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Health Studies and Gerontology (HSG)

2 graduate courses in the Winter 2026 Graduate Calendar.

HSG 731 Approaches to Research in Work and Health0.50 units

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to different ways of designing and implementing research within the topic area of work and health as well as some of the practical, political and ethical challenges. The course content will include an examination of the epistemological positions associated with different types of research questions, analysis of case studies of research in work and health, and discussions of proposed research questions and proposals that examine problems from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. The course will also include presentations by researchers and practitioners from the work and health domain, who will facilitate discussions on the challenges and opportunities of conducting and applying research in this area.

Cross-listed
REC 731, KIN 731

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Winter 2026Course outlines

HSG 732A Work and Health Research Seminar (I)

This seminar is a forum for student presentations about results of or proposals for research. Invited speakers will also present results of research from time to time. Attendance at the seminar is required for two terms (i.e., during the candidates' first two years in the program). Attendance beyond that is encouraged. The range of topics that will be addressed in the seminar crosses all areas of investigation in the collaborative program. Grading will be on a credit/no credit basis.

Cross-listed
KIN 732A

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Winter 2026Course outlines