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Accounting
Graduate Diploma
The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics’ Graduate Diploma in Accounting builds upon our Laurier undergraduate accounting program and provides a structured and comprehensive path for those working toward the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Learn more about the ancient world as you explore the mythology, politics, philosophies, and societies of early civilizations. In this interdisciplinary program, you will discover how global events of ancient times have affected our modern world.
Explore how people in different places and times live, and how they find meaning in their lives. In this program, you will develop an intercultural understanding of how people relate to one another and to the world around them.
As technology becomes more sophisticated, so does the skill set required for the computing profession. Laurier's Master of Applied Computing (MAC) will give you an advanced computing degree where you gain theoretical and practical knowledge of mobile computing, enterprise computing, data mining and machine learning.
Medicine is both an art and a science and this program is built around both. Science content is accompanied by social science courses about health, illness and health care, opening up a wide range of prospective employment opportunities.
The Master of Applied Politics (MAP) is a hands-on graduate program grounded in the discipline of political science. You'll learn real-world skills and gain practical experience in placements with community organizations, local elected officials and government agencies.
Explore past cultures through Laurier’s Archaeology and Heritage Studies program. Reconstruct ancient lifestyles and their impact on today’s world via field and lab work, gaining hands-on experience in material culture while collaborating with communities to preserve cultural heritage.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Start in one of Laurier’s Bachelor of Arts programs with a conditional offer to join our full-time MBA program with co-op upon completing your undergraduate degree. Receive personalized guidance for success in both graduate studies and your career.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Applied Politics (MAP) and Master of International Public Policy (MIPP)
Get early acceptance to graduate school with the Bachelor of Arts + Master's degree at Laurier. This is a competitive program for students eager to complete advanced studies in Political Science, History, English, Film Studies, Global Studies, Languages, Religion and Culture and Women and Gender Studies.
Biochemistry and biotechnology are among the fastest-growing fields in science. In this program, you will complete courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and biochemistry, equipping yourself with the skills needed to achieve your career goals.
Our PhD program in Biological and Chemical Sciences is research-focused, and operates through an apprenticeship model where you will work closely with a faculty supervisor. Your research will fall within one or more of our three areas of research strength: environment and health, biotic interactions, and structure and reactivity.
Discover an integrative approach to biology that emphasizes commonalities of life principles and processes across the many levels of biological organization. Develop in-depth knowledge and practical skills to advance your career goals and unleash your passion for the living world.
Explore the diversity and commonalities of life, from molecules to the biosphere. Our integrative approach provides a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and math, preparing you for graduate studies or professional programs in environmental or health sciences.
Learn to adapt to a world of ever-growing complexity and work in teams tackling real-world problems facing today’s industries and tomorrow’s startups. Our Bachelor of Administration (BBA) program delivers an in-depth, immersive experience revealing the reality of today’s business world.
Business Administration + Computer Science, University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
In this double-degree program, you'll earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Laurier and a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) from UWaterloo in just five years, opening doors to top roles in tech and business.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc)
We've combined our internationally accredited Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science, providing you with the technical know-how to go along with analytical skills and business expertise.
Business Administration + Financial Mathematics and Analytics
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Earn two desirable degrees in just five years. This accelerated double-degree program gives you a competitive career advantage with a solid understanding of business practices and the complex modern financial instruments used to manage risk and generate profits.
Business Administration + Mathematics, University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Math (BMath)
Harness the strengths of two top-tier institutions in one program. This is a unique opportunity to master the foundations of business and the applications of math while simultaneously earning two degrees five years.
Equip yourself with comprehensive business knowledge and practical skills to enhance your career or break into the business field. This part-time diploma covers a wide-range of topics, from accounting and finance, to marketing, management, and micro- and macroeconomics.
Our Lazaridis Master of Business Administration (MBA) is your opportunity to earn a degree that will have a significant impact on your career and future. You'll gain the leadership ability to turn concepts into reality, the interpersonal skills to be a collaborative team player and the insight to make a difference in the world.
Completion of our Master of Arts in Business Economics (MABE) program will put you on track for a career as a professional economist in the private or public sector. Our strength is the merging of business economics with training in economic theory, quantitative methods and applied research.
Discover a powerful partnership of business and technology education with our Business Technology Management (BTM) program. Enjoy personalized learning in small classes with passionate faculty, and dive deep into solving real-world business challenges using cutting-edge technology. This program is pending Senate approval.
