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Step 1: Program Requirements
Program-specific requirements can be found in MyDegree, or in the official academic calendar. For assistance with course selection, we encourage first year students to view a registration webinar, and senior students (year 2 and above) to seek academic advising.
First Year Program Requirements
Each program at Laurier has a specific curriculum, listed by faculty below. If you are unsure of which Faculty you belong to, refer to our list of programs by faculty.
Note: If there is any discrepancy between the requirements listed here and the requirements in the academic calendar, the calendar is the official version. Program requirements are subject to change so we encourage you to check back often.
Choosing Your Course Load
To earn an Honours Degree, you will need to complete 20.0 credits:
0.5 credit: Normally conducted over 1 semester
1.0 credit: Normally conducted over 2 semesters
If you are studying part-time, you can take up to 1.5 credits per term. Full-time status is given to students who take 2.0 or 2.5 credits per term.
If you select 2.5 credits in the fall term and 2.5 credits in the winter term, you can complete an Honours Degree in 4 years.
Waterloo Campus
Faculty of Arts
In your first year as a Faculty of Arts student, we encourage you to select a major and register for the mandatory courses that correspond with that major. With only a few mandatory courses, you will need to select electives to surround your mandatory courses. We recommend that students take three to four electives from programs within the Faculty of Arts. One of the best ways to choose elective courses is to explore different themed topics that interest you. Below we have listed several themes you may choose to explore, and the programs from which you should select elective courses to focus on these areas:
- Exploring global issues: Anthropology, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, History, Global Studies, North American Studies, Political Science
- Studying society: Anthropology, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, North American Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion and Culture, Sociology, Women and Gender Studies
- Analyzing language and media: Communication Studies, English and Film Studies, Languages and Literatures, Sociology
- Engaging with law and society: Philosophy, Political Science, Religion and Culture, Sociology, Women and Gender Studies
- Interpreting the past: Archaeology and Heritage Studies, Ancient Studies, History, Medieval and Medievalism Studies
- Expressing arts and culture: Anthropology, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, English and Film Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Languages and Literatures, North American Studies
The 100-level courses for each program, both required and elective, are listed below. Oftentimes it is suggested that full-time students ease into their studies by taking 4 courses (2.0 credits) in the Fall term, and 5 courses (2.5 credits) in the Winter term. In doing so, students will move into a Year 2 registration standing following successful completion of the Fall and Winter terms. Though easing into a Fall term is the recommendation, students can complete a maximum of 5 courses in each term, should they choose. The elective recommendations below are based on taking 5 courses per term.
Definitions:
- BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
- BSc: Bachelor of Science (honours)
- Combination-Only BA: A program that must be taken in combination with another BA program
- An asterisk (*) denotes a course worth 1.0 credits
First-Year Program Requirements: Faculty of Arts
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Major Programs Available |
Required First-Year Courses |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
Ancient Studies (AR, HI)BA, Combination BA, Minor |
Two of: AR104, AR105, HI121, HI131 4.0 elective credits |
Archaeology (AR), History (HI). |
Anthropology (AN)Combination-Only BA, Minor |
One of: AN100, One of: AN100, AN120, AR101, CS100, GS101, KS100, RE100, SY101, WS100 |
Students may choose to take two first-year Anthropology courses, or a course outside of AN from the provided list.
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Arabic (AB)Minor |
AB101, AB102 |
If you have prior knowledge of Arabic language, you will need to contact Languages and Literatures at langandlitadvising@wlu.ca to register. |
Archaeology and Heritage Studies (AR)BA, Combination BA, Minor |
AR101, AR102 4.0 elective credits |
AR101 is a pre-requisite for AR102 - so students cannot take AR101 and AR102 simultaneously in Winter 2023. AR104 and AR105 may also be of interest to students in the Archaeology and Heritage Studies program, but are not required. |
Communication Studies (CS)BA, Combination BA, Minor |
CS100, CS101 4.0 elective credits
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A minimum grade of 6.0 (C+) in CS100 and a minimum grade of 6.0 (C+) in CS101 are required for progression into Year 2. |
Cultural Studies (KS)Combination-Only BA, Minor |
KS100, KS101
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Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary program requiring many non-Cultural Studies courses. Review the academic calendar to appropriately select your first-year electives to meet prerequisites for those senior courses. |
English (EN)BA, Combination BA, Minor |
Two of: EN111, EN112, EN119, EN190 4.0 elective credits |
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Film Studies (FS)BA, Combination |
FS101 & FS103 4.0 elective credits |
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French (FR)BA, Combination |
FR101 and FR102; or FR150 and FR151; or FR250 and FR251; or FR360 4.0 or 4.5 elective credits, depending on the number of courses selected above. |
Refer to the French Course Registration guide for appropriate courses based on your French background. You will need to submit an override form to register. |
German (GM)Minor |
GM110, GM111
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If you have prior knowledge of German language, you will need to contact Languages and Literatures at langandlitadvising@wlu.ca to register. |
Global Studies (GS)BA, Combination |
GS101, GS102 4.0 elective credits |
Global Studies students in first year are encouraged to take a language other than English. |
History (HI)BA, Combination BA, Minor |
Two of: HI102, HI109, HI110, HI112, HI121, HI123, HI125, HI126, HI131 4.0 elective credits |
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Honours Arts |
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This temporary designation allows students to explore disciplines in the Faculty of Arts before declaring a major at the end of their first year. Students will select eight Faculty of Arts courses of interest, as well as two general electives. We encourage Honours Arts students to select 1-2 programs of interest and take the first year required courses of those programs. In addition to these courses, we recommend that students take electives from 2-3 other Arts programs, allowing them to easily transition into a program starting in year two. We highly encourage Honours Arts students to prioritize Faculty of Arts courses over courses related to an option or minor – those courses cannot lead to a major. |
International Education StudiesBA |
GS101, GS102, WS100, INED101, INED103, INED104 1.0 non-English Language Credit 1.0 credit of elective |
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Italian (IT)Minor |
IT101, IT102
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If you have prior knowledge of Italian language, you will need to contact the Languages and Literatures department at langandlitadvising@wlu.ca to register. |
Languages (LL)BA |
Any of LL223 and MI202 SP101 and SP102; or SP201 or SP250 FR101 and FR102; or FR150 and FR151; or FR250 and FR251 |
Contact the Languages and Literatures department at langandlitadvising@wlu.ca before registering. Mediterranean Studies (MI), French (FR), Spanish (SP). |
Medieval Studies (ML)Combination BA, Minor |
ML100 and one of: ML101, ML104 |
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North American Studies (NO)Combination-Only BA, Minor |
NO105 |
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Philosophy (PP)BA, Combination BA, Minor |
PP110, PP111 4.0 credits of electives |
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Philosophy
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PP110 (F) and PP111 (F) One of: PP201 or PP204; One of: PP259, PP263, PP264; One of: PP203, PP207, PP213, PP217, PP218, PP219, PP223, PP224, PP230, PP233, PP247; One of PP209, PP225, PP226, PP270; 2.0 credits of electives
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You will be pre-registered in PP110 & PP111 (with tutorial) in fall term. You may also take PP201 or PP204 in the fall but are encouraged to wait until winter to take further 200-level courses. For assistance registering in your 200-level courses please contact sussex@wlu.ca. |
Political Science (PO)BA, Combination BA, Minor |
PO101, PO102 4.0 elective credits |
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Political Science (Sussex LLB Stream) |
PO101, PO102, PO210, PO263 3.0 elective credits
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You will be pre-registered in PO101 and PO263 in fall term and PO102 and PO210 in winter term. If these courses are not in your schedule please email sussex@wlu.ca. Contact Dr. Loren King, Sussex program coordinator at lking@wlu.ca if you wish to discuss your elective course registration. Please note: PO-Sussex students must register in PO101A in fall term and select a Sussex tutorial: AX, AX or AX. In winter term. PO-Sussex students must register in PO102A and select a Sussex tutorial: AX, AX, or AX. |
Religion and Culture (RE)BA, Combination BA, Minor |
Two of: RE100, RE101, RE103, RE104 4.0 elective credits |
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Sociology (SY)BA, Combination BA, Minor |
SY101 and SY103 4 elective credits |
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Social Entrepreneurship Option |
One of: AN100, EM202, ES110, GG102, GS101, KS100, NO105, PP110, SY101, UU101, WS100 |
Interdisciplinary (UU). |
Spanish (SP)BA, Combination BA, Minor |
SP101 and SP102; or SP201 and SP250 4.0 elective credits |
See the academic calendar for courses based on your Spanish background. If you have prior knowledge of Spanish, you will need to contact the Languages and Literatures department at langandlitadvising@wlu.ca to register.
