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WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY 75 University Avenue West | Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3C5 Tel: (519) 884-0710 ext. 3385 | Email: chooselaurier@wlu.ca

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It all began on October 30, 1911 with the opening of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. As enrolment increased, so did our unique sense of community and purpose. The institution evolved over the years, eventually becoming a public university in 1973 under the name Wilfrid Laurier University. Now one of Canada’s top multi-campus universities, Laurier has nearly 70,000 alumni and a reputation for combining academic excellence with a vibrant sense of community and social engagement. Today, Laurier is home to seven outstanding faculties — Arts, Science, Music, Education, the School of Business & Economics, Social Work, and Graduate Studies.

Our success continues to attract students who want excellent academic programs and a smaller-campus environment. To satisfy this demand while maintaining our intimate campus experience, Laurier opened a Brantford campus in 1999, a Kitchener campus in 2006, and a Toronto office in 2010. We are also studying the feasibility of opening a Laurier campus in the Town of Milton, on the west side of the Greater Toronto Area.

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For nearly 100 years, Wilfrid Laurier University has been inspiring students with an exceptional university experience. As we prepare to celebrate our centennial in 2011, we invite you to become part of our rich and exciting tradition.

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As Laurier approaches its centennial in 2011, we are planning an exciting year-long celebration that kicks off in October 2010. There will be plenty of special events and lots of opportunities for you to get involved. So come join us and be part of a tradition that has been inspiring lives of leadership and purpose for nearly 100 years.

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To reach our Waterloo campus from Highway 401, take exit 278B if you’re coming from London, or 278 if you’re coming from Toronto. Follow Highway 8 West to Highway 85 North (formerly Highway 86) to Waterloo and continue to University Avenue. Take University Avenue West (the second University Avenue exit) and proceed to the university. The Student Recruitment department is located in Alumni Hall, near the centre of the campus. For campus tour information and directions to our Brantford campus, please visit www.chooselaurierbrantford.ca.

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Since 2000, our varsity athletes have captured 23 provincial and seven national championships

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Why choose Laurier?

school is only as good as its people. That’s why we are looking for the best and brightest students who want to make a difference in the world. We are looking for tomorrow’s leaders, tomorrow’s innovators, and tomorrow’s entrepreneurs - no matter what career you’re thinking of pursuing. All you need is the desire to do something great and a commitment to learn. We can provide the rest.

LAURIER BY THE NUMBERS

Over the last century, Laurier has built a reputation for excellence through many innovative programs, from arts and science to business and music, and it has paid off. We are proud of the calibre of students we attract year after year. So come join our community. A degree from Laurier means something: It means a great education, a great experience, and a great future. We invite you to explore what Laurier has to offer you!

UÊ 71,010 alumni in 88 countries UÊ 14,126 full-time students UÊ 7 faculties UÊ 1,000+ student jobs on campus s Over 110 campus clubs and faculty associations UÊ 21 research centres and institutes UÊ 516 full-time experienced and passionate professors

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Table of Contents Students inspiring leadership

Global Studies

Chemistry

Discover Waterloo

History

Computer Science

Experience co-op

Languages & Literatures

Computing & Computer Electronics

Opportunities to study abroad

Medieval Studies

Health Sciences

Residence

Mediterranean Studies

Kinesiology & Physical Education

Financial support

North American Studies

Mathematics

Student services

Philosophy

Financial Mathematics

Athletics and recreation

Political Science

Photonics

Religion & Culture

Physics

Sociology

Psychology

Women and Gender Studies

Double degrees in science

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission information

Out-of-province admission information

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

FACULTY OF ARTS Ancient Mediterranean Studies

Anthropology

Business Administration (BBA)

Economics

Double degrees in business

Archaeology

Communication Studies

FACULTY OF MUSIC

Cultural Studies

Music/Music Therapy

English

Environmental Studies

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Film Studies

Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Geography

Biology

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DEGREE OPTIONS Double degree programs

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Award-winning students start with award-winning faculty and great opportunities

Dr. Hind Al-Abadleh, associate professor in Chemistry, won the 2008 Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award.

Students inspiring leadership

magine attending lectures by the very professor who wrote the textbook for the course. It’s possible at Laurier, as most of our faculty are active members of the international research community and publish articles and books on a regular basis. Collectively, they receive millions of dollars in funding and research grants every year. These are talented people who are eager to share their knowledge with you. At Laurier, we believe that these excellent faculty members help to produce excellent students, and that theory has been proven over and over again. Laurier students are constantly winning awards and competitions, as individuals and as teams. In the last year alone we’ve had students succeed in many different areas, including:

Undergraduate students s Laurier business students Daniel Figueroa and Anisha Moti each claimed first place in their respective categories at the recent DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Kentucky. s Laurier biology student Emily Macdonald was honoured recently as one of 100 undergraduate students from across Canada selected to present her research at the Rising Stars of Research competition. s Jacob Bell, a double-degree business graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, captured the Ontario gold medal for the highest mark in the province on the 2009 Canadian Chartered Accountants’ Uniform Evaluation (UFE). This was the second year in a row that a Laurier graduate has won this prestigious title. s Elizabeth Baisley, a second-year Laurier Brantford student, won one of only four Fessenden-Trott scholarships, valued at $9,000 a year, for her excellent academic record and

leadership qualities, as evidenced by her extracurricular activities and volunteerism. s Third- and fourth-year BBA students from the Laurier School of Business & Economics, Zachary P. Cressman, Andy Huynh, Gurveer Kehal, and Jason Senensky, won first place at the recent Investment Research Challenge. Hosted by the Toronto CFA Society, the goal of the event was to teach business students best practices in equity research. s Fourth-year Laurier business students Jared Grossman and Catherine Guba placed first in the human resources category at the January 2010 Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC). An annual competition held at Queen’s University, teams also compete in debating, finance, marketing, management information systems and policy. s Forty students representing the Laurier School of Business & Economics captured the “School of the Year” title at the inaugural Jeux du Commerce (JDC) Central competition. JDC Central (referred to as the “Business Olympics”) is a multi-faceted competition comprised of six academic case analyses, parliamentary debate competitions, and social and sports challenges. Laurier is proud to be hosting the 2011 competition, in January 2011.

Graduate students s Michelle Skop-Dror, a student in Laurier’s Faculty of Social Work, won a Hilary M. Weston scholarship for academic excellence in the field of mental health.

s Yunhua Zhu, a PhD student in the Laurier School of Business & Economics, won a best student research paper award at the recent 2009 Northern Finance Association Conference. s Sean Sinclair and Michael Johnson, two Laurier MBA candidates, tied for first place in the general industry stream of the 2009 LaunchPad $50K Venture Creation Competition. s Adele Ciccone-Estrela, a PhD candidate in Laurier’s community psychology program, was awarded the 2009 Patrick O’Neill Prize for Student Research at the Canadian Psychological Association’s annual convention. s Bharati Sethi, a PhD student in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Social Work, received a prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship from the Government of Canada. The doctoral award is valued at $50,000 per year for up to three years. s Laurier MBA students Sasha Hennebury, David Chen, Leah Milne and Julian Mason-Espin placed first in an ethics competition at the MBA Games 2010. The goal of the ethics event, called the Butterfly Effect Challenge, was to motivate students and faculty to become more environmentally aware. s Kevin Turner received a Garfield Weston Award for Northern Research (Doctoral). This prestigious scholarship ($40,000 over two years) is awarded through the Canadian Northern Studies Trust Program of the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: s Innovative Student Leadership Centre s Teaching and research assistant positions for students s Inter-university competition teams s Award-winning residence life program s Students’ Union representative and executive positions

s Inclusive campus clubs s Honours BA Leadership (Brantford Campus) s Student membership on Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) s Golden Hawk tradition of athletic excellence s Co-curricular record to showcase extracurricular experience to employers

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Waterloo offers a studentfriendly environment that is safe, comfortable and easy to get around

Laurier students enjoying a slice of gourmet pizza in Uptown Waterloo.

Discover Waterloo

ave you ever heard of Oktoberfest? What about the BlackBerry? Then you have likely heard of Kitchener-Waterloo, home of the largest Oktoberfest celebration this side of Munich and the birthplace of the worldrenowned BlackBerry smartphone.

Laurier’s main campus is located in this thriving, culturally diverse community, just 100 kilometres west of Toronto. With a population of about 350,000, K-W is small enough to be safe, comfortable and easy to get around, yet big enough to provide most of the services expected of a large city – a great selection of restaurants, a symphony, live theatre, interesting shops, art galleries, parks and an efficient public transit system. K-W’s industry is primarily financial and knowledge-based (we were named the most intelligent community in the world in 2007!), with large insurance

companies such as Sun Life and Manulife, technology firms such as Research In Motion, software companies such as Open Text and Sybase, and think-tanks such as the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and the Centre for International Governance Innovation. Laurier offers its students numerous athletic and recreational activities on campus. The surrounding community also offers an extensive variety of facilities and activities, including walking and hiking trails, golf courses, skating rinks, rivers to canoe, soccer fields and even a ski hill! In between classes and studying, there are plenty of spots to get away for a little down time. Toronto, with all it has to offer, is only an hour away; the United States is two hours south; and the beaches of Lake Huron and Lake Erie are close enough for day trips. K-W is also home to an international airport, with flights to Ottawa, Western Canada and winter sun destinations.

K-W is a very student-friendly community, offering great value restaurants, accommodations and entertainment. Here are a few popular spots to visit while in K-W, according to our students. All locations featured are within walking distance or a short cab ride from our Waterloo campus: s Best place to have a coffee: Starbucks, right across the street! s Best restaurant to have dinner on a budget: East Side Mario’s (you can even use your OneCard to pay!) s Best wings in town: Morty’s Pub s Best patio: Huether Hotel s Best area for shopping: Uptown Waterloo s Best pub: Molly Bloom’s s Best live music: Wilf’s (especially when Blackwater Trio is in town) s Best pizza: Big Kahuna from Campus Pizza s Best sushi: Ye’s s Best burger place: The Grill s Best sandwich shop: Pilot Pita

Each September, the population in Waterloo increases by more than 50,000 as students move back for another year at Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo and Conestoga College.

s Best place to have a picnic: Waterloo Park s Best place to buy food for a picnic: Vincenzo’s s Best place to catch a movie: Princess Cinemas (make sure you get the popcorn!) s Best karaoke: Chainsaw

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More than 1,500 leading organizations recruit co-op students from Laurier

Co-op student Clyde Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Souza, Financial Analyst, Treasury, Fidelity Investments in Toronto.

Experience co-op

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icture yourself discussing a new marketing plan with the executives at Pepsi, or working with some of the industry’s most influential accountants on a new project at KPMG, all the while earning your Laurier degree through a co-op work term. And did we mention that you get paid? Students in all honours programs in arts, science, economics* or business at the Waterloo campus have the opportunity to apply to Laurier’s co-op program to work in areas related to their program or employment interests. Co-op provides the chance to integrate theory with practice, develop valuable contacts, gain self-confidence and increase opportunities for employment after graduation. The mixture of academic study and employment can enhance the entire educational process.

How to apply Co-op is very popular among our students, so space is limited. Applicants from arts, business, economics and science apply to co-op at the end of their first year and are selected based on their academic record, recent work experience, interview performance, and volunteer

Rebecca Ramn, CIBC World Markets, Toronto

Tunde Akinniyi, Open Text Corporation, Waterloo

and extracurricular activities. Students on study permits may apply to the co-op program at Laurier, but the number of spaces available are limited, so the competition for admission to co-op is particularly intense. Automatic admission to co-op is offered only to students pursuing double degrees in: s Business and Computer Science or Computing & Computer Electronics s Business and Financial Mathematics

Participation in co-op is required only for students pursuing double degrees in: s Business (Laurier) and Mathematics (University of Waterloo) s Business (Laurier) and Computer Science (University of Waterloo)

Most work terms take place in Toronto and Waterloo Region. Students pay fees to participate in co-op.

Professional recognition For those students who are considering applying to our School of Business & Economics, it’s important to know that co-op work terms are recognized as part of the experience requirements for the Chartered Accountant designation, which includes a 30-month training period.

The year 1976 marked the beginning of Laurier’s co-op program in business, making it the first in Ontario. Today, Laurier has the largest business co-op degree program in Canada.

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Aon Reed Stenhouse Barrick Gold Curriculum Services Canada Grand River Conservation Authority Industry Canada Johnson & Johnson Literacy Group of Waterloo Region Manulife Financial Ontario March of Dimes Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Open Text Parks Canada Procter & Gamble Pepsico Canada Safehaven Project for Community Living Sun Life Financial Sybase Canada Research In Motion Scotia Capital BMO Nesbitt Burns Canadian Tire Corporation The Economical Insurance Group Goldman Sachs Canada Hewlett-Packard Canada KPMG Microsoft Canada The Walt Disney Company Canada

As a co-op student, you’ll receive personal assistance with your job search. Laurier’s Department of Co-operative Education is there every step of the way, helping you fine-tune resumés and cover letters, arranging interviews with prospective employers, even offering practice interviews. The employment rate is consistently high for Laurier co-op students. For full details on Laurier’s co-op program, visit our website, www.wlu.ca/ co-op.

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Laurier has student exchange partnerships with institutions in 22 countries

Allie Gadula visited the Taj Mahal in Agra, India as part of her international study tour. She graduated in April 2010 with a BBA, International Business stream.

Opportunities to study abroad

magine living within view of the Great Wall of China, or awakening every morning to the sound of the surf in Australia, or sampling a warm bowl of traditional menudo in Mexico, all the while earning a degree from Laurier. Experiencing life and education in another country can really broaden a student’s learning. That’s why Laurier has partnered with universities all over the world to offer exchange programs to our students. If you become part of an international exchange, you continue to pay your tuition to Laurier but study and earn credits at a university outside of Canada. Laurier currently has exchange agreements with universities in 22 countries, including: s s s s s s s s s s s

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Students from these universities also come to Laurier to study and experience life in Canada.

Depending on your program at Laurier, overseas opportunities may also be available through field courses, alternative reading weeks, international community service-learning or language programs. In Global Studies, for example, students must obtain at least one half-credit in a language other than English, and practicum placements can put you in an internationally-oriented agency in such places as Argentina or Kenya. Archaeology offers students the opportunity to participate in field schools and excavations in Jordan and Greece, and some of our geography students have done fieldwork in Morocco, Venezuela, Costa Rica and Germany. Students enrolled in the co-op program may also explore work terms with international employers. Laurier’s Department of Co-operative Education will guide students through the process of seeking a job and obtaining work permits and visas. If you’re interested in continuing with your education once you earn your undergrad, several of our master’s programs offer international practicum placements and learning opportunities.

Welcoming international students Laurier International is a department dedicated to easing the transition for international students arriving in Canada. If you are interested in attending Laurier and living in Canada, rest assured that

we will make every effort to make you feel right at home. In addition to regular person-to-person contact once you have accepted your offer from Laurier, we provide several services exclusively for international students, including: s An international-student orientation week. s A student mentorship program for new international and exchange students. s Assistance with arranging temporary or permanent accommodations. s Liaison with Citizenship and Immigration Canada and foreign embassies in Canada (and if necessary, the U.S.). s Assistance with renewal of study and work permits and visas. s Advocacy concerning international student issues. s Social activities. s General assistance in areas such as finances, health, insurance, travel and cultural adaptation.

Laurier also has several student clubs geared specifically to the needs of international students. The International Students’ Association (ISA) provides support and opportunities to all international students studying at Laurier. To bring international students together, the association organizes social events and trips to discover Canada and its culture. It also acts as a family of students with similar experiences who are willing to help each other out.

TK Mawuli Azaglo Country: Ghana Majors: Political Science and Global Studies Every year, at the end of summer, first-year students prepare anxiously for the big move to Waterloo. For some, that might mean a short drive down the highway. But for TK Mawuli Azaglo, it meant travelling 8,803 kilometers from Ghana, Africa to a country very different from his own. “I had some challenges adjusting to life in Canada, such as the cold weather, a different education system and the culture shock,” he recalls. “But there is great support from Laurier’s International Office and from

many of the people around me.” Now a fourth-year honours student double majoring in Political Science and Global Studies, Azaglo has found his place at Laurier. “I have found my passion for my future ambitions at Laurier and I would strongly recommend coming here to everyone,” he says. “Laurier is not just an educational institution, it’s also a place that takes pride in producing well-rounded students and future leaders of the world.” www. chooselaurier.ca |

Residence is guaranteed for all first-year students* *For all undergraduate students entering first-year studies for the first time at Laurier. Applications and deposits must be received before the published date.