Laurier’s diploma in Chamber Music gives aspiring musicians a chance to develop their skills. Over two academic terms, our faculty and instructors will provide intensive training and offer numerous opportunities to enhance your technical and performance abilities.
Everything is chemistry. From drugs and modern materials to light-emitting bulbs that illuminate our lives. In our Chemistry program, you'll learn to develop processes and products, and gain insight to how these are shaped by environmental, cultural and economic issues.
Our Master of Science (MSc) program in Chemistry covers the traditional and modern disciplines of chemistry and biochemistry. The research conducted by our expert faculty is interdisciplinary in nature, and enriched by close collaboration between research groups within and outside the department.
Explore the chemical and physical properties of materials with a focus on unique properties at the nanoscale. You'll graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a solid theoretical foundation in chemistry and physics through both classroom lectures and laboratory experiments.
Christianity, Interfaith Dialogue, and Community Engagement
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
As a student in this program you’ll learn to think critically about your faith, the world and your place within it. This program promotes a greater sense of social responsibility and spiritual awareness, an appreciation of diversity and experience in serving the community.
Our world relies on communication in friendships, politics, professional fields and global economies. In Communication Studies, you'll analyze and interpret various communication forms within their contexts, gaining a critical perspective and preparing for careers in public relations, politics, industry, and non-profits.
Our Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Studies program seeks students with open minds to explore new approaches to media, communication and culture in a challenging, rewarding and supportive environment.
Where music intersects with people in a community context, there is bound to be a story. The story of how music inspires, challenges, sustains, enhances and identifies with individuals and groups is at the core of study in the Master of Arts (MA) in Community Music.
Address challenges, drive innovation and enhance the quality of life through technology. With the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science program at Laurier Milton, you'll learn the core elements of programming, algorithm design and computation.
Our information economy demands well-trained systems analysts, software specialists and programmers. Gain a fundamental understanding of digital systems and microprocessors while developing an appreciation for the interaction between hardware and software.
Our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science provides hands-on experience that is key to understanding computing fundamentals. Learn about everything from mobile computing to applied cryptography and develop strong algorithm analysis and design skills in procedural, object-oriented and low-level languages.
Gain hands-on experience in computing fundamentals, with optional courses in functional, parallel, and logical paradigms. Our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science equips you with strong algorithm analysis and design skills in procedural, object-oriented, and low-level languages.
Equip yourself for a job in IT and secure the necessary requirements for Laurier's Master of Computer Science program. This online, part-time, one-year program is designed for recent non-CS grads eager to expand their technical skills and launch their careers.
Combine practical programming skills with modern physics knowledge, equipping yourself for the unique demands of the rapidly evolving technology sector. Get hands-on experiences during your degree to prepare for your future career.
Gain an in-depth understanding of how crime, victimization and law affects the world around you. This program explores the intricate connections between sociology, psychology and law to examine crime, why people break the law and how society responds.
The Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology is an intensive program that develops foundational knowledge in research practices, theories of crime and deviance, and opportunities for professionalization. Our MA is offered in two different streams: A two-year research-intensive thesis-based master's, or a one-year coursework master's.
This part-time, online program dives into the social and psychological circumstances that can lead to crime. It will broaden your perspective on justice, crimes related to addiction and offences against humanity leading to meaningful career opportunities.
The interdisciplinary Master of Arts (MA) in Cultural Analysis and Social Theory (CAST) is a 12-month program that provides a flexible and dynamic graduate experience in an intimate intellectual community. Our unique program brings together students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds to examine contemporary social and cultural issues while expanding and diversifying knowledge sets and developing advanced research and communication skills.
Immerse yourself in diverse cultures with Laurier’s Cultural Studies program, where you’ll explore how popular culture drives social change. Gain skills to analyze cultural developments and their societal impacts, preparing you for careers in media, education, and public advocacy.
Data-driven decision making has become a cross-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.
Our Master of Divinity (MDiv) program provides both the theoretical and practical tools necessary to prepare for the rewarding and challenging vocation of Christian service. In preparation for parish, institutional and administrative ministries, you’ll take courses in theology, biblical studies, counselling, ethics, church history, liturgics and administration.
Whether you want to get involved in financial or commodities markets, or help evaluate government policies, our Economics (BA) program gives you the tools you need: a mix of economic theory and data analysis skills, along with the ability to communicate your findings.
