UTP Stage II: Liberal Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights and Human Diversity

at Wilfrid Laurier International College Canada

The Faculty of Arts is the largest and most diverse faculty at Laurier with 19 departments and interdisciplinary programming spanning a number of fields in the social sciences and humanities.

Arts courses provide opportunities for you to develop important workplace skills, whether you are working towards a career in business, education or the non-profit sector. You’ll learn to challenge assumptions, communicate effectively, think critically and work cooperatively. Most importantly, you’ll be able to put ideas and issues into local, global and historical perspectives.

*Students in the Faculty of Arts will complete their UTP studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, will transfer to complete their degree at Laurier’s Waterloo campus.

ARTS PROGRAM STRUCTURE
During the UTP Stage II: Faculty of Arts program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines, which can lead to programs in Global Studies, History, International Education Studies, Political Science, and more. The Faculty of Arts pathway offers students the flexibility to explore a diverse range of courses and help you choose the area in which you wish to specialize for your Bachelor of Arts.

Faculty Of Arts Majors

• Ancient Studies (Honours BA)
• Anthropology in Combination with another Honours BA Program
• Archaeology and Heritage Studies (Honours BA)
• Communication Studies (Honours BA)
• Communication Studies in combination with another Honours BA program
• Cultural Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
• English (Honours BA)
• Environmental Studies (Honours BA)
• Film Studies (Honours BA)
• Geography (Honours BA)
• Global Studies (Honours BA)
• History (Honours BA)
• Languages (Honours BA)
• Medieval and Medievalism Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
• North American Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
• Philosophy (Honours BA)
• Political Science (Honours BA)
• Religion and Culture (Honours BA)
• Sociology (Honours BA)
• Women and Gender Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program

WLIC students will be advised on appropriate course selection and necessary pathway GPA requirements for the specific faculty, department, major or intended major options. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program:

• Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Design Thinking 1: Foundations
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Understanding the Business Environment
• Communication Skills for Leadership

The Faculty of Liberal Arts offers a wide range of programs, from traditional arts disciplines such as English and History to new and interdisciplinary fields of study such as User Experience Design. In all programs you’ll get both knowledge and know-how; all programs offer you opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom to the real world.

A degree in Liberal Arts provides you with many opportunities to explore different fields while developing essential skills in critical thinking and communication.

During the UTP Stage II: Liberal Arts program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program.

• Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Design Thinking 1: Foundations
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Understanding the Business Environment
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Communication Skills for Leadership

Digital Media And Journalism (Honours BA)
Learn to leverage the power of digital and social media platforms to tell compelling stories, deliver targeted communications and produce quality digital content that is memorable in the competitive environment of our media-saturated world.

The Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University offers a wide variety of undergraduate programs across seven academic departments and are home to several leading-edge research centres.

Science faculty members are engaged in high-quality research, the advancement of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to real-world problems. They bring their expertise and enthusiasm for research into the classroom. Many undergraduate students find opportunities to enrich their learning through involvement in Laurier research projects or through co-op work experience.

The Faculty of Science is committed to offering high-quality programs in the pure and applied sciences. We share with the rest of the university a commitment to offering students a supportive environment and an enriching experience that prepares them for future success.

*Students in the Faculty of Science will complete their UTP studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, will transfer to complete their degree at Laurier’s Waterloo campus.

SCIENCE PROGRAM STRUCTURE
During the UTP Stage II: Science program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines, which can lead to programs in Data Science, Computer Science, and Financial Mathematics. Students will complete their UTP Stage II studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, you will get transfer to the second year of Bachelor of Science (Honours ) - Data Science degree at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Data Science (Honours BSc)
Data-driven decision making has become an industry standard, creating unprecedented demand for data-oriented professionals to analyze patterns and models for all kinds of data, with applications ranging from scientific discovery to business intelligence and analytics. The first undergraduate degree of its kind in Canada, our Data Science program addresses the data-related needs of modern business industries.