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Women and Gender Studies (WS)Combination-Only BA, Minor |
WS100
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Women and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program requiring many non-WS courses. |
Management Option |
BU111, BU127, EC120 or EC140
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Encouraged to take max one BU/EC course per term. Non-business students enrolled in this program must complete the required business courses and maintain a GPA of 6.00 in BU111 and BU127 and a minimum 5.00 GPA in one of EC120 or EC140 in order to progress in the Management Option. (Students not enrolled in the Management Option through admissions may apply for the option in their second year). |
*Those interested in BA Psychology should review the Faculty of Science Registration Guide, those interested in BA Economics should review the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics Registration Guide, and those interested in BA Policing should review the Online Campus, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Registration Guide as these programs are not housed within the Faculty of Arts.
In order to progress in most honours Arts programs, you will require an overall grade point average GPA of 4.00+ (C-) and at least a cumulative GPA of 4.00+ (C-) in your major subject courses, with the following exceptions:
- Communication Studies: A minimum grade of 6.00 (C+) in CS100 and a minimum grade of 6.00 (C+) in CS101 are required for progression into Year 2.
- Political Science (Sussex Stream): Progression to Year 2 requires completion of 5.0 credits during Year 1 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00 in all Political Science courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 8.00 in all 5.0 credits. All credits taken during Year 1 will be included in the GPA requirements for progression into Year 2.
- Philosophy (Sussex Stream): Progression to Year 2 requires completion of 5.0 credits during Year 1 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00 in all Philosophy courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 8.00 in all 5.0 credits. All credits taken during Year 1 will be included in the GPA requirements for progression into Year 2.
- Management Option: Students who have entered through direct-entry must have a minimum GPA of 6.00 in BU111 and BU127 and a minimum 5.00 GPA in one of EC120 or EC140 to remain in this option. Refer to the academic calendar for details on minors, options, progression and graduation requirements.
Faculty of Science
As a year 1 Faculty of Science student, you will initially register for the required courses for your specific program. The required 100-level courses for your program (mandatory junior foundational courses, noted in bold), as well as other program requirements, are listed below. You will then select electives from any Faculty (unless otherwise noted) to complete your course registration.
In order to progress from year 1 to year 2 in most Honours programs, you will require an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (C-) and a cumulative GPA of at least 5.0 (C) in your honours subject courses. The Health Sciences program requires an overall cumulative 6.0 (C+) GPA.
Students taking MA100, MA102, MA103, or SC101 must complete the mandatory Calculus Preparation Evaluation (CPE) test online before they will be able to register in the course. Based on the results of the CPE, a student may be required to complete MA102 before registering in MA103.
Students registering in PC131 must first register in a Calculus course (MA100, MA102 or MA103) before they will be able to register in PC131.
Students interested in BA Policing can find the required courses listed under Online Campus, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences.
Definitions:
- BKin: Bachelor of Kinesiology (honours)
- BSc: Bachelor of Science (honours)
- BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
- Combination BA: A program taken in combination with another BA program
- BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration (honours)
First-Year Program Requirements: Faculty of Science
Major Programs Available |
Required First-Year Courses |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
BiologyBA |
BI110, BI111, BI196 0.5 credit in Philosophy (PP110 or PP111 recommended) 3.0 elective credits |
At least 0.5 credit elective from disciplines offered by the Faculty of Arts may be completed in year 1 to meet overall program elective requirements. 0.5 credit in Philosophy may be completed in Year 2. |
BiologyCombination BA |
BI110, BI111, BI196 0.5 credit in Philosophy (PP110 or PP111 recommended) 3.0 elective credits |
Electives should include the required Year 1 courses for the other honours discipline. Electives must eventually include at least 1.5 credits from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. 0.5 credit in Philosophy may be completed in Year 2. |
BiologyBSc |
BI110, BI111, BI196 CH110, CH111 MA100, MA101 PC141 (or PC131) 1.0 elective credits
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PC141 is recommended over PC131. Electives (4.0 credits in the program) must eventually include at least 1.0 credit from outside of Biology of which 0.5 credit must be from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. Suggestions for year 1 include PC142 for students planning health related careers. GG101 is recommended for students with interests in environmental sciences or physical geography. |
BiologyBSc with Environmental Science Option |
BI110, BI111, BI196 CH110, CH111 MA100, MA101 PC141 (or PC131) 1.0 elective credit
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PC141 is recommended over PC131. Electives should include GL101 and GL102 to prepare for senior Physical Geography courses in the option. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credit outside of Biology of which 0.5 credit must be from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. |
Biology and ChemistryBSc |
BI110, BI111, CH130, CH131 Both MA100 and MA101 (or both MA102 and MA103) PC141 and PC142 (or PC131 and PC132) 1.0 elective credit |
Recommend MA100 and MA101. Recommend PC141 and PC142. Students interested in senior Physics courses should select PC131 and PC132. Electives (2.0 credits in the program) must include at least 1.0 credits from outside of the major disciplines of which 0.5 credit must be from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. |
Biology and MathematicsBSc |
BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111, MA121, MA122 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken) 1.0 elective credit |
Electives (2.0 credits in the program) must include at least 1.0 credits from outside of the major disciplines of which 0.5 credit must be from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2. Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. |
Biology and PsychologyBSc |
BI110, BI111, PS101, PS102, CH110, CH111 MA100 and MA101 1.0 elective credits |
Recommend PS101 and PS102 be taken in different terms. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credit from outside of the major disciplines of which 0.5 credit must be from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. |
Biochemistry and BiotechnologyBSc, BSc with Thesis |
BI110, BI111, CH130, CH131 Both MA100 and MA101 (or both MA102 and MA103) PC141 and PC142 (or PC131 and PC132) 1.0 elective credit |
Recommend MA100 and MA101. Recommend PC141 and PC142. Students interested in senior Physics courses should select PC131 and PC132. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credits from outside of the major discipline(s) of which 0.5 credit must be from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. |
ChemistryBSc, BSc with Thesis |
CH130, CH131 PC141 and PC142 (or PC131 and PC132) Both MA100 and MA101 (or both MA102 and MA103) 2.0 elective credits |
Recommend MA100 and MA101. Recommend PC141 and PC142. Students interested in senior Physics courses should select PC131 and PC132. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credits from outside of the major discipline of which 0.5 credit must be from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science (recommend at least one of these be taken in Year 1). |
Chemistry and PhysicsBSc |
CH130, CH131 PC131, PC132 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken) MA122 1.5 elective credits |
Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credit from outside of the major discipline(s) of which 0.5 credit must be from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science (recommended these be taken in Year 1). BI110 and CP104 are recommended electives for Year 1. |
Chemistry and MathematicsBSc |
CH130, CH131 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken) MA121, MA122, PC131, PC132 2.0 elective credit |
Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2.
Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. |
Computer ScienceCombination BA |
CP104, CP164, MA122 MA103 2.5 elective credits if MA102 is taken; 3.0 elective credits if only MA103 is required |
Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103. Electives should include the required Year 1 courses for the other honours discipline. |
Computer ScienceBSc |
CP104, CP164, MA122 MA103 2.5 elective credits if MA102 is taken; 3.0 elective credits if only MA103 is required |
Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science (recommend these be taken in Year 1). |
Computer Science and Business AdministrationBSc/BBA (Double Degree) |
CP104, CP164, BU111, BU121, BU127, EC120, EC140, MA122 MA103 0.5 elective credit if only MA103 is required |
The program is approximately 4 2/3 years in length. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103.
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Computer Science and MathematicsBSc |
CP104, CP164, MA121, MA122 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken) PC131 and PC132 (or PC141 and PC142) 1.0 elective credit |
Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2. Students interested in senior Physics courses should select PC131 and PC132. |
Computer Science and PhysicsBSc |
CP104, CP164, PC131, PC132 MA122 MA103 1.5 elective credits if MA102 is taken; 2.0 elective credits if only MA103 is required |
Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science (recommend these be taken in Year 1). |
Computer Science and PsychologyBSc |
CP104, CP164, PS101, PS102, MA122 MA103 1.5 elective credits if MA102 is taken; 2.0 elective credits if only MA103 is required |
Recommend PS101 and PS102 be taken in different terms. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103. Electives must eventually include at least 0.5 credit from a discipline outside the Faculty of Science (could be taken in Year 1). |
Computer Science and Psychology: Computation and Cognitive NeuroscienceBSc |
CP104, CP164, PS101, PS102, MA122 MA103 1.5 elective credits if MA102 is taken; 2.0 elective credits if only MA103 is required |
Recommend PS101 and PS102 be taken in different terms. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103. Electives must eventually include at least 0.5 credit from a discipline outside the Faculty of Science (could be taken in Year 1). |
Core Sciences |
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Core Sciences is an admission pathway rather than a degree-granting program. Academic advising will help you prepare to transfer into a degree-granting program, that best suits your needs and goals, at the end of your first year of studies. This foundational pathway does not have required courses. You will select Faculty of Science courses of interest, as well as general electives, based on your academic background and interests. Core Sciences students will receive detailed registration information in an email (to their myLaurier account) in early June. |
Data ScienceBSc |
CP104, CP164, DATA100, MA103 MA122, MA120 (or MA121) BU111 or ENTR100, EC140 (or 0.5 credit elective) 0.5 elective credits if MA102 is taken; 1.0 elective credits if only MA103 is required |
Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103. Recommend MA120. Students interested in MA121 should contact mathadvising@wlu.ca. Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. Electives must eventually include at least 0.5 credit from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. |
Environmental ScienceBSc |
BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111, ES110, GG101, GL101, MA100, MA101 0.5 elective credit |
Electives must eventually include at least 0.5 credit from outside the Faculty of Science, and outside of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. |
Environmental StudiesBA, Combination BA |
ES110, GG101, GG102 3.5 elective credits |
For the BA Combination program, electives should include the required Year 1 courses for the other honours discipline. |
Financial MathematicsBA |
MA121, MA122, MA170, EC120, EC140 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken)
1.5 non-MA elective credits |
Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. Electives must eventually include at least 0.5 Laurier credit from outside of the Faculty of Science and outside the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2. |
Financial MathematicsBSc |
MA121, MA122, MA170, EC120, EC140 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken) 1.0 credit from: both CP104 and CP164; both BI110 and BI111; both CH110 and CH111; both GL101 and GL102; both PC131 and PC132 0.5 non-MA elective credits. |
Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. Electives must eventually include at least 0.5 Laurier credit from outside of the Faculty of Science and outside the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2. The 2.0 senior science credits required in Year 3 and 4 of the program will depend on the science foundation courses selected in Year 1. |
Financial Mathematics and Business AdministrationBA/BBA (Double Degree) |
MA121, MA122, MA170, BU111, BU121, BU127, EC120, EC140 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken) |
The program is approximately 4 2/3 years in length. Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2. |
GeographyBA, Combination BA |
GG101, GG102 4.0 elective credits |
For the BA Combination program, electives should include the required Year 1 courses for the other honours discipline. |
GeographyBSc
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GG101, GG102, GL101, GL102 MA100, MA101 2.0 credits from: (BI110 and BI111); (CH110 and CH111); (PC141 and PC142; or PC131 and PC132) |
The 1.5 senior science credits required in the program will depend on the science foundation courses selected in Year 1. |
Geography and Archaeology and Heritage StudiesBSc |
AR101, AR102 GG101, GG102 GL101, GL102, MA100, MA101 1.0 Credit from: BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111 |
Students interested in senior Chemistry courses should select both CH110 and CH111 Students interested in senior Biology courses will require BI111 or both BI110 and BI111 depending on the Year 2 BI course of interest |
Geography and GeomaticsBSc |
GG101, GG102, GL101, GL102, CP102, CP104 MA100, MA101 1.0 credit from: (BI110 and BI111); (CH110 and CH111); (PC141 and PC142; or PC131 and PC132) |
The 1.5 senior science credits required in the program will depend on the science foundation courses selected in Year 1. |
Health SciencesBSc |
HE100, HE101, BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111, PS101, PS102 MA100 0.5 credit elective |
Recommend completing 0.5 credit English program requirement as an elective in first year (EN 190 recommended). |
KinesiologyBKin |
KP141, KP161, KP181, KP100, BI110, BI111, PS101, PS102 1.0 non-KP elective credits |
Before graduation, two to four Leadership experiences totalling 96 hours are required. Contact the Kinesiology department for further information. Non-KP electives may be taken from any discipline. |
Management Option |
BU111 (fall), BU127 (fall or winter) EC120 or EC140 |
This option is only available to non-BBA (non-business) students. Students enrolled in this option must complete the required business courses and maintain a GPA of 6.0 in BU111 and BU127 in order to progress in the Management Option. Students not enrolled in the Management Option through admissions may apply for the option in their second year. |
MathematicsBA |
MA121, MA122 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken) 3.0 non-MA elective credits |
Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2. Recommend CP104 as an elective. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credits from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. |
MathematicsCombination BA |
MA121, MA122 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken) 3.0 non-MA elective credits |
Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2. Recommend CP104 as an elective. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credits from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. Electives should include the required Year 1 courses for the other discipline. |
MathematicsBA with Finance and Accounting Option |
MA121, MA122, BU111, BU121, BU127, EC120, EC140 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken) 0.5 elective credit |
Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2. Recommend CP104 as an elective. |
MathematicsBSc |
MA121, MA122 MA103 and MA104 (unless MA102 is taken) At least 1.0 credits from: both BI110 and BI111; both CH110 and CH111; both GL101 and GL102; both PC131 and PC132; both CP104 and CP164. 2.0 non-MA elective credits |
Recommend MA122 be taken before MA121. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103; then MA102 and MA103 would be completed in Year 1 and MA104 would be completed in Year 2. Recommend CP104 as an elective. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credits from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science. The 2.0 senior science credits required in Year 3 and 4 of the program will depend on the science foundation courses selected in Year 1. |
PhysicsBSc |
PC131, PC132, MA122 MA103 2.5 elective credits if MA102 is taken; 3.0 elective credits if only MA103 is required |
Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, a student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103. CP104 is recommended as an elective |
PsychologyBSc |
PS101, PS102, UU150 BI110 and BI111 MA100 1.0 credit from CH110, CH111, CP104, CP164, GG101, GL101, GL102, MA101, PC141 (or PC131), or PC142 (or PC132). 1.0 elective credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science |
Recommend PS101 and PS102 be taken in different terms. The 4.0 senior science credits required in the program will depend on the science foundation courses selected in Year 1. Students interested in senior Chemistry courses must complete both CH110 and CH111. Electives must eventually include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science, 1.0 credits of which should be completed in Year 1. |
PsychologyBA |
PS101, PS102, UU150 or MU158 3.5 elective credits |
Recommend PS101 and PS102 be taken in different terms. Electives must eventually include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science. |
PsychologyCombination BA |
PS101, PS102, UU150 3.5 elective credits |
Recommend PS101 and PS102 be taken in different terms. Electives must eventually include at least 1.5 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science. Electives should include the required Year 1 courses for the other honours discipline. |
Psychology and NeuroscienceBSc |
PS101, PS102 BI110, BI111 MA100 1.0 credit from CH110, CH111, CP104, CP164, MA101, PC141 (or PC131), or PC142 (or PC132). 1.5 elective credits |
Recommend PS101 and PS102 be taken in different terms. Electives must eventually include at least 1.0 credit from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science. UU150 is recommended as it is a pre-requisite for senior Psychology courses with a community service learning placement. The 4.0 senior science credits required in the program will depend on the science foundation courses selected in Year 1. |
ScienceBSc |
BI110, BI111, |
The senior science credits required in the program will depend on the Year 1 science foundation courses completed. Students interested in senior Mathematics courses and / or Computer Science and /or Physics courses should select MA102 and MA103 |
ScienceBScand LLB (Sussex) Stream |
BI110, BI111, |
The senior science credits required in the program will depend on the Year 1 science foundation courses completed. Students interested in senior Mathematics courses and / or Computer Science and /or Physics courses should select MA102 and MA103 |
Water Science and Environmental HealthBSc |
BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111, GG101, MA100, MA101 One of: GL101, PC141 1.0 elective credit |
Electives must eventually include 0.5 credit outside of the Faculty of Science and outside of physical geography courses offered by the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. |
Faculty of Music
- To progress to Year 2: Music GPA 6.0, overall GPA 4.0.
