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HLTH 595 Honours Thesis in Health Studies Units: 6.00
An independent study involving a research proposal and project on an approved topic in the area of health enhancement or disease prevention. The research proposal will be completed in the fall term and the research project in the winter term. Students must arrange for a full-time faculty advisor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies.
Learning Hours: 252 (12 Individual Instruction, 240 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 4 or above and registration in a HLTH Major, Joint Honours, or KINE Specialization Plan and a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher and permission of the Supervisor and the Undergraduate Chair in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies.
Recommended HLTH 252/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Investigate a topic of interest at an advanced level in an area relevant to health studies under the supervision of a faculty supervisor.
- Evaluate and synthesize research literature related to the thesis topic and describe the limitations of existing knowledge.
- Design and implement an independent research study, evaluate and examine results, and generate novel conclusions based on findings.
- Apply an appropriate research methodology to the investigation of the thesis topic.
- Practice advanced oral and written communication skills in the dissemination of the thesis.