPA which is the overall average of all courses you have taken at York has fallen below the Honor standing guidelines kinesiology students in both. The Bachelor of Arts and The Bachelor of Science degree who do not maintain honors progression standards are automatically switched to a psychology 90 credit program this switch allows you to continue your studies at York University in a different program

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[Graduation cap and diploma. Title on screen: “What is honours standing?” Text on screen: “Graduation requirement is a minimum 5.00 cumulative grade point average (C+). Honours progression chart stipulates the CGPA that students must maintain to stay in honours.”]

To graduate with an honours degree from York students must maintain a minimum 5.0 or c-plus cumulative grade point average. However the university will permit students who do not meet the 5.0 average to continue in honours provided they meet the progression requirements as displayed in the following chart.

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[Title on screen: “Honours Standing”. Text on screen: “Progression requirements to maintain honours standing. Earned credit = final grade of 50% (letter grade of D) or higher” Chart on screen: “Year Level 1, Credits earned 0 to 23, Minimum cumulative grade point average 4.00. Year level 2, credits earned 24 to 53, minimum cumulative grade point average 4.25. Year level 3, credits earned 54 to 83, minimum cumulative grade point average 4.80. Year level 4, credits earned 84 or more, minimum cumulative grade point average 5.00.”]

This is the honor standing grade point average requirement table the required grade point average depends on the number of earned or passed credits an earned credit means a grade of at least 50% or above and a letter grade of at least d students who have completed less than 84 earned credits whose cumulative grade point average is below 5.0 may continue and honors provided they meet the year level progression grade point average requirements. The first column is the year level and this is determined by the number of earned credits. The next column lists the range of earned credits. The final column lists the minimum cumulative grade point average which students must maintain for an honours program.

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[Title on screen: “Note about transfer credit”. Text on screen: “Courses taken at other institutions are counted in earned credit total. For example, 24 credits earned prior to York added to 24 credits taken at York = 48 credits and Year 2 status”.]

One very important point to remember is that if you came to York with transfer credit from another institution or if you took courses and other institutions on a letter of permission you must account for these credits in the earned credit range for example if you receive 24 transfer credits and earn 24 credits in your first year at York your earned credit total would be 48 and you would be considered to be in year 2 therefore you need to maintain at least a 4.25 cumulative grade point average in order to continue in honors.

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[Pile of stacked books. Title on screen: “what happens if my CGPA is below 4.00?”. Text on screen: “Academic warning. You need to achieve a GPA of 4.00 within your next 24 credits taken (or earn at least 4.00 in the session that the 24th credit is completed.)”

If your cumulative grade point average is below 4.0 you will be placed on academic warning to return to good standing you must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least a 4.0 within your next 24 credits taken or an sessional grade point average of at least a 5.0 in the session that the 24th credit is completed.

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[Illustration of arrows with faces on them branching off in different directions. Title on screen: “Options”]

Although you have not maintained honor standing for kinesiology you still have other options that will allow you to complete a York University degree.

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[Title on screen: “Options overview”. Text on screen: “1. Continue in 90 credit BA/BSc Psychology (PSYC) program. 2. Switch to 90 credit BA/BSc Global Health (IHST) program. 3. Switch to 90 credit Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) in Health Studies. 4. Switch to another eligible program outside the Faculty of Health.”]

First of all you may continue in a 90 credit Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in psychology this is the most common course of action for students in your situation since it is likely that you have already taken psych 1010 and may have an interest in the subject area. Second if you are interested in learning about global health challenges and addressing complex issues of human health you could switch to a 90 credit Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Global Health Program. Third if you have an interest in learning more about the social determinants of health and the organization of health care models you could switch to a 90 credit Bachelor of Health Studies degree in the Faculty of Health. Finally if you have academic interests outside of the Faculty of Health and you meet the entry requirements it may be possible to switch to another program outside of the Faculty let's review each of these options in more detail.

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[Outline of human head with Psychology terms inside. Title on screen: “Option #1: 90 Credits BA/BSc Psychology.” Text on screen: “Psychology is dedicated to the scientific study of mind and behavior. There are no additional steps required if you wish to follow this option since you have already been moved into a 90 credit PSYC program.”

Your first option is a 90 credit Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in psychology the field of psychology is dedicated to the scientific study of behavior including thought feeling and action and viewed from social developmental and biological perspectives most people with a bachelor's degree in psychology enter the workforce in a variety of Industry and business types or operate their own businesses their undergraduate degree provides them with an understanding of how people think and react which are highly useful skills for careers in everything from business management and education to the public sector service sales and marketing if you are interested in pursuing a psychology 90 credit degree there are no other administrative actions required on your part as you have already been switched into this program this is a popular option as many kinesiology students have already taken psychology courses or have completed some kinesiology courses that will substitute for psychology major requirements.