- To progress to Year 3, 4, or to graduate: Music GPA 7.0, overall GPA 6.0.
- Refer to the university regulations section of the academic calendar for details on progression and graduation requirements.
- Information regarding options and minors can be found in the academic calendar, Faculty of Music.
Definitions:
- An asterisk (*) denotes a course worth 1.0 credits
- A circle (˚) denotes a course worth 0.25 credit
- BMus: Bachelor of Music (honours)
BMus: Community Music
Leading to: Integrated Musical Arts; Music Therapy
Can focus in: Education; Composition
First-Year Program Requirements Bachelor of Music: Community Music
Required First-Year Courses: Community Music |
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MU100: Music and its Contexts |
A 0.5 credit course taught in the Fall term. You must also register for a tutorial class (T1-T5) |
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MU142: Foundations of Popular and Commercial Music |
A 0.5 credit course taught in the Fall term. |
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MU145A˚: Musicianship I |
A 0.25 credit course taught in the Fall term. |
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MU181: Ensemble |
A 0.5 credit course taught over both Fall and Winter terms. Choose the section number for the ensemble you think you will be in. Auditions for ensemble placement will happen during Orientation Week for all students. |
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MU194: Class Voice |
A 0.5 credit course taught in the Fall term. Music students should select section A or B. Section C is intended for non-music students. |
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1 Elective |
All students should select one 0.5 elective course in Fall term. See notes regarding electives below. |
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Winter Term Courses |
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MU141: Introduction to Community Music |
A 0.5 credit course taught in the Winter term. |
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MU145B˚: Musicianship |
A 0.25 credit course taught in the Winter term. Students are advised to register in the same section as MU145A if possible. |
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MU195: Class Drumming |
A 0.5 credit course taught in the Winter term. Music students should select section A or B. Section C is intended for non-music students. |
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2 Electives |
All students should select two 0.5 elective course in Winter term. See notes regarding electives below. |
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Elective Courses |
One elective space in Fall term and two elective spaces in Winter term. The Faculty of Music makes recommendations in only the following situations:
Music students are encouraged to attend free concerts presented on Tuesdays and Thursdays between noon and 1 p.m. It is advised not to register for electives during that time slot unless necessary. |
BMus: Self-Directed Studies
Leading to: Performance; Education; Composition; Integrated Musical Arts; Music History; Theory and Critical Analysis; Self-Directed Studies; Music Therapy.
First-Year Program Requirements: Self-Directed Studies
Required First-Year Courses |
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Fall Term & Full-Year Courses |
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MU100: Music and its Contexts |
A 0.5 credit course taught in the Fall term. You must also register for a tutorial class (T1-T5). |
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MU136˚: Musical Skills I |
A 0.25 credit class taught in the Fall term. |
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MU161: Theory I |
A 0.5 credit course taught in the Fall term. |
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MU181: Ensemble |
A 0.5 credit course taught over both Fall and Winter terms. Choose the section number for the ensemble you think you will be in. Auditions for ensemble placement will happen during Orientation Week for all students. |
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MU190A*: Lessons and Masterclass |
A 1.0 credit course taught over both Fall and Winter terms. Choose the section letter for your instrument. The timeslots listed are for your masterclasses – classes when all members of the studio meet together. Your individual one-hour weekly lesson will be scheduled when you meet with your studio instructor during Orientation Week. |
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1 Elective |
All students should select one 0.5 elective course in Fall term. See notes regarding electives below. |
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Winter Term Courses |
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MU137˚: Musical Skills II |
A 0.25 credit courses taught in the Winter term. Register for the same section for both MU136 in the Fall and MU137 in the Winter to keep your schedule consistent. |
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MU162: Theory II |
A 0.5 credit course taught in the Winter term. Register for the same section for both MU161 in the Fall and MU162 in the Winter to keep your schedule consistent. |
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2 Electives |
All students should select two 0.5 elective course in Winter term. See notes regarding electives below. |
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Elective Courses |
One elective space in fall term, two elective spaces in winter term. The Faculty of Music makes recommendations in only the following situations:
Music students are encouraged to attend free concerts presented on Tuesdays and Thursdays between noon and 1 p.m. It is advised not to register for electives during that time slot unless necessary. |
Martin Luther University College (Formerly Waterloo Lutheran Seminary)
- In order to progress from year-to-year for most honours programs, you will require an overall grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (C) and at least a cumulative 5.0 GPA in your honours subject courses.
- Refer to the university regulations section of the academic calendar for details on progression and graduation requirements.
- Information regarding options and minors can be found in the academic calendar, Martin Luther University College.
Christian Studies and Global Citizenship
- Required First-Year Courses: GC101, GC102. You should register in GC101, section A, B or C in the fall term, and GC102, section A in the winter term.
- Note: You must also complete 1.0 credits in non-English language study. You are strongly encouraged to fulfil this requirement in your first year.
Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
- Students taking MA102, MA103 or MA129 must complete the mandatory Calculus Preparation Evaluation (CPE) test online before they will be able to register in the course.
- Elective credits may be chosen from other faculty offerings. BBA students do not have access to ENTR100, OL courses, or MB courses. Those students hoping to transfer to BBA should not take ENTR100, OL courses, or MB courses.
- Required first year EC and BU courses may not be taken by online learning (OC sections) for BBA and double degree students; they must be taken in-class and on-campus.
- Information regarding options and minors can be found in the academic calendar, Lazaridis School of Business & Economics.
Definitions:
- BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration (honours)
- BA: Bachelor of Arts
Business Programs
First-Year Program Requirements: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
All students will be assigned to both a lecture section and lab for each of BU111 in Fall and BU121 in Winter. Students will also be registered in a section of BU127 in either fall or winter. You do not need to register yourself in these classes. Please note that the BU111, BU121, and BU127 registration cannot be changed at any time. Students are responsible for registering in all other first-year courses on LORIS.
