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Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa
PROGRAMS
AND ADMISSION
2018
General information,
campus tours and events
Liaison Office
Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext. 1000
Toll free: 1-877-868-8292 ext. 1000
liaison@uOttawa.ca
Information on undergraduate
admissions and applications
InfoAdmission
Tabaret Hall
75 Laurier Avenue East Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Tel.: 613-562-5315
Toll-free: 1-877-868-8292 ext. 5315
Fax: 613-562-5790
admissions@uOttawa.ca
uOttawa.ca/admission
Stay connected!
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Come see the campus
Fall Open House - October 28, 2017
Spring Open House - March 17, 2018
Campus tours, offered year-round, Monday to Saturday.
Register online uOttawa.ca/campus-tours
For all upcoming events uOttawa.ca/events
This brochure contains information on CHOOSE uOTTAWA
It’s easy to love it here .............................................................................. 4
programs of study, admissions prerequisites Ottawa: quick facts .................................................................................. 6
and other requirements. It will also give you French immersion .................................................................................... 7
CO-OP (Co-operative Education Programs) ................................................ 8
a preview of student life at the University of Work-Study Program................................................................................ 9
Ottawa. For more on programs, services and Undergraduate research / Community engagement ................................ 10
International exchanges ......................................................................... 11
resources, visit uOttawa.ca/admission.
Feel at home living in rez ....................................................................... 12
Eat on campus ....................................................................................... 14
The information in this brochure is accurate A lively campus / Competitive sports ...................................................... 15
as of August 2017. The University of Ottawa Outstanding support towards your academic success .............................. 16
reserves the right to change program details STUDY AT uOTTAWA
and requirements without notice. With 400 programs in over 100 disciplines, how do you decide? .............. 17
Academic paths by faculty .................................................................... 18
Disciplines by faculty
Arts.................................................................................................. 23
Management ................................................................................... 31
Social Sciences ................................................................................. 34
Engineering ..................................................................................... 40
Health Sciences ................................................................................ 43
Science ............................................................................................ 46
Law (Civil and Common Law)............................................................ 50
Education ......................................................................................... 53
Medicine .......................................................................................... 55
APPLY TO uOTTAWA
Step-by-step guide to applying for admission ........................................ 58
Prior postsecondary studies, advanced
standing and language requirements ..................................................... 59
Admission requirements for Canadian high schools ................................ 60
Ontario high school admission requirements .......................................... 61
Quebec – Secondary V admission requirements ...................................... 65
Quebec – CEGEP admission requirements ............................................... 69
Campus map .......................................................................................... 74
FINANCE YOUR STUDIES ................................ On the reverse side
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Ottawa!
In the heart of the action in
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IT’S EASY
Ottawa is a vibrant city known for the diversity, openness
and kindness of its residents. Each of Ottawa’s 20-odd
neighborhoods offers a unique lifestyle and atmosphere.
TO LOVE
With our perfectly located downtown campus, served by
Ottawa’s and Gatineau’s vast public transit systems — transit
pass included as part of tuition fees — and an infinite amount
of activities and opportunities to learn and have fun, you’re sure
IT HERE...
to find something to satisfy your cravings and interests.
To take a look at more of what Ottawa and our campus have
to offer: thisisuOttawa.ca/make-ottawa-yours
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OTTAWA Canada’s capital offers an exceptional quality life at a reasonable cost.
It’s a great place to live both during and after your studies.
OTTAWA RANKS 1st AMONG AN EMPLOYMENT
CANADIAN CITIES FOR
HOTSPOT WITH PLENTY
QUALITY OF LIFE 1 OF TECH AND GOVERNMENT JOBS! 3
(2016 and 2017)
2nd highest median family income in Canada: $104,0702 MORE THAN
Strong arts and sports community
25,000 EMPLOYERS
Access to high quality health care
Easy to walk, bike and take public transit
756,000 JOBS 3
Most stable employment rate in Canada
One of the least congested, fastest growing
and most affordable cities in North America Highest concentration of scientists and engineers in Canada
SOURCES
1
MoneySense. “Canada’s Best Places to Live 2017”, moneysense.ca/canadas-best-places-to-live-2017-full-ranking
2
Statistics Canada (2015). “Median total income, by family type, by census metropolitan area.” statcan.gc.ca/tables-tableaux/sum-som/l01/cst01/famil107a-eng.htm
3
Invest Ottawa. investottawa.ca/why-ottawa
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FRENCH
IMMERSION
Stand out as a
bilingual professional
Keep up your French or become completely fluent through uOttawa’s
French immersion stream (Extended French stream in the faculties of
MINIMUM 35%
Engineering and Science). Study alongside Francophones and other OF YOUR COURSES
French immersion students in a bilingual university and city. IN FRENCH
Your benefits:
• Receive an extra $1,000 per year for studying bilingually with the
French Studies Bursary. (For more information on scholarships and
bursaries see Finance your studies on page 7.)
86 DEGREE
PROGRAMS OFFERING
• Earn a special mention on your diploma and a certificate confirming
your second language skills. FRENCH IMMERSION
• Over 50 first-year courses offer special language classes to help you
transition to university studies in French.
• Write your assignments, lab reports and exams in your choice of
OVER 1,800 STUDENTS
French or English in nearly every course. CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN
• Enjoy conversation workshops and a writing centre to help you FRENCH IMMERSION
improve your French skills, along with student mentors for advice
and support.
• Receive qualitative grades (pass/fail) for courses taught in French in
your first two years, limiting the impact on your academic average
(if you’re enrolled in the faculties of Arts, Health Sciences or Social
Sciences or in the Telfer School of Management).
• Join the Club d’immersion and experience Francophone culture
through social activities!
For more information, visit immersion.uOttawa.ca.
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CO-OP
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completing your degree
The University of Ottawa’s renowned and long-standing Co-operative
Education Programs (CO-OP) allow you to complete paid work terms in
your field of study in the National Capital Region, elsewhere in Canada
and abroad. Our placement officers are sure to find the best work
ONE OF THE placement for you. It’s a great opportunity to pay for most of your
5 LARGEST studies and confirm our career interests.
CO-OP PROGRAMS Your benefits:
IN THE COUNTRY • Gain 16 months of relevant, hands-on experience in your field.
• Learn interview skills.
• Benefit from a nearly 95% placement rate.
• Build a valuable professional network.
• Earn mention of CO-OP on your diploma.
EARN BETWEEN
$35,000 AND $45,000 For the list of disciplines offering CO-OP, see pages 19-22.