This CPA-accredited program gives you a career advantage if you’re looking to become an accountant. Unlike most programs in accounting, we prepare you to understand business and government issues in a data-driven economy at the macro level.
Master data analysis by learning to decipher the increasingly complex data that’s essential for business and policy challenges. Gain skills to navigate real-world financial and economic data: just what the job market is looking for over the next decade.
This degree pairs our Economics program with our highly ranked Finance program. Graduate with the skills needed to enter the investment banking or finance profession and have the competitive career advantage of understanding the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being.
Laurier's popular Bachelor of Education (BEd) prepares graduates for a dynamic world, blending theory and practice. Our program fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration while emphasizing diverse perspectives, equity and inclusion.
Develop your career through advanced graduate-level studies at Laurier’s Faculty of Education. We offer two distinct programs of study for our Master of Education (MEd): Interdisciplinary and Student Affairs. Our program is designed to be completed part-time over two years and is a course-based degree.
Learn the skills to analyze the stories all around you and discover what gives them power. Designed for those with a passion for reading and writing, you will enhance your skills and write in many different mediums all while studying on a small, close-knit campus community.
Stories influence our world. Dive into novels, graphic works, and diverse media to enhance your critical reading, analytical, and writing skills. Explore a creative writing concentration to prepare for careers in writing, communication, editing, publishing, law, and education.
Laurier’s Master of Arts (MA) in English and Film Studies offers courses and faculty expertise in English literature and global cultures, film and media studies, and professional skills. You'll develop your understanding of the discipline, and improve your critical thinking and communication skills through analysis and research.
Our PhD in English and Film Studies provides you with the unique opportunity to pursue rigorous, specialized research in either Literary Studies or Film Studies, or to take advantage of the rich intellectual and theoretical confluence between the two disciplines.
Explore how biology, chemistry, and geography intersect to impact rock, soil, air, and water. Develop a deep understanding of these processes and their effects on living organisms, preparing you to address complex environmental challenges effectively.
Explore the intersection of natural and social sciences to deepen the understanding of human-environment interactions. Focus on applied issues like sustainability, environmental policy, climate change adaptation, and strategies to ensure a healthy future for both people and nature.
Discover the impact of visual media on our lives through Laurier's Film Studies program. Partnering with Vancouver Film School, gain hands-on training in film production, acting, or writing, and prepare for dynamic careers in the film and media industry.
The Lazaridis Master of Finance (MFin) degree is designed to help you pursue a career in finance in positions that demand both extensive finance knowledge and excellent quantitative research skills. Graduating with an MFin degree will allow you to pursue a career in some of the most innovative sectors of Canadian finance.
Master of Finance (MFin) and Master of Science (MSc)
The next evolution of finance is happening right now with the advent of machine learning and advanced data analytics. Be part of the future of this dynamic industry with by earning the Master of Science (MSc) in Management Analytics and Master of Finance (MFin) double degree.
Laurier's Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BA) program is structured to teach you mathematics and its financial applications with a focus on how mathematics is connected with social science and business. Learn to analyze financial data and risks, evaluate prices of complex securities, liability management and more.
Our Financial Mathematics and Analytics program offers a modern approach to analyzing financial data and risks, evaluating complex securities, modelling financial instruments, valuing investments and combined assets, and managing liabilities, equipping you with the essential skills needed for the financial industry.
Master French and gain deep insights into French-speaking cultures and intellectual developments. Our program equips you with valuable bilingual skills for diverse career opportunities, enhancing your employability and providing a rich, rewarding student experience in a bilingual environment.
Want to design purposeful play? Our Game Design and Development program teaches you to communicate through analog and digital games. Explore social, cultural, and environmental issues while innovating and challenging existing game conventions and assumptions.
Geography examines the characteristics of human and physical features on Earth and the processes that shape them. Learn how to analyze complex issues in areas such as travel, health, food systems, climate or water distribution in anticipation of your future career.
Study physical geography, including geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, and hydrology in Laurier’s Geography (BSc) program. Analyze weather, climate, Earth's changing surface, and water distribution to understand environmental processes and their impacts.
Our Master of Arts (MA) in Geography is offered by the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography, third-largest graduate geography program in Canada. Laurier-registered students can choose to complete the Environmental Data Analytics field, which includes a research placement.
