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                                                                                                         ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
                                    BOLDLY.
                                    INTENTIONALLY.
                                    You’re looking for a university that understands you. A place that
                                    will leverage your career intentions and be your partner along the
                                    way. A university where faculty are ready to share their knowledge
                                    and convictions and direct you on the right course, and where
                                    graduates have carved a path to follow.

                                    We are proud of our unique ways and it’s this drive that makes
                                    Algoma University the right place for you, your future, your mark.

Shannon Boyer
4th Year, Bachelor of Business
                                 PR OUDLY.
                                 Un ique.
Administration,
Human Resources Management
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FOUND. HERE.
6    ALGOMA COMMUNITY
8    CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE
12   CITY OF BRAMPTON
16   CITY OF TIMMINS
18   INTERNATIONAL
20   GET INVOLVED
24   ATHLETICS
26   ANISHINAABE EDUCATION
30   SAULT STE. MARIE CAMPUS
34   RESIDENCE
36   SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
     & ECONOMICS
40   SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
     & THE ENVIRONMENT
44   OPPORTUNITIES
48   PROGRAMS
62   MINORS AND SPECIALIZATIONS
66   CERTIFICATES
67   TWO PLUS TWO
     & EXCEPTIONAL AGREEMENTS
68   DIPLOMA TO DEGREE
69   SCHOLARSHIPS
70   TUITION & FEES
71   HOW TO APPLY
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                algoma community

                                                                                                                                                  ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
                WE CELEBRATE                                    When you look back at your
                                                                Algoma experience, our hope is
                THE VALUES,                                     that it will be defined by more
                                                                than what you’ve learned in
                                                                                                                SUPPORTIVE

                PERSONALITIES,
                                                                                                                CAMPUS
                                                                the classroom. It will be the                   ENVIRONMENT

                AND CONVICTIONS                                 experience of life moments that
                                                                will shape you and the creation
                                                                                                                According to the National
                                                                                                                Survey of Student

                THAT MAKE EACH                                  of bonds that will last.                        Engagement (NSSE) a
                                                                                                                significantly higher proportion

                OF US UNIQUE —                                  It will be the shared laughter with people
                                                                that see things the way you do. The
                                                                                                                of Algoma University
                                                                                                                students claim that the

                BECAUSE THEY                                    standing ovations while cheering for your       campus environment is more
                                                                team in the finals. The times you realize       supportive compared to
                                                                                                                students at other universities.
                ALSO BRING US
                                                                that every decision, unsure at the time, will
                                                                acknowledge that you’re on the right path.

                TOGETHER.                                       This and more is what you can expect at
                                                                Algoma. Where you’ll connect with the most
                                                                diverse student body in Ontario. Where you’ll
                                                                benefit from dedicated and caring faculty.
                                                                Where you’ll find your true self and more.

                                                                Hold tight, this is going to be an adventure.

                                                         FUT URE.
                                                              FOCUSED.
                U N I V E R S I T Y G R A D U AT E S H AV E
                       THE                     THE
                 LOWEST                 HIGHEST
                 UNEMPLOYMENT                LIFETIME
                     RATES                  EARNINGS

                         IN ONTARIO
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                                                                                      ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
             CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE

                                        The opportunity to learn
                                        at a top-quality school in
                                        an environment and
                                        community that will

                WHERE
                                        inspire you to your core.
                                        There’s an energy in Sault Ste. Marie. You
                                        can feel it in our schools, our businesses,
                                        industry and across our incredible land
                                        and waterscapes.

                YOU
                                        You hear it bubbling in the rapids,
                                        echoing throughout our campuses and
                                        in the new developments and ideas that
                                        come alive in our city every day.

                                        A vibrant and friendly community,

                BELONG.
                                        Sault Ste. Marie provides a mix of urban
                                        and natural amenities that offer an
                                        adventurous lifestyle in the heart of the
                                        Great Lakes.

                                        Take the time, live in the moment, find
                                        yourself…in Sault Ste. Marie.

                                           algomau.ca/ssm

             www.welcometossm.com
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                CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE
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                                                                                                                                                                           ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                           FOUND.
                                                                                                                           			 HERE.
                                                                                                                           Sault Ste. Marie,
                                                                                                                           referred to as “The Soo”
                                                                                                                           by locals, has all the
                                                                                                                           amenities of a big city –
                                 ONTARIO                                                                                   shopping, entertainment,
                                                                                             Flight from                   sports teams, festivals,
                                                                                             Sault Ste. Marie to Toronto   and cultural activities –
                                                                                                1 hour 15 minutes
                                                                   TIMMINS                                                 but without the hassle
                  Thunder Bay                                                                                              of traffic.
                                                                                                                                                                   1   2
                                                                                                                           Our city is small enough to get
                                                                                                                           around on foot or bike. It’s only
                                L ak e Supe r ior          SAULT STE. MARIE                                                a 30-minute walk from campus
                                                                                                                           to downtown or a 10-minute
                                                                                                                           bike or bus ride. The Sault
                                                                                                                           Transit makes regular stops on
                                                                                                          Ottawa           our campus and can take you
                                                                   La                                                      anywhere you want to go.
                                                                                             BRAMPTON
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                                                                                                                           1   Bon Soo Winter Carnival
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                                                                                                L ake
                                             L a k e Mic