For information on applying for CO-OP, see page 58.
For more information, visit coop.uOttawa.ca.
4,000 + EMPLOYERS
Typical CO-OP sequence between academics and work placements
YEAR OF STUDY FALL WINTER SUMMER
1 Study Study -
2 Study Study Placement
3 Study Placement Study
65 UNDERGRADUATE 4 Placement Study Placement
PROGRAMS WITH CO-OP 5 Study - -
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making friends for
WORK-STUDY
PROGRAM EARN UP TO $4,000
Earn money and gain experience WORKING PART TIME DURING
THE SCHOOL YEAR AND UP TO
The Work-Study Program (WSP) is just right for students who want $7,000 DURING THE SUMMER.
to earn extra income while having a highly rewarding work experience
on campus! The WSP offers 10 to 12 hour a week jobs that fit with
your course schedule. What’s more, your workplace is where you
spend your day already, helping you manage your time better.
Apply online — Use the Work-Study Navigator application,
accessible through uoZone. GAIN ENRICHING EXPERIENCE.
OVER 1,700 JOBS ARE
To see eligibility criteria and steps to apply, visit
uOttawa.ca/financial-aid-awards/work-study-program OFFERED ON CAMPUS EACH YEAR.
Examples of jobs offered
• Assistant computer technician • Laboratory assistant or technician
• Assistant editor • Marketing assistant
• Assistant fundraising officer • Research assistant APPLY AT THE
• Assistant project officer • Student ambassador END OF SUMMER
• Customer service agent • Student mentor TO WORK AS SOON AS
• Junior information officer • Theatre costume assistant YOUR FIRST TERM
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UNDERGRADUATE Be part of world-renowned
research
RESEARCH The Undergraduate Research Opportunity program (UROP)
allows you to contribute 50 hours to a research project conducted
by a professor of your choice as early as your second year.
Your benefits:
• Apply concepts you’ve learned in class to real situations.
• Discover the world of university research by working
one-on-one with a professor.
• Get hands-on experience in cutting-edge research at one
of the top 10 research-intensive universities in Canada before
graduate studies.
• Receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Researching how
For more information, visit
sugars affect red
cells. #research
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blo research.uOttawa.ca/urop/undergrad-research-opportunity
#chemistry cience
Make a difference
d keeping Ottawa
clean at
Volunteering an l! #ser vingothers #mycity
Cleaning the Ca
pita in the community
The Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community
COMMUNITY
Engagement is an on-campus one-stop shop for volunteer
opportunities in Ottawa and around the world. Through
professor-approved community service placements related to
ENGAGEMENT
learning objectives, you can both pursue your program of study
and contribute to the community.
Your benefits:
• Replace course assignments with volunteer projects.
300 PARTNERS • Gain hands-on experience in your field of study that is highly
sought-after by employers.
• Earn a certificate confirming your volunteer experience.
For more information, visit
servingothers.uOttawa.ca.
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INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES
Study abroad and explore the world
Go on an international exchange and spend a term, a whole year or a
summer studying in another country. It’s a great starting point for an
OVER 270
international career, allowing you to make new friends and develop PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
a network of contacts beyond Canada. The University of Ottawa’s
exchange program offers the largest number of destinations of all
Ontario universities.
Your benefits:
• Learn or improve in a second language. 54 COUNTRIES
• Grow as a person by exploring a new culture. MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS
FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM,
• Earn credits toward your degree. NETHERLANDS, AUSTRALIA, SPAIN
• Save on international tuition costs by paying uOttawa tuition.
• Enjoy a guaranteed mobility scholarship.
GUARANTEED
For more information, visit MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS
international.uOttawa.ca/en/study-abroad/outgoing-exchanges
OF UP TO $2,000
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A place to relax,
study and lounge
residence mates. aro
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FEEL AT HOME
LIVING IN REZ
Welcome to my house!
Living in rez means making friends, getting involved in activities in your community #uottawa
#rezliving #hymansoloway #laurier
and having access to programs and resources such as community advisers, in-house
counsellors, study groups and workshops.
TRADITIONAL TRADITIONAL PLUS SUITE OR STUDIO APARTMENT
10 RESIDENCES LeBlanc,
4 DIFFERENT STYLES
Brooks,
Marchand, Stanton Henderson Rideau 90 University Friel
Hyman Soloway
or Thompson
Single occupancy
Rooms
Double occupancy - - -
Shared with roommates -
Bathroom
Shared with floormates - - - - -
Double bed(s) - - -
Conveniences
Air conditioning -
Main campus - -
Location
Within 15 minutes walking distance of main campus - - - -
In-unit kitchenette or complete kitchen - - -
Meals Community kitchen -
5-day or 7-day mandatory meal plan - - - -
Length (in months) 8 8 8 8 8 12
Contract
specifications $10,134 to $7,458 to $12,533 to $6,494 to $10,085 to
Residence fees per person (2017-2018)+ $8,525
$12,015* $9,116 $13,158* $9,587 $11,865
* Meal plans are included in fees for residences where a plan is mandatory. Fees vary according to choice of 5-day ($3,975) or 7-day ($4,600) meal plan.
+
Fees can vary within the same residence according to room type.
For more information on applying for housing, visit uOttawa.ca/housing.
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TRADITIONAL
GUARANTEED HOUSING
FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS*
UTILITIES
INCLUDED
(ELECTRICITY, WATER, TELEVISION, ETC.)
TRADITIONAL PLUS
WI-FI INCLUDED
CAMPUS
SECURITY 24/7
SUITE OR STUDIO
LIVING LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
(DEDICATED SPACES FOR RESIDENTS
WHO SHARE THE SAME INTERESTS)
REZ LIFE
ACTIVITIES
APARTMENT
THEME NIGHTS, SPORTS TOURNAMENTS,
LOCAL VOLUNTEERING, CONFERENCES
* To benefit from the housing guarantee for first-year students,
you must be admitted to an undergraduate program starting
in the Fall term and reserve your spot by paying a $700
deposit by June 1, 2018. This guarantee does not apply
if you have already completed more than five university
courses or the equivalent.
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EAT ON CAMPUS
The University of Ottawa offers a variety of healthy, fresh and unique food options. There are 23 food service locations
to choose from, including cafés, food trucks and restaurants, as well as the 24/7 Dining Hall.
