AP/SOSC 4144 6.0 Engaging Health in the Community: Advanced Health Research in the Field
This course applies academic knowledge of health, health advocacy, and health care systems to experience in community settings through classroom study and the application of social science research methods in student placements in health-related organizations and agencies.
How to Apply
The course is a requirement for all fourth year Honours HESO students. You will receive an invitation from the HESO Undergraduate Program Administrator in March to attend an information session led by the Course Director. Final year HESO Major/Minor students interested in the course should contact the Course Director to discuss possible registration.
FAQ
What is a placement?
Placements are designed to help you connect competencies and skills learned in the classroom with hands-on work experience in an organizational setting. These placements focus on career exploration, employability and professional skill development, with an emphasis on achieving specific course learning outcomes. Since placements are tied to a course, you earn academic credit in lieu of payment. Placements are completed on a part-time basis to ensure you can balance your coursework and other commitments.
What are the prerequisites to enroll in the SOSC 4144 placement course?
Students must have completed AP/SOSC 1801, AP/SOSC 2110 and AP/SOSC 3993 and the completion of 84 credits prior to the start of SOSC 4144, or permission of the instructor.
What kind of work can I complete during placement?
With support, you could undertake a broad range of activities depending on the needs of the partners. Some examples include assisting with small-scale program evaluation or other community-based research activities, assisting with program design and/or assisting with program delivery, health education and/or advocacy activities, outreach activities and more.
How many hours do I need to complete for placement?
You will be expected to work one day per week over 12 weeks in the Winter term for a total of approximately 75 hours in the placement.
How can I find a placement for this course?
The Course Director will work with you to match you with a vetted partner/mentor teacher, pending availability.
How are placements graded?
Please review the course outline carefully at the start of the term. A significant portion of your grade depends on your performance during the placement, and your supervisor will also be asked to provide an evaluation.
What about insurance?
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) provides Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage (or, in some instances, other insurance coverage) for Ontario post-secondary students who are completing an unpaid placement as a part of their course/program.
Note
Please note that the placement cannot begin until an Agreement between York University and the Placement Organization is signed. The EE Office will work with your Course Director to facilitate this process.
You could work here!
Some of the institutions HESO students have partnered with in past years:
- YouthRex
- Black Creek Community Farm
- YFS Wellness Centre
- Vaughan Community Health Centre
- North York Community House
- Mind Forward Brain Injury Services
- Regenesis
- Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
Questions?
Please email the Experiential Education (EE) team at eelaps@yorku.ca for more information.