A place to call home

style residences have limited shared cooking facilities, so you must purchase a university Meal Plan. Apartment-style residences each have a kitchen, although you can still buy a Meal Plan if you want. All residences are wired for high-speed Internet access and have recreation rooms, lounges, kitchenettes and laundry rooms. Residence costs range from $3,709 to $6,125, depending on the style of room, the building, and whether it has a private or shared bedroom.

obody will tell you when to be home or bug you to eat your salad. But then, nobody will do your laundry for you, have dinner waiting for you or remind you to set your alarm clock. Going away to university will likely be the first time you have lived away from home, and this sudden independence can take some getting used to.

But don’t worry — every year about 80 per cent of Laurier’s first-year students choose to live in residence, so you won’t be alone in this new experience. Our residence buildings are more than just a place to sleep and study; they are strong communities that encourage personal growth and development. http://virtualtour.wlu.ca

Learning Communities A Learning Community (LC) is a themed residence environment designed specifically for first-year students. These communities are founded upon a specific set of interests to give students a high level of involvement during their first year at Laurier. Currently, Laurier offers six LCs: the Geography and Environmental Studies Community, the Healthy Living Community, the Leadership and Service Community, the Scholar’s Hall Community, the School of Business & Economics Community, and the Women in Business Community. Our LCs are designed to extend opportunities for learning and growth beyond the classroom to a select group of students who share common residential and personal interests.

Our residences Our 20 residences in Waterloo provide more than 3,000 spaces on or very near the Laurier campus. You can apply to live in an apartment-style residence (single room or double) or a dormitory-style residence (single or double). Special-needs students will be placed in a residence that is appropriate to their needs. The main difference between dormitory-style and apartment-style residences is the kitchen. Dormitory-

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The Fresh Food Company (Dining Hall) Waterloo College Hall Residence Café King Street Residence Café Concourse Café - Starbucks Tim Hortons Union Market Mr. Sub Harveys Pizza Pizza The Pita Shack William’s Fresh Café Wilf’s Expresso’s Library Café Vending machines

To learn more about each of these communities and to find out if living in a LC is for you, visit waterloo.mylaurier.ca/ residence.

Meal plans Dormitory-style residents must purchase either Meal Plan A, B or C. (The difference in price is a reflection of how often you may eat at your parents’ house or out with friends, and how much you eat.) No matter which plan you purchase, about half of it must be spent at The Fresh Food Company or at the Waterloo College Hall and King Street residences on campus. The rest can be spent at a number of on- and off-campus locations. s Plan A (light)

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Students who live in apartment-style residences can also purchase any of the above plans, it’s just not mandatory. There are also three Value Plans available to students who live in apartment-style residences, or for those students who live off-campus. Value Plans are available for a month, semester or year, and range in price from $240 to $1,920. This ensures all your campus food outlet purchases are exempt from HST — that’s a 13 per cent savings!

Benny’s Lounge (restaurant) Pizza Pizza (delivery only) Quick Sandwiches East Side Mario’s on King Street Swiss Chalet (delivery only) The Noodle Hut Williams Coffee Pub (at University & Regina streets)

For up-to-date information on locations, please visit our website, as many of the off-campus vendors are having their contracts renewed waterloo.mylaurier. ca/onecard.

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A place to call home

Dorm-style room, one bed

Dormitory-style room What to bring Bedding for a single bed and pillow Alarm clock, stereo, computer, phone, etc. Towels and shower sandals Shower products and something to carry them in Decorations (pictures of family and friends, posters) Clothes hangers, laundry basket, detergent

Dorm-style room, two beds

What’s included Bed frame and mattress Desk and chair

A guide to residence and tuition costs* Dormitory style

$5,214

Residence (double)

$4,641

Bookshelves

Incidental fees

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Books

$900

Apartment-style room What to bring Bedding for a single bed and pillow Kitchen supplies (food, dishes, pots and pans, cutlery, cleaning items, etc.)

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$3,406

Clothing

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Travel

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Personal (entertainment, hair, etc., $250/mth) TOTAL

Apartment style

$2,400 $18,632

Alarm clock, TV, stereo, computer, etc.

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Bathroom products

Residence (Seagram Drive)

$4,395

Decorations (pictures of family and friends, posters)

Incidental fees

$971

Books

$900

Clothes hangers, laundry basket, detergent

Groceries ($300/mth)

What’s included Bed frame and mattress Desk and chair Wastebasket and recycling bins Bookshelves Closets and shelves Dining room table and chairs Living room sofa, coffee table, chairs, end tables and lamps Fridge and stove Internet access

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Lots of opportunities to get involved Easier transition to university New friends, cultures One of the best student-to-don ratios in the province s You’re close to everything s Special activities just for residence students s High-speed Internet access

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$2,400 $17,380

*For academic year 2010-2011. Canadian undergraduate BBA tuition fees for first-year students are $6,147. Chart is estimate only. Refer to undergraduate academic calendar at www.wlu. ca/calendars for details. Fees subject to increase for 2011-2012.

Financial support

et’s be frank: it costs a lot of money to go to university. There’s tuition, living expenses, textbooks, computers, fees and parking costs. And don’t forget food, clothing, entertainment, transportation, phone bills and the occasional haircut! The good news is we can help you. Laurier offers many scholarships, awards and bursaries that you may qualify for, and about half of our students are granted loans through the Ontario Student Assistance Plan (OSAP) offered through the government. To learn more about OSAP, visit http://osap.gov.on.ca. While Laurier entrance scholarships are based on your grades, our entrance bursaries are based solely on financial need, and do not have to be repaid to the university. The maximum amount you can receive is $2,000 (the average awarded in 2009-2010 was $1,785). Application forms for entrance bursaries will be sent to you after you apply to Laurier. Some of Laurier’s scholarships require you to complete an application, and

others are granted automatically, based on your high school marks. Take a look at our student awards website at www.wlu. ca/studentawards for more information about deadlines and how you can qualify.

Ontario Work-Study Plan The Student Awards office also directs about 75 students annually to jobs on campus as part of the Ontario WorkStudy Plan. Funded by the Ontario Government and Laurier, this September to April work-study program is designed to provide on-campus part-time work experience for full-time students who need help paying for their education. The maximum you can earn is $1,000 per four-month term, including pay and benefits. Applications are available from the Student Awards office in September. Contact the Student Awards office at 519-884-0710 ext. 4592 or email studentawards@wlu.ca for more information.

Jobs on campus Need to work while you go to school? Lots of people do. Laurier hires hundreds of its students every year as teaching and research assistants, residence dons,

computer analysts, markers and telefundraisers. In fact, you’ll find students working in virtually every department across campus. WLUSU, our Students’ Union, operates several stores, restaurants and a bar on campus and hires more than 350 students annually in positions ranging from bartenders to cashiers to dishwashers. Contact WLUSU at the Fred Nichols Campus Centre or visit www. wlusu.com for more information.

Jobs off campus Even in these difficult economic times, Waterloo Region is a thriving community with a diverse manufacturing base, and healthy retail and service sectors. This is still one of the best areas in the country for students to find employment.

Co-op As we mentioned on page 7, co-op is another great option for students who need to make some extra money while earning their degree. As an added bonus, co-op gives you the opportunity to gain work experience while earning a paycheque.

Program

2010-2011 Entrance Scholarships**

Arts – Waterloo

95.0–100% - $20,000*

90.0–94.9% - $2,000

85.0–89.9% - $750

Arts – Brantford

95.0–100% - $20,000*

90.0–94.9% - $2,000

85.0–89.9% - $750

BA/BEd Brantford

95.0–100% - $20,000*

90.0–94.9% - $1,500

85.0–89.9% - $500

Music

95.0–100% - $20,000*

90.0–94.9% - $2,000

85.0–89.9% - $1,000

Business

95.0–100% - $20,000*

90.0–94.9% - $2,000

Honours Economics

95.0–100% - $20,000*

90.0–94.9% - $2,000

85.0–89.9% - $750

Kinesiology programs

95.0–100% - $20,000*

90.0–94.9% - $2,000

85.0–89.9% - $1,000 (BSc only)

Psychology BA & Biology BA

95.0–100% - $20,000*

90.0–94.9% - $2,000

85.0–89.9% - $750

All other science programs

95.0–100% - $20,000*

90.0–94.9% - $2,000

85.0–89.9% - $1,250

80.0–84.9% - $750

*INCL. PRESIDENT’S CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded to applicants with mid-term or final average entering grades of 95% and over. $5,000, first year (including a $2,000 Entrance Scholarship). Potentially renewable at $5,000 in each senior year to a total value of $20,000. ** Subject to change. For the most up-to-date figures, please check the Student Awards website, www.wlu.ca/studentawards.

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Laurier placed in the top three in its category nationally for best overall, highest quality, most innovative and overall reputation. in Macleanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University Rankings 2009

Kyle Walker, President & CEO of the Wilfrid Laurier University Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union (WLUSU).

The Laurier student experience

ur Student Affairs department is dedicated to enriching your Laurier student experience. We want you to feel welcome, valued, appreciated, engaged and recognized in our exceptional campus culture of student engagement and experiential learning. Making connections between what you learn in the classroom with how your interests, values, skills and abilities develop, will be a key outcome of your student experience at Laurier. Working together with the WLU Students’ Union, Graduate Students’ Association, faculty, academic colleagues and community partners, we are dedicated to providing student services, personal support, leadership opportunities, wellness activities and learning services strategies to guide your successful transition through to graduation and beyond. Here are some of the many student affairs programs and opportunities available to you at Laurier:

Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union (WLUSU) Have you ever dreamed of being president one day? This might be your chance! Every year, students elect WLUSU members to manage the student-university partnership. Our Students’ Union is one of the most progressive in the country, offering thousands of volunteer opportunities, hundreds of paid positions and thousands of dollars in grant funds to support student special initiatives. WLUSU runs several businesses, including a store, a nightclub and many food service outlets.

Campus Clubs Campus Clubs (CC) supports more than 100 clubs at the university. It is one of

the largest centres of student outreach on campus as it impacts club executives, club members and event participants. CC supports these clubs by offering a wide variety of resources and financial support, in addition to acting as a liaison with the Students’ Union.

who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and queer identified, as well as anyone who is queer-friendly. Members of the Rainbow Centre assist in providing awareness training, programming and support to their peers and to the greater Laurier community.

Student Leadership Centre

Women’s Centre The Women’s Centre strives to build a community of people and ideas that challenge and examine gender inequalities and ensures everyone has equal access to education in a positive learning environment. This is a space where women and trans people can feel safe and affirmed, in recognition of the gender-specific barriers and inequalities that they often face. In an effort to instigate change, this woman- and trans-positive space offers an extensive collection of academic, community and informational resources and referral services, as well as opportunities to actively engage in awareness campaigns. The Women’s Centre is also a place to have fun, meet new people, pass the time between classes or unwind at the end of the day. Students do not need to be a volunteer to spend time in the Centre… individuals of any gender are welcome to drop by!

There are many ways to develop your leadership skills and experiences while at Laurier. Leadership mentors are available to assess your skills and help you get involved with leadership opportunities on campus. The Student Leadership Centre (SLC) offers support services, including a resource library and a co-curricluar record to document all the activities you participated in while attending Laurier. The SLC also provides workshops on topics such as team building, communication, citizenship and motivation.

Diversity & Equity Office The Diversity & Equity Office wants all Laurier students, staff and faculty to enjoy an open and accepting quality of life on campus. The office’s role is to enhance diversity and equity on campus through events, training sessions and awareness campaigns. Working closely with the Diversity Education Coordinator, Employment Equity and AODA Officer, Rainbow Centre, Women’s Centre, Association of Black Students and Multi-Faith Resource Team, the Diversity & Equity Office works to educate, advocate and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual at Laurier.

Rainbow Centre The Rainbow Centre is a safe and inclusive space on campus that is available to all students, faculty, staff and visitors who are interested in learning about the queer community. The Rainbow Centre is open to those

Association of Black Students The Association of Black Students (ABS) emphasizes empowerment, solidarity and progress within the Laurier and Kitchener-Waterloo communities by encouraging people to become more aware and involved with the movement of overcoming social and racially-based inequalities in our world. ABS’ goal is to encourage people to listen, support one another in the presence of adversities and empower other students to be agents of change.

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The Laurier student experience

The Multi-Faith Resource Team The Multi-Faith Resource Team, which includes the University chaplains, is available to assist students in their efforts to research or discuss ethical and theological issues. Realizing that university is a place which offers opportunity for students to enhance their own religious base and to be challenged by unfamiliar faith stances, the Resource Team is available for support and guidance.

Aboriginal Student Services

Career Development Centre The Career Development Centre is an integral part of each student’s Laurier experience. Students have free access to career advising, employment services, volunteer opportunities, information about careers related to specific majors, assistance with planning further education, resumé, interview and job search workshops, and one-on-one appointments with career consultants.

Universal Bus Pass

Aboriginal Student Services provides culturally relevant, holistic student support services and programs to selfidentified Aboriginal students (Status, Non-Status, Metis, Inuit). Aboriginal Student Services is a student-centred service that aims to educate and celebrate the Aboriginal culture within the Laurier community.

We want to make it easy for you to get to class. All full-time undergraduate students at our Waterloo campus are automatically enrolled in the Universal Bus Pass program, which provides unlimited transit travel on local Grand River Transit buses for a nominal fee. When boarding, all you need to do is show your OneCard to identify yourself as a Laurier student.

Community Service-Learning

Campus safety

Community Service-Learning allows students to volunteer with community organizations related to their area of study, providing practical experience to supplement academic learning. It fosters student leadership and enhances connections to the community at large. Placements can include schools, youth services and health services, or project-based activities such as developing marketing plans, research and fundraising. For more information on Community Service-Learning visit www.wlu.ca/csl.

The safety of all members of the Laurier community is an important issue. We work hard to create an atmosphere where equality and personal safety are paramount, starting during Orientation Week with seminars on responsible alcohol consumption, gender relations, racism and homophobia. Throughout the year, services are provided in an effort to be proactive about our community members’ safety, including: s Foot Patrol, an evening walk-home program run by WLUSU

Laurier was the first university in Canada to formally recognize the benefits of volunteer and leadership activities by offering students a co-curricular record (CCR). A CCR gives students a chance to document their involvement in campus activities that are not for academic credit.

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s well-lit campus parking lots, hallways and outdoor walkways s video camera surveillance covering 90% of the campus s the first Campus Neighbourhood Watch program in Canada s annual campus safety audits s emergency phones throughout campus s campus security reports published in the student newspaper s Fifteen full-time special constables with 24-hour patrols of the campus s a volunteer Emergency Response Team (ERT) certified as First Responders

Health Services Laurier is interested in its students’ health, both physical and mental. Health Services is available to all part-time and full-time students at Laurier. You can consult with nurses or doctors, and obtain massage therapy and chiropractic care. There are even some lab services available such as blood testing. The Student Health and Development Centre is a wellness resource centre that provides services that aid in the development, health and overall personal and academic success of our students. The Student Nutrition Action Committee (SNAC) provides nutritional facts, workshops and eating disorder counselling.

Counselling Services Laurier’s Counselling Services provides free, accessible support services, ranging from consultations to short- or long-term personal counselling, crisis counselling and performance coaching. Laurier students have the opportunity to attend up to eight counselling sessions per term free of charge. For more information about services, online resources or how to make an appointment, visit waterloo.mylaurier. ca/counselling.

The Laurier student experience

Library Laurier’s Library offers everything from hundreds of thousands of books, academic journals, and online resources, to quiet study carrels and hot coffee. The library also offers the opportunity to get help from subject specialist librarians. It’s also bigger than Laurier: our library system includes the University of Waterloo and the University of Guelph, meaning you get the resources of a really large university library system while attending a mid-size university.

