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

at Wilfrid Laurier International College Canada

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 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

Health Administration (Honours BA)
Laurier Health Administration program in Brantford offers a blend of health studies, leadership, business and contemporary studies courses, designed to give students a broad understanding of the diverse factors affecting the development and delivery of health care, both domestically and internationally. With a complex set of relationships between personnel, organizations and government, health professionals require a diverse set of skills and a broad knowledge base in order to effectively work within the contemporary health-care system.

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

User Experience Design (BDes)
User experience (UX) designers are trained professionals who understand how to make a person’s experience with a product, service, environment or message a positive one. UX professionals are in high demand and are valuable in a wide range of industries, including retail, medicine, technology, finance, education and government.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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

History (Honours BA)
To understand our present and future, we need to be connected to the past by comprehending the people, events, and ideas that have shaped our reality. In the History program at Laurier’s intimate Brantford campus, you’ll learn from engaged faculty in small classes, have a community service-learning placement, try a field course, and undertake undergraduate research opportunities.