Our Master of Environmental Studies (MES) in Geography is offered by the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography, the third-largest graduate geography program in Canada. Laurier-registered students can choose to complete the Environmental Data Analytics field, which includes a research placement.
Our Master of Science (MSc) in Geography is a two-year program offered by the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography. The collaboration between our universities makes us the third-largest graduate geography program in Canada, and our program is enhanced by a number of research centres and groups.
Our PhD in Geography is a four-year program offered by the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography. The collaboration between our universities makes us the third-largest graduate geography program in Canada, and our program is enhanced by a number of research centres and groups.
This is a fully online, part-time certificate based on modules created by the United Nations' Education for Justice (E4J) initiative, empowering the next generation of leaders, policymakers, managers and entrepreneurs to become the world’s next global justice changemakers.
Our PhD in Global Governance, offered jointly by Laurier and the University of Waterloo, is a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary examination of power and authority in the global arena. In this program, you’ll examine the variety of actors, institutions, ideas, rules and processes that contribute to the management of global society.
Our world faces pressing questions of global justice in relation to armed conflict, human migration, economic inequality and environmental change. To understand and address these issues, no single disciplinary perspective suffices. The MA in Global Justice, Religion and Culture is an exciting new program that offers you a crucial interdisciplinary space for reflection on how religion intersects with these global issues.
Gain the skills you need to tackle global challenges in an increasingly interconnected world. Understand issues impacting communities worldwide and develop strategies for driving change, preparing you for impactful careers in international relations, development, and beyond.
Global Studies + International Development, University of Sussex
Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA)
Graduate with two degrees (from two quality institutions) and a wealth of first-hand international experience. Take your passion for justice, compassion and meaningful change to the next level, and graduate career-ready, through this five-year program.
Our Health Sciences program equips you with scientific investigative skills to tackle complex health challenges. Prepare for postgraduate studies in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, molecular medical sciences, and public health, enhancing human health and well-being.
The Master of Science (MSc) in Health Sciences is a thesis-based master's program that encompasses two fields of study: Molecular and Medical Sciences (MMS) and Community, Public and Population Health (CPPH). You’ll have the opportunity to choose your focus and conduct research with a faculty supervisor.
Explore how social, biological, cultural and institutional factors affect the health and well-being of communities. This program prepares students to identify significant health challenges in a variety of populations, evaluate what’s creating risks for individuals and practice how to intervene.
Health Studies + Public Health / Global Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Science (MSc)
Go abroad, gain your master's degree and get ahead in your career. This unique program lets you start your Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Health Studies at Laurier with a conditional offer of admission to the Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the UK.
To grasp our present and future, we must connect with the past, understanding the people, events, and ideas that shaped our reality. This program will enhance your writing, research, and critical thinking skills, contextualizing events and issues historically and culturally.
Study History at Laurier to better understand how and why change happens at a global scale. Faculty members will guide your studies and research of both ordinary and exceptional figures from many different locations, from ancient to modern times.
Our Master of Arts (MA) in History program is part of the Tri-University Graduate Program in History, a partnership of Laurier, the University of Waterloo and the University of Guelph. The integration of history departments makes this program one of the biggest graduate history programs in Canada, while retaining the small classes and supportive professor-student relationship associated with History at Laurier.
Our PhD in History program is part of the Tri-University Graduate Program in History, a partnership of Laurier, the University of Waterloo and the University of Guelph. This collaboration makes it possible for you to access the scholarship and experience of more than 65 graduate faculty and the resources of three universities.
Are you passionate about science, but unsure of what discipline to major in? Perhaps you are interested in pursuing a broad-based science program to support your specific career aspirations. In our Honours Science (BSc) program, you have the freedom to discover your own path in this expansive science-based program.
The PhD in Human Relationships builds on your professional experience in the fields of pastoral leadership, and spiritual care and psychotherapy through advanced scholarship and a dissertation. You will be well prepared to make contributions in fields such as ministry, psychotherapy, spiritual care, and higher education.
Study how individuals, organizations and states use human rights to address injustice in Canada and around the world. Our Human Rights program prepares you for careers in human resources, law, social worker, international development, funding and more.
Human Rights + International Development, University of Sussex
Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA)
Take your passion for justice and meaningful change to the next level, and graduate career-ready, through this five-year program. You'll start your undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights at Laurier with a conditional offer of admission to the Master of Arts in International Development at the University of Sussex in the UK.