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BU111 (fall) BU121 (winter) BU127 (fall or winter) |
EC120 (fall) EC140 (winter) MA129 (recommended unless planning to complete a minor in math; fall or winter enrolment) or MA103 (fall or winter) Additional 2.0 elective credits are required |
Progression requirements must be completed by Aug. 31. These include a minimum combied GPA of 7.0 (B- average) in all BU courses and minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in all non-BU courses, and successful completion of 5.0 credits. 100-level electives may be taken throughout your four-year program. The first attempt of all required EC and BU courses must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). First attempts at BU111 and BU121 must be completed by the end of Winter term. EC120 is available in class only in the Fall. EC140 is available in class only in Winter. Students in any BBA or Double Degree program must register accordingly. |
Double-Degree Programs
First-Year Program Requirements: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc) (Double Degree)
All students will be assigned to both a lecture section and lab for each of BU111 in the fall and BU121 in the winter. Students will also be registered in a section of MA122 in fall and BU127 in the winter. You do not need to register yourself in these classes. Please note that the BU111, BU121, and BU127 registration cannot be changed at any time. Students are responsible for registering in all other first-year courses on LORIS.
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BU111 (fall) BU121 (winter) BU127 (winter) |
EC120 (fall) EC140 (winter) CP104 (fall) CP164 (winter) MA122 (fall) MA103 (fall) and 0.5 elective credit (winter) |
Progression requirements must be completed by Aug. 31. BBA: Minimum combined GPA of 7.0 (B- average) in all BU courses and minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in all non-BU courses. BSc: Minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in all CP courses and an overall minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C). The first attempt of all required courses must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). This includes all Business, Economics, and Math courses. First attempts at BU111 and BU121 must be completed by the end of Winter term. EC120 is available in class only in the Fall. EC140 is available in class only in Winter. Students in any BBA or Double Degree program must register accordingly.
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First-Year Program Requirements: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Honours Financial Mathematics (BA) (Double Degree)
All students will be assigned to both a lecture section and lab for each of BU111 in the Fall and BU121 in the Winter. Students will also be registered in a section of BU127 and MA122 in the fall. You do not need to register yourself in these classes. Please note that the BU111, BU121, and BU127 registration cannot be changed at any time. Students are responsible for registering in all other first-year courses on LORIS.
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BU111 (fall) BU121 (winter) BU127 (fall) |
EC120 (fall) EC140 (winter) MA122 (fall) MA121 (winter) MA170 (winter) both MA103 (fall) and MA104 (winter) |
Progression requirements must be completed by Aug. 31. BBA: Minimum combined GPA of 7.0 (B- average) in all BU courses and minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in all non-BU courses. BA Math: Minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in required MA courses and a minimum combined GPA of 5.0 in all other courses. The first attempt of all required courses must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). This includes all Business, Economics, and Math courses. First attempts at BU111 and BU121 must be completed by the end of Winter term. EC120 is available in class only in the Fall. EC140 is available in class only in Winter. Students in any BBA or Double Degree program must register accordingly. |
Double-Degree Programs with University of Waterloo
Note: You do not need to register on LORIS. All courses in Year 1 Laurier/UW double-degree programs are assigned by Laurier and University of Waterloo. You will be registered in all courses and provided with a conflict-free timetable that can be viewed in LORIS in mid-August. Computer Science courses will be assigned based on an assessment made by the University of Waterloo.
First-Year Program Requirements: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Honours Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath)
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BU111 (fall) BU121 (winter) |
EC120 (fall) EC140 (winter) University of Waterloo courses: CS115 or CS135 (fall) CS116 or CS136 (winter) MA135 MA137 (fall) and MA136 MA138 (winter) A communication course (winter) |
Progression requirements must be completed by Aug. 31. The first attempt of all required courses must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). This includes all Business, Economics, and Math courses. First attempts at BU111 and BU121 must be completed by the end of Winter term. EC120 is available in class only in the Fall. EC140 is available in class only in Winter. Students in any BBA or Double Degree program must register accordingly. |
First-Year Program Requirements: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
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BU111 (fall) BU121 (winter) |
EC120 (fall) EC140 (winter) University of Waterloo courses: CS135 (fall) CS136 (winter) MA135 MA137 (fall) and MA136 MA138 (winter) A communication course (winter) |
Progression requirements must be completed by Aug. 31. The first attempt of all required courses must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). This includes all Business, Economics, and Math courses. First attempts at BU111 and BU121 must be completed by the end of Winter term. EC120 is available in class only in the Fall. EC140 is available in class only in Winter. Students in any BBA or Double Degree program must register accordingly. |
Economics Programs
Note: ENTR100 is an exclusion of BU121. Students cannot hold credit for both courses.
First-Year Program Requirements: BA in Economics
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EC120 (fall) EC140 (winter) |
MA129 (recommended) or MA103 |
Progression is assessed after 4.0 credits are attempted (typically after the Winter term for those that begin in September). EC courses must be successfully completed with: minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in EC120 and EC140 combined; and an overall minimum combined GPA of 4.0 (C). The first attempt of EC120 and EC140 must be completed in-class and in-person (not online OC sections). |
First-Year Program Requirements: BA in Economics and Accounting
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Required Non-Economics Courses |
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EC120 (fall) EC140 (winter) |
BU111 or BU121 and BU127 MA129 (recommended) or MA103 |
Progression is assessed after 4.0 credits are attempted (typically after the Winter term for those that begin in September). Students must register for a non-BBA lecture and lab for BU111 and/or BU121 on LORIS. EC, MA and BU required courses must be completed with: minimum combined GPA of 7.0 (B-) in all EC and BU courses combined; and an overall minimum combined GPA of 6.0 (C+). The first attempt of EC120 and EC140 must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). |
First-Year Program Requirements: BA in Economics and Financial Management
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Required Economics Courses |
Required Non-Business Courses |
Notes |
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EC120 (fall) EC140 (winter) |
BU111 or BU121 and BU127 MA129 (recommended) or MA103 |
Progression is assessed after 4.0 credits are attempted (typically after the Winter term for those that begin in September). Students must register for a non-BBA lecture and lab for BU111 and/or BU121 on LORIS. EC, MA and BU required courses must be completed with: minimum combined GPA of 7.0 (B-) in all EC and BU courses combined; and an overall minimum combined GPA of 6.0 (C+). The first attempt of EC120 and EC140 must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). |
First-Year Program Requirements: BA in Economics with Management Option
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EC120 (fall) EC140 (winter) BU111 (fall or winter) BU127 (fall or winter) |
MA129 (recommended) or MA103 |
Progression is assessed after 4.0 credits are attempted (typically after the Winter term for those that begin in September). Students must register for a non-BBA lecture and lab for BU111 on LORIS. EC courses must be successfully completed with: minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in EC120 and EC140 combined; and an overall minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C). Management Option requires a combined GPA of 6.0 in BU111 and BU127 in order to proceed with senior BU courses. The Management Option also requires a minimum GPA of 5.0 in one of EC120 or EC140. The Management Option allows for a maximum of 2 repeats across the Option courses. The first attempt of EC120 and EC140 must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). |
Brantford Campus
Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
Definitions:
- BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
- BFAA: Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts (honours)
- BASc: Bachelor of Arts and Science (honours)
First-Year Program Requirements: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
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Community HealthBA, Health Studies Concentration |
HS101 (OC) HS102 HS200 (winter) HS/SOJE227 (fall) ID/SOJE120 BF190 (fall) 1 course selected from: BF199 (winter), BF290 or BF299 (BF290 is recommended). 3 electives courses |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning You must choose a concentration at the end of your first year in this program. Concentrations include Health Studies, Autism and Behavioural Science, or Mental Health and Addictions. Please follow the required courses from the concentration you are most interested in. BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and tutorial to properly register. Recommended Electives: HS103 (if you wish to minor in Physical Forensics) Additional information for transfer students:
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Community HealthBA, Autism and Behavioural Science Concentration |
HS101 (OC) HS102 HS200 (winter) ID/SOJE120 PS101 (fall - BR1 or BR2) PS102 (winter - BR1 or BR2) BF190 (fall) BF290 2 elective courses |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning BF290 requires a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Students completing the Autism and Behavioural Science Concentration will complete an online graduate certificate offered through Conestoga College in Year 3 of their program. Students then return to Laurier for Year 4. You can consider taking HS220 (OC) in the fall term. It is a required course, but can also be taken in year 2. Additional Information for transfer students:
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Community HealthBA, Mental Health and Addictions Concentration |
HS101 (OC) HS102 HS200 (winter) ID/SOJE120 BF190 (fall) BF290 PS101 (fall - BR1 or BR2) PS102 (winter - BR1 or BR2) SK111 (BR3) 1 elective course |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning BF290 requires a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Students completing the Mental Health and Addictions Concentration will complete a graduate certificate offered through Conestoga College's Brantford campus in Year 3 of their program. Students then return to Laurier for Year 4. Additional information for transfer students:
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Community HealthBASc |
BI110 (fall) BI111 (winter) CH110 (fall) CH111 (winter) HS102 (fall) HS200 (winter) ID/SOJE120 BF190 (fall) 1 course selected from: BF199 (winter), BF290 or BF299 (BF290 recommended). 1 elective course |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111, BF290 and BF299 require labs or tutorials. Remember to add the lecture and the lab/tutorial to properly register. Consider HS220 or HS/SOJE227 in place of an elective. These courses can count towards optional program requirements.
