Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (Honours)

at University of Windsor Canada

Political Science
Get behind the headlines and learn how political power really works. Our political science program introduces you to political, economic, social, and environmental issues in Canada and around the world. We offer a great mentorship program, opportunities to do research with faculty, and the ability to complete an internship in fourth year. Our active and engaged department is home to the Political Science Society, the Model UN Club, and arranges an annual trip to Europe through the EU Study Abroad course.

Criminology
Do justice to your future career by studying criminology at UWindsor. Class sizes are small and there are lots of them to choose from, giving you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests. We also offer practicums with government and community agencies, leading to jobs for graduates.

The Music and Psychology combined program is offered jointly between the School of Creative Arts and the Department of Psychology. This combined program allows students to explore topics from both areas. This is a flexible program that will allow you to pursue the rigorous, academic study of a wide variety of musical genres with the option of including a hands-on studio experience with classical or contemporary music.

The BA in Music is designed for those captivated by music and its role in social and cultural life. With its focus on academic study and the development of creative and critical-thinking skills, this four-year program provides excellent preparation for careers and graduate studies in music theory or music history and a range of careers in areas outside of music.

The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program provides an exciting opportunity to combine a Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Psychology degree with unique interdisciplinary concentrations. This program allows students to explore global challenges and grow as thought leaders who can tackle issues in areas like global health, the environment and climate change, and sustainable development.

Begin your journey to an exciting career in mechanical engineering by developing a solid foundation in machine design, CAD, and thermofluids with applications in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and materials engineering. Available specializations include automotive, aerospace, environmental, and materials. Our facilities include a dedicated project courtyard where students develop their hands on capabilities. The faculty promotes connections with industry through projects, courses, and workplace co-op opportunities.

Neuroscience is a strong and growing field that strives to understand brain function at the molecular, behavioural, and cognitive levels. The Behaviour, Cognition, and Neuroscience program combines the biological aspects of psychology and biology relating to the brain and behaviour.

Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in carrying out research in biology and psychology as part of their undergraduate academic training.  Along with taking regular courses with students in the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, you will also take directed research-based courses with one or more faculty. Our students have the flexibility to design programs that meet the admission requirements of many professional programs. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree upon graduation.

Join one of Canada’s most unique undergraduate programs involving drama. It’s perfect for students who are interested in performance and teaching with aspirations to use drama as a vehicle to empower others. With a focus on practical learning, you will develop presentations, performances and workshops around pressing social issues. Work in schools, art galleries, museums, hospitals, senior citizen residences and multicultural organizations. You can follow this up with our consecutive education degree program and become qualified to teach at any grade level or pursue graduate studies in a complimentary discipline.

It’s a digital world and with this degree, you will have the flexibility to chart your own career path in almost any industry. We offer hands-on learning opportunities and support as you learn computer languages, operation systems, and the mathematics behind computation. University degree holders from another subject area can fast track through this program. This excellent career prep has helped all of our grads find jobs in their chosen fields within two years. UWindsor Computer Science program is tied for first in Ontario university employment rates.

Find your engineering focus. All our engineering programs start with the same courses in first year so you can learn more about each field (civil, environmental, electrical, industrial and mechanical). Then choose an area of study for second year. You’ll receive guidance from our world renowned faculty, hands-on learning in a supportive environment and gain the skills needed for a successful career.

How do you achieve gender equality in the workplace? How do you tackle pay disparities? You will learn from world-renowned leaders in women’s and gender studies along with leading business experts to find solutions.

Sample Courses: Introduction to Business, Operations Management, Principles of Marketing, History of Women’s Movements in North America, Frameworks for Feminist Research, Women in Canadian Society

Make a difference in people’s lives. Our social work grads are in high demand and you’ll find the work meaningful and rewarding. You will make friends for life in this tight-knit program based in a modern, landmark building just steps from the waterfront. You’ll have lots of opportunities for hands-on learning including placements in year 4, joining clubs, and volunteering in the community.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Understand human behaviour, communication, and interaction as shaped by social/cultural contexts
• Assess, evaluate, and understand individual, family and group behaviours
• Appreciate contemporary social, community and ethical issues and related public policy
• Implement and understand social work interventions for individuals, families, and other groups
• Critically understand the histories, functions and limitations of important social welfare policies