Indigenous studies is a vibrant field of social, political, historical and cultural study in Canada and around the globe. Laurier's Indigenous Studies program is designed to teach you the perspectives and experiences of Indigenous people and will prepare you to engage with important socio-cultural issues facing Canada and the world.
Our Master of Science (MSc) in Integrative Biology provides an interdisciplinary approach to biological research that allows you to explore the answers to complex questions from a perspective that bridges the traditional sub-disciplines of biology, across diverse taxa, over time scales ranging from short (physiological) to long (evolutionary).
Economics provides a foundation for understanding finance, business, and policy. Each certificate lets you learn the fundamentals of economics at your own pace. Together, they give you the key courses required to qualify for a master’s degree in Economics.
The first of its kind in Canada, this collaborative program is your pathway to teach in international schools or to pursue education-related work in other fields. You’ll take courses in the Faculty of Education and Department of Global Studies to build global awareness, cultivate intercultural understanding, and learn teaching philosophies and approaches specifically for international settings.
Are you looking to pursue or enhance a career in international or global policy development? Our Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) gives you the ability to engage with leading scholars and policy practitioners in the field of global governance to follow your passion and turn it into a rewarding career.
Explore human movement and physical activity through psychology, biomechanics, and physiology. The multidisciplinary approach of our Kinesiology program prepares you for diverse careers in sports, health, and physical therapy by providing a comprehensive understanding of movement and its impact.
Our Master of Science (MSc) in Kinesiology is designed with the objective of providing you with a highly integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the examination of the relationships among physical activity, health and disease in various populations.
Our PhD in Kinesiology provides a highly integrated approach to scholarship, so you can follow your research passion and become an expert in the field. When you complete this program, you’ll be able to engage in research and take part in the vital conversation about our nation’s health.
Achieve fluency in both French and Spanish through Laurier’s Languages program, the first of its kind in Canada. With additional studies in Arabic, German or Italian, you will graduate with the multilingual background that employers are looking for.
Start your journey to a career in law on day one. This program provides the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Laurier and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Sussex in six years.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
This Law program provides an international learning experience that is one of the first of its kind for a Canadian university. Earn a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from Laurier and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Sussex, United Kingdom (UK) in only six years.
Explore the gap between what the law says and what it does with our Law and Society program. Analyze the interactions between law and society, focusing on economics, culture, morality, and politics, while assessing law's role in driving progressive social change.
Immerse yourself in Laurier’s comprehensive Leadership program, mastering skills in critical courses like Leadership Foundations, Organizational Leadership, and Influence and Negotiation. This program nurtures future private and public sector heads with strong communication, change management, and ethical decision-making skills.
Our Master of Science (MSc) in Management is a 12-month program where you’ll combine coursework and a research project conducted under the guidance and mentorship of our internationally recognized scholars. Choose between one of our three fields: Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management; Marketing; or Supply Chain Management.
Located in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, our PhD in Management program will turn you into an advanced researcher with both theoretical and practical understanding of the complex problems of business management. We offer five distinct fields: Accounting; Financial Economics; Marketing; Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management; Supply Chain, Operations and Technology Management.
Make smarter business decisions by understanding, analyzing and leveraging your company’s data with our 12-month professional Master of Science (MSc) in Management Analytics on our Waterloo campus.
Mathematical and statistical modelling is essential a wide range of industries. New types of highly qualified specialists are needed to develop, analyze and apply modern quantitative approaches to a variety of issues of high complexity. Our interdisciplinary PhD program will help you become an independent researcher capable of succeeding in careers in research, industry, teaching, or government.
Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics provides training in mathematics to analyze complex problems in organizations and enterprises through a focus on the mathematics and statistics used in the social sciences, humanities and business.
Modern business models depend on probability and statistics first developed in analyzing astronomical and census data and gambling. Our Mathematics (BSc) program emphasizes the role of mathematics and statistics in the natural and computer sciences.
Our Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematics is a unique blend focusing on four areas: financial mathematics, mathematical modelling, statistics and data science, and pure mathematics. Our strength is in preparing students for practical applications and skills applicable in real-life.
Learn how to apply your skills in mathematics and statistics to various industries by combining the rigorous quantitative methods of mathematics with the practical, data-driven approaches of analytics. Modern business models depend on the use of probability and statistics, making this degree valuable across industries.