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[Globe with a line of people surrounding it. Title on screen: “Option #2: 90 Credit BA/BSc Global Health”. Text on screen: “An interdisciplinary program which prepares the next generation of health leaders with the knowledge and skills to improve health for people worldwide by helping to create conditions that allow for greater health equity. Submit Program change request online”]

The second option available to you is a 90 credit Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in global health Global Health is an interdisciplinary program which examines health equity and health promotion in which health is viewed from an ecological and social determinants perspective courses in this program provide a strong foundation for students to become agents of change through critical engagement with pertinent issues and current world affairs graduates will be ready for positions in health research agencies government and non-government organizations regional and world health authorities private sector and nonprofit organizations to change to the global health program you must submit a program change request this form is available online and a link will be provided at the end of the presentation.

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[Accessibility icons on screen: Wheelchair icon, sign language icon, blind accessibility icon. Title on screen: “Option #3: 90 Credit Bachelor of Health Studies”. Text on screen: “Provides students with a breadth and depth of understanding health and health care issues. Focuses on themes that address the organization and management of Canadian and international healthcare and public policy systems. Submit a degree change request online by June 30th”.]

The third option available to you is a Bachelor of Health Studies degree in health studies this program provides students with the breadth and depth of understanding health and health care issues the program focuses on themes that address the organization and management of Canadian and international health care and public policy systems health studies graduates work in many areas including government social services health care professional associations regulatory organizations and more. To pursue a Bachelor of Health Studies degree you must signal your intention to do so by completing a degree change request by June 30th this forum is available online and a link will be provided at the end of the presentation.

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[Title on screen: “Where can I find my new program requirements?”. Text on screen: “1. Degree progress report: https://myacademicrecord.students.yorku.ca/degree-progress-report. 2. Academic Calendar: https://calendars.students.yorku.ca/ Note: If you are not changing your degree (eg. going from KINE to PSYC but staying in a BA degree), then you follow the calendar rules based on the year you originally started in your degree. If you change your degree or faculty, then you will follow calendar rules based on the year you enter into the new degree or faculty. 3. Attend advising workshop (link to sign up is available below the presentation)”

Your options within the Faculty of Health. Let's discuss where you can find your new program requirements since you have been switched to a psychology program your degree progress report will display your psychology requirements. The degree progress report is an online tool that helps you track your progress towards completing your degree. If you change your program to global health or Health Studies you will be able to view your degree progress report once your program change is successfully processed. You can also refer to the academic calendar for an overview of your remaining requirements. Please be advised that if your degree type has stayed the same, you will follow calendar rules based on your year of entry into your degree. For example if you started in a Bachelor of Arts kinesiology degree at York in 2015-2016 and have now been switched to a Bachelor of Arts in psychology you will follow the 2015-2016 academic calendar rules for psychology if you change your degree for example to a Bachelor of Health Studies or if you change your faculty then you will follow calendar rules based on the year that you enter into the new degree or new faculty. You can also sign up to attend an advising workshop to meet with an advisor in the Faculty of Health for advising.

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[Title on screen: “Option $3: Another eligible program outside of Faculty of Health”. Text on screen: “90 credit program outside your current Faculty. Visit the academic advising office of your new Faculty for information on degree requirements. Submit faculty transfer request online by June 30th.”]

If you have other academic interests that lie outside of the Faculty of Health your fourth option is to change your faculty and select another 90 credit program. When choosing this option be sure to visit the advising office of your new faculty in order to receive updated information regarding your degree requirements. To select this option you must submit a faculty transfer request online by June 30th. A link will be provided in the next slide.

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[Image of the Manage My Academic Record website. Title on screen: “Program change website”. Text on screen: “http://myacademicrecord.students.yorku.ca/program-change” . Deadline to submit a degree or Faculty Transfer Request is june 30th.]

This is the program change page. Please be sure to review all five steps including eligibility requirements and timelines before submitting your request the deadline to submit a degree change or a faculty transfer request is June 30th.

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[Illustration of a pen and paper. Title on screen: “Next steps”. Text on screen: “Complete and submit the form located below the video. Your enrollment block will be removed within three business days. Enrol in Fall/Winter courses per your assignment enrolment window date and time. If you have any questions, contact the office of student and academic services. 416-736-5299. hhadvise@yorku.ca”]

You must now complete and submit the form located below this presentation your enrollment block will be removed before the end of three business days. Once your enrollment block is removed you will be able to enroll in fall winter courses per your assigned enrollment window date and time. If you choose a new program outside the Faculty of Health, another advising block may be added by your new program. Make sure you seek advising with your new faculty. Please note that kinesiology courses are reserved for students who maintain honour standing. Students who fall belo honour standing will not be permitted to enroll into any kinesiology courses. If you have any questions please contact the office of student and academic services. We wish you success as you move forward in your program.