Learning Services Learning Services offers many support services and resources to help Laurier students make a success of university.

Accessible Learning Centre The Accessible Learning Centre assists students with disabilities in reaching their full academic potential by providing a wide range of services. The centre provides accommodated exams, assistive technology, learning strategies and study skills, alternate-format course materials, and contacts for tutoring, note-taking and support services within Laurier and the community at large. It is important to contact the office early in the admission

process so that your needs can be best accommodated.

Central Academic Advising The Central Academic Advising Office is the place to go if you have general questions about your program. It’s also the place to go if you have more complex questions regarding topics such as changing programs, opportunities for postgraduate studies, additional resources to help you improve your academic performance and any questions about University regulations. Headstart Get a jump start on your Laurier experience by attending Headstart, a half-day program designed to help our incoming students and their parents make the transition to university. You’ll learn about your program and get help from faculty and staff in choosing courses and building a timetable, and you’ll get the inside story on life at Laurier and strategies for academic success in sessions developed and led by senior students. It’s also your chance to pick up your student ID card. Mathematics Assistance Centre The Mathematics Assistance Centre (MAC) helps students make the transition

from high school to university-level mathematics. Our services are designed to strengthen the fundamental math concepts taught throughout secondary school, to form a solid foundation on which to further build quantitative skills. We also have programming in place to provide support for specific introductory mathematics courses, such as directed homework sessions and mock exams for calculus and linear algebra.

Study Skills and Supplemental Instruction Centre The Study Skills and Supplemental Instruction Centre provides individual consultations and workshops on essential academic skills as time management, critical reading, researching and preparation for exams. Writing Centre If you would like help with academic writing and critical thinking, make sure you take advantage of the services offered by the Writing Centre: Workshops on important topics in academic writing, one-on-one appointments for constructive feedback and drop-in hours for quick questions.

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Orientation Week marks the beginning of your time at Laurier. With hundreds of energetic volunteers, around-the-clock programming and thousands of eager participants, it’s no wonder that Laurier’s O-Week is envied across Canada! It’s an experience you will never forget.” Kyle Walker President & CEO, WLUSU www. chooselaurier.ca |

In 2009-10, 40 Laurier athletes were recognized as Academic All-Canadians and Academic All-Stars

Liz Knox, a goalie for the Laurier womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey team, was named the 2010 Outstanding Woman at Laurier as well as Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) player of the year in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey.

Healthy mind and body

aurier students enjoy using our full-service athletic complex to stay healthy and have fun. Playing on an intramural team, participating in a fitness class or working out at the gym is not only a great way to stay in shape, it’s also a quick way to meet new friends with common interests.

Recreation Last year, more than 7,000 students participated in over 40 intramural sports such as ball hockey, ultimate Frisbee and dodgeball. Laurier also offers fitness classes, rock climbing, squash, pilates, yoga and even hip hop dance classes.

Facilities Students at Laurier have access to some of the best facilities in the province. They can take advantage of our recently renovated Athletic Complex, which houses a state-ofthe-art fitness centre, Olympic-length pool, triple-court gymnasium, physical therapy room, air-conditioned squash courts, indoor climbing wall, and multi-purpose fitness/classrooms. Steps from the Athletic Complex is the Alumni Field, a full-size, artificial surface, multi-purpose field. Students can watch the Golden Hawk soccer teams play, compete in intramural activities themselves or join in a spontaneous game of touch football. University Stadium is home to the Golden Hawk football, rugby and lacrosse programs. Originally built in 1950, the stadium was revitalized in 2007 with a new artificial field, a renovated gym, updated locker rooms, a new therapy room and the addition of two multi-purpose rooms.

Leadership opportunities The Department of Athletics and Recreation provides students with some of the

best opportunities on campus to learn and develop their leadership skills as a volunteer or in a paid position. Athletics and Recreation is the largest employer of students on campus with opportunities in fitness instruction, aquatics, Hawk Desk staff, sports information, intramural coordinators and referees, and camp counsellors, to name a few.

Inter-university sport Laurier offers inter-university student athletes a unique experience, which combines top-notch athletic facilities with excellent coaches and a great academic support program, to create one of the country’s best athletic experiences. The Athlete Academic Success Program (AASP) provides the resources to ensure inter-university student athletes at Laurier maintain their marks while they train with their team. The program provides broad-based and individual programming to meet the unique needs of each student athlete at Laurier, including: s s s s s s

dedicated program coordinators athlete academic mentors one-on-one academic assistance sessions intense study sessions student athlete academic course roster individual tutoring

Student athletes can compete for the Golden Hawks in the following Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) programs: men’s and women’s basketball, cross country running, middle distance track, curling, hockey, soccer, swimming, volleyball, men’s football and women’s rugby. Laurier also offers sport programs that compete in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA), including men’s baseball, men’s rugby and golf. Laurier student athletes are also given an opportunity to get involved in the local community through involvement in various athletic organizations such as The

Lettermen’s Club, the Women’s Athletic Association and Healthy Hawk Day.

Athletic financial awards Top student athletes have an added incentive to apply to Laurier. Deserving candidates who excel at their sport may have access to athletic financial awards. Student athletes who compete in an OUA- or CIS-sanctioned sport have the opportunity to receive up to $3,500 per year. Student athletes must meet specific academic criteria to qualify for these awards, including: 1) A minimum entering average of 80% or equivalent on those courses used to determine your university admission; 2) Returning OUA eligible athletes must have successfully maintained a minimum average of 70% or the equivalent GPA (7.0) on all registered course work completed within the last academic year.

Recent championships s s s s s s s

OUA Champions Women’s Hockey (2009-2010) Canadian Cheerleading Champions (2009-2010) OUA Champions Men’s Soccer (2008-2009) OUA Champions Women’s Soccer (2008-2009) OUA Champions Women’s Lacrosse (2008-2009) CIS Champions Women’s Curling (2008-2009) World University Games Silver Medal Women’s Curling (2008-2009)

Recreational sports and activities s s s s s s s

Dodgeball Cyclefit Triathlon training Dance Mixed martial arts Co-ed slow pitch Yoga

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Admission requirements for Ontario citizens DEGREE

MAJOR AREA OF SPECIALIZATION / OPTIONS

4U REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

ADMISSION RANGE

OUAC CODE

English

HL or SL English

High 70s to low 80s

(see bottom of page for option codes)

Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree

Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Anthropology, English, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, Global Studies, History, Languages, Mediterranean Studies, Near Eastern & Classical Archaeology, North American Archaeology, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion & Culture, Sociology, Spanish

IB Minimum score: 28

OPTIONS: Co-op, AL, AM, LS, MG, MS Geography students may also take the ES option. Global Studies and Political Science students may also take the RS option. Communication Studies

English

HL or SL English

OPTIONS: Co-op, AL, AM, LS, MG, MS Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Medieval Studies, North American Studies (available only as combination programs)

High 70s to low 80s

UKL

IB Minimum score: 28 English

HL or SL English

High 70s to low 80s

IB Minimum score: 28

OPTIONS: Co-op, AL, AM, LS, MG, MS Biology

English; Biology at 70%

HL or SL English and Biology

Mid to high 70s

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; Calculus & Vectors §

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics at 5

Mid to high 70s

English; Biology at 70%; one of 3U Functions & Relations, 3M Functions or any 4U mathematics

HL or SL English, HL or SL Biology, and HL or SL Mathematics

Mid to high 80s

English; Advanced Functions; Calculus & Vectors

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics

Mid to high 70s

English; one of 3U Functions & Relations, 3M Functions or any 4U mathematics

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics

Mid to high 70s

OPTIONS: Co-op, AL, AM, LS, MG, MS Contemporary Studies

English

HL or SL English

Mid 70s IB minimum score: 28

Contemporary Studies with Children’s Education & Development OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations

English

HL or SL English

Mid 70s IB minimum score: 28

UVC

Criminology

English

HL or SL English

Mid 70s IB minimum score: 28

UCR

English

HL or SL English

Mid to high 70s IB minimum score: 28

UVN

English

HL or SL English

Mid 70s IB minimum score: 28

UVK

OPTIONS: Co-op, AL, AM, LS, MG, MS Computer Science Combination

English; Advanced Functions

(Available only as a combination program) Financial Mathematics OPTIONS: Co-op, AL, LS, MG, MS Kinesiology & Physical Education OPTIONS: Co-op, AL, AM, LS, MG, MS

Mathematics OPTIONS: Co-op, AL, LS, MG, MS, Finance and Accounting Psychology

Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree (Brantford campus only)

OPTIONS: Children’s Education & Development, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations

OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations English OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations Health Administration

UBA

IB Minimum score: 28 UAC

IB Minimum score: 28 UAM

IB Minimum score: 28 UP

IB Minimum score: 32

UKE

IB Minimum score: 28 UHP

IB Minimum score: 28

Note: All other required courses must be at a minimum of 60%, except where indicated. IB requirements must be at 4 unless otherwise noted. *A combined minimum average of 70% is required in the prerequisite 4U Mathematics and 4U Science courses, except Biochemistry and Health Sciences, which requires 75%. § A combined minimum average of 80% in the prerequisite 4U Mathematics courses. Please see specific program pages for more information. OPTIONS: AL - Ancient Languages, AM - Applied Mathematics, ES - Environmental Science, LS - Legal Studies, MG - Management, MS - Muslim Studies, RS - Research Specialization. For more information, see page 49.

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Admission requirements for Ontario citizens DEGREE

MAJOR AREA OF SPECIALIZATION / OPTIONS

4U REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

ADMISSION RANGE

OUAC CODE

English

HL or SL English

Mid 70s IB minimum score: 28

UHS

English

HL or SL English

Mid to high 70s IB minimum score: 28

UVS

English

HL or SL English

Mid 70s IB minimum score: 28

UVG

English at 75%

HL or SL English

Mid to high 70s IB minimum score: 28

UVJ

English

HL or SL English

Mid 70s IB minimum score: 28

UVL

English

HL or SL English

Mid 70s IB minimum score: 28

UOL

English; one of 3M Functions, 3U Functions & Relations or any 4U math

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics

Mid to high 70s IB minimum score: 28

UVD

English

HL or SL English

Mid 70s

UYC

(see bottom of page for option codes)

Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree (Brantford campus only)

Health Studies OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Media Studies, Public Relations History (Available only as a combination program) OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations Human Rights & Human Diversity OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations Journalism OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies Law & Society OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations Leadership OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations Psychology OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations Youth and Children’s Studies

IB minimum score: 28

Honours Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education Degree (Brantford campus only)

BA/BEd – Primary/Junior OPTIONS: Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations

ENG4U at 70%; one 4U Mathematics

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics

Low 80s

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics

Low 80s

HL or SL English or HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL French

Low 80s

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics

Low 80s

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics

Low 80s

UVP

IB minimum score: 30

NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

NOTE: Students completing an option with the Concurrent (P/J) program should consult with an academic advisor when registering for first-year courses.

BA/BEd – Junior/Intermediate

ENG4U at 70%; one 4U Mathematics

UVI

IB minimum score: 30

NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

BA/BEd – Junior/Intermediate With French Teaching option

ENG4U at 70%; 4U Mathematics at 60%; FSF4U at 70%

UJF

IB minimum score: 30

NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

Honours Applied Economics (BA)

Applied Economics

Honours Economics (BA)

Economics, Economics & Accounting, Economics & Financial Management

English; Advanced Functions

OPTIONS: AL, AM, LS, MG, MS

OPTIONS: Co-op, AL, AM, LS, MG, MS

English; Advanced Functions at 70%; one of Calculus & Vectors or Data Management

UAE

IB minimum score: 30 UD

IB minimum score: 30

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MAJOR AREA OF SPECIALIZATION / OPTIONS

4U REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

ADMISSION RANGE

OUAC CODE

English at 70%; Advanced Functions at 70%; one of Calculus & Vectors or Data Management

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics

Mid to high 80s

HL or SL English at 4 and HL or SL Mathematics at 5

Mid to high 80s

HL or SL English at 4 and HL or SL Mathematics at 5

Mid to high 80s

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics

Mid to high 80s

HL or SL English at 4; HL Mathematics at 5.

Low 90s

HL or SL English at 4; HL Mathematics at 5.

Low 90s

English. Grade II Royal Conservatory of Music theory or equivalent. Audition

HL or SL English

Mid to high 70s

Grade II RCM Theory or Equivalent, Audition

IB minimum score: 28

Apply after completing two years of Honours Bachelor of Music program

Admission based on overall achievement in music & psych courses, personal interview and recommendation of Music Therapy faculty

English; Biology; Advanced Functions; Chemistry at 75%*

HL or SL English, HL or SL Biology, HL or SL Chemistry and HL or SL Mathematics

Mid to high 70s

UBI

OPTIONS: Co-op, AM, MG Biology, Biology & Chemistry, Biology & Physical Geography, Biology & Psychology

English; Chemistry; Advanced Functions; Biology at 70%*

HL or SL English, HL or SL Biology, HL or SL Mathematics and HL or SL Chemistry

Mid to high 70s

(see bottom of page for option codes)

Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Accounting, Brand Communication and Management, Business and Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Insurance & Risk Management, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management OPTIONS: Co-op, AL, AM, LS, MS

Honours Business and Computer Science

Business and Computer Science

Honours Business and Computing & Computer Electronics

Business and Computing & Computer Electronics

Honours Business and Financial Mathematics

Business and Financial Mathematics

OPTIONS: Automatic entry into Co-op. Normally three terms of four months each (Optional fourth work term). AL, AM, LS, MS

OPTIONS**: Automatic entry into Co-op. Normally three terms of four months each (Optional fourth work term). AL, LS, MS

IB minimum score: 33

NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

English at 70%; Advanced Functions at 70%; Calculus & Vectors §

UXA

IB minimum score: 33

NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

English at 70%; Advanced Functions at 70%; Calculus & Vectors §

IB minimum score: 33

NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

English at 70%; Advanced Functions at 70%; Calculus & Vectors at 60%; Math average at 80%

UBF

IB minimum score: 33

NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

Honours Business (WLU) and Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (UW) (Joint Program)

Business and Computer Science

Honours Business (WLU) and Honours Math (UW) (Joint Program)

Business & Mathematics

Honours Bachelor of Music

Composition, Comprehensive, Education, History, Performance, Theory

OPTIONS**: Co-op required. Automatic entry. Normally three terms of four months each (Optional fourth work term). AL, AM, LS, MS Must meet admission criteria for both Laurier Business and University of Waterloo Computer Science.

OPTIONS**: Co-op required. Automatic entry. Normally three terms of four months each (Optional fourth work term). AL, LS, MS Must meet admission criteria for both Laurier Business and University of Waterloo Mathematics.

OPTIONS: AL, AM, LS, MG, MS

English at 75%; Advanced Functions and Calculus & Vectors at 85%; ICS4M or one other 12U course.

UWB

IB minimum score: 35

NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

English at 75%; Advanced Functions and Calculus & Vectors at 85%; ICS4M or one other 12U course.

UWW

IB minimum score: 35

NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

+ audition

A practicum program is available to students in third and/or fourth year. Music Therapy OPTIONS: AL, AM, LS, MG, MS Students participate in four Music Therapy practica — one in each term of third and fourth year.

Honours Bachelor of Science

Biochemistry/Biotechnology

OPTIONS: Co-op, AM, MG

IB minimum score: 28 UE

IB minimum score: 28

Note: All other required courses must be at a minimum of 60%, except where indicated. IB requirements must be at 4 unless otherwise noted. *A combined minimum average of 70% is required in the prerequisite 4U Mathematics and 4U Science courses, except Biochemistry and Health Sciences, which requires 75%. ** Excluding Co-op, all options may require an additional year. § A combined minimum average of 80% in the prerequisite 4U Mathematics courses. Please see specific program pages for more information. OPTIONS: AL - Ancient Languages, AM - Applied Mathematics, ES - Environmental Science, LS - Legal Studies, MG - Management, MS - Muslim Studies, RS - Research Specialization. For more information, see page 49.

