Careers

Laurier Grads are Successful

Sample Jobs within the First Year After Graduation

• assistant manager
• clinical support worker
• intensive behavioural intervention instructor therapist
• probation officer
• relief child and youth worker

Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation

• Doctor: Naturopathic Medicine.
• Master’s degree: Forensic Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Justice and Community Engagement, Social Work, Counselling Psychology.
• College program: Brain Disorders Management, Concurrent Disorders, Mental Health and Disability Management, Social Service Worker.

Careers of Alumni Two-Five Years After Graduation

• behaviour therapist
• case manager
• executive recruitment consultant
• paralegal
• psychotherapist

Develop Your Knowledge and Skills

Employers identify these competencies as very important when recruiting entry-level candidates. As a Laurier student, you gain these skills through the opportunities available to you.

Functional Knowledge

• Identify, interpret, understand and communicate key social, ethical and personal issues relevant to individuals, groups and society.
• Assess, evaluate, understand and interpret individual and group behaviour.
• Demonstrate knowledge of methodologies of data collection, statistical analysis and evaluation.
• Use scientific methods and tests to analyze, interpret and assess possible behaviours.
• Develop strong critical thinking skills and an understanding of contemporary challenges, issues and trends.
• Discover how information is sourced, valued and used in creating new knowledge.

Collaboration/Teamwork

• Develop the ability to organize and lead groups by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success to facilitate change and understanding.
• Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.

Communication

• Research, analyze, synthesize and clearly communicate findings in oral and written formats.
• Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
• Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.

Problem Solving 

• Gather relevant information, anticipate needs and make appropriate recommendations.
• Assess events and beliefs and develop responses/strategies to manage situations.
• Critically evaluate and interpret theories and research and apply the results to solve problems.
• Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
• Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
• Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.