The Faculty of Human and Social Sciences (FHSS) offers many opportunities to explore complex issues relevant to today’s society. Students will learn to identify and explore social issues and build real-world connections between what they learn in class and the downtown community just outside the classroom door. You are encouraged to develop your critical thinking skills and question assumptions, while the theoretical knowledge and practical experience you’ll gain through our programs will prepare you for a variety of careers. Faculty of Human and Social Science students are passionate about making a positive contribution both locally and globally and graduate with the skills to change the world.

During the UTP Stage II: Human and Social Sciences program you will study courses that provide a pathway to a wide range of disciplines including Community Health, Health Administration, Criminology, and Psychology. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program.

• Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Design Thinking 1: Foundations
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Understanding the Business Environment
• Communication Skills for Leadership

Psychology (Honours BA)
Psychology is the scientific study of how we think, feel, and act. It seeks to answer questions about how individuals and groups interact with each other and the world around them. In your psychology courses you may study diverse issues such as how children develop empathy, how memories are formed and retained, why some people suffer from addiction, and how our psychological and physical states are connected.

The Psychology program at Laurier Brantford is structured so as to ensure that you are exposed to the breadth of content that exists within the discipline while still providing you with enough flexibility to pursue your own particular interests.

From day one, Lazaridis School students learn to work in teams tackling real-world problems that exist now. The co-op business degree is Canada’s largest to immerse students in the kinds of environments they’ll experience when they graduate.

All of this is about teaching Lazaridis School students to think for themselves, so they’ll be able to adapt to a world of ever-growing complexity, facing problems nobody has ever solved before.

The Lazaridis School operates the largest business degree co-op program in the country. Students are encouraged to explore different career options and gain valuable employment experience before they graduate. The employment rate for the Economic (BA) program in 2020 was 100%.

*Students in Business and Economics will complete their UTP studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, will either be eligible to transfer or apply to transfer to complete their degree at Laurier’s Waterloo campus.

Program transfer options include:

•     Business Technology Management (Honours BBTM) (Fall progression only)
•     Economics (Honours BA)
•     Economics and Accounting (Honours BA)
•     Economics and Financial Management (Honours BA)
•     Economics in Combination with another Honours BA Program

Please note: The Business Technology Management Option and Management Option programs will be available for students once they have transferred to Wilfrid Laurier University. Please see an advisor for more information if you are interested in pursuing one of these options.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting (Honours)
Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Accounting program is CPA-accredited and gives a career advantage to students looking to become an accountant. Unlike most programs in accounting, this one prepares you to understand business and government issues in a data-driven economy at the macro level.

Business and Economics Program Structure

During the UTP Stage II: Business and Economics program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines including Business, Accounting, Economics and Leadership Foundations. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program.

•     Understanding the Business Environment
•     Introduction to Strategic Management and Decision-Making
•     Communication Skills for Leadership
•     Information Technology
•     Introduction to Financial Accounting
•     Introduction to Microeconomics
•     Introduction to Macroeconomics
•     Calculus I
•     Introduction to Programming
•     Data Structures I
•     Introduction to Indigenous Studies

The Faculty of Human and Social Sciences (FHSS) offers many opportunities to explore complex issues relevant to today’s society. Students will learn to identify and explore social issues and build real-world connections between what they learn in class and the downtown community just outside the classroom door. You are encouraged to develop your critical thinking skills and question assumptions, while the theoretical knowledge and practical experience you’ll gain through our programs will prepare you for a variety of careers. Faculty of Human and Social Science students are passionate about making a positive contribution both locally and globally and graduate with the skills to change the world.

During the UTP Stage II: Human and Social Sciences program you will study courses that provide a pathway to a wide range of disciplines including Community Health, Health Administration, Criminology, and Psychology. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program.

• Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Design Thinking 1: Foundations
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Understanding the Business Environment
• Communication Skills for Leadership

Criminology (Honours BA)
Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminals, victims and the law from a social perspective. Studies in Criminology at Laurier in Brantford will introduce you to theories of crime and contemporary justice issues using an interdisciplinary approach relevant to a changing world. Criminologists are interested in:

• Theories explaining why people commit crime
• Social impact and reaction to crime and deviance
• Victimization
• Criminal justice system and law enforcement responses
• Crime prevention

The Faculty of Liberal Arts offers a wide range of programs, from traditional arts disciplines such as English and History to new and interdisciplinary fields of study such as User Experience Design. In all programs you’ll get both knowledge and know-how; all programs offer you opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom to the real world.

A degree in Liberal Arts provides you with many opportunities to explore different fields while developing essential skills in critical thinking and communication.

During the UTP Stage II: Liberal Arts program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program.

• Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Design Thinking 1: Foundations
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Understanding the Business Environment
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Communication Skills for Leadership

Humanities and Leadership Foundations (Honours BA)
Are you interested in becoming a leader in your profession? Combine a traditional arts education with foundational leadership courses and realize your leadership potential in this flexible, interdisciplinary program, which is the only one of its kind in Ontario.

The Faculty of Science is committed to offering high-quality programs in the pure and applied sciences. We share with the rest of the university a commitment to offering students a supportive environment and an enriching experience that prepares them for future success.

During the UTP Stage II: Science program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines, which can lead to programs in Data Science, Computer Science, and Financial Mathematics. Students will complete their UTP Stage II studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, you will get transfer to the second year of Bachelor of Science (Honours ) - Data Science degree at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Financial Mathematics (Honours BA)
Laurier’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Financial Mathematics program is structured to teach you mathematics and its financial applications with a focus on how mathematics is connected with social science and business. Our program’s modern approach involves simultaneously analyzing financial risks, evaluating prices of complex securities, valuing investments and combined assets, and liability management.

From day one, Lazaridis School students learn to work in teams tackling real-world problems that exist now. The co-op business degree is Canada’s largest to immerse students in the kinds of environments they’ll experience when they graduate.

All of this is about teaching Lazaridis School students to think for themselves, so they’ll be able to adapt to a world of ever-growing complexity, facing problems nobody has ever solved before.

The Lazaridis School operates the largest business degree co-op program in the country. Students are encouraged to explore different career options and gain valuable employment experience before they graduate. The employment rate for the Economic (BA) program in 2020 was 100%.

Students in Business and Economics will complete their UTP studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, will either be eligible to transfer or apply to transfer to complete their degree at Laurier’s Waterloo campus.

Program transfer options include:

•     Business Technology Management (Honours BBTM) (Fall progression only)
•     Economics (Honours BA)
•     Economics and Accounting (Honours BA)
•     Economics and Financial Management (Honours BA)
•     Economics in Combination with another Honours BA Program

Please note: The Business Technology Management Option and Management Option programs will be available for students once they have transferred to Wilfrid Laurier University. Please see an advisor for more information if you are interested in pursuing one of these options.

Business and Economics Program Structure

During the UTP Stage II: Business and Economics program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines including Business, Accounting, Economics and Leadership Foundations. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program.

•     Understanding the Business Environment
•     Introduction to Strategic Management and Decision-Making
•     Communication Skills for Leadership
•     Information Technology
•     Introduction to Financial Accounting
•     Introduction to Microeconomics
•     Introduction to Macroeconomics
•     Calculus I
•     Introduction to Programming
•     Data Structures I
•     Introduction to Indigenous Studies

The Faculty of Liberal Arts offers a wide range of programs, from traditional arts disciplines such as English and History to new and interdisciplinary fields of study such as User Experience Design. In all programs you’ll get both knowledge and know-how; all programs offer you opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom to the real world.

A degree in Liberal Arts provides you with many opportunities to explore different fields while developing essential skills in critical thinking and communication.

During the UTP Stage II: Liberal Arts program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program.

• Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Design Thinking 1: Foundations
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Understanding the Business Environment
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Communication Skills for Leadership

Youth and Children’s Studies (Honours BA)
Our Youth and Children’s Studies program explores the culture of childhood and adolescence in the contemporary world. Learn research strategies and analytical and practical skills to successfully engage with and make a positive change in the lives of children and youth.