Electives List
Choosing an elective can be tricky! The good news is there is generally no wrong answer. Our recommendation is to consider the following:
- Your interests. Choose a subject area you enjoy or are interested in learning more about.
- Your strengths. Choose an elective that will build on your strengths or increase a skill set.
- Your goals. Choose an elective that will compliment your major or goals.
There are different types of electives so make sure you understand what type of elective you need, and consult with your academic advisor for help.
Open Elective: any course that is not mandatory for your program to which you have the prerequisites and meet any restrictions on that course –courses from inside or outside our Faculty can satisfy this requirement.
Program Specific Elective: designated courses from a specific program area (example: Kinesiology electives or Health Science electives). These courses must be taken from the program specific areas (KINE or HLSC).
Prerequisite and year level restrictions may apply. Please view the course descriptions in the Academic Calendar to help you select your courses and to view prerequisites.
Below is a list of popular Open Electives, as well as Program Specific (HLSC and KINE) Electives. For a full list of all electives offerings please see Ontario Tech Electives.
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Elective Area |
| ENVS 1000U | Environmental Science | Open Elective |
| INDG 1000U | Introduction to Indigenous Studies | Open Elective |
| PSYC 1000U | Introductory Psychology | Open Elective (core for some programs) |
| SSCI 1210U | History of Science and Technology | Open Elective |
| SSCI 1470U | Impact of Science and Technology on Society | Open Elective |
| SSCI 1700U | Reading our World | Open Elective |
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SOCI 1000U |
Introductory Sociology |
Open Elective |
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HLSC 3421U |
Issues in Women’s Health |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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HLSC 3501U |
Health Law |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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HLSC 3630U |
Health Finance |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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HLSC 3805U |
Intro to Epidemiology |
3000/4000 level elective for student in the Human Health Science specialization And Open Elective option for KINE students |
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HLSC 4809U |
Environmental & Occupational Health |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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HLSC 4820U |
Interdisciplinary Collaboration |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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KINE 4401U |
Motor Behaviour & Developmental Disabilities |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4405U |
Policy Development for Sport and Physical Activity |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4413U |
Exercise Rehab II: Integrated Case |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4414U |
Advanced Topics in Neuromuscular Physiology and Pathophysiology |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4473U |
Practical Human Anatomy |
Offsite Offering KINE elective or required for CMCC students |
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KINE 4475U |
Occupational Ergonomic |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4477U |
Applied Techniques in Neuromechanic |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4482U |
Advanced Exercise Assessment & Prescription |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4490U |
Kinesiology Internship I |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4492U |
Athletic Therapy Internship I |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4494U |
Extended Athletic Therapy Internship I |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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NURS 3401U |
Advanced Pediatric Nursing |
Nursing students only Prerequisites: (NURS 2700U or NURS 2500U) or (NURS 2705U or NURS 2600U) |
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SIMU 1000U |
Foundations in Healthcare Simulation |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Elective Area |
| ALSU 1101U | Foundations of Academic Learning and Success | Open Elective |
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ENVS 1000U |
Environmental Science |
Open Elective |
| INDG 1000U | Intro to Indigenous Studies | Open Elective |
| INDG 2200U | Indigenous Digital Media | Open Elective |
| POSC 1000U | Intro to Political Science | Open Elective |
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PSYC 1000U |
Introductory Psychology |
Open Elective |
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PSYC 2010U |
Developmental Psychology |
Open Elective |
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SSCI 1210U |
History of Science and Technology |
Open Elective |
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SOCI 2300U (formerly SSCI 1300U) |
Social Problems |
Open Elective |
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SSCI 1470U |
Impact of Science and Technology on Society |
Open Elective |
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SSCI 1700U |
Reading our World |
Open Elective |
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SSCI 2101U |
Intro to social Entrepreneurship |
Open Elective |
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SUST 1002U |
Sustainability Fundamentals |
Open Elective |
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HLSC 2810U |
Child & Adolescent Health |
Health Science elective |
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HLSC 3460U |
Integrated Case Studies in Health Sciences |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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HLSC 3823U |
Health & Indigenous Peoples in Canada |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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HLSC 3824U |
Plagues, Pandemics & People |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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HLSC 3805U |
Intro to Epidemiology |
3000/4000 level elective for student in the Human Health Science specialization |
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HLSC 4620U |
Quality & Performance Management |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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HLSC 4700U |
Intermed.Stat. Health Sciences |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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HLSC 4803U |
Global Health |
3000/4000 level Health Science elective |
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HLSC 4808U |
Exploring Mental Health and developmental Disabilities |
Elective for students in Allied Health Science program |
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KINE 3200U |
Integr. Topics in Active Again |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 3476U |
Advanced Sports Injury Management |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 3482U |
Physical Activity & Indigenous People |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4150U |
Foundational Skills and Techniques for Massage Therapy |
For students in the KINE/Massage Therapy pathway. Limited seats available for those not in the pathway. |
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KINE 4404U |
Injury Prevention for Sport and Physical Activity |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4410U |
Practical Skills for Kinesiology Professionals |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4412U |
Exercise Rehab I: Cardiac, Respiratory, and Metabolic Conditions |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4460U |
Select Topics in Physical Activity |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4461U |
Applied Topics in Sport and Exercise |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4474U |
Practical Human Anatomy II |
Offsite Offering KINE elective or required for CMCC students |
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KINE 4476U |
Clinical Biomechanic |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4478U |
Advanced Ergonomics & Human Factors |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4490U |
Kinesiology Internship I |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4493U |
Athletic Therapy Internship II |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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KINE 4495U |
Extended Athletic Therapy Internship II |
3000/4000 level Kinesiology elective |
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NURS 3403U |
High Acuity Nursing |
Nursing students only Prerequisites: (NURS 2700U and NURS 2701U) or NURS 2705U |