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Admission requirements for Ontario citizens DEGREE

MAJOR AREA OF SPECIALIZATION / OPTIONS

4U REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

ADMISSION RANGE

OUAC CODE

English; Advanced Functions; Calculus & Vectors; Chemistry; Biology at 70%*

HL or SL English, HL or SL Biology, HL or SL Chemistry and HL or SL Mathematics

Mid to high 70s

UKD

English; Advanced Functions; Chemistry*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL Chemistry

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; Calculus & Vectors; Chemistry*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL Chemistry

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; one of Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry or Physics*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Chemistry or Physics

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; Calculus & Vectors; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; one of Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Physics or Biology*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Chemistry, Physics or Biology

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; one of Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry or Physics*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Chemistry or Physics

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; Calculus & Vectors; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics* ยง

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics at 5; one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; two of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; Biology; Chemistry*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; HL of SL Chemistry and HL or SL Biology

Low to mid 80s

English; Biology at 70%; Advanced Functions; one of Chemistry or Physics*

HL or SL English, HL or SL Biology; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Chemistry or Physics

Mid to high 80s

English; Advanced Functions; Calculus & Vectors; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; two of Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry or Physics*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Physics or Chemistry

Mid to high 70s

English; Advanced Functions; Biology*

HL or SL English; HL or SL Biology and HL or SL Mathematics

Mid to high 70s

(see bottom of page for option codes)

Honours Bachelor of Science

Biology & Mathematics OPTIONS: Co-op, MG Chemistry OPTIONS: Co-op, AM, ES, MG Chemistry & Mathematics OPTIONS: Co-op, ES, MG Computer Science OPTIONS: Co-op, AM, MG, Professional Experience Program Computer Science & Mathematics OPTIONS: Co-op, MG, Professional Experience Program

Computer Science & Psychology OPTIONS: Co-op, AM, MG, Professional Experience Program

Computing & Computer Electronics OPTIONS: Co-op, AM, MG

Financial Mathematics OPTIONS: Co-op, MG

Geography, Geography & Geomatics OPTIONS: Co-op, AM, ES, MG Health Sciences OPTIONS: AM, MG

Kinesiology & Physical Education OPTIONS: Co-op, AM, MG

Mathematics OPTIONS: Co-op, MG

Physics, Photonics OPTIONS: Co-op, AM, MG, Professional Experience Program (Photonics) Psychology OPTIONS: Co-op, AM, MG

IB minimum score: 28 UHC

IB minimum score: 28 UKC

IB minimum score: 28 UFA

IB minimum score: 28 UBM

IB minimum score: 28

UFT

IB minimum score: 28

USM

IB minimum score: 28

UHG

IB minimum score: 28 USH

IB minimum score: 30

IB minimum score: 32

UBM

IB minimum score: 28

USP

IB minimum score: 28

UPS

IB minimum score: 28

Note: All other required courses must be at a minimum of 60%, except where indicated. IB requirements must be at 4 unless otherwise noted. *A combined minimum average of 70% is required in the prerequisite 4U Mathematics and 4U Science courses, except Biochemistry and Health Sciences, which requires 75%. ยง A combined minimum average of 80% in the prerequisite 4U Mathematics courses. Please see specific program pages for more information. OPTIONS: AL - Ancient Languages, AM - Applied Mathematics, ES - Environmental Science, LS - Legal Studies, MG - Management, MS - Muslim Studies, RS - Research Specialization. For more information, see page 49.

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Admission information How do I apply to Laurier? All applicants apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) online, at www.ouac.on.ca. How does Laurier calculate my grades? Laurier considers your top six 4U or 4M level courses for admission. For all programs, with the exception of our Business and Concurrent Education programs, we will look at your top six marks, regardless of whether or not your prerequisites are included in that average. For the Business and Concurrent Education programs, prerequisite courses are included in the admission average, regardless of whether or not they are part of your top six courses. What is the Applicant Background Summary (ABS) form? Should you fall within three per cent below the cut-off, this form provides you with an opportunity to present extracurricular information that will be used for admissions. The ABS form will be available online for all applicants, except those applying to the Honours Bachelor of Music program, as additional information will be collected through the audition process. Submission of this form is optional, but we do recommend that you fill it out. It is due on Friday, April 15, 2011. What happens if I apply to multiple programs at Laurier? Laurier issues only one Offer of Admission per applicant; therefore if you receive an Offer of Admission to a program, it will void your other choices. If you have applied to multiple programs at Laurier and you qualify for the first program listed, we will not proceed with further assessments. If you are not eligible for admission to the program(s) for which you have applied, Laurier will automatically assess your application to see if you qualify for an alternate Offer of Admission. Deadlines Ontario applicants (101)

January 12, 2011

Out of province and international applicants (105)

May 1, 2011

Offer acceptance due

June 2, 2011

Residence applications due

June 2, 2011

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International Baccalaureate Applicants who have successfully completed the IB Diploma will be considered for admission with passes in at least six subjects of which three must be at the higher level. The minimum total score requirement is 28, including diploma bonus points. Standard level mathematical studies will not be accepted for programs that require a mathematics prerequisite. Laurier will accept IB predicted grades for early admission consideration. Applicants completing individual IB courses in conjunction with another educational system will be assessed for admission on the basis of their entire academic record. Transfer credit will also be considered for the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay with a minimum grade of B in each. Advanced Placement Courses Laurier welcomes students with AP courses. Transfer credit are awarded on a case-by-case basis for AP exams successfully completed with a minimum grade of 4, up to a maximum of 3.0 credits. Applicants are required to provide detailed course descriptions.

Laurier English & Academic Foundation (LEAF) Program Laurier has started its own Englishas-a-Second-Language (ESL) program. Academically qualified students who do not meet Laurier’s English proficiency requirements would receive a conditional offer of admission pending completion of the 5-level program. The program schedule allows for five 10-week cycles throughout the calendar year. Upon arrival, students will be given a placement test to determine which of the five levels is best suited for them. Our courses will focus on academic English. They are designed to prepare students for success in university. For more information please contact Breanna Brooks at bbrooks@wlu.ca. Laurier’s Education Partners Laurier will accept successful completion of the following English Language Certificate Programs as proof of language proficiency for admission to undergraduate programs:

Renison College English for Academic Success Program www.renison.uwaterloo.ca

Disclosure of a disability The decision to disclose a disability is yours alone; secondary schools do not forward their files to the post-secondary sector. When disclosing, make sure all supporting/current documentation (e.g., psycho-educational assessments, medical or psychiatric documents) are included, along with third-party letters of support, and must be submitted to the Admissions Office by April 1, 2011. For information on Accessible Learning, visit waterloo. mylaurier.ca/accessible.

University of Guelph English Language Certificate Program

Language requirements Student whose first language is not English are required to submit acceptable evidence of their English proficiency. Applicants who have studied in an English instructional educational system on a full-time basis for a minimum of three years and who have acceptable grades in English and other humanities/ social sciences may not be required to submit a test score. Please visit www.wlu. ca/admissions for further information.

Language Test

Minimum score

TOEFL

Paper test – 560

www.eslguelph.ca

Conestoga College English Language Studies Program www.conestogac.on.ca/international/admissions

For specific admission requirements for each of our education partners visit www.chooselaurier.ca/educationpartners. For more information about international applications, please visit www.chooselaurier.ca/international.

Computer test – 220 Internet-based test – overall score of 83 with a minimum of 20 in each component* IELTS

6.5*

MELAB

CAEL

70, with no part below 60

Pearson Test of Language Proficiency

59*

*Double degrees with University of Waterloo require higher minimum scores. See website for details, www.wlu.ca/admissions.

Out-of-Province Admissions Every year, Laurier welcomes students from across Canada. Out-of-province students choose Laurier for our focus on extra-curricular involvement, excellent academic reputation and vibrant campus community in the student-friendly city of Waterloo. We encourage all students to visit our campus before making a decision. Tours are offered throughout the year during the week and on weekends and we are happy to create a special tour just for you. Contact our recruitment team at chooselaurier@wlu.ca to book your tour. Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to campus? Visit our Virtual Tour at virtualtour.wlu.ca for an interactive campus map, photo overview and student testimonials. Still have questions, contact Lindsay our National Recruitment Coordinator at llawrence@wlu.ca or 519-884-0710 ext 4165. Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) All students applying to an Ontario university apply through the OUAC at www.ouac.on.ca. You will apply to Laurier as a non-Ontario applicant using the 105 Application Form. The fee to apply is $120 for three application choices (your three choices could include applications to another Ontario university). It is important to rank your application choices in order of your program preference. Applicant Background Summary Form At Laurier we believe that your extracurricular involvement is important. We encourage all students to fill out the Applicant Background Summary Form (found on the admissions website at www.wlu.ca/admissions) and tell us a little more about yourself. If your marks fall within 3% of the final cut-off average, the background information you provide will be evaluated for admissions purposes. High School Transcripts Laurier will begin to evaluate your application when we receive your transcript. Transcripts may be sent electronically to admissions@wlu.ca or by fax at 519-8848826 directly from your high school. Final transcripts must be sent as a hard copy to the Laurier Admissions Office. Students are encouraged to send updated transcripts as they become available. Offers are given out on a rolling basis as new marks are received. Students applying from high schools in

Admissions province-to-province Program specific requirements can be found online at www.wlu.ca/outofprovince. BRITISH COLUMBIA/YUKON Requirements: Four academic courses, including English, at Grade 12 level. For BC students, academic courses do not have to be provincially examinable courses and students will not be required to write provincial exams. However, for subjects where the provincial examination is mandatory for graduation purposes, the final course mark (based on both classroom work and exam) must meet final admission requirements. ALBERTA/NWT/NUNAVUT Requirements: Five academic courses, including English 30; prerequisite courses must be numbered 30 or 31. Courses must be worth five credits each. Two three-credit academic courses may be combined to equal one five-credit course. SASKATCHEWAN Requirements: Six academic courses, including English, at Grade 12 level; prerequisite courses must be numbered 30. MANITOBA Requirements: Five academic courses, including English 40S. ONTARIO Requirements: Six academic courses, 4U or 4M (U/C), with a minimum of 60% in 4U English, eligible to receive OSSD. QUEBEC CEGEP Requirements: One year (12 academic semester courses) in a university preparatory program in a CEGEP; candidates completing one year of CEGEP may be considered for admission into first year; candidates completing two years of CEGEP may be considered for transfer into second year. Grade 12 Requirements: Six courses, including English, at Grade 12 level. NEW BRUNSWICK Requirements: Six academic courses, including English, at Grade 12 level. NOVA SCOTIA Requirements: Five academic courses, including English, at Grade 12 level; prerequisite courses must be numbered at 12 or Advanced 12. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Requirements: Five academic courses, including English, at Grade 12 level; prerequisite courses must be numbered 611/621. NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Requirements: Six two-credit academic courses, including English; prerequisite courses must be at Level 3.

British Columbia and Quebec CEGEPs can submit their grades electronically through the OUAC. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that updated marks are forwarded to the admissions office. Self Reporting Laurier will consider self-reported grades for conditional offers. A conditional offer lets you know that you have an offer of admission, provided you meet all of the conditions set out in the offer. All offers will be re-evaluated when official final grades are received from your high school.

Entrance Scholarships & Bursaries All students studying at a Canadian high school are eligible for Laurierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrance scholarships and bursaries. Students will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships and informed of any scholarships with their offer. Bursary applications can be found on the Laurier admissions website. Students may be eligible to apply to additional merit-based scholarships. For a complete list of scholarships and awards visit, www.wlu.ca/ studentawards.

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Faculty of Arts

Why study arts at Laurier? Ä The Faculty of Arts is Laurier’s largest faculty offering students the flexibility of an exploratory first year. Ä It offers an exciting range of programs from Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Archaeology to Communication Studies and Global Studies. Ä A liberal arts education provides students with skills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication. Ä Combine one of our 28 programs, add an option or minor, and create a degree that’s right for you.

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Ancient Mediterranean Studies CAREER EXAMPLES s Teacher s Museum Curator s Journalist/Writer s Librarian s Public Relations Officer

his program combines the study of Greco-Roman civilizations and those of the ancient Near East and Egypt. Students have the option of concentrating on the traditional discipline of Classical Studies, or of examining the relationships between the different cultures of the Eastern Mediterranean Basin. Through the works left to us by ancient poets, playwrights, historians and philosophers, and the physical remains preserved from ancient societies, students will learn about the foundations of Western culture in such fields as philosophy, art, religion, literature and architecture. This is a flexible program that allows students to focus on aspects of

ancient cultures that most interest them, including Classical and Near Eastern art and architecture, ancient literature and mythology, social history (for example the study of women in the ancient world) and the political developments of ancient city states. Possibilities for combined honours degrees include archaeology, medieval studies and history.

Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s s s s s s

The Greek World Roman Civilization Greek and Roman Mythology Introductory Latin Old Babylonian Inscriptions Sport in Greece and Rome Women in Greece and Rome History of Ancient Egypt Ancient Greek Comedy Burial Customs in the Ancient Levant

Anthropology CAREER EXAMPLES s Foreign Ser vice Officer s Writer/Journalist/Editor s Multiculturalism Educator s Cultural Interpreter/Consultant s Documentary Editor/Producer

nthropology offers the opportunity to explore human nature and human society through the comparative study of livelihoods, creativity, politics, science and technology, family, language and meaning, transnational migration, understandings of the environment, city spaces, and much more. Laurierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anthropology program specializes in sociocultural anthropology, which focuses on the cultural acquisition of diverse beliefs and behaviours. With its focus on all aspects of ethnography at home and abroad, anthropology guides students to experience the human world around them in new, inclusive ways. As anthropologists do in the field, students will be encouraged to think critically about the many ways in which people (ourselves included) make sense of their lives. Anthropology challenges the way in which non-European people have been

represented in Western thought. As well, it questions the uneven distribution of power between the North and the South. Students interested in multiculturalism and human diversity should consider majoring in anthropology or combining anthropology with another program of study. Anthropology is an excellent complement to studies in Political Science, Global Studies, English, Communication Studies, Sociology, Languages & Literatures, Archaeology, History, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studies and Cultural Studies.

Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s Aboriginal Peoples of Canada: Contemporary Issues s Cross-cultural Studies of Change s Language, Culture and Society s Art, Anthropology and Material Culture s Race, Ethnicity and Nationalism s Science, Technology and Culture s The Anthropology of Space and Place s Religion, Ritual and Magic s The Anthropology of Politics s Anthropology of Nature and the Environment

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Archaeology CAREER EXAMPLES s Archaeologist in Cultural Resource Management Industry s Museum Curator s Heritage Planning s Journalist/Writer

rchaeologists study the human past through the remains of houses, tools, weapons, art, architecture and other remnants of ancient peoples. Archaeology depends on careful excavation techniques and laboratory analysis, and draws on other subjects for insight into human history. Laurierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two interdisciplinary Archaeology programs are among the most extensive in Canada at the undergraduate level. They combine history, anthropology and geography, among other subject areas with archaeological theory and technique. Students can focus in one of two areas: Near Eastern and Classical or North American.

The tasks of conducting surveys to find new sites and excavating to recover cultural remains, classification, analysis, and preservation are all important aspects of the archaeological process. All students participate in at least one of the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer fieldwork placements to learn these basic excavation methods. Dig sites may be within Ontario

or as far away as Italy, Greece or Jordan, depending on the program of study. Laurier has three archaeology laboratories on campus to house artifact collections where lab work focuses on drawing and analysis, lab procedures and museum techniques. Degree programs Honours BA Near Eastern and Classical Archaeology Honours BA North American Archaeology

4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits

Near Eastern and Classical Archaeology This program is a study of the discovery of cities and monuments of the ancient Near East and Classical worlds, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, Palestine, Greece and Rome. Students choose from courses in archaeological method with an option to concentrate, if they wish, in the culture and archaeology of either the Near East or Greece and Rome. Courses cover material

from the palaeolithic through the early Islamic period in the Levant on the one hand and the spread of Graeco-Roman culture across the Mediterranean on the other. Students may also take a special language option requiring two years of ancient language chosen from among Babylonian, Greek, Hebrew and Latin, as well as foundational courses in civilization

and culture.

is available by taking either of these two Options. The Pre-Contact Option offers a greater number of courses bridging anthropology and archaeology; the Historical Archaeology Option combines history and archaeology.

