After completing your required core and stream courses, you will complete your Specialized Honours Global Health BA or BSc with the Integrated Global Health Practicum, a culminating experiential learning opportunity that brings your learning into real world global health settings.
Practicum Placement Process
| Time of Year | Stage of Placement Process |
|---|---|
| March | If you are on track to meet practicum eligibility requirements, you will be invited to a Practicum Information Session and given access to the Global Health Practicum module on to apply for and track your practicum placement. |
| June | Practicum applications are due and must include: (1) a general interest questionnaire, (2) a résumé, (3) a statement of interest, and (4) two reference forms. |
| July to December | Students’ eligibility is confirmed. Accepted students are matched with a practicum opportunity. Practicum organizations interview students before confirming the match. Students also complete GH 4600 in the Fall term in preparation for the practicum. |
| January to April | Students complete their practicum and capstone courses. |
Practicum Eligibility
To be eligible for the Global Health Practicum, you must meet all of the following requirements by the term preceding your practicum:
- Completed required core and stream courses (48 core credits and 15 stream credits)
- Registered in the BA or BSc Specialized Honours program with a declared a stream
- Maintained Honours standing (a minimum cGPA of 5.00)
Course Sequence and Timing
The practicum and capstone courses are taken in succession:
| Time of Year | Course Sequence |
|---|---|
| September to December | In the Fall term preceding your placement, you will complete GH 4600 3.00 Practicum Professionalization Seminar, a pre-practicum course focused on professional preparation, including workplace readiness to support a successful practicum experience. |
| January to early April | You will begin your practicum in January, completing an 11-week, 250-hour placement (GH 4601 6.00 Global Health Practicum) in Canada or internationally under the supervision of both a practicum supervisor and course director. Where possible, placements align with your stream. To learn more about the practicum, see the . |
| Mid/Late April | Following the practicum, you will complete a two-week intensive Applied Global Health Research Capstone (GH 4602 3.00), where you share your practicum learning and project outcomes through presentations and student-facilitated seminars. |