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CriminologyBA |
CC100 CC102 At least 2 but a maximum of 4 selected from: CC200, CC202, CC203, CC205, CC211, CC212, CC215 or CC240. BF290 BF190 or BF299 4 elective courses (this may change depending on the number of CC courses selected above). |
Criminology majors must take the on-campus section of CC100 (designated by section BR1, BR2 or BR3) BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Additional information for transfer students:
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CriminologySussex LLB stream
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CC100 (fall -BR1 or BR2) CC102 CC210 (winter) BF190 (fall) BF199 (winter) BF290 (fall) - with tutorial 11 or 15 2 courses from: CC200, CC202, CC203, CC205, CC211, CC212, CC215 or CC240. 2 elective courses |
Criminology majors must take the on-campus section of CC100 (designated by section BR1 or BR2 in the fall term) Students must complete all required Year 1 courses to progress to Year 2 with a minimum overall GPA of 8.0 (B) and a CC GPA of 7.0 (B-). BF290 requires a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Sussex students must choose tutorial 11 or 15. |
Game Design and DevelopmentBFAA |
DD101 (fall) DD102 (winter) DD111 (OC - winter) BF290 BF299 DMJN202 (winter) SOJE100 (fall) UX100 (fall - BR1 or OC1) 1 course from: CC100, CP104, HS101, ID/SOJE120, MB105, MB115, OL140, PS101, PS102, or UX103. 1 elective course |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning BF290, BF299, CP104, DMJN202, MB115, and SOJE100 require a lab or tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and lab/tutorial to properly register. OL140 is strongly recommended in preparation for OL224, a required course you will need to take in a future year of the program. If you are interested in declaring a specialization in User Experience Design, you should take UX103 this year. |
Health AdministrationBA |
HS101 (OC) HS102 HS200 (winter) HS/SOJE227 (fall) ID/SOJE120 OL140 OL/MB200 BF190 (fall) BF290 1 elective course |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning BF290 requires a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Consider taking HR100 or HS220 (OC). They can count towards optional Health Administrative program requirements. Health Administration students will specialize in either Human Resources Management or Community and Social Services Management at Conestoga College's Brantford campus in Year 3. Students will select their specialization in Year 2. Recommended Electives: HR100 Additional information for transfer students:
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Psychology
BA |
PS101 (fall - BR1 or BR2) PS102 (winter - BR1 or BR2) UU150 (OC2 in fall or OC4 in winter) BF190 BF290 2 courses selected from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Human & Social Sciences. Brantford Campus sections include: BI, CH, CP, DMJN, EC, EN, ENTR, GC, HI, HMLD, HR, ID, LY, MB, PP, SK, SOJE, UX, WORK, YC 3 elective courses |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning Psychology majors must take the on-campus sections of PS101 and PS102. BF290 requires a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Course code "UU" can be found under subject "Interdisciplinary Studies." You have the opportunity to declare a specialization in Forensic Psychology at the end of your first year. If you are interested in this specialization, follow the Forensic Psychology specialization requirements below. Recommended Electives: ID/SOJE120, HR100, SK111, SK121, YC100. |
PsychologyBA, Forensic Specialization |
PS101 (fall - BR1 or BR2) PS102 (winter - BR1 or BR2) CC100 CC102 UU150 (OC2 in fall or OC4 in winter) BF190 BF290 2 courses selected from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Human & Social Sciences. Brantford Campus sections include: BI, CH, CP, DMJN, EC, EN, ENTR, GC, HI, HMLD, HR, ID, LY, MB, PP, SK, SOJE, UX, WORK, YC 1 elective course |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning Psychology majors must take the on-campus sections of PS101 and PS102. BF290 requires a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Course code "UU" can be found under subject "Interdisciplinary Studies." The Community Health department offers a Physical Forensics minor. If you're interested in the biologically-oriented aspects of forensics (e.g. DNA analysis, toxicology, etc.), consider taking HS103 as your elective. Recommended Electives: ID/SOJE120, EN111, HS103, LY100, SK111, SK121. |
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Definitions:
- BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
- BDes: Bachelor of Design (honours)
- Combination BA: A program taken in combination with anther BA program
First-Year Program Requirements: Faculty of Liberal Arts
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Digital Media and JournalismBA |
DMJN101 (fall) DMJN202 (winter) DMJN211 (winter) DMJN230 (fall) DMJN232 (winter) ID/SOJE120 BF190 (fall) BF290 BF299 1 elective course |
BF290, BF299 and DMJN202 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Recommended Electives: EN119, HI199, HR100, HR163, ID100, UX100, UX103, SOJE100, or YC100. |
Digital Media and Journalism: Advanced Standing Conestoga College Journalism Diploma GraduatesBA |
Fall DMJN101 Winter DMJN208 |
BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. |
EnglishBA |
Choose 2 courses from: EN111, EN112 (OC), or EN119 EN245 (fall) EN246 (winter) BF190 BF299 4 elective courses |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning English majors are strongly recommended to take at least one of their EN classes on-campus (BR section). BF299 requires a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. If you are interested in completing a professional writing minor, consider taking DMJN101 as an elective. Recommended Electives: HMLD100, HR100, ID100, ID/SOJE120, LY100, PS101, YC100. Additional information for transfer students:
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HistoryBA |
Choose 2 courses from: HI121, HI123, HI125 or HI199 BF299 BF190 or BF290 (BF190 is recommended) 6 elective courses |
BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. If you are interested in declaring a specialization in Public History, consider taking AR101 (OC), DMJN202 (prerequisite DMJN101) or UX100 (OC) as an elective. Recommended Electives: EN119, HMLD100, HR100, HR163, ID100, ID/SOJE120, PP110. Additional information for transfer students:
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Human Rights and Human DiversityBA |
HR100 (fall) HR200 (winter) BF290 BF190 or BF299 (BF190 is recommended) 6 elective courses |
BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Recommended Electives: HR163, DMJN101, OL140, CC100, HI199, ID/SOJE120, LY100, PP110, SOJE100, YC100. This program offers a partnership with Conestoga College, where you can complete a postgraduate certificate in Human Resources Management or Management in Community Services alongside your degree within 4 years. If interested, consider taking OL140. You can declare a specialization in International Development at the end of your first year. If interested, take HR163 (winter) and consider taking EC140 (although it is recommended to take EC140 in your second year, once you have taken HR163). You can complete an undergraduate certificate in Non-Profit Career Foundations. If interested, take OL140 this year, as well as DMJN101 (a prerequisite for DMJN252, a future course in the certificate). Additional information for transfer students:
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Human Rights and Human DiversityBA, Sussex LLB Stream
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HR100 (fall) BF190 (fall) BF290 (fall) - with tutorial 11 or 15 HR200 (winter) BF199 (winter) BF299 4 elective courses |
Students must complete all required Year 1 courses to progress to Year 2 with a minimum overall GPA of 8.0 (B) and an HR GPA of 7.0 (B-). You will be pre-registered in HR200 in the winter term. Recommended Electives: HR163, DMJN101, OL140, CC100, HI199, ID/SOJE120, LY100, PP110, SOJE100, YC100. BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. For BF290, Sussex students must take tutorial 11 or 15. |
Humanities with Leadership FoundationsBA |
