The U of T also has a "critical perspective" on the concept of
health promotion that is grounded in the social sciences.

dr

On Wed, 30 Aug 2000 13:58:40 -0300 mherel wrote:

> From: mherel <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 13:58:40 -0300
> Subject: Re: Health Promotion
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> 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
> <[log in to unmask]> =====
> >Good afternoon
> >
> >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.
> >
> >Thank you very much in advance!
> >
> >Kim Cochrane



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