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Wilfrid Laurier University offers a wide range of programs leading to honours and general degrees, post-degree diplomas and programs at the master's and doctoral level. Undergraduate programs are described within the chapters of the Faculties of Arts, the Brantford Campus, the Faculties of Music and Science, and the School of Business and Economics. Combined, simultaneous and sequential undergraduate degree programs are also available at Laurier. The first chapter of this calendar, Introducing WLU outlines all degrees currently offered, and provides a history of the University. The Table of Contents lists all areas of study available by department, as well as, the services and regulations pertaining to undergraduate studies.
Honours programs require four years of study and lead to an honours degree (BA, BBA, BBSc, BSc, BMus or BMusTh). The four-year program is arranged to provide mastery of a particular subject or subjects with a liberal education of some depth. Honours program requirements usually stipulate courses that must be taken in each successive year of the program.
The attainment of a General BA or BSc degree in the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Science normally requires three years of study. Each student selects one or more major subjects and is assured of a liberal breadth of studies.
All students, in either general or honours programs, become acquainted with a variety of subjects, especially in the first year. Both plans of study provide a measure of concentration, which is developed to a greater extent in the honours programs.
Concurrent undergraduate programs are available with the University of Waterloo (BBA/BMath), Conestoga College (BSc/Diploma) and Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology (BA/Diploma-Certificate). See the academic chapters for further information on these degree programs and certificate/diploma programs.
The Honours and General Contemporary Studies BA degree program, and the new concurrent BA/BEd program in conjunction with Nipissing University, are offered at the Brantford campus. The Children's Education and Development Option and the Indigenous Studies minor are also described within the Brantford Campus chapter and on the Brantford Web site.
Students are urged to consult the course descriptions contained in each faculty's chapter for additional information on the required courses and should, in particular, note prerequisites. Course description definitions can be found in this section, as well as the complete Glossary of university terms.
Numerous options, including the Co-operative and Administrative Options are available to students in specific programs. Several diploma programs are also available in the Department of Business and the Faculty of Music. Through the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the university offers doctoral programs, master's programs in arts, business administration, music therapy, social work and theology. A Graduate Studies Calendar is available from the Graduate Studies Department and on the university's Web site.
Laurier has arranged exchange programs in countries around the world. Consult the Laurier International section in the Introducing Wilfrid Laurier University chapter or their Web site for extensive program details.
The Undergraduate Admissions chapter provides specifics regarding the application process for qualified applicants to a wide spectrum of programs at Laurier.
Academic Awards and Scholarships outlines numerous options for financial support at Laurier. Current and detailed information is available directly from the Office of the Registrar – Student Awards Office or Web site.
University regulations and specific program and course requirements are contained within this publication. The University Regulations chapter contains course registration and university-wide academic regulations concerning all undergraduate students. Financial Services categorizes the tuition fee details and procedures.
The academic regulations governing a student's program are those in effect at the time of initial registration at Wilfrid Laurier University, except that when academic regulations change prior to the completion of the program, the student may choose to have the new regulations apply. All course and grade point average regulations of the new program must be followed. See the University Regulations chapter, or the appropriate academic department for more information regarding this program requirement.
Chairs of academic departments, academic counsellors and undergraduate advisors are available on both campuses to provide additional assistance. The chapter on Student Life details a myriad of student services across the campus, including special needs, personal counselling and career services.
Senior administration, the Board of Governors, Senate members, full and part-time faculty are listed in the Governing Bodies, Administration and Faculty chapter. Full-time faculty are also listed with their respective program descriptions in the appropriate faculty chapter.
Admissions and Awards
Academic Counselling and Regulations
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DRAFT electronic version updated at 1:45 p.m. January 30, 2003