Sample Courses

Sample Courses s Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt s Hellenistic and Roman Near East s Greece and Anatolia in the Iron Age and Archaic Period s Burial Customs in the Ancient Levant s Archaeology of Ancient Palestine

North American Archaeology The North American Archaeology program provides students with a background in culture history, technology and human adaptation from the earliest occupation at the end of the last ice age to the historic period when Europeans arrived in the New World. Specialization in Pre-Contact or Historical Archaeology

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s s s s

North American Prehistory Archaeological Laboratory Methods Introduction to Human Osteology Historical Archaeology of North American 1500-1900 s Methods and Principles in Industrial Archaeology

Communication Studies CAREER EXAMPLES s Copywriter s Communications Policy Analyst/Developer s Community Outreach s Government Communications s Arts Administrator

he Communication Studies program examines human communication from pre-historic times to the current age of multimedia through three broad areas of emphasis: communication history and theory; visual communication; and global communication and media. Communication Studies is an interdisciplinary program that draws from English, Film Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Visual Culture Studies. This allows students and faculty to draw on a variety of approaches, theories, methods and other resources for analyzing communication in social, economic, political and cultural environments.

Communication Studies is designed to give students a marketable knowledge of communication and media that will enable them to become critical, engaged citizens in the contemporary world. Graduates of our program have found careers in the arts, publishing, government, finance and public relations, with jobs in both the for-profit and not-forprofit sectors. Many have also proceeded

to graduate studies in the humanities and social sciences, and in professional programs such as journalism, business and law. Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s s

Introduction to Media History Mass Communication in Canada Nonverbal Communication Communication Research Methods Globalization and Communication Image, Sound, Text

Cultural Studies CAREER EXAMPLES s Library Sciences s Media s Education s Public Relations s Law

ultural Studies analyzes art and literature, science and technology, media and popular texts, and the meaning of ordinary life, as it relates to larger issues in society such as class, gender, sexuality, race, power and the shape of history. The Cultural Studies program at Laurier is intended to foster cultural literacy, to encourage students to develop critical insights into the world in which we live, and to communicate these insights clearly and effectively. Courses will introduce students to new ways of “reading” culture that are adequate to the world’s complexity and which will allow students to combine their work in cultural studies with a variety of other departments

and programs at Laurier. In third year, students have the opportunity to explore and develop a deeper understanding of the practice of Cultural Studies and gain practical experience through a Community Service-Learning placement. Research in cultural studies has included topics as wide-ranging as youth and subculture, globalization, identity, theme parks, music, visual culture, the culture of work and play, the analysis

of social rituals, values and belief systems, and popular culture’s role in social change. Degree programs Honours BA (in combination)

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s s s s

Culture in Historical Perspective Culture in Thematic Perspective Analyzing Culture Cartoons and Comics Cultural Studies of Pop Music Cultural Studies in Action Cultural Studies of Food Cultural Studies of Nature

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English CAREER EXAMPLES s High School Teacher s Public Relations Officer s Publishing House Sales Representative s Journalist s Customs Officer

nglish studies at Laurier offer students a chance to explore literary texts from a wide range of historical periods and from various cultures.

Our program offers students a chance to explore British, American, Canadian and other literatures, from the Medieval to the contemporary period. Reading, writing and critical thinking skills are emphasized in our courses, enabling students to

develop an awareness of the use of language and the power of representation. Our undergraduate courses are organized in various ways â&#x20AC;&#x201D; according to historical periods, nationalities, genres, themes and theoretical issues.

Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s

Reading Fiction The British Literary Tradition Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Literature Women and Print Culture

Environmental Studies CAREER EXAMPLES s GIS and Planning Technician s Environmental Planner s Outdoor Education Teacher s Environmental Officer s Chief Ecologist

nvironmental Studies majors tackle issues as challenging and diverse as climate change, management of resources, wildlife and parks, and the social and political obstacles to preserving them. Our department is an internationally recognized centre of research with professors active in research fields as diverse as food studies, cold regions research, international development and parks management. Fieldwork

is a feature of many courses scheduled in the third and fourth years of the program. Recent locations have included the Niagara Wine Region, Essex County and the Bruce Peninsula, as well as overseas destinations

such as Peru, the Azores, Costa Rica and Morocco. Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s Introduction to Environmental Studies s Environmental Problems and Approaches s Global Resource and Environmental Issues

Film Studies CAREER EXAMPLES s Researcher s Production Assistant s High School Teacher s Sales Representative s Journalist

ilms comprise a prominent element of our experience of the world today and the Film Studies program at Laurier addresses that experience.

The Film Studies program places an emphasis on international film history, the distinctive character of the film as a medium and individual films as texts. Our courses explore questions of film genre, film aesthetics, film theory and gender in film - placing film in the

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context of the liberal arts and in relation to a wide variety of cultural concerns. Through regular screenings, discussions and assignments, our courses provide opportunities for students to write and think critically about film. Students also investigate the commercial,

historical, political and economic contexts that affect and govern the production of film. Degree programs Honours BA (in combination)

Sample Courses s Film and the Image s Film History to 1950 s Canadian Film

4 years - 20 credits

Geography CAREER EXAMPLES s Chief Environmental Scientist s Water Resource Specialist s GIS Specialist

he study of geography spans the natural, physical and social sciences. Geographers confront issues as diverse and challenging as climate change and resource management, land formation and urban planning, and the meaning of social and political trends. Laurier’s Geography Department offers both BA and BSc programs. A field studies course is scheduled in the third year of the honours program, and recent trips have taken the class to Essex County, Muskoka and Parry Sound. An optional fourth-year field course overseas is also available with past destinations of Peru, the Azores and Morocco. The department is well equipped for complex data-handling with two computer labs for

geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, cartography and other applications. There are also physical labs for work in hydrology, climatology, geology and geomorphology. Degree programs Honours BA Geography Honours BSc Geography Honours BSc Geography & Geomatics Honours BSc Physical Geography & Biology

4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s Risks and Disasters: A Geographical Introduction s Geographic Information and Analysis s Urban Economic Geography s Cultural Geographies s Geographies of Health and Disease s Coastal Processes and Landforms s Canadian Urban Spaces s Landscapes and Identities s Hydrology s Geographic Information Systems s Climate Change s Natural Hazards

4 years - 20 credits

Global Studies CAREER EXAMPLES s Diplomat/Foreign Service Worker s Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Staff Person s Policy/Social Planning Researcher s Foreign Aid Worker s Media Analyst

istinctly interdisciplinary and international, Global Studies aims to train students to be engaged, knowledgeable and responsible citizens of the world, and to develop skills that will allow them to pursue careers related to global problems of poverty and inequality, the intercultural encounters associated with global integration and migration, and the complex challenges of peace-building. Global Studies students are required to learn at least one language other than English, and are encouraged to do a field placement abroad. Students have lived, learned and contributed to local development in a wide range of cultural contexts, from South Africa to Nepal, and from Vanuatu to Guatemala. Completion of this “Global Studies Experience” gives

students opportunities to contribute to the communities in which they are placed, and opens doors to future opportunities. The Global Studies Research Specialization Option is available to highly qualified students in their final year. It allows access to a specialized seminar, and prepares students for advanced study and work opportunities.

Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s

Introduction to Global Studies Theories of Development Practices of Development Globalization and Cultures: The Cosmopolitan Village? s Contemporary Western Societies: Globalization and Cultures s War and Conflict: An Introduction s Peace and Conflict Transformation: An Introduction

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History CAREER EXAMPLES s Teacher s Lawyer s Journalist s Librarian s Foreign Services Officer

istory examines the complex narrative of human events — the magnitude of human diversity, complexity, perversity and potential. By nature interdisciplinary, history draws on social, economic, political and cultural perspectives to analyze the past.

The History program allows students to pursue a broad spectrum of courses from Early Medieval to Contemporary times in African, American, Asian, Canadian, European, Middle Eastern and World History. The research interests of its faculty focus on medieval cultural, intellectual and early modern social history; political, indigenous, family and gender history; U.S. slavery and emancipation; 20th century popular culture and political extremism; international relations, war and society in Africa, Canada and the two

World Wars; the history of science and the environment; and the New World, China, colonialism, race, imperialism and the making of the Third World. Through historical studies and the particular focus of historical analysis, students become culturally literate, skilled in creative, independent thought, and are able to articulate their ideas in both oral and written form. History graduates are found in a variety of professions, including government, teaching, law, banking, insurance and commerce.

Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s Medieval Europe, 500-1100 AD s Twentieth Century Europe, 1918-1991 s World History in the Past and Present: An Introduction s Survey of African History s The United States from 1865 to the Present s History of Canada to Confederation s The Impact of the Second World War s The Holocaust: Nazi Germany and the Genocide of European Jews s Culture and Ideas in Russian History s Modern China since 1890 s Method and Philosophy of History

Languages & Literatures CAREER EXAMPLES s Teaching s International relations s Translation s Diplomacy s Tourism

Language Lab

he hallmark of Laurier’s Department of Languages & Literatures is our lively and engaging professors. We create a challenging but enjoyable classroom environment using the latest teaching methods. Students in our programs gain invaluable communicative skills and a heightened awareness of cultural connections, while enhancing their abilities to think critically about the world around them. Laurier offers an Honours BA Languages, Honours BA French, Honours BA Spanish and Honours BA Mediterranean Studies, as well as minors in

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Arabic, German and Italian. Students are also encouraged to go on exchange in third or fourth year. Degree programs Honours BA Honours BA French Honours BA Spanish Honours BA Languages

4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits

Honours BA Mediterranean Studies

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s Québec Culture II: From French Canadian to Québécois s French through Popular Culture I s A Journey through French Literature s Adaptation: French Novels into Film s German Oral Expression through Drama s Understanding Italy s Cultural Perspectives I s Theoretical Linguistics s Spanish for Communication and Translation I s A Journey Through Multicultural Spain

Medieval Studies CAREER EXAMPLES s Teacher/Professor s Museum Curator/Administrator s Journalist/Editor s Novelist/Author s Film/Television Producer

edieval Studies analyzes cultural materials from the era c. 500-1500 AD. These materials include myths, philosophy, theology, fine arts, military history, politics, music, economics and architecture, among others. Laurierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medieval Studies program draws together faculty members from a number of disciplines throughout the university whose knowledge is related to the culture of the Middle Ages. Students have the

opportunity to explore the rich and complex civilization of the Middle Ages in terms of the medieval past, but students are also able to take courses in medievalism, that is, the study of the representations of

medieval cultures in modern or contemporary cultures. Degree programs Honours BA (in combination)

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s Discovering the Middle Ages: Heros and Monsters s The Church & Its Impact s Privilege & Practice

Mediterranean Studies CAREER EXAMPLES s Foreign Affairs s Business Development s Tourism s Teaching s Translation

editerranean Studies concentrates on the contemporary developments of the Mediterranean area, giving students the opportunity to study cultures that have spread far beyond the region. Mediterranean Studies builds on the strengths of Laurierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Languages & Literatures program, but also features courses in anthropology, classical studies, history, politics and religion.

Students are encouraged to go on an exchange abroad in their third year. Laurier has exchange agreements with universities throughout the world, including France, Italy and Spain.

Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s

Mediterranean Culture and Civilization I Mediterranean Culture and Civilization II Cultural Perspectives Intermediate Arabic I Intermediate Italian I

North American Studies CAREER EXAMPLES s Public Policy Analyst s Diplomat s Teacher/Professor s Journalist s Cultural Affairs Officer

ow do we define North America? How should Canada balance its interests within North America and globally? What is the nature and impact of the CanadaUnited States relationship?

North American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that aims to study North America as a distinct historical, cultural, political and economic entity. Students take courses in history, geography, English, film

studies, political science and languages, in addition to courses that focus on the interactions between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Students will focus their studies in either the Canadian or American streams and will have

the opportunity to study at partner campuses in the U.S. and Mexico. Degree programs Honours BA (in combination)

4 years - 20 credits

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Philosophy CAREER EXAMPLES s Teacher s Diplomat s Marketing Research Analyst s Intelligence Agent s Lawyer

an we know anything with certainty? Are there absolute moral values? What is the nature of human nature?

Philosophy examines the assumptions that underlie our beliefs and attitudes, and inform our concepts of truth, justice and morality. Students consider a spectrum of competing viewpoints and develop the ability to think clearly, critically and independently about them. The program explores the work of individual thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Hegel, Mill,

Wittgenstein and Sartre, and intellectual movements like skepticism, existentialism, realism, Marxism, libertarianism and pragmatism. Degree programs Honours BA Honours BA PPE (Philosophy, Political Science and Economics)*

4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits

*apply for admission in second year

Sample Courses s s s s s s s s s s s

Values and Society Knowledge and Reality Reasoning and Argumentation Formal Logic Ethical Theories Philosophy of Religion Legal Philosophy Aesthetics Medical Ethics Philosophy and the Environment Philosophy of Sex, Love and Friendship

Political Science CAREER EXAMPLES s Campaign Worker s Diplomat/Embassy Officer s Public Opinion Analyst s Labour Relations Specialist s Journalist/Reporter

olitical science examines the modern world through the systematic study and critical analysis of its many political systems.

Laurierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Political Science program provides a broad-based understanding from political theory to research methods through lectures, discussions, debate and examinations of real-world political situations. Our political science students may concentrate their studies in Canadian politics, political philosophy, international relations, comparative politics, empirical analysis or other areas of political concern.

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Our students are often politically active during their degree studies, and many find employment in local, provincial or federal governments on graduation. Political Science students may also choose to enroll in the Legal Studies option and the Research Specialization option to enhance their degrees. Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s s s s s s s

Canadian Public Administration Constitutional Law Issues in Canadian Policy-making Political Communication Electoral Behaviour Political Parties Theories of Justice Humanitarian Intervention Foreign Policy Analysis The Reality of Democracy in Latin America The Global Politics of Human Displacement and Refugees

Religion & Culture CAREER EXAMPLES s Professor/Teacher s Religious Researcher s Cultural Interpreter s Political Consultant s Interpreter/Translator

tudents study formative human values in many geographical areas, historical periods and cultural contexts. Courses explore the large, multinational religions, indigenous traditions, global movements and new religions.

Laurier’s Religion & Culture program explores topics like religious and ethnic identity, sacred space and time, religious experience, rituals and sacred texts. Professors use lectures, seminars and discussions, as well as site visits,

films and debates, to broaden students’ experience. Faculty members in the department are committed to creative teaching and strive to foster in their students the spirit of free inquiry, the determination to pose probing questions,

and the critical skills and knowledge needed to study religion. Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s Love and Its Myths s Evil and Its Symbols s Religion and Sexuality

Sociology CAREER EXAMPLES s Social Worker s Educator/Teacher s Child Care Worker s Human Resources Recruiter s Probation Officer

ociologists examine how society is created, maintained and changed. What are the implications of social structures and social change for individuals and for groups?

Within the overall area of equity and social justice, faculty research and departmental course offerings centre around two main streams of research: globalization, social change and human rights; and gender, sexualities and embodiment. By teaching

students to engage in the critique and analysis of a variety of sociological theories and issues, they attain a broader understanding of contemporary social issues. Emphasis is placed on enhancing critical thinking and writing skills through

the use of lectures, seminars and student presentations. Degree programs Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s Critical Analysis of Social Issues s Equity in Education s Sociology of Crime

Women and Gender Studies CAREER EXAMPLES s Public Policy s Law s Business s Teaching s Research

he Women and Gender Studies program emphasizes the important role that gender plays in shaping an individual’s experiences and how women’s lives continue to be left out of traditional approaches to knowledge. Courses in Women and Gender Studies investigate the complex ways in which gender is fundamentally linked to class, race, ethnicity, nationality, age and sexual orientation, and how these aspects shape and construct our

sense of self, our roles in society and our institutions. The program encourages students to develop an understanding about the ways in which society thinks about gender by attaining the analytical, oral and writing skills needed to

think about the interconnection and nuanced interactions of all these forces in society. Degree programs Honours BA (in combination)

4 years - 20 credits

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School of Business & Economics

Jeux du Commerce (JDC) Central’s 2010 School of the Year Winners

Why study business or economics at Laurier? Ä Laurier’s School of Business & Economics (SBE) is one of Canada’s largest and most forward-thinking business schools. Ä Our award-winning faculty are renowned for their teaching excellence and extensive industry experience. Ä Laurier’s SBE Student Society is home to 22 business organizations. Ä Your business and economics courses start in first year, with the opportunity to choose between nine areas of specialization.

