The first year subjects are drawn mainly from the sciences and include an introduction to law and epidemiology. They will provide a solid foundation for the applications that follow.

All students will take the same first year subjects, with discipline-specific courses beginning in second year.

This option is unique in Canada. It equips graduates for careers in Occupational Health and Safety, and positions may be found in public, private and service organizations throughout Canada. Graduates may choose to pursue registration as a Registered Occupational Hygienist through further examinations of the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists, or to apply for certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional through the Canadian Association of Registered Safety Professionals.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OPTION FOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATES

The Occupational Health and Safety Option for University Graduates requires two years of full-time study. This option is open to applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university including three (lower or upper level) Liberal Studies courses.

Applicants must have as part of their degree (or other post-secondary education) credit for at least a single-term course in each of chemistry and organic chemistry (equivalent to CHY 104 and CHY 152).

In addition, an applicant whose degree does not include credit for at least a single-term course (equivalent to PCS 106 or ENH 222), in each of physics and microbiology will be required to successfully pass PCS 106 and/or ENH 222 before beginning the third semester of the option.

In addition, successful candidates may apply for up to seven single-term transfer credits based on their previous university studies.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OPTION

This curriculum is designed to equip graduates for careers in a broad range of environmentally related health fields but in particular for a career as an environmental health officer or public health inspector. To this end, the School retains national accreditation from the Board of Certification of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors as an academic leader in the environmental field. Demand for graduates comes from across Canada. Regional and provincial health agencies continue to be major employers, but significant numbers of graduates establish careers with either public agencies or private companies.

Professional certification as an Environmental Health Officer or Public Health Inspector is still a valued addition to a graduate's portfolio and is possible after successful completion of the degree plus a 12 week practicum. Further details about the certification process can be obtained from the Board of Certification or the School.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OPTION FOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATES

The Public Health and Safety Option for University Graduates requires two years of full-time study. This option is open to applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university including three (lower or upper level) Liberal Studies courses.

Applicants whose degree does not include credit for at least one course in each of chemistry and microbiology will be required to successfully pass CHY 104 and/or ENH 222 before beginning the third semester of the option.

In addition, successful candidates may apply for up to seven single-term transfer credits based on their previous university studies.

CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAM

The School offers co-operative options in both Occupational Health and Safety and Public Health and Safety, which provides graduating students with 20 months of work experience integrated into their academic studies.

Students in either Occupational Health and Safety or Public Health and Safety who have successfully completed the first year of their option and who wish to enroll in the co-op program must apply through this School for admission to the co-operative program during their third semester (Fall of second year).  Enrolment in the co-operative program is strictly limited. Admission will be based on a student's grade point average (minimum GPA 2.50), a simulated employment and 'suitability for co-op' interview, and students must provide evidence of superior written and oral communication skills.

The School cannot guarantee work term employment, but Ryerson's Co-op Office has experienced placement officers who will work with the School's Co-op Co-ordinator to prospect for employers and make every effort to identify suitable positions, as well as assisting students with their own search for program-related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education, as well as gaining marketable experience and contacts for career employment.

The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below:

Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the School's Co-op Co-ordinator on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job. Students must successfully complete a minimum of four work terms in order to graduate from a co-op program.

The co-op program requires five years to complete the degree in Occupational and Public Health. The regular program can be completed in four years.

Liberal Studies

Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate.

Minors

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Ryerson with exceptions. Please refer to the Minors Policy section of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and restrictions.

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates

Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible restrictions. Please refer to the Curriculum Advising website at www.ryerson.ca/curriculumadvising for complete details.