Unlimited meal plans Sustainability
Our unlimited meal plans allow you to eat what you want when
you want in the Dining Hall. Enjoy food options and services like:
• Gluten-free, vegetarian
and halal meals V halal
At the University of Ottawa, food is served with a side
• Made to order meals of sustainability. Our whole campus is certified by
• My Pantry — ingredients Fairtrade, the Green Restaurant Association and the
to cook for yourself Marine Stewardship Council.
• Dietary Restriction Program
• Varied menu including international dishes
and a great selection of other foods
• Starbucks Coffee
Meal plan prices vary between $3,975 (5-day plan)
and $4,600 (7-day plan).*
* Based on 2017–2018 fees for the academic year (8 months)
For more information on food services and other meal plan
options, visit foodservices.uOttawa.ca.
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A LIVELY Sports and social activities
Fuel your body, nurture your mind and enjoy a sense of wellbeing.
CAMPUS
Make the most of your time on campus and take part in sports and
recreational activities.
• Access recreational activities and sports facilities, including
gymnasiums, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and state-of-the-art
playing fields and fitness centres (included in university fees).
• Take part in tons of free activities like yoga or cooking demos.
• Access health services at our on-campus medical clinic and pharmacy.
• 350+ student clubs
• 120+ on-campus events
• 14 intramural sport leagues
For more information on sports and recreational programs and
services: geegees.ca
Team sport at its
List of Student Federation clubs: sfuo.ca/clubs/clubs-listing
best! #intramurals
#soccer #ggintra On-campus events and activities calendar:
uOttawa.ca/communitylife/events
y:
r women's rugb
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An unforgettabl a silver medal at nationals!
league champs
and
inning COMPETITIVE CLUBS
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Badminton (M/W) Fastball (W) Synchronized
COMPETITIVE
Baseball (M) Golf (M/W) Swimming (M/W)
Cheerleading (M/W) Ringette (W) Ultimate (M/W)
Dance (M/W) Rowing (M/W) Volleyball (M)
Equestrian (M/W) Rugby (M) Water polo (M/W)
SPORTS Fencing (M/W) Soccer (M)
VARSITY TEAMS
Our Gee-Gees teams rank Basketball (M/W) Rugby (W) Track and
year after year among the Football (M)
Hockey (M/W)
Soccer (W)
Swimming (M/W)
Cross-country (M/W)
Volleyball (W)
top 10 teams in Canadian
To join a competitive club or a varsity team,
interuniversity sports. M - Men's
W - Women's contact the coach: geegees.ca
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORT TOWARDS
YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The University of Ottawa offers free services to • Faculty mentors from upper years to help you with your
help you stay on track and succeed in your studies. courses and assignments: sass.uOttawa.ca/en/mentoring
Make the most of them: • Therapy dogs (brought to you by Ottawa Therapy Dogs and
• Academic accommodations for students with disabilities: Therapeutic Paws of Canada) to keep you company and help
sass.uOttawa.ca/en you get through stressful or difficult times:
• The Academic Writing Help Centre to help sass.uOttawa.ca/en/personal/services/pet-therapy
you write great essays and other assignments: • Foot Patrol volunteers to accompany you to your destination,
sass.uOttawa.ca/en/writing even on the bus: sfuo.ca/footpatrol
• Student mentors from all regions of Canada to help you • A resource centre and Indigenous portal to support First
make the switch to university life during your first year: Nations, Inuit and Métis students: uOttawa.ca/indigenous
uOttawa.ca/break-the-ice
The Student Academic Success Service (SASS) offers
additional student services to support you throughout your
studies. To find out more, visit sass.uOttawa.ca/en.
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OVER 100 DISCIPLINES,
HOW DO YOU DECIDE?
The University of Ottawa offers flexible programs that let WHEN DO YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE?
you create your own academic path with made-to-measure For most programs, you choose your main discipline when
undergraduate degrees. You can study entirely in English, you apply, by indicating your choice on the Ontario Universities’
or take courses in French, including through our immersion Application Centre (OUAC) application. Once you are at the
stream. Here are our tips to help you make the best choice, University, you can add a major or a minor, or change programs
as well as information about different academic paths. If you altogether. It is possible to add CO-OP to your OUAC application
need help making a decision, contact the Liaison Office at or during your first year at the University.
liaison@uOttawa.ca.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PATHS?
CHOOSE A FIRST PROGRAM
Two things differentiate academic paths: the total number
Browse through each faculty’s discipline descriptions starting on of courses you must take in your main discipline and the
page 23, and find a subject that you’re passionate about and will ability or requirement to add a second discipline once you’re
lead to your dream job. in university. When you apply, depending on the discipline you
choose, you’ll be admitted either to one of our honours degrees,
EXPLORE POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS a major or a three-year bachelor’s, as shown in the diagrams
Are you interested in many subjects? Would you like to explore on the following page.
more than one? Why not! Some paths allow you to add a second
discipline, such as a minor or a major, or to complete a double COME TO CAMPUS TO EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS
degree. Joint honours paths combine courses from two disciplines. Some of our faculties offer the Student for a Day program,
Take a look at pages 18 to 22 to better understand and explore a full day personalized according to your availability, your
the different paths offered. interests and your expectations. Spend a day on campus, attend
a class, meet with an academic adviser, speak with professors
COMBINE WORK AND STUDIES WITH CO-OP and visit the campus and its residences.
Over 65 undergraduate disciplines allow you to combine paid A variety of other activities on campus and a number of
work placements with courses for an honours degree. To see workshops on our different disciplines are also offered during
what disciplines CO-OP is offered in, look for the CO-OP symbol. our open houses in the fall (October 28, 2017) and in the
spring (March 17, 2018).
STUDYING IN FRENCH
Our French immersion stream allows students coming from
English-language schools to include courses taught in French in
their program and receive a mention of French immersion on their
diploma. For more information on French immersion, see page 7.
To see what disciplines it’s offered in, see pages 19 to 22 and look
for the FI and EF symbols.
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HONOURS ACADEMIC PATHS
HONOURS (4 YEARS)
H HONOURS + ELECTIVES
HMn HONOURS WITH MINOR + Mn MINOR + ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
In your program, some courses HOpt HONOURS INCLUDING AN OPTION + ELECTIVES
are compulsory. Electives, on
the other hand, are courses you
JH JOINT HONOURS: TWO DISCIPLINES LEADING TO ONE DEGREE + ELECTIVES
are free to choose. They allow
you to discover a new passion
and to confirm our choice DOUBLE MAJOR | MAJOR AND MINOR (4 YEARS)
of program. You can choose
your electives among hundreds M MAJOR + M MAJOR + ELECTIVES
of courses the University offers.