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Business Administration (BBA) CAREER EXAMPLES s Research Analyst s Accountant s Assistant Brand Manager s Supply Chain Analyst s Project Coordinator

usiness Administration is a practical discipline that prepares students for management roles in the private and public sectors. Laurier’s business program equips future managers with the ability to adapt to changing business realities and with the problem-solving skills crucial to Canada’s economic future. The Business Administration program emphasizes effective teaching, applied learning and close student-faculty interaction. Students move through the four-year honours degree program together, so there’s an atmosphere of camaraderie and healthy competition. The program features lectures, case discussions, seminars, simulation games, visits by business executives and student projects. In the Integrated Case Exercise (ICE), a competitive team event in third year, students solve the problems of a real company before a jury of business executives. Laurier’s Co-op Option offers valuable work experience and the opportunity to make important business contacts. Students in Co-op are employed for three work terms of four months each between the second and fourth years of study. Students can also earn the university credits required for the CA, CMA and CGA accounting designations through our BBA program. Laurier BBA graduates

enjoy a special status that makes becoming a Certified Management Accountant or a Chartered Accountant easier. Special CMA Accreditation Status

Laurier is one of only nine CMA-accredited universities in Ontario, and graduates of our BBA and MBA programs (accounting stream) who meet all CMA requirements are exempted from writing Part I of the CMA Entrance Examination. For more information, visit the CMA website www. cma-ontario.org. Special CA Accreditation Status

Laurier is one of only six CA-accredited universities in Ontario. Accredited program graduates are not required to count courses to complete the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario’s (ICAO) 51 credit-hour requirement. For more information, visit the ICAO website www. icao.on.ca. AACSB International Accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) continues to recognize the Laurier’s School of Business

& Economics with its prestigious AACSB accreditation. The accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement — less than five per cent of the world’s business schools have achieved this elite distinction. Accreditation indicates that the school has met a wide range of quality standards. Degree programs Honours BBA 4 years - 20 credits Honours Business Administration Honours BSc Computer Science (see pg. 39) 5 years - 25.5 credits Honours Business Administration and Honours BSc Computing & Computer Electronics (see pg. 39) 5 years - 26 credits Honours Business Administration and Honours Financial Mathematics (see pg. 39) 5 years - 26 credits Honours Business Administration and Honours Mathematics (see pg. 39) 5 years - 26 credits Honours Business Administration and Honours Computer Science (UW) (see pg. 39) 5 years - 26 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s

E-Business Marketing Consumer Behaviour New Venture Creation International Financial Management Labour Relations

Sample Schedule: Honours BBA Program with Co-op Option YEAR

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER

JANUARY – APRIL

MAY – AUGUST

s )NTRODUCTION TO "USINESS /RGANIZATION s )NTRODUCTION TO -ICROECONOMICS s #ALCULUS FOR 3"% 3TUDENTS s 4WO .ON "USINESS %LECTIVES

s &UNCTIONAL !REAS OF THE /RGANIZATION s )NTRODUCTION TO -ACROECONOMICS s 4HREE .ON "USINESS %LECTIVES

Summer Vacation

s /RGANIZATIONAL "EHAVIOUR ) s )NTRODUCTION TO &INANCIAL !CCOUNTING s -ANAGERIAL 3TATISTICS s )NTERMEDIATE -ACROECONOMIC !NALYSIS OR Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis s /NE .ON "USINESS ELECTIVE

s "USINESS ,AW s -ANAGERIAL !CCOUNTING s "USINESS $ECISION -ODELS s 4WO .ON "USINESS %LECTIVES

WORK TERM 1

s )NTRODUCTION TO -ARKETING -ANAGEMENT s &INANCIAL -ANAGEMENT ) s /PERATIONS -ANAGEMENT ) s (UMAN 2ESOURCES -ANAGEMENT s /NE "USINESS OR .ON "USINESS %LECTIVE

WORK TERM 2

s "UILDING AND -ANAGING 0RODUCTS 3ERVICES AND "RANDS s &INANCIAL -ANAGEMENT )) s /PERATIONS -ANAGEMENT )) s /RGANIZATIONAL "EHAVIOUR )) s /NE "USINESS OR .ON "USINESS %LECTIVE

WORK TERM 3

s "USINESS 0OLICY ) s 4HREE "USINESS %LECTIVES s /NE .ON "USINESS %LECTIVE

s "USINESS 0OLICY )) s 4HREE "USINESS %LECTIVES s )NTRODUCTION TO -ANAGEMENT )NFORMATION 3YSTEMS

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Economics CAREER EXAMPLES s Economist s Staff Accountant s Financial Analyst s Policy Analyst s Mutual Fund Account Coordinator

aurier’s Economics programs emphasize a balance between knowledge of modern economies and skill development. Students learn how to access existing knowledge about concepts like inflation and productivity, and are taught how to use this knowledge to make sense of economic events for business and government decisions. The Honours Economics program is geared to students interested in a career as a professional economist and offers two streams for specialization, accounting and financial management. The Honours Applied Economics program provides broad knowledge of economic ideas combined with specific administrative skills. In both programs, students learn how economists approach a problem and identify and discuss the economic relationships that make the news every day. Students use economic reasoning, combined with research, computer and statistical skills to explore economic issues.

Students in Honours Economics and Honours Applied Economics may also pursue the Management Option. Students can earn the university credits required for the CA, CMA and CGA accounting designations by taking the Honours Economics & Accounting program. Students taking the Honours Economics programs also have the option of taking co-op. For optimal success in these programs, it is strongly recommended that students have use of a laptop computer.

Degree programs Honours BA Economics Honours BA Economics & Accounting Honours BA Economics & Financial Management Honours BA Applied Economics*

4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits

*Co-op option not available.

Sample Courses s s s s s s s s s s s s

Introduction to Microeconomics Introduction to Macroeconomics Economic Development Public Economics: Taxation Economic History of Canada Natural Resource Economics Intermediate Microeconomics Economics of the Canadian Banking and Financial System Economics of Non-Profit Enterprises Economic Development of Europe Educational Economics Public Spending

Sample Schedule: Honours Economics & Financial Management with Co-op Option YEAR

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER

JANUARY – APRIL

MAY – AUGUST

s )NTRODUCTION TO -ICROECONOMICS s #ALCULUS s )NTRODUCTION TO "USINESS /RGANIZATION s 4WO %LECTIVES

s )NTRODUCTION TO -ACROECONOMICS s &UNCTIONAL !REAS OF THE /RGANIZATION s 4HREE %LECTIVES

Summer Vacation

s -ICROECONOMIC 4HEORY ) s )NTRODUCTORY 3TATISTICS s )NTRODUCTION TO &INANCIAL !CCOUNTING s "USINESS ,AW s /NE %CONOMICS %LECTIVE

s )NTERMEDIATE -ACROECONOMICS ) s )NTRODUCTORY %CONOMETRICS s )NTRODUCTORY ,INEAR !LGEBRA s -ANAGERIAL !CCOUNTING s /NE %CONOMICS %LECTIVE

WORK TERM 1

s )NTERMEDIATE %CONOMETRICS s %CONOMIC 2ESEARCH -ETHODOLOGY s )NTERMEDIATE -ACROECONOMICS )) s &INANCIAL -ANAGEMENT s /NE %CONOMICS %LECTIVE

WORK TERM 2

s -ICROECONOMIC 4HEORY )) s &INANCIAL -ANAGEMENT )) s 4AXATION OR )NTERMEDIATE !CCOUNTING ) s 4WO %LECTIVES

WORK TERM 3

s !DVANCED -ICROECONOMIC 4HEORY OR !DVANCED Macroeconomics s 4WO &OURTH YEAR &INANCE %LECTIVES s /NE %CONOMICS %LECTIVE s /NE %LECTIVE

s 2ESEARCH 0APER AND 3EMINAR s 4WO &OURTH YEAR &INANCE %LECTIVES s 4WO %LECTIVES

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4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits

Double degrees in Business CAREER EXAMPLES s Product Manger s Investment Banking Analyst s Brand Manager s Trader

ur innovative double degree programs combine our highly respected Business program with our leading edge Science programs. The combination of Business and Computer Science allows students to develop the skills needed to become experts in the technology sector while also providing the business skills needed to excel in this fast-paced industry. By combining Business with our innovative Financial Math program, students gain the skills necessary to assess and manage risk and become leaders in the investment industry. Our partnership with the University of Waterloo further allows students to specialize in these areas. In both of these programs, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll study with professors whose goal is to prepare students for real life.

To compliment these dynamic double degree programs, it is highly recommended that students participate in the co-op program. Co-op develops leadership skills, technological expertise, applied critical thinking and the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to run a corporation.

Business Administration and Computer Science s guaranteed acceptance into co-op s students can choose three or four co-op work terms

Business Administration and Computing & Computer Electronics s guaranteed acceptance into co-op s students can choose three or four co-op work terms

Business Administration and Financial Mathematics s guaranteed acceptance into co-op s three co-op work terms

Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (University of Waterloo) s co-op is mandatory s this academic program cannot be combined with any other major or option designation s this is a restricted-enrolment program with admission normally limited to Year 1 in the fall term s students who successfully complete this program will be eligible to attend both universitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; convocation ceremonies

Business Administation (Laurier) and Computer Science (University of Waterloo) s co-op is mandatory s this academic program cannot be combined with any other major or option designation s this is a restricted-enrolment program with admission normally limited to Year 1 in the fall term s students who successfully complete this program will be eligible to attend both universitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; convocation ceremonies

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Faculty of Music

Why study music at Laurier? Ä Laurier’s Faculty of Music offers a dynamic undergraduate music program with specializations in Performance, Contemporary Music, Music Education, Theory and Music History. Ä Music at Noon and Opera Excerpts gives students the opportunity to practice their talent and showcase their skills. Ä Classes are taught by distinguished faculty, who are internationally renowned performers themselves. Ä Enrolment is limited to about 300 students each year to ensure all students have ready access to their instructors. 40 | www. chooselaurier.ca

Music/Music Therapy CAREER EXAMPLES University teaching; School music teaching; Arts management; Church music; Music publishing Opera; Orchestral performance; Music therapy Graduates of Laurier’s music programs can be found performing around the world, in major opera houses, in musical theatre productions and in symphony orchestras.

he study and performance of music requires knowledge, talent, discipline, confidence and aesthetic judgement. The Faculty of Music at Laurier provides the environment and guidance necessary for students’ development. Individual instruction is generous in all Bachelor of Music programs, and is especially so in the performance program, where individual lesson time increases to 1.5 hours a week. Students may pursue a four-year degree in music (Bachelor of Music) or music therapy, or a three-year diploma in performance. Post-degree

diplomas are also offered in opera and chamber music. Sample Courses s s s s

Harmony Musical Analysis Orchestration Electro-Acoustic Music

s s s s s s s s s s s

Psychology of Music Conducting Choral Techniques Jazz Harmony Acting for Singers Clinical Improvisation Fundamentals of Music Theory and Musical Skills Composition Theory Music History Chamber Music

Music Students in the BMus program may concentrate their studies in music education, composition, music history, theory or performance. The Comprehensive BMus program allows students to choose more elective courses and to design their own programs of study. Instruction is available in piano, organ, voice, the standard orchestral instruments, classical guitar, historical instruments, fortepiano and harpsichord. String students have the opportunity

to work with members of the acclaimed Penderecki String Quartet, Laurier’s quartet-in-residence. Most music students participate in at least one ensemble each year, and there are many opportunities to perform, or in the case of composers, have their work performed. Concerts by faculty members, graduates, student groups and visitors are regularly scheduled in the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall for the benefit of music students and the entire community.

All prospective music students must have an audition-interview with the Faculty of Music. Applicants are required to perform two compositions in contrasting styles, to sight-read and to write a theory placement test. Honours BMus piano applicants must perform four compositions in contrasting styles, sight-read and write a theory placement test.

in private practice. Because music therapists communicate with their clients through music, they must have great musical sensitivity, most surely developed in performance. Nearly half of the required courses are in music, and include instrumental or vocal study, musical skills and ensemble work. The program also features two years of training in clinical improvisation, and two years of clinical practicum in the

community. Students also take courses in developmental, abnormal, clinical and physiological psychology. Selection for admission to the Music Therapy program is made at the end of the second year of the Honours Music program.

Degree programs Honours BMus

4 years - 20 credits

Music Therapy Music therapists use music as a unique aid to people living with illness or disability. Music therapy aims to develop clients’ potential and enhance their quality of life. Music therapists work with all age groups and many client populations, including those with physical, mental and learning disabilities, emotional disorders, autism and terminal illness. Music Therapists work in health-care institutions and nursing homes, daycare facilities and

Degree programs Honours BMusTh

4 years - 20 credits

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Faculty of Science

Why study science at Laurier? Ä Since 2000, Laurier’s Faculty of Science has grown to over 2,800 full-time undergraduate students and 100 graduate students. Ä Laurier is home to the Science Research Centre, the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, the Laurier Institute for Water Science, the Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre and a herbarium. Ä Over 85% of our faculty have earned prestigious federal research grants and several hold positions as Canadian Research Chairs. Ä The Faculty of Science primarily focuses on applied learning, allowing first-year students to participate in labs and research opportunities. 42 | www. chooselaurier.ca

Biochemistry and Biotechnology CAREER EXAMPLES s Biochemist in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries s Research Scientist at health and environmental institutes s Public Health Inspector

iochemistry and the associated subdiscipline of biotechnology are two of the fastestgrowing areas of science. Biochemistry is a multidisciplinary subject drawing on core components of chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and molecular genetics. The Honours BSc Biochemistry & Biotechnology program, offered through the Department of Chemistry, integrates the necessary chemistry, biology and biochemistry courses with additional courses in applied biochemistry. The program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of biochemistry and biotechnology to meet the needs of industry and research. The program emphasis is on the health and pharmaceutical sciences, which constitute more than

50 per cent of total activity in biochemical research and biotechnology industries in Canada. Beginning in 2010, a new partnership was formed with Conestoga College to offer a combination program. This new program will award the student with not only a Laurier degree, but also a Conestoga College Biotechnology Technician Diploma. For more information, please see page 51. The small size of the chemistry department and the close interaction

between the faculty and students provide a unique environment for learning. Degree programs Honours BSc Honours BSc combined with Conestoga College Biotechnology Technician Diploma

4 years - 20 credits 5 years - 20 credits + credits at Conestoga College

Sample Courses s Bioenergetics and Catabolic Pathways s Membrane Transport, Signal Transduction and Anabolic Pathways s Structure and Interaction of Proteins and Nucleic Acids s Applied Enzymology s DNA Science and Technology

Biology CAREER EXAMPLES s Teacher s Research Scientist s Pharmaceutical Sales s Health Science careers (medicine, dentistry, nursing, chiropractic, speech pathology)

aurierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biology students tackle the foundational themes of modern biology, building an understanding of how form and function are inextricably linked throughout the wonderful diversity of life on Earth. Our programs stress an integrative approach to biology, emphasizing commonalities of life principles and processes across the many levels of biological organization, from the molecular level to the biosphere. Students will study molecular processes and cell structures, signalling mechanisms, metabolic pathways, patterns of inheritance, physiological responses, life histories, biodiversity and conservation, and strategies for survival across the three domains of life. Beginning in Year 3, students can specialize in one of three streams:

Stream A - Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbial Biology, and Genetics; Stream B - Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution; or Stream C - Physiology and Toxicology. Courses incorporate hands-on lab sessions, tutorials and seminars. Senior undergraduate students have the opportunity to become part of ongoing research programs at the cutting edge of our discipline. Graduates of our programs proceed to professional programs, graduate studies, positions in research labs, teaching, legal studies and other areas where their broadbased education is prized.

