Opportunities in Social Sciences and Humanities
SHSM
The Specialist High Skills Major ( SHSM ) is a specialized program that allows students to gain credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and focus their learning on a specific economic sector at the same time. SHSM is a Ministry of Education approved program.
- Get working experience in field of interest
- Have the opportunity to switch placement with a classmate to broaden the experiences
- Certifications in a variety of fields (paid by the board)
- Experiential Learning (field trips, guest speakers, certifications)
York Region Skills Competition
BOSS students have the opportunity to compete against other students in the board. Social Sciences and Humanities supports students who enter the Fashion and Culinary Competitions. We are proud to say that we have brought home many medals over the years.
Resources
- American Psychological Association
- APA Guidelines
- Vanier Institute of the Family
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Statistics Canada
Future Careers Related to Social Science & Humanities
| Addiction Counselor | Advocator |
| Anthropologist | Archaeologist |
| Case Manager | Chef |
| Child and Youth Worker | Community Organizer |
| Cosmetician | Corrections Officer |
| Court Officer | Criminologist |
| Dietician | Doctor |
| Early Child Educator | Family Counselor |
| Fashion Designer | Funeral Director |
| Interior Designer | Lawyer |
| Life Coach | Linguist |
| Marriage Counselor | Massage Therapist |
| Mediator | Merchandiser |
| Museum Curator | Nurse |
| Nutritionist | Paralegal |
| Police Officer | Probation Officer |
| Psychologist | Researcher |
| Set Designer | Social Worker |
| Sociologist | Teacher |