HMLD100 OL140 OL/MB200 BF190 BF290 or BF299 2 courses selected from: EN111, EN112 (OC), EN119, HI121, HI123, HI125, HI199, PP110. 3 elective courses |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning. BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Consider taking HS/SOJE227 as an elective. This course can be used toward optional major requirements. Recommended Electives: SOJE100, LY100, YC100 Additional information for transfer students:
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Humanities with Leadership FoundationsBA, Sussex LLB Stream |
HMLD100 OL140 OL/MB200 OL/PD224 (winter) BF190 (fall) BF199 (winter) BF290 (fall) - with tutorial 11 or 15. BF299 2 courses selected from: EN111, EN112 (OC), EN119, HI121, HI123, HI125, HI199, PP110. |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning You will be pre-registered in the BR section of HMLD100 and OL/PD224 in the winter term. Students must complete all required Year 1 courses to progress to Year 2 with a minimum overall GPA of 8.0 (B) and an HR GPA of 7.0 (B-). BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. For BF290, Sussex students must take tutorial 11 or 15. |
Indigenous Studies
Combination BA |
ID/SOJE120 BF290 BF190 or BF299 (BF299 is recommended) 2-3 courses in your other honours discipline. 4 electives (this will change depending on the number of courses selected above and the courses for your second major). |
This program must be completed in combination with another honours discipline. It cannot be completed as a single major. BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Recommended Electives: ID100, LY100, SOJE100, YC100. Additional information for transfer students:
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Law and SocietyBA |
LY100 (fall - BR2) LY101 (winter) BF290 BF299 6 elective courses |
Consider CC203 (fall) as an elective. It can count towards optional LY program requirements. BF290 and BF299 require tutorials. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Additional information for transfer students:
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Law and SocietyBA, Sussex LLB Stream
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LY100 (fall - BR2) BF190 (fall) BF290 (fall) - with tutorial 11 or 15. LY101 (winter) BF199 (winter) BF299 4 elective courses |
Students must complete all required Year 1 courses to progress to Year 2 with a minimum overall GPA of 8.0 (B) and a LY GPA of 7.0 (B-). You will be pre-registered in LY101 in the winter term. BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. For BF290, Sussex students must take tutorial 11 or 15. |
Social and Environmental JusticeBA, 2+2 transfer credit agreement with Sheridan College or George Brown College |
SOJE100 (fall) SOJE312 (fall) SOJE/LY250 (fall) Two 200- or 300-level SOJE course of your choice. BF190 (fall) BF199 (winter) BF290 BF299 One 200- or 300-level elective |
BF290, BF299 and SOJE100 require tutorials. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. You can choose to use 1 of the following courses toward your senior SOJE requirements: GG231, GG270, HI240, HR223, ID201, LY300, PP224 or WS204. |
User Experience DesignBDes
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UX100 (fall- BR2) UX103 UX115 UX204 BF290 BF299 4 elective courses |
UX100, UX103, UX115 and UX204 must be taken in the Brantford Campus sections (BR). You cannot take the Online Learning (OC) sections of these courses. BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. If you are interested in declaring a specialization in Game Design and Development, register in DD101 in the fall term. Recommended Electives: DD101, DMJN211, ID/SOJE120, OL140, OL/MB200, PS101, PS102. |
Youth and Children’s StudiesBA |
YC100 PS101 (fall - BR1 or BR2) PS102 (winter - BR1 or BR2) ID/SOJE120 UU150 (OC2 in fall or OC4 in winter) BF290 BF190 or BF299 (BF299 is recommended) 3 elective courses |
"OC": Search for course under campus of Online Learning. Course code "UU" can be found under subject "Interdisciplinary Studies." Thinking about becoming a teacher? Keep your options open by completing a teachable in English, History, Geography (online), or Religion (online). Take 1.0 credit from the course offerings in your teachable area in place of electives. BF290 and BF299 require a tutorial. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. Recommended Electives: HMLD100, ID100, SOJE100. Additional information for transfer students:
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Faculty of Social Work
Definitions:
- BSW: Bachelor of Social Work
First-Year Program Requirements: Faculty of Social Work
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Major Programs Available |
Required First-Year Courses |
Notes |
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Social WorkBSW |
SK111 (BR1 or BR2) SK121 (BR1 or BR2) ID/SOJE120 2 100 level courses of your choice 5 elective courses |
Students must complete all required first-year courses to progress to Year 2, with a minimum Social Work GPA of 7.00 (B-) and a non-major GPA of 5.00 (C). BF290 is recommended to be taken as an elective. Interested in a minor in Youth and Child Studies, Human Rights and Human Diversity, Community Health or Social and Environmental Justice? Consider choosing YC100, HR100, HS101, HS102 or SOJE100 if you are hoping to complete a minor in one of these areas (these areas will accept a future SK course toward the minor). Recommended Electives: HS200, HR100, PS101, PS102, SOJE100, YC100. |
Social Work: Advanced Standing Social Service Worker PathwayBSW |
SK212 (fall - BR1) SK221 (winter - BR2) SK223 (winter - BR2) ID/SOJE120 (fall) ID/YC302 or a 200 or 300 level ID of your choice (winter) 5 elective courses |
Students must complete all required courses to progress to Year 3, with a minimum Social Work GPA of 7.00 (B-) and a non-major GPA of 5.00 (C). BF290 is recommended to be taken as an elective. Interested in a minor in Youth and Child Studies, Human Rights and Human Diversity, Community Health, Indigenous Studies, or Social and Environmental Justice? These areas will accept a future SK course toward the minor, allowing the requirements of these minors to fit within your degree. Email the Academic Advising Centre with your full name and student number for assistance with choosing courses towards these minors. 200 or 300 level ID courses offered in the winter include: ID205, ID227, ID301, ID/CC/LY309, or ID375.
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Social Work: Advanced Standing Child and Youth Care PathwayBSW |
SK211 (fall) SK212 (fall - BR1) SK313 (fall - BR1 or BR3) SK221 (winter - BR2) SK223 (winter - BR2) 2 elective courses |
Students must complete all required courses to progress to year 3, with a minimum Social Work GPA of 7.00 (B-) and a non-major GPA of 5.00 (C). BF290 is recommended to be taken as an elective. The required courses will have a workload of 7 courses. This will distribute to 3 courses fall/4 courses winter or 4 courses fall/3 courses winter. |
Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Definitions:
- BBTM: Bachelor of Business Technology Management
First-Year Program Requirements: Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
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Major Programs Available |
Required First-Year Courses | Notes |
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Business Technology Management BBTM |
BU127 (fall) EC120 (fall) MB105 (fall) EC140 (winter) MA127 (winter) MB106 (winter) MB115 (winter) BF290 2 elective courses |
Students must complete all required first-year courses to progress to Year 2, with a minimum MB GPA of 7.00 (B-) and a non-major GPA of 5.00 (C). The required courses are only offered in the fall/winter terms each year. Please ensure you are fully enrolled in all of the courses. BF290, MB115 and MA127 require tutorials. Remember to add the lecture and the tutorial to properly register. BU127, EC120 and EC140 must be taken in the BR sections (not OC). You cannot take ENTR100 as an elective as it excludes MB105, a required course in this program. Do not register in OL/MB200. BTM majors must complete this course in year 2 of their program. Recommended Electives: HI125, OL140, UX100, UX103 |
Options, Minors and Certificates
Minors
A minor is a secondary area of concentration in a subject that is different from your major. Minors are a great way for you to pursue other areas of interests and fully customize your degree. Most minors require 3.0 credits. The courses provided below will start you off on the right track towards completing a minor, but be sure to consult the undergraduate academic calendar for course selection in future years of your program.
