Consideration is also given to the Canadian and Ontario health-care systems, and the policy framework that underpins the provision of health and social services to specific communities and to the broader population.

Career-Relevant Areas of Specialization

You can focus your studies in one of two areas to best meet your educational and career goals:

• The Health Studies concentration is well suited to students wishing to pursue a broad array of potential career paths in the health and social services sector, including those requiring further education or training at the graduate level. Students in this concentration develop a considerable breadth of understanding with respect to the physical and social determinants of health, the organization of the health-care system, and methods for undertaking health research.
• The Autism and Behavioural Science concentration provides you with the knowledge and experience necessary to provide services and support to children with autism and their families.

Students who choose the Autism and Behavioural Science concentration will complete their first, second and fourth years of study at Laurier's Brantford campus and their third year of study at Conestoga College’s Brantford campus. This enables you to earn an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Health from Laurier and a graduate certificate from Conestoga College in only four years.

Interested in transferring to Laurier? Review our Admission Requirements and other information on how to apply in our Admissions Toolkit.