McMaster Humanities Advising Office Brochure (2022)

HUMANITIES ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE Chester New Hall, Room 107 905.525.9140 ext. 27532 humanities@mcmaster.ca humadvising.humanities.mcmaster.ca ASSISTANT DEAN Jackie Osterman oster@mcmaster.ca

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO HUMANITIES STUDENTS HUMANITIES CONCURRENT CERTIFICATES Concurrent Certificate in Professional French Concurrent Certificate in Essential French Concurrent Certificate in International Engagement Concurrent Certificate in Leadership & Cross-Cultural Literacy Concurrent Certificate in the Language of Medicine & Health Concurrent Certificate for Applied Ethics and Policy (CAEP) Concurrent Certificate in Creative Writing and Narrative Arts (CWNA)

ACADEMIC ADVISORS Jenna Gloazzo Jennifer Richardson Elizabeth Williams

RECRUITMENT OFFICER Leanna Aref arefl@mcmaster.ca MANAGER, CAREER & EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS Cristina Foley cfoley@mcmaster.ca PROGRAMMING & OUTREACH MANAGER, CAREERS & EXPERIENCE Vanessa Hayward haywarv@mcmaster.ca

Individual appointments | Drop-in sessions | Workshops

CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COURSE This course is available to undergraduate Humanities students registered in Level II or above. Students will learn how to utilize their education and skills toward future career success. They will identify effective strategies to analyze job postings, create effective applications, ace interviews, network and be successful in the workplace.

APPLIED HUMANITIES COURSES Courses giving upper-level students the opportunity to gain valuable experience by applying skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom to a work environment, while gaining credit towards their degree.

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP Courses designed to immerse senior students in a structured mentorship relationship with other students who are new to McMaster. Includes an in-class component in which students study the foundations of leadership, fostering self-awareness and an understanding of others.

HUMANITIES STUDY ABROAD Spend all or part of your third year studying in a different country.

McMASTER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS An opportunity to receive support to cover 15 weeks of full-time research-based activity during the summer.

HUMANITIES ESSAY PRIZE COMPETITION Awarded for outstanding essays written for courses in the Humanities.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

ACADEMIC ADVISING

The mission of the Academic Advising Office is to help students in the Faculty of Humanities realize their potential.

Unsure where you want to go and what options are available?

Within the faculty, the academic advising staff interacts with students in a variety of settings, evaluating their needs and teaching them how to navigate the higher education system. We work with students to develop and implement individual plans for the purpose of achieving educational and life goals.

Know where you want to go, but aren’t sure how to get there?

We can provide you with tools and advice.

We can help you design an educational plan.

Confused about what your program requires or about other University requirements?

We will pair you with one of our advisors who will support you from the moment you are admitted to McMaster until you graduate.

Accommodations for Special Needs

We provide information between students and health care professionals, campus wellness services, and/or student accessibility services to make sure you get the accommodations you need.

Letters of Permission

If you need or would like to take a course at another university for academic credit at McMaster, you will need a letter from us.

Petitions for Special Consideration

We can help you make arrangements for missed work or deferred exams, and we can communicate with your professors on your behalf.

We can interpret the fine print for you.

We assist students in defining, evaluating, and pursuing the skills, interests, and abilities needed to achieve their academic, personal and career goals.

Want to develop a well-rounded education including both courses and extra-curricular activities?

We would love to brainstorm with you.

Searching for a particular educational, health or wellness resource?

We can point you in the right direction.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the choices you have to make?

We can coach you in the development of decision-making skills.

Review of degree requirements

We can identify what courses you need to complete your degree, what prerequisites they might have, and advise on minors, etc. ... AND MORE SERVICES AVAILABLE

Need someone to help keep you accountable?

We can evaluate your progress towards your goals.