Arts

Program Overview

The UTP Stage II: Faculty of Arts program at Laurier University provides students with a broad foundation in the social sciences and humanities. Students explore diverse courses and specialize in an area of interest, developing skills in critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Upon meeting specific requirements, students can transfer to the Honours Bachelor of Arts program.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Faculty of Arts is the largest and most diverse faculty at Laurier with 19 departments and interdisciplinary programming spanning the social sciences and humanities.
• Arts courses develop workplace skills for careers in business, education, or the non-profit sector.
• Graduates learn to challenge assumptions, communicate effectively, think critically, and work cooperatively.
• Students gain perspectives on local, global, and historical issues.

Outline:

• The UTP Stage II: Faculty of Arts program introduces students to various disciplines leading to programs in Global Studies, History, International Education Studies, Political Science, and more.
• The program offers flexibility to explore diverse courses and specialize in an area of interest for the Bachelor of Arts.

Assessment:

• Students transfer to the Honours Bachelor of Arts program with 5.0 credits upon meeting the following requirements:
• Minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in each honours major course and overall