Degree Programs Honours BSc Biology Honours BSc Biology & Chemistry Honours BSc Biology & Mathematics Honours BSc Biology & Physical Geography Honours BSc Biology & Psychology Honours BA Biology

4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s s s s

Unifying Life Processes Biological Diversity and Evolution Genetics Cell and Molecular Biology Life on Earth: Animals Life on Earth: Plants Environmental Toxicology Animal Behaviour

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Chemistry CAREER EXAMPLES s Chemist s Mass Spectroscopy Technician s Chemical Sales Representative s Public Health Inspector

tudies in chemistry have produced innovations in agriculture, industry, health care and consumer goods. Today, chemistry is concerned with developing processes and products that will cause minimal harm to the environment. Chemistry touches every aspect of our lives. The study of the complex molecular world — a world that exists at the submicroscopic level — is a discipline of enormous scope. In Laurier’s Chemistry program, classroom and laboratory time are balanced to provide students with

solid theoretical foundations and mastery of experimental techniques. A Laurier chemistry degree is an excellent starting place for further education. Graduates may go on to teaching, medical, dental or pharmaceutical schools, or pursue graduate

work in chemistry. Degree Programs Honours BSc Chemisty Honours BSc Chemistry & Math Honours BSc Biochemistry & Biotechnology Honours BSc Biochemistry & Biotechnology combined with Conestoga College Biotechnology Technician Diploma Honours BSc Chemistry & Biology

4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 5 years - 20 credits + credits from Conestoga College 4 years - 20 credits

Computer Science CAREER EXAMPLES s Development Analyst s Systems Designer s Account Manager s Intermediate Analyst

he information economy demands well-trained systems analysts, software specialists and programmers. Laurier computer science graduates succeed in this competitive environment.

This program gives students a solid understanding of the basic principles of computer science while providing the opportunity for exploring other interests. Computer Science has joint BSc programs with Mathematics and Psychology, combination BA programs, and a double-degree program with Business

Administration (see pg. 38). Students may also apply for the Professional Experience Program, which consists of a 12- to 16-month work term between third and fourth year. Degree programs Honours BSc Computer Science

4 years - 20 credits

Honours BSc Computer Science & Mathematics Honours BSc Computer Science & Psychology Honours BSc Computer Science & Psychology:Computation and Cognitive Neuroscience Honours BA Computer Science in combination with another Honours BA program Honours BSc Computer Science and Honours BBA

4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 5 years –25 credits

Computing & Computer Electronics CAREER EXAMPLES

s Hardware Designer

s Implementation Consultant s Applications Engineer s Junior Software Engineer s Systems Integration

omputing & Computer Electronics prepares students to solve problems using software techniques, hardware/software co-design or embedded system solutions.

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environments that require a mix of hardware and software knowledge. Students may apply for the Professional Experience Program, which consists of a 12- to 16-month work term between third and fourth year. There is also a double-degree program with Business Administration available (see pg. 38).

Degree programs Honours BSc Computing & Computer Electronics 4 years - 20 credits Honours BSc Computing & Computer Electronics and Honours BBA 5 years - 25.5 credits

Sample Courses s Digital Electronics s Electronics Laboratory s Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing

Health Sciences CAREER EXAMPLES s Medical doctor s Chiropractor s Physiotherapist s Dentist s Pharmacist

ccording to recent government statistics, the Ontario Government spends nearly 50 per cent of its budget on health-related expenses, and this proportion is likely to grow in the future. Laurier’s Health Sciences BSc will provide the education and training to allow excellent students to contribute to the health-care industry in Canada. The Health Sciences program at Laurier is designed for students interested in pursuing postgraduate opportunities in health-related fields. Students approach the study of health through a combination of fundamental courses in biology, chemistry, psychology and math, as well as applied health courses. Exposure to health-care practitioners and applied researchers lend relevance and scope to the academic curriculum.

Students develop their scientific investigative techniques, communication skills, critical thinking, core competencies in the foundational and applied health sciences, and the application of skills and knowledge in research and practice. Students also gain hands-on laboratory training, as well as practical experience through field placement components integrated into senior health sciences courses.

This program prepares students for professional school admission tests for careers in medical and other health related fields such as dentistry, optometry, chiropractic, occupational therapy, speech pathology and respiration therapy. Degree programs Honours BSc

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s s s

Health Issues Human Anatomy & Physiology Organic & Biochemistry Biopsychology Epidemiology Calculus Research Methods & Statistics

Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) CAREER EXAMPLES s Physiotherapist s Occupational Therapist s Physical Education Teacher s Personal Trainer s Chiropractor

inesiology & Physical Education applies the scientific study of human movement to sport, health and physical activity. Students examine the relationship between physical fitness and health through courses in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning and control, sport history, sport sociology, administration of sport and health studies.

Laurier’s facilities for Kinesiology & Physical Education include teaching and research laboratories in exercise physiology, anatomy/physiology, biomechanics, health, and motor learning and control. Practicum courses in physical activity instruction involve the use of weight training and fitness facilities, an Olympic-length pool, gymnasium, soccer field and stadium. Practical experience is integral to the program, for example, in the areas of injury assessment and treatment

or event management. Interaction with students in the learning environment is a high priority for the faculty in KPE. Students with a keen interest in science can pursue the Bachelor of Science stream, while those interested in both science- and sociocultural-based courses can select the Bachelor of Arts program.

Sample Courses s s s s s s s s s s s s

Socio-cultural Aspects of Physical Activity Biodynamic Aspects of Physical Activity Sport Psychology Sociology of Physical Activity Organization and Administration in Physical Activity and Sport Human Biology – Physiology Functional Human Anatomy Biomechanics Sports Medicine Human Growth and Motor Development Human Motor and Perceptuomotor Disorders Epidemiology of Physical Activity and Health

Degree programs Honours BSc

4 years - 20 credits

Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

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Mathematics CAREER EXAMPLES s Operations Manager s Data Analyst s Financial Analyst s Educator s Defence Researcher

he ability to analyze complex problems through logical thinking is vital in the modern world. Training in the mathematical sciences is an excellent way to hone this ability and to learn how to apply it to problems in the natural, computational or social sciences, in business or in the study of the human condition. The Mathematics Department at Laurier is part of the Faculty of Science, but the department offers both BA and BSc degrees at the honours level. The departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BSc programs emphasize the role of mathematics and applied mathematics in the natural and computational sciences, and its BA program focuses on the mathematics and applied mathematics in the social sciences, humanities and business. The opportunity

for substantial practice at using modern applied mathematics is provided through the laboratories incorporated in many courses. The laboratories are typically kept to approximately 25 students, giving students significant opportunity for personal attention. The Mathematics Assistance Centre and MapleTAÂŽ are available to help students optimize their success in mathematics courses and programs.

Degree programs Honours BSc Mathematics Honours BSc Mathematics & Biology Honours BSc Mathematics & Chemistry Honours BSc Mathematics & Computer Science

4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits

Honours BA Mathematics

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s

Linear Algebra Differential Equations Game Theory Mathematical Modelling Measure and Integration

Financial Mathematics CAREER EXAMPLES s Financial Data Analyst s Commodities Trader s Portfolio Manager s Software Developer s Risk Management Analyst

odern financial analysis is based on advanced undergraduate pure and applied mathematics. Analysis (real and complex), linear algebra and geometry, probability and statistics, differential equations, numerical methods, applied optimization and stochastic calculus are all fundamental components of financial mathematics. Laurierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs in Financial Mathematics are comprehensive, integrated studies, rather than the more commonly found optional courses in the mathematics of finance, which are based primarily on the theory of interest. Students will learn the mathematics and related applications simultaneously, and, through work in the mathematics laboratory, obtain extensive experience in solving real-world problems in risk management, beginning in their first year. Access to the SHARCNET system provides the power of a vast network for 46 | www. chooselaurier.ca

high-performance computing, ideal for analyzing these problems. Applications in this dynamic discipline include the time value of money, investments under risk and investments that are riskless, options (American, European, Asian, etc.), the Black-Scholes and binomial models, complete and incomplete markets, and arbitrage and risk-neutral investments. A double-degree program in Financial Mathematics and Business Administration is also available to students (see pg. 38). Employment opportunities are truly

global. Aerospace and other industries, utility companies, financial investment firms, managers of large portfolios (such as pension funds), and large companies that need to manage a complex array of resources, will be common employers of financial mathematics graduates. Degree programs Honours BSc Financial Mathematics Honours BA Financial Mathematics Honours BA Financial Mathematics and Honours BBA

Sample Courses s s s s s s

Financial Mathematics Linear Algebra Calculus Differential Equations Multivariable Calculus Probability and Statistics

4 years - 20 credits 4 years - 20 credits 5 years - 26 credits

Photonics CAREER EXAMPLES s Teacher s Professor s Masters degree in engineering, physics, optics or financial math

hotonics is the study of how individual particles of light or packets of electromagnetic energy behave, and the application of this theory to the technologies associated with the generation, manipulation, transmission, amplification and detection of photons. Just as electronics was the dominant enabling technology of the last century, it is anticipated that photonics will be the dominant enabling technology of this century. Photonics is used in many industries, including telecommunications, health care and life sciences, optical sensing, defence, environmental monitoring, nanotechnology and commercial electronics. The Photonics program at Laurier provides a solid physics background with an emphasis on optical physics to provide a strong understanding

of the theory and application of photonics. Students receive hands-on exposure to optics, fibre optics, opto-electronics and optical networks. Courses in computing, digital electronics and analog electronics provide background for the interfacing, design and simulation of photonic systems. Students may also apply for the Professional Experience Program, which consists of a 12- to 16-month work term between third and fourth year. The Laurier Honours BSc in Photonics is the only fully integrated English language

undergraduate photonics program in Canada. Degree programs Honours BSc

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s s s s s s s

Electricity and Magnetism Fibre Optics Optics Modern Physics Quantum Mechanics Electromagnetic Theory Data Communication and Networks Photonics Devices Solid State Physics Optical Networks Lasers and Electro-optics

Physics CAREER EXAMPLES s Financial Advisor s Software Assistant s Systems Analyst/Programmer s Programmer Analyst

hysics is the science that deals with the properties and interactions of matter, energy and force. In mastering physics, students learn to assess, formulate and solve problems quantitatively. Laurierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Physics program provides a strong foundation in Newtonian physics, electricity, magnetism, optics and electronics, in combination with mathematics. Students may choose additional specialized courses in electronics, photonics and applied physics. Undergraduate students may participate in faculty research projects, which focus on controlling light-matter interactions at the nanoscale to design ultra-sensitive biosensors, construct fibre lasers, simulate semiconductor nanostructures, and explore quantum computers.

Classes in physics are small, with excellent opportunity for interaction between professors and students. Students who are unable to take Grade 12 Physics are still welcome, as our first year physics courses will provide you with the required background. Physics students develop analytical abilities, quantitative skills, communication skills, and a strong work ethic that transfer to many fields. Many graduates go on to graduate school and then research, while others pursue careers in teaching,

programming, sales, marketing and technical support. Degree programs Honours BSc

4 years - 20 credits

Sample Courses s s s s s s s s s s

Electricity and Magnetism Classical Mechanics Optics Modern Physics Quantum Mechanics Analog Electronics Introduction to Scientific Computation Electronics Laboratory Solid State Physics Digital Electronics

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Psychology CAREER EXAMPLES s Elementary Teacher s Social Worker s Psychological Test Developer s Research Ethics Officer

sychology involves the scientific study of behaviour and experience, including thinking, feeling and action. We study psychology to learn about human behaviour — how languages are learned, for example, or how memory works, why some people crave narcotics or how we can promote healthy child development. The Psychology program at Laurier is structured to ensure that students are exposed to the breadth of content that exists within the discipline while still permitting sufficient flexibility for students to pursue in more depth their own particular interests. Students drawn to psychology typically have an intrinsic interest in people and their relationships. Some want to become clinicians or other types of hands-on helpers, and see psychology as a good educational foundation for careers in education or social work. Others are more interested in the biological aspects of psychology and want to pursue advanced training in behavioural neurosciences. Laurier’s Psychology program offers two different streams in both BA and BSc degrees: comprehensive and research specialist. The choice of degree is based

on the non-psychology courses; more science courses for the BSc degree and more arts courses for the BA degree. In each degree, the comprehensive stream offers students broad exposure to the major sub-fields of psychology along with limited specialization in one area of psychology. The research specialist stream (entered at the end of the second year) offers students training in research skills along with considerable in-depth exposure to one or two of the sub-fields of psychology. Community Service-Learning experiences provide opportunities for students to learn particular aspects of psychology through an applied learning process (i.e. provide practical experience) and to learn about the psychosocial aspects of “service” per se. For example, how does giving service change one’s attitudes about

Double degrees in Science

ouble degree programs in Science are a great way to combine our innovative Science programs with our highly respected Business program. They provide students with the opportunity to develop an expertise in each of the two fields of study. By utilizing the synergies that exist between these two programs, students can maximize the benefit of their educational experience by completing two undergraduate degrees in five years or less.

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Double degree programs in Computer Science and Computing & Computer Electronics prepares students for careers in a high tech environment. Students from these programs are highly sought after as they not only understand the technical aspects of the industry, but also have the business know-how to make them successful. Co-op, which is highly recommended, also provides students with relevant work experience to apply their skills in real-life situations. s Business Administration and Computer Science s Business Administration and Computing & Computer Electronics s Business Administration and Financial Math

diversity or multiculturalism? This learning experience occurs through placements or projects situated in community settings such as daycare centres, schools, human service agencies and senior citizens programs. Courses with community service-learning as a component are a required part of the BA degree programs. An education in psychology is designed to provide students with insights into behaviour (defined broadly above) while at the same time provide them with the opportunity to develop skills that will be useful preparation for many career options. Degree programs Honours BSc

4 years - 20 credits

Honours BA

4 years - 20 credits

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Introduction to Learning Sensory Processes and Perception Social Psychology Community Psychology Educational Psychology Research in Cognitive Psychology

Options to enhance your degree

n Option is an enhanced minor that allows you to incorporate an accompanying area of study with your honours degree courses. Options range from 6 to 10 courses and can be added to most degree programs. Options complement your degree program, providing additional skills and a broad knowledge base that appeal to prospective employers. The Management Option is the most popular option chosen by students.

Applied Mathematics Option The Applied Mathematics Option is available to honours students in any discipline other than mathematics. The primary focus is on methods commonly used in modern mathematical models in science, especially in relation to kinesiology, physics, computer science, chemistry, biology and psychology, although the option can also be tailored to meet the needs of other areas of study, such as business and economics, where quantitative methodology is an important part of the program. Ancient Languages Option The Ancient Languages Option is open to all Honours students who have achieved a minimum GPA of 7.0 in at least 1.0 credit in ancient languages (Greek, Latin or Semitic). It is intended primarily to offer a solid background in ancient languages in preparation for graduate work, but may also be of interest to students studying in History, Global Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology or Ancient Mediterranean Studies. Environmental Science Option The Environmental Science Option is available to students registered in Honours BSc programs in Biology, Chemistry or Geography. Students are required to complete at least four full credits selected from a list of courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physical

Management Option - a popular choice The Management Option gives nonbusiness students a basic understanding of the principles of business while completing their degree in another faculty. Students take courses from the School of Business & Economics that help develop their understanding of common business practices and prepare students for future jobs in the business sector. It is available to students in honours programs in Arts, Economics, Science, Music and our Brantford Campus. Entry into the Management Option is competitive and students are required to meet a minimum GPA in the first year courses. Students must successfully complete 6 required courses and choose

from a list of elective courses including Business Law, Managerial Accounting, Human Resources Management, Brand Management, Financial Management and Operations Management. Students can apply for the Management Option after completing the first year business courses and a second year statistics course.

Geography. These courses all contribute to understanding scientific and experimental aspects of environmental issues.

as contemporary sociological, political and cultural contexts of lived Muslim experiences that incorporates a global, transnational as well as local focus. The Muslim Studies Option will provide an interdisciplinary/multi-disciplinary approach to the study of Islam and Muslim societies that integrates perspectives and methodological approaches from both the humanities and social sciences.