For example, if you’re enrolled M MAJOR + Mn MINOR + ELECTIVES
in history, you can take a
geology or a course from one
of our 14 language programs. DD DOUBLE DEGREE – INTEGRATED PATH LEADING TO TWO DEGREES (5 YEARS OR MORE)
The possibilities are endless.
HONOURS + HONOURS
Take advantage of them!
OPTIONS BACHELOR’S ACADEMIC PATHS
An option is a set of courses in a BACHELOR’S (3 YEARS)
given field that complements
your main program and allows B BACHELOR’S + ELECTIVES
you to choose a more specific
direction in your studies. For BACHELOR’S WITH MINOR (3 YEARS)
example, if you are enrolled in B BACHELOR’S + Mn MINOR + ELECTIVES
environmental science, you can
add an option in global change
and gain specialized knowledge
in this field. Options are offered OTHER ACADEMIC PATHS
in Engineering, Management PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (2 YEARS OR MORE)
and Science. To be admitted for professional studies, you must have prior postsecondary studies.
P COMPULSORY, OPTIONAL AND ELECTIVE COURSES
CERTIFICATE (1 YEAR)
To be admitted to a certificate program, you might require professional or academic experience.
CER
COMPULSORY, OPTIONAL
AND ELECTIVE COURSES
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ACADEMIC PATHS BY FACULTY
At the University of Ottawa, disciplines are offered in many academic paths, as shown on page 18. The tables on pages 19 to 22 let you determine which paths are
offered in the disciplines you’re interested in.
Faculties offering programs not requiring prior university studies
FACULTY OF ARTS (BA) See pages 23 to 30
Legend Double degree - Integrated path
DD leading to two degrees
Geomatics and Spatial Analysis - - - Mn - - -
B Bachelor’s (3 years)
H Honours German Language and Culture - - M Mn - - -
Professional studies requiring
HOpt Honours including an option P prior postsecondary education Greek and Roman Studies H HMn M Mn - - FI
HMn Honours with minor CER Certificate History H HMn M Mn - CO-OP FI
JH Joint honours CO-OP Co-operative education History and Political Science JH - - - - CO-OP FI
M Double major | Major and minor FI French immersion Italian Language and Culture - - M Mn - - -
Mn Minor EF Extended French Jewish Canadian Studies - - - Mn - - -
Latin American Studies - - - Mn - - -
Lettres françaises
H HMn M Mn - CO-OP -
FACULTY OF ARTS (BA) See pages 23 to 30 (offered in French only)
Lettres françaises (BA) et éducation (BEd)
Aboriginal Studies - - M Mn - - FI (offered in French only)
- - - - DD - -
Applied Ethics - - - Mn - - - Linguistics H HMn M Mn - - -
Arabic Language and Culture - - M Mn - - - Medieval and Renaissance Studies - - M Mn - - FI
Art History - - M Mn - - FI Music / Music Studies H HMn M Mn - - FI
Arts - - - - B - - Music (BMus) H - - - - - -
Asian Studies - - - Mn - - - Music (BMus) and Science (BSc) - - - - DD - -
Canadian Studies - - - Mn - - - Philosophy H HMn M Mn - - FI
Celtic Studies Philosophy and Political Science JH - - - - - FI
(offered in English only)
- - - Mn - - -
Physical Geography and Geomatics - - M - - CO-OP FI
Communication H HMn M Mn - CO-OP FI
Piano Pedagogy - - - - CER - -
Communication and Political Science JH - - - - CO-OP FI
Psychology and Linguistics JH - - - - - -
Communication and Sociology JH - - - - CO-OP FI
Public Relations
Communication et lettres françaises H - - - - - -
(offered in French only) JH - - - - CO-OP - (joint program with Algonquin College)
Rédaction professionnelle et édition
Digital Humanities - - - Mn - - - (offered in French only)
- - - Mn CER - -
Digital Journalism Religious Studies H HMn M Mn - - FI
(joint program with Algonquin College) H - - - - - -
Écriture et style Russian Language and Culture - - M Mn - - -
(offered in French only)
- - - Mn - - -
Second-Language Teaching (English or French) H HMn M - - - FI
English
(offered in English only) H HMn M Mn - CO-OP -
Spanish H HMn M Mn - - -
English as a Second Language
(for non-Anglophones and offered in English only)
- - M - - - - Theatre H HMn M Mn - - FI
English as a Second Language — basic or advanced Traduction vers le français
(for non-Anglophones and offered in English only)
- - - Mn - - - - - - Mn - - -
(offered in French only)
Environmental Studies Translation
(bilingual program) H HMn M Mn - CO-OP FI
- French-English H HMn - - - CO-OP -
Francophone Studies - French-Spanish-English (apply in 3rd year)
(offered in French only)
- - - Mn CER - -
Translation into English
(offered in English only)
- - - Mn - - -
French as a Second Language
(offered in French only to non-Francophones)
- - M - - - -
Visual Arts - - M - - - FI
French as a Second Language — basic or advanced
(offered in French only to non-Francophones)
- - - Mn - - - Visual Arts (BFA) H HMn - - - - -
Geography H HMn M Mn - CO-OP FI World Cinemas - - M Mn - - FI
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ACADEMIC PATHS BY FACULTY
At the University of Ottawa, disciplines are offered in many academic paths, as shown on page 18. The tables on pages 19 to 22 let you determine which paths are
offered in the disciplines you’re interested in.
Faculties offering programs not requiring prior university studies
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (BSocSc) See pages 34 to 39
Legend Double degree - Integrated path
DD leading to two degrees
Anthropology H HMn M Mn - CO-OP FI
B Bachelor’s (3 years)
H Honours Anthropology and Sociology JH - - - - CO-OP FI
Professional studies requiring
HOpt Honours including an option P prior postsecondary education Civil Law (LLL) and International
Development and Globalization (BSocSc) See Faculty of Law - Civil Law
HMn Honours with minor CER Certificate (offered in French only)
JH Joint honours CO-OP Co-operative education Communication and Political Science JH - - - - CO-OP FI
M Double major | Major and minor FI French immersion Communication and Sociology JH - - - - CO-OP FI
Mn Minor EF Extended French Confli t Studies and Human Rights H HMn - - - CO-OP FI
Criminology H HMn M Mn - - FI
Criminology and Women’s Studies JH - - - - - FI
TELFER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT See pages 31 to 33 Economics H HMn M Mn - CO-OP FI
(BCom)
A complementary option in Entrepreneurship can be added to most BCom programs.
