Honours Bachelor of Arts in Health and Society

120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which 48 units may be Level I

30 units

from

• the Level I program completed prior to admission to the program

9 units

• HLTHAGE 2B03 - Social Identity, Health and Illness
• HLTHAGE 2BB3 - Perspectives in Health, Aging and Society
• HLTHAGE 2F03 - Aging and Health Care Systems

3 units

• HLTHAGE 2A03 - Research Methods in Health and in Aging I

3 units

from

• HLTHAGE 3B03 - Advanced Research Methods
• HLTHAGE 3G03 - Community Based Research

3 units

• SOCSCI 2J03 - Introduction to Statistics

3 units

• HLTHAGE 3AA3 - State, Civil Society and Health

3 units

from

• HLTHAGE 3BB3 - Field Experience
• HLTHAGE 3EE3 - The Practice of Everyday Life: Observations and Inquiry

9 or 12 units

As outlined below:

9 units

from

• HLTHAGE 4B03 - Death and Dying in Later Life
• HLTHAGE 4C03 - Representations of Health and Illness Across the Lifecourse
• HLTHAGE 4D03 - Health, Culture and Diversity
• HLTHAGE 4F03 - Selected Issues in Health and Society
• HLTHAGE 4G03 - Global Health
• HLTHAGE 4I03 - Aging and Health
• HLTHAGE 4J03 - Narratives of Illness
• HLTHAGE 4N03 - Aging and Well-Being
• HLTHAGE 4O03 - Soundscapes of Wellbeing in Popular Music
• HLTHAGE 4Q03 - Representations of Mental Illness
• HLTHAGE 4R03 - Beyond the Social: Determinants of Indigenous Peoples Health
• HLTHAGE 4S03 - Health and the Unfairly Structured City
• HLTHAGE 4T03 - Gender, Sex and Health
• HLTHAGE 4U03 - Professions and Occupations in Health and Aging
• HLTHAGE 4Z06 A/B - Health, Aging and Society Thesis

or

12 units

6 units

from

• HLTHAGE 4B03 - Death and Dying in Later Life
• HLTHAGE 4C03 - Representations of Health and Illness Across the Lifecourse
• HLTHAGE 4D03 - Health, Culture and Diversity
• HLTHAGE 4F03 - Selected Issues in Health and Society
• HLTHAGE 4G03 - Global Health
• HLTHAGE 4I03 - Aging and Health
• HLTHAGE 4J03 - Narratives of Illness
• HLTHAGE 4N03 - Aging and Well-Being
• HLTHAGE 4O03 - Soundscapes of Wellbeing in Popular Music
• HLTHAGE 4Q03 - Representations of Mental Illness
• HLTHAGE 4R03 - Beyond the Social: Determinants of Indigenous Peoples Health
• HLTHAGE 4S03 - Health and the Unfairly Structured City
• HLTHAGE 4T03 - Gender, Sex and Health
• HLTHAGE 4U03 - Professions and Occupations in Health and Aging

6 units

• HLTHAGE 4Z06 A/B - Health, Aging and Society Thesis
  (See Note 3 above.)

15 units

from

• Course List or Health, Aging and Society

0-3 units

• HLTHAGE 1BB3 - Introduction to Aging and Society
  (If not completed in Level I; see Note 4 above.)

36-42 units

• Electives, of which at least six units must be taken from outside of Health, Aging & Society

Enrolment in this Academic Plan is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Selection is based on academic achievement but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) a grade of at least 5.0 (C) in HLTH AGE 1AA3 or 1ZZ3 (HLTHAGE 1BB3 must be completed by the end of Level II, however students are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement in Level I). For continuation in the program, see Minimum Requirements for Entering and Continuing in a Program Beyond Level I.

Any student seeking admission to a Level II program in the Faculty of Social Sciences for the following Fall/Winter session must submit an Application for Admission to Level II through the Mosaic Student Centre (“My Academics”; Program/Plan Selection application) no later than April 30.

Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

All undergraduate students accepted for admission to McMaster University are automatically considered for a McMaster University entrance award. Additional entrance awards, in-course scholarships, bursaries and other forms of financial assistance is available to you at various stages of their undergraduate careers.

Each scholarship, bursary, Government Aid or Work Study Program a has its own unique application process and requirements. More information on financial aid visit the Student Financial Aid & Scholarship (SFAS) Office.

Some awards of interest:

• The Barbara and Ronald Bayne Gerontology Internship Award
• The Karl Kinanen Alumni Prize In Gerontology
• The McMaster University Retirees Association Prize
• The Audrey Evelyn Mepham Award in Gerontology
• The Pioneer Energy LP Gerontology Prizes
• The Pioneer Energy LP Prizes
• The Retired Teachers of Ontario Hamilton/Haldimand District Prize In Gerontology

Some scholarships of interest:

• The McMaster University Retirees Association Scholarship
• The Pioneer Energy LP Scholarship
• The Ellen Bouchard Ryan Scholarship
• The Alvina Marie Werner Scholarship
• The Susan Farley Scholarship
• The Wouters Family Scholarship

Students are given the opportunity to be involved in affiliated research centres (i.e. Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging: www.aging.mcmaster.ca; Institute for Healthier Environments: www.mcmaster.ca/mieh/, etc.) and the Health, Aging & Society Student Association (HASSA): https://www.instagram.com/mcmaster.hassa. 

Academic Advising

The Academic Advising office is run through the Office of the Associate Dean. The primary goal of the Advising Office is to provide all Social Sciences undergraduate students with the information and guidance they need to succeed in their academic careers.

Advisors can help you make the right academic decisions by explaining policies and regulations as well as presenting different options and supports available in your studies.

An academic advisor can assist you with:

• Course requirements, dropping and adding courses
• Program selection, application and changes
• Studying abroad
• Transfer credits
• Petitions for missed term work, deferred examinations and special consideration
• Appeals procedures
• Referral to other campus services

Learn more about Academic Advising in the Social Sciences.