The Health & Society Bachelors Degree at York University offers you a unique opportunity to critically examine health and healing from a multifaceted perspective, challenging the status quo and preparing you for impactful careers. This program equips you with a robust toolkit for understanding health and illness not just as lived realities, but as reflections of larger social, cultural, and political processes, from the interpersonal to the international. You will explore the political, anthropological, and economic aspects of 'illness' and 'wellness' in contemporary societies, gaining insights into the creation, implementation, and improvement of modern health policy.
You will study this program full-time on campus over four years, benefiting from a blend of rigorous critical analysis and practical, experiential learning. Your studies will involve guest speakers from government and advocacy organizations, Indigenous healers, and hands-on experiences like case studies, policy analysis, and community-based research. You will develop essential communication skills through written position statements and oral presentations, and engage with diverse approaches to health and healing. Graduates are prepared for further studies or careers in policy, community programs, supporting marginalized groups, and journalism.