Economics and Political Science JH - - - - CO-OP FI
Economics and Public Policy H HMn - - - CO-OP FI
Accounting H - - - - CO-OP FI
Environmental Economics and Public Policy H - - - - CO-OP FI
Finance H - - - - CO-OP FI
Francophone Studies See Faculty of Arts
Human Resource Management H - - - CER CO-OP FI
Gerontology - - - Mn - - -
International Management H - - - - CO-OP FI
Global Studies - - - Mn - - -
Management H - - Mn CER CO-OP FI
Management Information Systems and Analytics History and Political Science JH - - - - CO-OP FI
(offered in English only) H - - - - CO-OP FI
International Development and Globalization H HMn - - - CO-OP FI
Marketing H - - - - CO-OP FI
International Economics and Development H HMn - - - CO-OP FI
Commerce (BCom) and Juris Doctor (JD)
(offered in French only)
- - - - DD - FI
International Studies and Modern Languages H - - - - - FI
Mathematics and Economics JH - - - - CO-OP FI
Philosophy and Political Science JH - - - - - FI
Political Science H HMn M Mn - CO-OP FI
Political Science (BSocSc) and Juris Doctor (JD)
(offered in French only)
- - - - DD - FI
Psychology (BA) H HMn M Mn - - FI
Psychology (BSc) H - - - - - FI
Psychology and Linguistics (BA) See Faculty of Arts
Public Administration H HMn M Mn - CO-OP FI
Public Administration and Political Science JH - - - - CO-OP FI
Social Sciences - - - - B - -
Social Sciences of Health - - - Mn - - -
Social Work
(offered in French only) H HMn - Mn - - FI
Sociology H HMn M Mn - CO-OP FI
United States Studies - - - Mn - - -
Women’s Studies - - M Mn - - FI
Women’s Studies and Political Science JH - - - - - FI
Women’s Studies and Sociology JH - - - - - FI
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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES See pages 47 to 49
Legend Double degree - Integrated path
DD leading to two degrees
Health Sciences (BHS) H HMn - Mn - - FI
B Bachelor’s (3 years) Human Kinetics
H Honours
Professional studies requiring (BHK) Emphasis on social sciences H HMn - - - - FI
HOpt Honours including an option P prior postsecondary education (BScHK) Emphasis on biophysical sciences
HMn Honours with minor
Leisure Studies - - - Mn - - -
CER Certificate
Nursing (BScN) H - - - - - FI
JH Joint honours CO-OP Co-operative education
Nutrition Sciences (BScNut)
M Double major | Major and minor FI French immersion (offered in French only to bilingual students) H - - - - - -
Mn Minor EF Extended French
FACULTY OF SCIENCE (BSc) See pages 43 to 46
Biochemistry H HMn M Mn - CO-OP EF
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (BASc) See pages 40 to 42
Biochemistry with option in Chemical Biology,
Biochemistry (BSc) and Chemical Engineering (BASc) Microbiology and Immunology or Synthetic Biology HOpt - - - - CO-OP EF
See Faculty of Science
(Biotechnology) Biochemistry (BSc) and Chemical Engineering (BASc)
(Biotechnology)
- - - - DD CO-OP EF
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (BASc) H - - - - CO-OP -
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (BASc) Biology H HMn M Mn - CO-OP EF
and Computing Technology (BSc)
- - - - DD CO-OP -
Biology with option in Cellular/Molecular, Ecology/
Evolution/Behaviour or Physiology HOpt - - - - CO-OP EF
Chemical Engineering H - - - - CO-OP -
Biomedical Science
Chemical Engineering with option in Engineering (Admission to CO-OP in second year only) H HMn - - - CO-OP EF
Management and Entrepreneurship or Environmental HOpt - - - - CO-OP -
Engineering Biomedical Science with option in Bioanalytical
Science, Biostatistics, Cellular and Molecular
Chemical Engineering (BASc) and Computing Medicine, Medicinal Chemistry or Neuroscience HOpt - - - - CO-OP EF
Technology (BSc)
- - - - DD CO-OP -
(Admission to CO-OP in second year only)
Civil Engineering H - - - - CO-OP - Biopharmaceutical Science with option in Genomics
or Medicinal Chemistry HOpt - - - - CO-OP EF
Civil Engineering with option in Environmental and
Water Resources, Structural and Geotechnical or HOpt - - - - CO-OP - Biophysics - - - Mn - - -
Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
Civil Engineering (BASc)
Chemistry H HMn M Mn - CO-OP EF
and Computing Technology (BSc)
- - - - DD CO-OP -
Computer Science and Mathematics See Faculty of Engineering
Computer Engineering H - - - - CO-OP - Environmental Science with option in Conservation
Computer Engineering with option in Engineering
and Biodiversity, Environmental Geochemistry and HOpt - - - - CO-OP EF
Management and Entrepreneurship HOpt - - - - CO-OP - Ecotoxicology or Global Change
Financial Mathematics and Economics H - - - - CO-OP EF
Computer Science (BSc) H HMn M Mn - CO-OP EF
Computer Science (BSc) with option in Management Geology H HMn M Mn - CO-OP EF
and Entrepreneurship or Data Science HOpt - - - - CO-OP EF
Geology-Physics H - - - - CO-OP EF
Computer Science and Mathematics (BSc) JH - - - - CO-OP EF
Life Sciences - - - Mn - - -
Computer Science for Scientists - - - Mn - CO-OP -
Mathematics H HMn M Mn - CO-OP EF
Electrical Engineering H - - - - CO-OP -
Mathematics and Economics JH - - - - CO-OP EF
Electrical Engineering with option in Engineering
Management and Entrepreneurship HOpt - - - - CO-OP -
Music (BMus) and Science (BSc) See Faculty of Arts
Electrical Engineering (BASc)
and Computing Technology (BSc)
- - - - DD CO-OP - Ophthalmic Medical Technology H - - - - - -
Electrical Engineering (BASc) and Computing Physics H HMn M Mn - EF
Technology (BSc) with option in Engineering Management
- - - - DD CO-OP - CO-OP
Mechanical Engineering H - - - - CO-OP - Physics with option in Biological Physics or Photonics HOpt - - - - CO-OP EF
Mechanical Engineering with option in Engineering Physics (BSc) and Electrical Engineering (BASc) - - - - DD - EF
Management and Entrepreneurship HOpt - - - - CO-OP -
Mechanical Engineering (BASc)
Physics-Mathematics H - - - - CO-OP EF
and Computing Technology (BSc)
- - - - DD CO-OP -
Statistics H HMn M Mn - CO-OP EF
Mechanical Engineering (BASc) and Computing
Technology (BSc) with option in Engineering Management
- - - - DD CO-OP -
Music (BMus) and Computer Science (BSc) See Faculty of Arts
Physics (BSc) and Electrical Engineering (BASc) See Faculty of Science
Software Engineering
(CO-OP is mandatory) H - - - - CO-OP EF
Software Engineering with option in Engineering
Management and Entrepreneurship HOpt - - - - CO-OP EF
(CO-OP is mandatory)
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ACADEMIC PATHS BY FACULTY
At the University of Ottawa, disciplines are offered in many academic paths, as shown on page 18. The tables on pages 19 to 22 let you determine which paths are
offered in the disciplines you’re interested in.