Legal Studies Option The Legal Studies Option is designed to give students an opportunity to study legal topics, theories and methods that are at the intersection of law, politics, business, history, philosophy, gender, justice, human rights and ethics. Students will take courses from faculty members from a wide variety of academic disciplines. The Legal Studies Option is ideal for undergraduate students interested in pursuing law school and other legal related careers. The Legal Studies Option consists of 4.0 credits (2.0 required and 2.0 elective) and is open to all honours students with a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 at the end of Year 1. Students can also enter the Option at the end of Year 2 or 3. Muslim Studies Option The Muslim Studies Option offers the opportunity to study the historical, philosophical and theological development of Islamic thought and traditions as well

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Introduction to Business Organizations Functional Areas of the Organization Fundamentals of Finance Introduction to Financial Accounting Organizational Behaviour Introduction to Marketing Management One of: Microeconomics or Macroeconomics

Research Specialization Option This option is available only to Year 4 Political Science or Global Studies majors. Those students who are hoping to continue their education after the completion of their BA should consider the Research Specialization Option. Research Specialization students are better equipped to handle the rigours of a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree or a professional program, and are more attractive candidates to selection committees.

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ouble degree programs provide qualified applicants the opportunity to develop an expertise in each of two fields of study. By utilizing the synergies that exist between these two respective programs, the students can maximize the benefit of their educational experience by completing two undergraduate degrees within a period of less than five years. Co-op is strongly recommended (or is required depending on the program). Acceptance into co-op is automatic for students clear to enter the second year of the program.

BBA and BSc Computer Science The combination of Laurier’s strong Business Administration degree with a Computer Science degree creates a “total package” graduate, combining technical know-how, analytical skills and business expertise. There is a strong job market with premium starting salaries for the technically savvy business graduate. Understanding the business needs, applications, economics, etc. of your firm or your client’s firm is increasingly important for the computing professional. Your employer will value your ability to feel equally at home in the business environment or the IT environment. Degree programs Honours BBA, Honours BSc,

5 years - 25 credits

BBA and BSc Computing & Computer Electronics This program combines computer science, electronics and mathematics to develop strong software skills, superb analytical and design skills, and an appreciation for the electronic foundations of current and

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future technologies. When combined with Laurier’s BBA, opportunities for graduates are virtually unlimited. Technology companies that produce a physical product need business employees who understand technology and feel comfortable in the engineering environment. As a graduate of this program, you’ll have the technical background to understand embedded computer systems and the electronics behind any consumer, commercial or industrial system, and the business know-how to take those products to the marketplace.

Co-op is mandatory for this program.

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Honours BBA, Honours BSc

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to outstanding career opportunities. This program requires a minimum of 10 full-time academic study terms and successful completion of a minimum of 52 half-credit courses. The 52 courses must include 24 specified business-related courses at Laurier and 24 specified mathematics courses at the University of Waterloo. The remaining four 0.5-credit electives can be chosen from business, mathematics or any other area of study, and can be taken at either university.

Honours BBA (Laurier), Honours BMath (UW)

5 years - 26 credits

BBA and BA Financial Mathematics

BBA and BCs Computer Science (UW)

This program takes great advantage of the mutual support Financial Mathematics and Business can lend each other. In the business courses, students learn about the many different internal and external business structures and relations, especially in management. In the mathematics courses, students gain the quantitative expertise needed to analyze risk in business and industry. The overall effect is to give successful graduates a solid understanding of business practices, and the knowledge needed to understand the complex modern financial instruments used to manage risk and generate resources.

This program is offered jointly by the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo and the School of Business and Economics at Laurier. Graduates of this program will meet the demand from today’s information rich society for personnel with both computer science and business management knowledge. Courses will cover fundamental mathematics, computer programming, data structures, algorithms, computer organization, software engineering, operating systems, and social implications of computing. These are complemented by courses in finance, operations, accounting, marketing, organizational behaviour, modes of business communication, law, human resource management, and business policy.

Degree programs Honours BBA, Honours BA

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In partnership with University of Waterloo

BBA and BMath (UW) When these two degrees are put together, students will have a powerful set of credentials that will open the door

Co-op is mandatory for this program.

Degree programs Honours BBA (Laurier), Honours BCS (UW)

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College Partnerships & Graduate Programs

College Partnerships

Graduate Programs

In recognition of the highly competitive and ever-changing job market, Laurier and Conestoga College have entered into a new partnership to launch two new joint programs, one in computer science and the other in biochemistry/ biotechnology. These degrees offer both theoretical and applied learning, allowing students to excel in Canada’s technology and biotechnology industries.

Post-secondary education doesn’t have to end after earning an undergraduate degree. Laurier offers a unique graduate experience, including the opportunity to pursue research and scholarly interests in a personalized environment that fosters a high standard of academic excellence.

Computer Science (BSc) and Software Engineering Diploma This program combines Conestoga’s software engineering technology diploma with Laurier’s honours Bachelor of Science (BSc) in computer science. Students first complete the software engineering technology diploma at Conestoga, where they will gain practical experience in software engineering and hardware applications. Students will then attend Laurier to complete part of second year as well as third and fourth year of the computer science BSc degree, where they will gain a solid foundation in theoretical computer science, algorithms and networks.

Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BSc) and Biotechnology Technician Diploma This program combines Laurier’s honours BSc in biochemistry and biotechnology with Conestoga’s biotechnology technician diploma. Students will complete the first two years of the honours biochemistry/ biotechnology BSc program at Laurier, where they will develop knowledge in cellular and molecular biology, chemistry and biochemistry. Students will then complete one year of special study at Conestoga in the biotechnology technician diploma program to gain 180 laboratory hours in plant and animal cell biotechnology, immunology and fermentation biology. They will then return to Laurier for the final two years of the BSc degree.

Faculty of Science Master’s Degrees: MSc Integrative Biology MSc Chemistry MSc Kinesiology and Physical Education MSc Mathematics MA Psychology MSc Psychology Doctoral Degrees: PhD Psychology

MIPP Master of International Public Policy (through the Balsillie School of International Affairs)

Doctoral Degrees: PhD Management PhD Global Governance (through the Balsillie School of International Affairs)

Faculty of Social Work Master’s Degrees: MSW* Master of Social Work *The MSW degree can also be combined with MDiv and MTS

Faculty of Arts

degrees offered by Waterloo Lutheran Seminary.

Master’s Degrees: MA Ancient Mediterranean Cultures MA Communication Studies MA Cultural Analysis and Social Theory MA English MA Geography MSc Geography MES Master of Environmental Studies in Geography MA History MA Philosophy MA Political Science MA Religion and Culture MA Sociology

Doctoral Degrees: PhD Social Work

Doctoral Degrees: PhD English PhD Geography PhD History PhD Religious Studies PhD Philosophy

School of Business & Economics Master’s Degrees: MBA Master of Business Administration MA Economics MFin Master of Finance MSc Management

Waterloo Lutheran Seminary Master’s Degrees: MA Theology MTS Master of Theological Studies MTh Master of Theology MDiv* Master of Divinity MTS* Master of Theological Studies *Both the MDiv and MTS degrees can also be combined with the MSW degree offered by Wilfrid Laurier University.

Graduate Diploma Programs: Diploma in Multifaith Spiritual Care and Counselling Diploma in Theology Doctoral Degrees: Doctor of Ministry

Faculty of Education Bachelor of Education- Primary/Junior (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 6)

Bachelor of Education- Junior/Intermediate (Grade 4 - Grade 10) with subject areas in: English, French as a second language, Geography, History, Instrumental Music, Mathematics, or General Science.

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Laurier Brantford

et in the heart of downtown, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford Campus offers a unique approach to education, while providing the incredible student experience on which Laurier’s reputation has been built. Innovative academic programming including a number of work-integrated learning opportunities (i.e. practicum, community service learning, internship) allow students to develop the careerbuilding skills and experience necessary for success in today’s world. With about 2,500 students, our campus is characterized by our strong sense of community where students can realize the benefits of a smaller campus. Laurier Brantford celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2009-10, and in this short time we have established ourselves as a place where tradition meets innovation. As part of Wilfrid Laurier University, we value high-quality education and a personal approach to teaching. Our professors take pleasure in getting to know you as a student and a person, and many stay in touch with their students long after graduation. The academic programs we offer are only the beginning of our innovative approach. Students can choose from Youth and Children’s Studies (new for 2011), Concurrent Education (with Nipissing’s Schulich School of Education), Health Administration, Law and Society, Leadership, Journalism, Health Studies, Criminology, Human Rights & Human Diversity and our core curriculum, Contemporary Studies. In addition to the range of programs offered only at the Brantford campus, we also offer students the opportunity to complete honours programs in more traditional programs such as English, History or Psychology

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along with their interdisciplinary program. Each program is designed to incorporate the development of broad knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, and historical and cultural awarenes. Many of our graduates tell us they are successful because they “think differently” thanks to the education they received at Laurier Brantford. Central to that approach and thinking is our Contemporary Studies program, which develops your ability to see connections between different approaches and investigate issues from a variety of perspectives.

Financial aid Laurier Brantford students are eligible for the full range of Laurier scholarships and bursaries, as well as awards offered exclusively to Brantford students. For a full list, please visit www.wlu.ca/brantford/ financialassistance. There are also many jobs on campus for our students, from tour guide to research assistant, bookstore clerk to residence don. We also have a Career Centre that can give you a hand with your off-campus and summer job searches.

Residence Laurier Brantford offers apartment-style residences that are incredibly spacious, offering a full kitchen, living and dining area and shared bathroom facilities. In fact, our buildings have been called the best collection of residences at any university in Ontario. And the best part of our residence program is our guarantee: As an undergraduate student entering

first-year studies at Laurier for the first time, you are guaranteed a place in residence, provided you meet our application deadlines. Residence is more than just a place to live. It provides leadership opportunities through the Brantford Residence Council (BRC) and the Residence Athletic Council (RAC). Take advantage of the opportunity to get involved, while helping to ensure your fellow residents are aware of all the campus has to offer.

Student life As a student moving to a new city, a new school and often a new home, it can be overwhelming, so Laurier Brantford provides for your transition. It all begins when you arrive on campus for Orientation Week, when you will learn more about yourself, your fellow students and how to get involved with on-campus organizations such as the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union (WLUSU), athletics and Residence Life. Once classes begin, it can be hard to stay updated on campus events and co-curricular opportunities, and that is where Peer Connect comes in. With the motto “Connecting Students to Campus Life,” peer mentors are available to answer all your questions about events on campus and keep you engaged. Laurier is well-known for its high levels of volunteerism, and that spirit carries over to the Brantford campus. From Foot Patrol and BACCHUS to Laurier Students for Literacy and the Historical Movie Society, there are plenty of ways to get involved on campus.

The campus continues to grow. Spring 2011 will mark completion of the new Research and Academic Centre, a $36M project that will provide classrooms, research labs, a bookstore and a café.

Laurier Brantford

Student services Laurier Brantford offers many services to support your academic and personal growth. Resources include Health Services, with a nurse on campus five days a week and the Career Centre, which provides career planning and job-seeking advice. The Writing and Study Skills Resource Centre assists students with essays and reports, and there are resources for students with learning difficulties and accessibility issues, in addition to personal counselling. Whatever your needs, Student Services is dedicated to helping you maximize your potential and encouraging your growth academically and socially.

Athletics and recreation From cardio workouts to intramural sports, physical activity is an important aspect of a healthy university lifestyle. Our Wilkes House Recreation Centre has a gymnasium, fully equipped weight and cardio rooms, as well as a classroom for fitness classes such as yoga, pilates and cyclefit. For a full list of our intramural sports, please visit our student portal at

brantford.mylaurier.ca. Whether you participate in intramurals, attend a fitness class, join the annual Relay for Life, or come out and support the hockey team, recreation provides a number of opportunities to stay active, show your Golden Hawk pride and give back to the community.

Academic Programs

Human Rights & Human Diversity Journalism Law and Society Leadership Psychology Laurier-Nipissing Concurrent Education Program Youth and Children’s Studies

Brantford Options Children’s Education and Development

Contemporary Studies

Environment and Society

Criminology

Indigenous Studies

English

International Development

Health Administration

Management

Health Studies

Media Studies

History

Public Relations

For more information about Laurier Brantford, visit www.chooselaurierbrantford.ca, email us at chooselaurierbrantford@wlu.ca or call us at 519-756-8228 ext. 5777.

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Since the campus community is so small, I have been able to connect with my professors in a way most students would not get in a larger university setting.” “I feel that Laurier Brantford motivates students to get involved in extra-curricular activities. I feel welcome and at home here.” “There is something on campus for everyone, whether it be in recreation, WLUSU or otherwise – it is easy to find your fit.”

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“Laurier Brantford’s unique programming with a focus on the integration of Contemporary Studies makes it an amazing choice. The programming here is unbelievable.

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Whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re winning gold at the Olympics or working on peace initiatives in Africa, our grads are making a difference on the global stage.

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Our alumni are changing the world

e have helped shape the minds of some of this country’s best lawyers, teachers, scientists, researchers, doctors, business leaders, politicians, musicians and accountants.

Many of our grads have created their own vibrant new enterprises. Some have used their Laurier training to advance to senior positions in companies around the world. Others have helped develop innovative new products that we now find essential in our everyday lives and that make the world a better place in which to live. At Laurier, support for our students doesn’t end when we hand them their degree. Our Career Development Centre continues to offer access to career decision-making, career management and job search services to all our alumni. In addition, an Alumni Employment Service is available. Alumni are also encouraged to attend

workshops and programs offered through the centre, including the largest career fairs and job fairs of their kind in the country, which Laurier co-sponsors. The Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association (WLUAA) has more than 70,000 members who share a passion for Laurier. To help our grads stay connected, we highlight current events and feature alumni profiles in Laurier Campus magazine and our e-newsletter, Alma Matters. While providing volunteer opportunities through chapters and the alumni board leadership, we also offer opportunities to stay involved through programming and events such as Development Day, Homecoming, Career Connections networking, class reunions, performing arts events and socials. In addition, your Laurier degree will allow you to take advantage of partnerships and discounts with a number of national companies and service providers. No matter where your degree takes you, you will always be considered part of the Laurier family.

More than 2,500 employers access Laurier’s Career Centre annually because of the quality of our graduates and the comprehensive employment services we offer.

Prominent Alumni s WILLIAM DOWNE, President & CEO, BMO Financial Group, 1975 BBA s PAUL GIANNELIA, President & CEO, Strait Crossing Inc., SC Infrastruture Corp and RS Technologies, 1970 BA (Economics) s MICHAEL GREGOIRE, Chairman & CEO, Taleo Corporation, 1988 BSc (Physics) s PAT KRAJEWSKI, Senior Vice President, International Banking Human Resources, Scotiabank, 1989 Diploma, Business Administration and 1990 MBA s BRUCE MORRISON, Senior Vice President, Sales & Retail Marketing, Disney Consumer Products North America, 1986 BBA s KELLY MURUMETS, President & CEO, ParticipACTION, 1996 MSW s ROD PHILLIPS, President, Shepell-fgi, 1992 MBA s BILL WEBB, Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer, Global Sales, Gluskin Sheff + Associates, 1986 BBA

Ever since she can recall, Joanna Harries (BBA ’03, MBA ’08) wanted to do something with her life that had a positive social impact. But as she grew older, she didn’t know how that dream was going to fit with what she enjoyed and was good at — business. She enrolled in Laurier’s business co-op program, and worked at corporate giants such as Microsoft, Unilever and U.K.-based oil company Conoco Phillips. Her experience and business savvy attracted the attention of employers, and after graduating she was quickly snapped up by global consumer goods company Unilever. When the company offered her the opportunity to earn her MBA, Harries chose Laurier because it was one of the few programs that included an integrated social component. “I always knew that I wanted to apply my business skills to make a positive social impact,” she says, adding that it was her Laurier MBA degree that helped show her the path to do so. Today Harries is the director of international expansion for Endeavor Global, a New York-based non-profit that seeks to strengthen emerging economies by identifying and supporting “high-impact” entrepreneurs.

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y now, you have read all about what Laurier offers – our awardwinning faculty members, our extensive athletic facilities and our comprehensive programs. At Laurier, we really want you to succeed, and we will do everything we can to help you realize your ambitions. If you still have questions about whether Laurier is for you, we encourage you to visit our campus. Prospective students and their parents or friends can tour our campus and meet some current students, talk to professors and get a feel for what life at Laurier is like. We think you’ll love it!

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