Application windows open for various U of L programs
GRADUATE-LEVEL PROGRAMS SPAN HEALTH-CARE SPECTRUM
With interest in public health and health-care careers at an alltime high, the University of Lethbridge is leaving open application windows for a variety of graduate level programs that span the health-care spectrum.
In light of the pandemic and its far-reaching effects on personal and professional lives, a total of nine programs, from a Doctor of Philosophy in Population Studies in Health to a Master of Nursing to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Study of Addiction, will be keeping the online application system open (see dates below) as the University seeks to support health-care professionals in their post-secondary journey during this trying time.
“We’ve seen remarkable growth in applications to our undergraduate programs focused on public health and health care and respect those who are already employed in these sectors and who have been working tirelessly to meet the needs of their communities throughout the pandemic,” says Dr. Shannon Spenceley, acting dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. “By leaving open these application windows, we hope to better meet the needs of those already employed in health care and afford them the opportunity to advance their careers in their respective fields.”
Some programs, delivered by the Faculty of Health Sciences, are geared to oncampus learners, others offer a blended model of oncampus and online work, while one is strictly offered online. Two of the programs, jointly offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences and
Dhillon School of Business, are delivered via a blended format with the face-to-face component currently available on the University’s Calgary campus.
“For health-care professionals to continue with career development, they need flexible alternatives in programming, and we are making a concerted effort to meet our students where they are in their careers,” adds Dr. Jacqueline Rice, dean of the School of Graduate Studies.
The following programs are currently open for application. For further information, visit uleth.ca/futurestudent/graduate-studies.
• Doctor of Philosophy (May 1, 2021)
Major: Populations Studies in Health
Eligible: Health-care providers
Delivery Mode: On campus; full-time
Course work with thesis culminating activity
Master of Nursing (May 1, 2021)
Eligible: Working nurses Delivery Mode: Blending learning; full-time and parttime
Course work with project or thesis culminating activity
• Master of Science (May 1, 2021)
Majors: Addictions Counselling, Health Sciences, and Nursing
Specialization: Public
Health in Health Sciences major
Eligible: Health-care providers
Delivery Mode: On campus; full-time and part-time
Course work with thesis culminating activity
• Master of Health Services Management (May 1, 2021) Calgary campus
Eligible: Health-care practitioners and entry-level managers in the health sector who wish to move into more senior positions
Delivery Mode: Blended learning; part-time
Course work with integrated experience point project culminating activity
• Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (May 1, 2021)
Calgary campus
Eligible: Health-care practitioners and entry-level managers in the health sector who wish to move into more senior positions
Delivery Mode: Blended learning; part-time
Course work (6 courses) • Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Study of Addiction (June 30, 2021)
Eligible: Individuals in health and social services, program developers, policymakers, or researchers
Delivery Mode: Online; part-time
Course work (4 courses) • Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology and
Biostatistics (June 1, 2021)
Eligible: Health-care providers and public health
Delivery Mode: On campus; part-time
Course work (4 courses) • Graduate Certificate in Public Health Program and Policy Planning and Evaluation (June 1, 2021)
Eligible: Health-care providers and public health
Delivery Mode: On campus; part-time
Course work (4 courses) • Graduate Diploma in Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy
Eligible: Individuals interested in careers in psychotherapy
Delivery Mode: Blended face-to-face and online; parttime; Fall 2022 intake
Course work (8 courses) To view online: https://www.uleth.ca/unews/ article/graduate-levelprograms-public-health-andhealth-care-leavingapplication-windowsopen#.YCGtdY9KhAc