Faculties offering programs requiring prior postsecondary studies
FACULTY OF EDUCATION See pages 53 and 54
Legend Double degree - Integrated path
DD leading to two degrees
Aboriginal Teacher Education (BEd)
P - - - - - -
(offered in English only)
B Bachelor’s (3 years)
H Honours Aboriginal Teacher Education
Professional studies requiring (offered in English only)
- - - - CER - -
HOpt Honours including an option P prior postsecondary education Teacher Education (BEd)
(offered in English only) P - - - - - -
HMn Honours with minor CER Certificate
Formation à l’enseignement (BEd)
JH Joint honours CO-OP Co-operative education (offered in French only) P - - - - - -
Formation à l’enseignement (BEd)
M Double major | Major and minor FI French immersion (mode alternatif, temps partiel) P - - - - - -
(offered in French only)
Mn Minor EF Extended French
Lettres françaises (BA) et éducation (BEd)
See Faculty of Arts
(offered in French only)
Second Language Teaching (ESL or FLS) (BA) See Faculty of Arts
FACULTY OF LAW – CIVIL LAW (LLL) See page 52
Civil Law - - - Mn CER - - FACULTY OF MEDICINE See pages 55 to 57
Civil Law
(offered in French only) P - - - - CO-OP - Undergraduate Medical Education (MD) P - - - - - -
Civil Law (LLL) and International Development and Translational and Molecular Medicine (BSc) H - - - - - -
Globalization (BSocSc) - - - - DD CO-OP -
(offered in French only)
Civil Law (LLL) and Master in Business
Administration (MBA) P - - - DD - - GRADUATE STUDIES
(offered in French only)
For more information about master’s and doctoral programs, visit uOttawa.ca/graduate-studies.
National Program (LLL) - One year P - - - - - -
Programme de droit canadien (JD and LLL)
See Faculty of Law - Common Law
(offered in French only)
FACULTY OF LAW – COMMON LAW (JD) See page 51
WHAT CAN I DO
Juris Doctor (JD) P - - - - - -
Juris Doctor (JD) and Telfer School of Management
Master in Business Administration (MBA) P - - - DD - -
Juris Doctor (JD) and Norman Paterson School
of International Affairs Mas er of Arts (MA)
Juris Doctor (JD) and Michigan State University
College of Law Juris Doctor (JD)
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Juris Doctor (JD) and American University Washington
P - - - DD - -
If you’re wondering if the program you’re
College of Law Juris Doctor (JD)
Commerce (BCom) and Juris Doctor (JD)
considering will lead to the career you
See the Telfer School of Management
(offered in French only) want, check out the “What can I do with
National Program (JD)
(bilingual program with second language P - - - - - - my studies?” page at uOttawa.ca/career-
requirements) - One year development-centre/studies. You’ll find
Political Science (BSocSc) and Juris Doctor (JD)
(offered in French only)
See the Faculty of Social Sciences lots of information on job requirements and
Programme de droit canadien (JD and LLL)
(offered in French only) P - - - DD - - employment forecasts related to areas of
study offered at the University of Ottawa.
22 uOttawa.ca/programsFACULTY OF ARTS
ar t s.u O t t awa.c a
The Faculty of Arts embraces interdisciplinarity, bold • Employment rates six months after graduation that
thinking and academic exploration across three sectors — exceed provincial averages: 89% in both the humanities
the humanities, languages and literatures, and fine arts. and in fine and applied arts
Source: Based on data for 2013 graduates. uOttawa.ca/institutional-research-planning/
Our programs will let you to create a unique degree that resources/facts-figures/performance-indicators/employment-rate
matches your personal interests and career ambitions by
allowing you to combine disciplines and take electives in • More than a hundred English- and French-language
fields of study you are passionate about. undergraduate programs in over 40 subjects
As a student, you will immerse yourself in subjects • Stays abroad in the Arabic, German, Italian
that will take you beyond the classroom walls. Through and Russian language programs
experiential learning, you will develop skills and abilities
• More than 570 scholarships and bursaries
essential in today’s workplace.
• 97% Student Mentoring Centre satisfaction rate
• Some of our highly ranked programs:
in helping students succeed academically
Ű Linguistics: top 100 in the world, top 5 in Canada,
top 2 in Ontario
Ű Geography: top 100 in the world, top 7 in Canada,
top 3 in Ontario
Source: 2017 QS World University Rankings
23ABORIGINAL STUDIES ARTS
Designed for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, these programs acquaint The BA program is flexible and provides you not only with a solid general
you with the history, philosophy, spirituality, culture, art and current life of Aboriginal education in a setting known for its vibrancy, but also with the opportunity to take
peoples in Canada, elsewhere in North America and in countries around the world. a range of courses in arts-specific fields (humanities, languages and literatures,
fine arts) or even in other faculties. If you wish, you can also do a minor in a specific
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES subject, like modern languages, art history, music, theatre, communication,
• Community educator • Policy adviser history, geography, religious studies or linguistics. This program can also prepare
• Aboriginal issues coordinator • Advocacy community-government your for professional studies in law, medicine and education.
• Community liaison worker relations
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ART HISTORY • Government program officer • Author
These programs give you a solid grounding in the history of international modern • Project manager • Arts and culture program officer
and contemporary art, curatorial and museum studies, and critical and theoretical • Teacher
discourses. An interdisciplinary approach allows you to examine perspectives drawn
from aesthetics, philosophy, feminism and gender theories, postcolonial theories and COMMUNICATION CO-OP
theories of identity, globalization and new technologies. Ours is the information age. Analyzing how information is gathered, produced
and distributed helps you understand communication processes—both human
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES and technological—that shape a variety of settings: social, cultural, political,
• Art historian • Art dealer organizational, economic and legal. Combining theory and practice, our programs
• Museum educator • Gallery director are geared towards helping you develop critical and analytical skills, preparing you
• Art critic • Museum exhibit designer either for a career or for advanced studies. Courses cover the two major fields of
communication : media studies and organizational communication.
ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Spoken by over 400 million people worldwide, Arabic is one of the world’s major CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
languages. Our programs provide you with not only a good knowledge of the • Communications consultant • Event organizer
language but also an invaluable perspective on Arabic culture, history, literature, • Media relations officer • Web content manager
philosophy, religion and society. Agreements between the University of Ottawa • Marketing officer
and universities in the Arab world allow you to go on exchange programs in Tunisia
and Egypt, among other countries. DIGITAL JOURNALISM
Journalism is currently undergoing a digital shift (driven by the Internet, mobile and
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES tablet technology, data journalism, etc.), inspiring change in journalistic practice
• Multiculturalism project officer • Immigration policy analyst and forcing journalists to develop new skills, techniques and approaches. Today’s
• Translator • Cultural and international affairs journalists need to fill a diversity of roles, requiring not only a good understanding of
• Diplomat consultant emerging social trends, but also specialized expertise and knowledge. With this
program, you will better understand the challenges related to journalism in the
Digital Age, to help you enter the fast-changing media industry. The Department
of Communication offers an Honours Bachelor in Digital Journalism jointly with
While maintaining our focus on traditional disciplines (painting, sculpture, Algonquin College (in English) and with La Cité (in French). Courses in the Department
photography), the Department of Visual Arts also helps you discover new of Communication provide theoretical, analytical and critical foundations, while
media and technologies. courses at the colleges focus on practical training.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Journalist • Photojournalist
• Media analyst • Political analyst
• Columnist
24 arts.uOttawa.caENGLISH CO-OP
“To the Lit grads, [...] take it from me,
Besides providing an excellent base for many careers, a degree in English literature
whatever you want to do with your life,
can offer you unmatched intellectual challenges and rewards. The Department of
English offers courses covering all major historical periods and national traditions of the future is wide open. Whether you want
literature in English. It also offers courses in creative writing and literary theory, to become a global literary giant, or work
along with general interest courses in such topics as literature and film, children’s
literature, science fiction, graphic novels, and literature and the environment. An for the government, you can dream to do
undergraduate English degree lays a foundation for graduate studies, and is an whatever you want.”
excellent preparation for professional degrees in law, business and education.
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau (BA English)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES uOttawa 2017 Convocation
• Book editor • Digital copywriter
• Writer • Editorial assistant
• Content developer
(web and social media)
GEOGRAPHY CO-OP
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Geography addresses highly relevant issues like climate change, water resources and
The Official languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) offers three programs in management, community organization and development, social interaction in urban
English as a second language, each tailored to your needs, skill level and spaces and northern development in permafrost environments. Our programs allow
communication goals: a basic minor, an advanced minor and a major. For non- you to not only gain the knowledge, tools and technical skills you need but also to
Anglophone students only, these programs are designed to improve and broaden have unforgettable field experiences in Canada’s North and elsewhere. New in fall
your skills in your second language through an array of activities and instructional 2018: a Major in Physical Geography and Geomatics. This program is a stepping stone to
materials. Courses focus on the four essential language skills (reading, writing, becoming a member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO).
listening, speaking) as well as on more specialized areas, such as grammar,
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
vocabulary, pronunciation and culture.
• Urban planner • Natural resource planner and analyst
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Geomarketing consultant • Geographic information systems (GIS)
• English as a second language teacher • Bilingual services coordinator • Park administrator technologist
• Editorial consultant • Adult language training instructor • Community planner
• Education program planner
GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CO-OP German is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Courses allow
Environmental studies delve into some of the most significant issues of our day, you to acquaint yourself with contemporary German and give you insight into the
such as anthropogenic climate change, northern resource development, urban cultural and political history of German-speaking countries and German cinema and
pollution and threats to human health. You learn how to use applied research tools literature. Exchange programs with German and Austrian institutions provide an
and management principles in a variety of areas, such as environmental impact opportunity to complete some courses in a native-speaking environment. Closer to
assessments and resource management. home, the German Club provides activities in an informal setting so you can practise
your German.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Environmental impact and • Environmental policy analyst CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
sustainability consultant • Sustainable development consultant • Diplomatic service officer • Cultural relations officer
• Urban planner • Environmental programs analyst • Immigration settlement liaison officer • Tourism consultant
• Interpreter
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
The Official languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) offers three programs GREEK AND ROMAN STUDIES
in French as a second language, each tailored to your needs, skill level and Unlock the secrets of the Greek and Roman civilizations and the origins of the
communication goals: a basic minor, an advanced minor and a major. These programs, Western world. Benefit not only from small classes and a close-knit student
for non-Francophone students, are designed to improve and broaden your skills in community but also from the department’s library and even an on-campus museum.
your second language through an array of activities and instructional materials. Volunteer in the museum to gain firsthand experience working with artifacts from
Courses focus on the four essential language skills (reading, writing, listening, the classical world. Apart from the six units in Latin required for an honours or a
speaking) and on more specialized areas, such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation major in Greek and Roman Studies, Greek and Latin language courses are optional.
and culture. Note, however, that Greek and Latin courses are mandatory for admission to the
master’s program.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Teacher • Heritage languages program director • Museum conservator • Historical interpreter
• Terminologist • Learning programs officer • Curator • Archivist
• Official languages co-ordinator • Archeologist
arts.uOttawa.ca 25HISTORY CO-OP LETTRES FRANÇAISES ET ÉDUCATION
History is the discipline that focuses on the diverse and complex ways that individuals The integrated Lettres françaises et éducation program leads to two undergraduate
and groups have created and adjusted to change over thousands of years around degrees, bringing together learning in French and education.
the world. In studying change over time, you learn to interpret evidence of human Gain a solid foundation in French language and literature while studying
thought and behaviour, to understand the impact of individual and collective concepts in education. Your experience in the classroom allows you to quickly
decision-making and the changing relationships among individuals, peoples and make connections between theory and practice.
societies, and between humans and their environment.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Elementary or secondary schoolteacher • Educational program planner
• Historian • Museum curator • Academic adviser • School board administrator
• History teacher • Social policy analyst • Language evaluator
• Librarian • Heritage interpreter
LINGUISTICS
ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CO-OP Where does language come from? How does language work? Advances in
Our Italian program allows you to enter an exciting and vibrant world. Italy is research and new technologies are revolutionizing the way we answer these
a land of great beauty, compelling contrasts and universally admired artwork. questions. In our leading-edge equipment and research labs, you will analyze
Come and discover our culture courses, which cover everything from Dante and spoken sounds, track eye movement and brain activity during language processing
The Divine Comedy to the latest Quentin Tarantino film. r travel to Italy with our and explore language variation and other theoretical and empirical aspects of
summer course and learn Italian while fully immersed in the country’s beach, piazza language. These programs can serve as an entry point to a master’s in either
and culinary culture. We also collaborate with the UNITRE in Italy for a cutting-edge speech language pathology or audiology.