The Middle Ages are alive and well. Laurier’s Medieval and Medievalism Studies program engages both with the evidence of the Middle Ages’ influence across the globe and with the portrayal of those cultures today in popular entertainment.
Interested in an arts, social sciences, or humanities but unsure which major to declare? The new BA in Multidisciplinary Studies recognizes the individual needs, interests and goals of each student and offers the quality academics of each discipline with unparalleled flexibility to pursue the path that is best for you.
Music: Collaboration, Curation, and Creative Performance
Master of Music (MMus)
Embark on a lifelong career in music and the performing arts with our comprehensive and inclusive degree program. Our curriculum embraces diverse musical cultures, instruments, traditions and genres, while balancing collaboration, creation and curation.
Showcase your talent on stage, collaborate with prominent musicians, and select specializations to tailor your academic journey. Laurier's Bachelor of Music program trains future performers, composers, theorists, educators, and musicologists, while also preparing alumni for careers in law, medicine, and business.
Built around themes of music, health, community and culture, our PhD in Music will benefit students interested in mastering their research skills and looking to make their mark in the fields of music therapy or community music. Internationally unique, the program curriculum is based on a doctoral action plan, problem-based learning, peer learning, and various doctoral special seminar topics.
Laurier's Music Therapy program uses music to address physical, emotional, and intellectual challenges. You'll gain hands-on experience through supervised group and individual placements, working with clients of all ages, including those with learning disabilities, autism, and special needs.
Our Master of Music Therapy (MMT) is the longest-running graduate music therapy degree in Canada. The philosophy of our program centres around music psychotherapy, clinical musicianship and psychotherapeutic techniques, which are developed through clinical, theoretical and experiential practices.
Our online Certificate in Navigating the Music Industry Ecosystem will equip you with a foundational knowledge of royalties, licensing, production, marketing, and more. Through this four-course program, you’ll be empowered to monetize your musical skills and succeed in the global music industry.
Explore the ties that bind Canada, the United States, and Mexico together through North American Studies, which examines the region as a distinct historical, cultural, political, and economic entity. This understanding is critical in careers focused on international business, diplomacy, and policy analysis.
Laurier’s Opera diploma is a two-term program that sharpens your voice and opera skills. Work closely with renowned faculty to elevate your performance and deepen your knowledge of the craft.
Are you curious about the nature of reality, the idea of right and wrong, or the limits of what humans can know? Explore modern concepts of morality, ethics, values, the mind and society.
Step up in law enforcement with our part-time online Bachelor of Arts in Policing. Tailored for law enforcement professionals with at least one year of experience, this program will prepare you for leadership in your current context or post-policing paths.
Designed in consultation with law enforcement agencies across Canada, this program teaches you to examine the critical role and complexities of policing in our modern society. Sharpen your analytical skills in preparation for a career in law enforcement or many other related fields.
Society shapes politics and politics shape society. The Political Science program at Laurier will develop your knowledge of the role of government and politics globally, and provide you with skills to contribute to your community and workplace.
Psychology is central to our understanding of human behaviour, from our biological foundations to our social processes. This program provides learning opportunities and research experience in many fields including genetics, culture, forensic psychology and crime.
In Psychology at Laurier Milton, you’ll dive into the social science of human behaviour, while benefiting from small classes. Equip yourself with the knowledge of human decision-making and relationships, enabling success in diverse fields such as healthcare, education, community services, and life transitions.
Our Psychology (BA) program explores how personality, social factors, culture, and biology influence behaviour and mental processes. You’ll study the scientific aspects of the brain, thinking, feeling, and actions to understand the complexities of human behaviour.
Explore psychology’s biological roots with our BSc in Psychology at Brantford. Dive into courses in biology, chemistry, math, and computer science. Enhance your expertise with a minor in Physical Forensics, mastering DNA analysis, trace evidence, and toxicology.
Psychology involves the scientific study of the brain, behaviour and experience, including thinking, feeling and action. In our Psychology (BSc) program, you'll explore courses related to the natural, life and social sciences providing a broad foundation that you can apply to everyday issues.
Our Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology faculty members have a wide range of research experience. The program is offered within three fields of study: Community, Developmental and Social Psychology.
Our Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology program is offered within the cognitive and behavioural neurosciences field. You’ll have the opportunity to start conducting research with a faculty adviser in your first year. You’ll learn how to develop a program of research, use research methodologies and statistical techniques, and communicate your research as an expert in the field.
