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Want to change the world? This unique program will prepare you for a career in social and environmental justice by providing you with the knowledge, inspiration and career skills to directly contribute to the world.
Our graduates are socially aware citizens and inspirational leaders in their communities who are contributing to a more positive, collective future for all.
This is a two-year, Bachelor of Arts program that requires a two-year college diploma for admission.
Program Highlights
- Tutorials are offered as part of our introductory course, The Engaged Citizen: Social and Environmental Justice in the 21st Century, giving you the valuable opportunity of engaging in a small classroom environment during your first year of university.
- This program provides a foundation for multiple postgraduate program opportunities such as Laurier's Master in Social Justice and Community Engagement.
- Senior-level students can gain work-related experience through community-based internships either in the Brantford area or in El Salvador.
Sample Courses
- Social and Environmental Justice in Practice
- Sustainability and Global Society
- The Democratic Imagination
- Gender, Sex and Social Justice
See all courses available for this program.
Admission Requirements
We encourage applicants of all academic backgrounds to apply.
- This program requires a two-year college certificate or diploma for admission.
- Minimum admission range of low 70s.
- Competitive admission range of low 80s.
- English at 60%.
Other Curriculums
Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for international curriculums, other Canadian curriculums, transfer students and more.
Design Your Degree
These are a few popular academic opportunities which allow you to dive deeper into your major area of study or broaden your knowledge:
- Social Innovation Specialization
- Issue Advocacy Option
- Leadership Option or Minor
- International Development Option
- Indigenous Studies Minor
- Law Option
Check out other options to enhance your degree.
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