Italian course that allows you to make valuable connections with Italian native
speakers and learn Italian at a distance. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Linguist • Language teacher
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Audiologist • Computational linguist
• Cultural and international • Teacher • Speech language pathologist
adaptation specialist • Translator
• Diplomatic service officer • Communications specialist MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE STUDIES
The period known as the European Middle Ages has endowed the Western world
LETTRES FRANÇAISES CO-OP with a rich heritage. Our vision of the world has its origins in the Long Medieval period,
Our programs in lettres françaises offer a complete, diverse and thorough education. so studying this era, which starts at the end of antiquity and reaches modern times,
You will study literature from France, Quebec, French-speaking Ontario and other introduces you to our past in all its dimensions: linguistic, cultural, historical, political,
communities of the French-speaking world in order to expand your understanding philosophical and religious. These multidisciplinary programs include courses in history,
of cultural diversity and sharpen your critical thinking skills. You will master the philosophy, music, theatre, and English, French, Italian and Latin literature.
French language and, in particular, written French. Workshops led by writers-in-
residence and professor-authors help you improve your own writing and enhance CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
your creativity. • Librarian • Historian
• Heritage officer • Historical interpreter
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Archivist
• Author • Cultural journalist
• Teacher • Publication editor
• Screenwriter • Copywriter
Yukon field course offered by the Department of Geography,
Environment and Geomatics.
26 arts.uOttawa.caMUSIC – MUSIC STUDIES RELIGIOUS STUDIES
The School of Music at the University of Ottawa is the ideal place to nurture your Our multidisciplinary religious studies programs allow you to look at all the world’s
musical passion while gaining the training you need. The school has close ties to religions throughout history to better understand the world in which we live today.
renowned institutions like the National Arts Centre and the Ottawa Symphony The programs combine history, sociology, psychology and anthropology. The result is
Orchestra, along with many professors who are recognized internationally, perform a rich mix of perspectives on an array of topics: world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism,
around the globe and publish in leading journals. We are a full-service school, Islam and Judaism), mysticism, Amerindian religions, mythology of First Nations
teaching performance, composition, music education, theory and musicology. The in Canada, religions in colonial America, ecology, sexuality, contemporary spiritual
Certificate in Piano Pedagogy offers professional training and courses with a movements, globalization and multiculturalism.
practical orientation to piano teachers who are already giving lessons in private
studios and music schools, to allow them to improve their skills and knowledge. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Historian • Spiritual and ethical counsellor
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Multiculturalism consultant • International development officer
• Musician or performer • Broadcasting station administrator • Immigration officer
• Music critic or journalist • Musicologist
• Teacher (in a private studio RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
or in a school) One of the six official languages at the UN, Russian is the world’s sixth most widely
spoken tongue. Its richness and beauty have embellished every aspect of Russian
MUSIC AND SCIENCE culture. In our program, you will learn about Russia’s turbulent history; the tenacious
Do you love music and science? Would you like to develop your musical abilities to and creative qualities of her people; her prominent writers, musicians, philosophers,
their full potential while doing advanced studies in science? Now you can, thanks scientists and leaders; her accomplishments in the arts; and her formidable
to this double degree offered jointly by the University of Ottawa’s faculties of Arts, contribution to world culture. Our program also includes a period of study at
Science and Engineering. Gain in-depth knowledge and pursue rigorous training in one of Russia’s major universities.
music and science.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES These programs lead to international careers in the following fields:
Music Science • National security officer • Northern studies adviser
Musician, performer, teacher (in a Careers in biology, biochemistry, • Foreign affairs officer • Tourism officer
private studio or in a school) and all the geology, mathematics, physics or • Diplomat
other career opportunities related to a statistics, depending on which
music degree program you choose SECOND-LANGUAGE TEACHING
These multidisciplinary undergraduate programs are the only ones of their kind in
PHILOSOPHY Canada. Courses cover theories of language acquisition, as well as second language
Since it deals mainly with issues that have no simple solutions, philosophy learning and teaching, and explore the relationships between language, culture and
emphasizes the exchange of ideas and debate, and thus cultivates an appetite for society. What’s more, when you graduate, if you want to work as a second language
deep and serious reflection. By reading and discussing the works of the world’s great teacher and you meet the admission requirements of the Faculty of Education,
thinkers on topics like truth, justice, morality and existence, you sharpen your ability a limited number of places are reserved for you in the Teacher Education (BEd)
to think clearly, critically and independently. The department’s curriculum has a twin program. Several graduate program options are also available.
approach, historical and analytical, and covers political and social philosophy, ethics
and logic, as well as the philosophies of science, language and the mind. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• English or French as a second • Cultural or international
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES language teacher adaptation specialist
• Human rights officer • Ethics consultant • Second-language monitor or tutor • Pedagogical material developer
• Social policy consultant • Teacher • Public policy analyst
• Essayist
SPANISH
PUBLIC RELATIONS Spanish is spoken by over 400 million people around the globe, and 21 countries list
Public relations is an everyday part of politics, business, non-governmental it as an official language. Its reach and influence, and the increasing importance of
organizations (NGOs) and the entertainment industry. This program, offered in the Hispanic world, open an array of professional opportunities. As a student in the
collaboration with Algonquin College and La Cité, provides a theoretical, analytical Spanish program, you will learn the language and also study culture, cinema,
and practical education that prepares you for a wide variety of functions, such as literature and linguistics. You will gain a broader perspective on Latin America and
developing communication plans, strategies and materials; organizing events; Spain and will be able to complete part of your studies abroad through an exchange.
producing visual and online materials; and managing crises.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Multicultural project consultant • Teacher
• Public relations officer • Spokesperson • Foreign affairs officer • Interpreter
• Media relations officer • Communications officer • Intergovernmental affairs officer
• Speech writer
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