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Note: University regulations apply to all students at Laurier. If there is any discrepancy between the program or progression requirements outlined on this page and those in the university's academic calendars, the academic calendars are the official sources of information. The information below is from the latest calendar, and you may be following progression requirements from an earlier calendar. Students are responsible for checking the appropriate calendar. Contact your program coordinator should you notice any discrepancies.
The Leadership program is currently available as both a Leadership BA (in Combination) as well as an Option and Minor.
Note: For any academic concerns or help understanding program requirements, contact Academic Advising.
The Leadership Option consists of 4.0 credits. Students must complete all required courses (2.0 credits) plus a minimum of 2.0 credits from the list of elective courses. Minimum GPA required to graduate with the Option is a cumulative 7.0 in Leadership Option courses.
Four of the 0.5 courses from the list of approved courses below:
The Minor in Leadership consists of 3.0 credits, including all required courses (2.0 credits) plus a minimum of a 1.0 credit from the list of elective courses. No fewer than 2.0 credits may be senior. Minimum GPA requirement to graduate with the minor is a cumulative 4.5 in Leadership minor courses.
Two of the 0.5 courses from the list of approved courses below:
The Honours BA Leadership program focuses on the interdisciplinary problems facing our leaders and our organizations. It explores, from a liberal arts perspective, a range of historical and emerging contemporary resources relevant to these challenges. Graduates will find themselves well equipped to understand organizations and leadership, and well prepared for leadership positions in a wide range of organizations.
The combined Honours Leadership program consists of 20.0 credits, of which not more than 7.0 may be at the 100 level. A minimum of 6.0 and a maximum of 8.0 senior credits must be in Leadership.
Program Requirements:
Students must complete all required 2.0 credits in the combined honours program, plus 5.0 additional credits in OL.
Required OL Courses: (2.0 credits)
Degree Program Electives: An additional 13.0 credits toward the degree total of 20.0 credits, which includes the second Honours BA major.
Students who are required to take research methods and statistic courses in their second honours program should seek academic advice to avoid duplication.
Note: WS209 is considered an “OL” course to fulfill requirements.
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Note: For any academic concerns or help understanding program requirements, contact Academic Advising.
The Honours Leadership program consists of 20.0 credits, of which not more than 7.0 may be at the 100 level. The program must include a minimum of 9.0 and a maximum of 12.5 senior credits in Leadership.
Program Requirements:
Students must complete all required 7.0 credits in the honours program, plus 3.0 additional credits in OL.
Degree Program Electives: An additional 10.0 credits toward the degree total of 20.0 credits.
Required Courses: (7.0 credits)Additional Courses: (3.0 credits)
Notes
Contact Us:
Rosemary A. McGowan, Program Coordinator
E:
rmcgowan@wlu.ca
Office Location: DAWB 3-108, Waterloo campus
Angela Jadric, Academic Program Administrator