                                                                                                                           2   Searchmont Ski Resort
                                                                                                                                                                   3   4
                                                                                                                                                               5
                                                                                                                           3   Roberta Bondar Park and
                                                             Detroit
                                                                                      r ie                                     Tent Pavilion
                                                                             La   ke E
                                Chicago                                                                                    4   Downtown Coffee Shop
                                                       MICHIGAN                                                            5   St. Mary’s River and the
                                                                                                                               International Bridge
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             CITY OF BRAMPTON

                                                                                               ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
             MORE THAN          New and exciting things are happening
             AN ACADEMIC        in Brampton as Algoma University
             EXPERIENCE, ALL    expands both its programming and
                                campus student space.
             WITHIN WALKING     Brampton, a lively city in the Greater Toronto Area that

             DISTANCE OF        is home to over 600,000 residents, is the 9th largest
                                city in Canada.

             ALGOMA’S           Algoma University’s campus lies in the heart of historic
                                downtown Brampton. Within steps away, the downtown

             BRAMPTON           offers access to city and regional transit, and is home
                                to over 1500 businesses and services. Enjoy great

             CAMPUS.            restaurants, shops, arts, entertainment, parks and culture.

                                Garden Square, located directly beside Algoma U’s
                                Brampton campus, offers free entertainment for all ages
                                throughout the year including many events and festivals.
                                Culture Days, Winter Lights Weekend, Festival of Liberty
                                Diversity, and the World of Jazz Festival to name just a few
                                are scheduled at this vibrant city hub.

                                   algomau.ca/brampton

                                Algoma University’s School of Business & Economics
                                offers the following degree programming in Brampton:
                                    • Accounting
                                    • Business Administration:
                                      Specializations include: Accounting, Economics,

             EVERYTHING.
                                      Human Resources Management, and Marketing
                                    • Economics
                                    • Finance and Economics

             CLOSE.
                                *Graduate Certificate programming available in:
                                    • Business Administration
                                    • Human Resources Management

                                *Graduate Certificate programming also available in:
                                    • Information Technology
                                * Graduate certificate programs are only available to
                                  students who have completed an undergraduate degree
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                CITY oF BRAMPTON
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                                         WHAT’S AROUND DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON
                                         A   ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
                                                          LOCATION                   Walking time from Algoma U

                                         B   Brampton Farmers’ Market                         1 minute

                                         C   The Rose                                         1 minute

                                         D   Garden Square                                    1 minute
                                                                                                                  CULTURE. RICH.                                 Photo courtesy of Inzola Group
                                         E   YMCA                                            2 minutes
                                                                                                                  Brampton is proud
                 “I completed my         F   Public Library                                  2 minutes
                                                                                                                  of its diversity. More
                  graduate certificate   G   Gage Park                                       4 minutes
                                                                                                                  than 70 languages and
                  program in Business
                                             City Hall                                       2 minutes
                 Administration at                                                                                170 different cultures
                 Algoma University’s         Go Train and Via Rail Station                   6 minutes            are represented by its
                  School of Business         Bus Terminal                                    5 minutes            community residents.
                 & Economics in
                                             Parking                                          1 minute
                  Brampton. I had a
                  good time here and
                  the best part of the                                                                                                               2   3
                                                                                                                  1   Algoma U’s new student
                  School of Business &
                                                                                                                      space at Brampton
                  Economics was the                                                                                   campus
                  faculty! Professors
                  were very helpful!                                                                              2   Rose Theatre

                  Lakshmi Megha
                                                                                                                  3   Gage Park
                  Graduate Certificate                                                  C
                  in Business                                                                            E        4   Brampton Farmers’ Market
                 Administration (2019)
                                                                                 D      A                         5   Winter Lights Weekend
                                                                             B                                                                       4   5
                                                                                                          F       6   Garden Square Festival     6

                                                                  G

                                                                                                                                                         Photos courtesy of the City of Brampton
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                                                                                                                                                                              ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
             CITY OF TIMMINS                                                              TIMMINS PROGRAMMING

                                                                                          Upper year programming is
                                                                                          available in the areas of
                                                                                          Community Development and
                                                                                          Social Work at our Timmins campus.

                                                                                          BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
                                                                                          Our Community Development program provides students with both the practical
                                                                                          and analytical skills needed to effectively work with a variety of communities to
                                                                                          bring about societal change.

                                                                                          HONOURS BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
                                                                                          Our Social Work program prepares students for generalist social work practice
                                                                                          with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and societies.