Options
Similar to minors, options are a great opportunity to turn elective courses into a focused area of study. An option is an enhanced minor, normally consisting of 4.0 credits, and will require a higher GPA than a minor (usually a 6.0 or 7.0 GPA). Consult the undergraduate academic calendar for course selection in future years of your program. The courses below will provide you with a good start toward the requirements.
Finding it hard to pick just one? You can complete a minor and an option. You can also complete two minors. If you are considering pursuing multiple minors or want to complete both a minor and an option, be sure to consult with academic advising. Their advice will direct you on the path to graduation.
First-Year Requirements for Brantford Minors and Options
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Major Options and Minors Available |
Required First-Year Courses |
Notes |
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Business Technology Management Option |
MB105 MB115 EC120 or EC140 |
To declare this option, you must achieve a GPA of 6.00 (C+) in MB105 and MB115. A GPA of 5.00 (C) is required in the EC course(s). |
Community Health Minor |
HS101 and/or HS102
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Consider taking HS200 and/or HS/SOJE227. These courses are not required but can count towards the minor. HS103 cannot count toward the minor. |
Computer Science Minor |
CP104 |
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Criminology Minor |
CC100 CC102 |
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Digital Media Skills Certificate |
DMJN101
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Contact the Academic Advising Centre for more information on how to declare this certificate at the end of your first year. |
English Minor |
Select 2 courses from: EN111, EN112, or EN119 |
EN112 can be found under the Campus of Online Learning. |
Education Minor |
EM101 EM202 EM203 |
You can consider taking YC100, as it can also be used toward the minor. |
Global Crime and Justice Certificate |
Fall UNDC100 and/or UNDC202 and UNDC103 and/or UNDC203 Winter UNDC101 and/or UNDC205 and UNDC102 and/or UNDC200 |
The certificate in Global Crime and Justice consists of 2.0 credits and can be added to any degree. All UNDC courses are only offered online. All UNDC courses are 0.25 credits and run for 6 weeks of a term. Course sections of OCA will run in the first 6 weeks of the term, and course sections of OCB will run in the last 6 weeks of the term. You should choose at least 2 UNDC courses per term (1 OCA and 1 OCB) to ensure that you complete a 0.5 credit in each term. |
History Minor |
Select 2 courses from: HI121, HI123, HI125, or HI199. |
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Human Rights Minor |
HR100 |
Consider taking HR163. This course is not required but can count towards the minor.
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Indigenous Studies Minor |
ID/SOJE120 |
Consider taking ID100. This course is not required but can count towards the minor. |
International Development Option |
EC140 HR163 |
While you can take EC140 in your first year, it is recommended to take it in second year, after having taken HR163. Students in the Human Rights & Human Diversity program cannot complete this option but can complete the International Development specialization. You cannot complete both the International Development Option and the International Policy Option. |
International Policy Option |
EC120 EC140 HR163 |
While you can take EC140 in your first year, it is recommended to take it in second year, after you have taken HR163. You cannot complete both the International Policy Option and the International Development Option. |
Issue Advocacy Option |
DMJN101 OL/MB200 |
Students in the Digital Media and Journalism program cannot complete this option. |
Labour Studies and Career Development Minor |
WORK100 |
Consider taking HS/SOJE227. This course can count towards the minor. |
Law Option |
LY100 |
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Law and Society Minor |
LY100 LY101 |
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Leadership Minor or Option |
OL140 OL/MB200 |
OL101 can also be taken toward the minor or option. |
Media Studies Option |
DMJN/MX211 (must take BF190 in fall). |
Consider taking DMJN202 in your first year as it is a prerequisite for a future required course. DMJN202 has a prerequisite of DMJN101. Consider taking EM101 or ID100. They can be used toward the option. Students in the Digital Media and Journalism program cannot complete this option. |
Non-Profit Career Foundations Certificate |
OL140 |
Consider OL/MB200 as it can count toward the certificate (but there are future courses you can choose instead if this course does not interest you). Consider taking DMJN101, DMJN202 or UX103 as a prerequisite for a future course in Designing Digital and Social Media if you are interested in this area. |
Philosophy Minor |
PP110 |
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Physical Forensics Minor |
HS103 |
Students in the BASc Community Health program cannot complete this minor, but can complete a Physical Forensics Specialization. |
Policing Minor |
PD200 or PD201 |
Consider taking CC100 as it is a prerequisite for some future courses you can take toward the minor. |
Professional Writing Minor |
BF299 |
Consider taking DMJN101. This course can be used toward the minor. |
Psychology Minor |
PS101 PS102 |
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Public History Minor |
N/A
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Consider taking AR101, DMJN202 or UX100 as they are optional requirements for the minor. |
Social and Environmental Justice Minor |
SOJE100 ID/SOJE120 |
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Social Innovation Minor |
UX103 |
UX103 is part of a list of courses you can take toward the minor (but there are future courses you can choose instead if this course does not interest you). |
Teaching Option |
EM110 |
You can consider registering in EM101, EM202, or EM203 as they can also be used toward the option. |
Youth and Children’s Studies Minor |
YC100 |
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Youth and Children: Texts and Contexts Minor |
YC100 Select 1 course from: EN111, EN112 or EN119. |
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User Experience Design Minor |
UX100 UX103 |
You must register in the Online Learning (OC) sections of UX100 and UX103. You could consider the on-campus section BR1 of UX100 in the fall term on July 15 (if space permits). Students enrolled in Game Design and Development cannot complete this minor, but can complete a specialization in User Experience Design. |
Online Campus
FACULTY OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Definitions:
- BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
- Combination BA: A program taken in combination with another BA program
First-Year Program Requirements: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
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Global Crime and Justice Certificate |
Fall UNDC100 and/or UNDC202 and UNDC103 and/or UNDC203 Winter UNDC101 and/or UNDC205 and UNDC102 and/or UNDC200 |
The certificate in Global Crime and Justice consists of 2.0 credits and can be added to any degree. All UNDC courses are 0.25 credits and run for 6 weeks of a term. Course sections of OCA will run in the first 6 weeks of the term, and course sections of OCB will run in the last 6 weeks of the term. You should choose at least 2 UNDC courses per term (1 OCA and 1 OCB) to ensure that you complete a 0.5 credit in each term.
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Policing Combination BA |
CC100 OL/MB200 PD200 or PD201
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This program must be completed in combination with another honours discipline. It cannot be completed as a single major. Review your other major's required courses to complete your registration. The majority of courses in this major are only available in an online format. All online sections of PD courses that you can take will begin with "OC". You cannot take any of the "PO" sections.
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Public Safety BA |
Fall SAFE200 HS200 OL/MB200 Winter PD206 HR/SOJE260 OL/CC/HS233
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This program is offered part-time only. You can take a maximum of 3 courses per term. The courses in this major are available in an online format. The sections of courses that you can take will begin with "OC", found under the campus of "Online Learning". |