Academic Counselling Information

The information and links in this section are here to provide you with the resources needed to guide you through the BHSc degree @ Western. This information will help you to make the most of your university experience. Should you have questions, we have support available for you with Jeff Childerhose, Academic Counsellor. He is available for drop-ins and appointments and here to assist you with academic or personal issues that you may be experiencing or if you just need someone to talk to.

The School of Health Studies (Room 222, Arthur and Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building) has counselling appointments available. Please stop by the office (HSB 222) or call 519-661-4119 to make an appointment. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please be sure to call the office to cancel.

Antirequisites

These are listed in the Academic Calendar under the course descriptions. It is absolutely critical you don't take antirequisite courses as you can't have credit for courses that have similar content. You need to be especially careful of HS 2610F/G, 2700a/b, 2801a/b, and 3801a/b (list of introductory stats courses). You cannot take antirequisite courses to avoid taking HS courses. Statistical Sciences 2037a is no longer an antirequisite to HS 3801a/b -- if you took Stats 2037a in 2010-11, you must take HS 3801a because Stats 2037a is NOT a substitute.

Substitution List for Health Studies electives

Students who first registraton at Western was prior to September 2011, may continue to use the list of substitutable courses below.

For Honors Specialization in HS, Specialization in HS, or Major in HS: Health Sciences courses at the 200-level, Anthropology 2211F/G, 2212F/G, 2216F/G, 2219F/G, 2290F/G, Biochemistry 2280a, Biology 2382b, 2581b, Chemistry 2213a/b, Economics 2169F/G, Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3330b, Geography 2430a/b, 3431a/b, Physiology 2130, 3120, Psychology 2030a/b, 2036a/b, Sociology 2179a/b, 2246a/b, 2247a/b, Women's Studies 2154.

For Health Promotion: Health Sciences courses at the 2000-level, Geography 2430a/b, 3431a/b, Psychology 2030a/b, 2035a/b, 2036a/b, Sociology 2169, 2246a/b, 2247a/b.

NOTE: Health Sciences 2000a/b (Healthology) may not be used towards a BHSc module nor can it substitute for a HS elective unless you are doing a Minor in Health Sciences.

Course Substitution for 2011-12 for REHAB SCI Modules (to be updated for 2012-13)

HEALTH SCIENCES

3091a-002: Special Topics -- Enabling Health & Well-being Through Occupation
3091b-001: Special Topics -- Health & Music Performance
4090b-003: Special Topics -- Guidelines for Physical Activity and Exercise in Older Adults
4091b-001: Special Topics -- Rehabilitation Psychology
4131b: Movement Disorders
4205b: Health Program Evaluation
4351b: Disease Mechanisms
4710a: Palliative & End of Life Care
4711a: Gerontolog in Practice
4730G: Disease, Disability & Function

REHAB SCIENCES

3360b: Musculoskeletal Disorders in Rehabiitation Sciences (formerly HS 3091b)
3760a: Rehabilitation for Childhood Disorders (formerly HS 3090b-002)
4810a: Evidence-Based Practice in Rehabilitation Sciences (formerly HS 4090a-001)

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS

Students in a Rehab Sciences Program, may also enroll in these courses and they are listed in the timetable.

Past course outlines are available by clicking on the link at the top right.

Special Topics Courses for 2012-13

These will be announced in June 2012 prior to registration beginning in late June.

Procedures for Accommodation of Medical or Personal Issues

A Western Student Medical Certificate is required when a student is seeking academic accommodation. This documentation should be obtained at the time of the initial consultation with the physician. Students who visit Student Health Services will now use the Student Medical Certificate form. This documentation will be given to you at the time of your visit and should be given to your Faculty Academic Counsellor.