Our PhD in Psychology program is based on a mentorship model, where faculty members work closely with a small cohort of students. You can choose to specialize in one of four areas of psychology: cognitive and behavioural neurosciences; community psychology; developmental psychology; and social psychology.
Immerse yourself in the major sub-fields of psychology while specializing in neuroscience. You will gain a broad science education with complementary training in other natural sciences, enhancing your expertise in neuroscience.
Take your career to the next level and convert your diploma into a degree. Canada's first online undergraduate program in public safety prepares you to tackle challenges in fire services, emergency management, border security, and policing head-on.
Explore real-world challenges and gain both practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a career in public safety. This flexible program allows you to learn fully online, or you can choose to combine your degree with another relevant online or on-campus major.
Our fully online graduate diplomas in Public Safety provides you with multidisciplinary competencies that will make you a public safety practitioner with the necessary skill sets to enhance evidence-based decision making and public safety interoperability.
Our Master of Public Safety (MPS) is a fully online, part-time professional program for those employed in or seeking employment in the field of public safety. It has purposefully been developed with concentrations that match the four pillars of public safety: national security, border strategies, countering crime and emergency management.
Delve into religious rights, human freedoms, and multicultural coexistence as a Religion and Culture student. Explore ancient and modern spiritual experiences through sacred texts, oral narratives, and art, gaining unique insights that prepare you for diverse and impactful careers.
Our PhD in Religious Studies, with a specialization in Religious Diversity in North America, is offered jointly with the University of Waterloo. Our innovative program has three facets: a North American focus, multidisciplinary theories and methods, and public intelligibility.
Through an applied focus on a local scale, our Master of Arts (MA) program in Social Justice and Community Engagement (SJCE) is committed to scholarship informed by critical social/environmental justice theories and approaches.
Professionalize your passion for social justice and community wellbeing. As a social worker, you'll be trained to support individuals, families, and communities facing injustice and harm. Start your journey toward addressing inequality and making a global impact.
Our Master of Social Work (MSW) curriculum is designed to be at the cutting edge of contemporary social work practice. Our curriculum emphasizes the development of critically reflexive practice skills through the ongoing integration of knowledge, theory and practice within a framework that promotes the advancement of equity, inclusivity, reflexivity and social justice.
Society needs researchers who have a deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and who are prepared to address inequality and promote social justice. Supported by world-class faculty, students undertake ground-breaking research that fosters social justice and promotes new understandings of social issues affecting individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
Get ready for a meaningful career in government, social services, research, and advocacy. This degree explores societal issues related to policy, law, education, and more, equipping you with skills to address and improve these areas.
As the fourth-most spoken language globally, Spanish comprehension is key to communication in business, science, and the arts. Our program helps you to gain fluency in Spanish by applying your skills to creative projects, assignments and international field courses.
The diploma in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy will build on your previous education and experience to teach you a unique form of therapy that utilizes spiritual and psychological understandings of healing and growth.
A unique form of therapy that integrates spiritual resources and counselling theory into clinical practice, our Master of Arts in Theology: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy field is recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Graduates of this field of study may be able to pursue professional accreditation with external accrediting bodies once both academic and other criteria required by the accrediting bodies are completed.
Theology: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy and Divinity
Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Earn both your Master of Arts (MA) in Theology: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy and Master of Divinity (MDiv) in three years of full-time study (this double degree can also be completed on a part-time basis). The MA/MDiv double-degree program is valuable if you are preparing for chaplaincy or congregational ministry, and desire a theological foundation and the coursework necessary to apply for accreditation with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
User experience (UX) is a person's experience with a product, service, environment or message. Learn the intellectual tools to think critically about the world and understand how cultural, societal, economic, political and environmental factors contribute to UX.
Laurier's Master of Science (MSc) in User Experience (UX) Design will prepare you to launch your UX career through a focus on practical, professional learning. Learn to design digital services and other products that are user-friendly, intuitive, and easy to navigate as you build your CV and a job-ready portfolio.
Gender and social justice are concepts central to how humans understand themselves. Learn how gender relates to class, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexuality, age, ability and Indigeneity in a program that places questions of social justice at the centre of inquiry.
Our Youth and Children's Studies program empowers you to actively support local youth. Gain research, analytical, and practical skills to effectively engage with and assist today’s young people, making a tangible impact in your community.
