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Kim,
I wouldn't want you to think that U of T is the only school offering Masters
level education in the field of health promotion. I had applied to U of T,
and ended up going to Dalhousie University to obtain a Masters of Arts in
Health Education (poorly named, since the degree is really health promotion
related). The biggest difference between the two programs, at least when I
applied, was that the Dalhousie program was a thesis masters, and the U of T
program, a course masters.
I have found that I gained a great deal from having written a thesis. Not
only did I have the opportunity to select and direct my own qualitative
research project in and for the community (I studied the feasibility of
opening a school based health centre at a local high school), but I also
gained self discipline, critical analysis skills, and writing skills. I also
had many opportunities to gain practical experience during my Masters degree.
I worked on 5 writing and research contracts while working towards my degree,
as well as several research assistanceships.
I can also endorse the suggestions made by other respondents that you
volunteer your time somewhere. I started out as a volunteer birth control and
pregnancy counsellor, then volunteered at AIDS organizations, applying to
every job as it was posted until eventually I was hired.
I wish you all of the best in finding a way into this exciting profession.
Yours in good health,
K. Mana Herel
Program Consultant, HIV/AIDS Division
Health Canada
>===== Original Message From Health Promotion on the Internet
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>Good afternoon
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>I am interested in entering the field of Health Promotion. I would love to
>speak to someone in the field about the best course of action to meet my
>objectives.
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>Thank you very much in advance!
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>Kim Cochrane
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