SHSM - Health & Wellness

According to Stats Canada, over the past few decades, women have made significant advances in university participation, including program areas that had previously been more populated by men. One area, however, remains male dominated: science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) degrees. "In 1991, the proportion of men and women aged 25 to 34 with a university degree was about the same (at 16%); by 2011, the proportion had increased to 37% among women and 27% among men. As a result, 59% of all university graduates aged 25 to 34 in 2011 were female." 

By offering a SHSM in Health & Wellness at Notre Dame, we will help foster our students' interest in science-related fields, namely areas that include Biology, Kinesiology, Medicine, Nursing, Paramedicine etc..., and offer our students further opportunities to develop valuable sector-specific skills through industry specific certification programming, and co-operative education placements.

Students build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the health and wellness fields.

They complete:

• Comprehensive Bundle of Grade 11 and 12 Courses, including a 2-credit co-op placement

• Various Certification Courses (First Aid, CPR-C, Infection Control, Diversity in the Workplace, PPE Protocols, WHMIS, etc…)

• A full Reach Ahead Program that establishes connections with sector specialists

• Projects that enhance their coding and mathematical literacy