                                                                                                            HONOURS BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
                                                                                                     ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES
                                                                                           Diploma Type            Diploma Average     Credits        Credits Required to
                                                                                                                                       Recognized     Complete Degree

             NORTHERN.
                                                                                           2-Year Social Service   3.0 GPA or higher   Up to 45       75
                                                                                           Worker Diploma          2.5 – 2.99 GPA      Up to 15       105
                                                                                           3-Year Child and        3.0 GPA or higher   Up to 45       75
                                                                                           Youth Worker Diploma    2.5 – 2.99 GPA      Up to 30       90

                       VALUE.
                                                                                                                COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
                                                                                                     ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES
                                                                                           Diploma Type            Diploma Average     Credits        Credits Required to
                                                                                                                                       Recognized     Complete Degree
                                                                                           2-Year Social Service   3.0 GPA or higher   Up to 54       36
                                                                                           Worker Diploma          2.5 – 2.99 GPA      Up to 15       75
                       Timmins is known as the city with a heart of gold. Our Timmins      3-Year Child and        3.0 GPA or higher   Up to 54       36
                       campus offers diploma-to-degree and university transfer students    Youth Worker Diploma    2.5 – 2.99 GPA      Up to 30       60
                       opportunities to accelerate their paths to successful careers.
                       Located on the Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology
                       campus, our blended-learning programming is placed in a
                       northern context, perfect for those living and working in
                       Northern Ontario.

                          algomau.ca/timmins
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                 INTERNATIONAL

                                 UNITED. TOGETHER. You’re looking                 PERSONAL SUPPORT
                                 for a university that understands                We have vibrant and welcoming
                                                                                  orientation programs that will ease
                                 you. A place that will leverage your
                                                                                  your transition into life in Canada.
                                 goals and be your partner along                  From making instant connections
                                 the way, broadening perspectives                 with new students to getting a
                                                                                  mobile phone plan, we are here to
                                 as well as horizons. You’re looking
                                                                                  help. We also have an active and
                                 for a university where faculty are               engaging peer mentorship program,
                                 ready to share their knowledge                   the Algoma Student Ambassador
                                                                                  Program, that partners a new
                                 with you, grow with you, adapt with
                                                                                  student with an upper year student,
                                 you. You’re looking for a network of             fostering lifelong friendship and
                                 people who will share perspectives,              support from fellow-students.
                                 challenge ideas, celebrate
                                 differences. You’re looking for a
                                                                                  THE WORLD IN ONE
                                 rich history of graduates who have               CLASSROOM
                                 carved a path to follow.                         Within one classroom at Algoma
                                 With over 26% of our student body coming         University, you can experience
                                 from outside of Canada, representing over        a glimpse of what the global
                                 40 different countries around the globe, our     marketplace encompasses: diverse
                                 campus stands out as one of the most diverse     worldviews with the goal of mutual
                                 in Canada. We embrace and foster diversity.      understanding. Whether it be on
                                 We appreciate and celebrate what makes us        the topic of economics, music,
                                 unique and the ways that they unite us. When     literature, geology, environmental
                                 you step foot on campus at Algoma University,    sciences, or software development,
                                 you clearly see what we mean when we say         you will wrestle with topics and
                                 “All. Welcome.”                                  negotiate ideas that will challenge
                                                                                  your thinking, develop your skills,
                                                                                  and prepare you for your future,
                                                                                  whatever it might hold.

                EMBRACE.
                                 CELEBRATING CULTURE                                algomau.ca/international-students
                                 We hold cultural events year-round allowing
                                 you to share your culture and traditions with
                                 others. We share food, music, dance, and

                 differences.
                                 experiences. Celebrating each other unites us.
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             get involved
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                                                                     ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
                     ALL. IN.
                                There are plenty of
                                opportunities to get involved
                                and have fun outside of the
                                classroom. You can run for
                                student government, be an
                                Orientation Week leader, and
                                so much more. You’ll meet new
                                friends and these experiences
                                will help build your résumé.
                                Plus, your leadership and
                                volunteerism on- and off-
                                campus are recognized on
                                our Co-Curricular Record!
                                Join in Orientation Week and
                                Frost Week
                                Join one of over 30+ student clubs
                                Run for the Algoma University
                                Students’ Union (AUSU)
                                Take part in the Algoma U
                                Colour Dash
                                Get dressed up for a themed
                                Thursday night pub
                                Plant and harvest
                                The Peoples’ Garden
                                ... and so much more!
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                GET INVOLVED

                Wide. Open. From walks on the                         1 Sault Ste. Marie and
                                                                        the Roberta Bondar
                trails to fitting in a hard workout                                             1   2       3
                                                                        Park and Pavilion
                post-studying, to escaping to the
                outdoors on the weekend, Algoma                       2 Arthur A. Wishart
                                                                        Library
                University and the Soo have it all.
                As a student at Algoma U, you can relax at night      3 The Speakeasy
                in the student centre, The Speakeasy, where
                you can listen to a band, sing your heart out in      4 Bookstore
                karaoke, or dance the night away at a themed pub
                night. If the pub isn’t your scene, there’s plenty    5 Ski and Snowboard
                of student clubs with a wide variety of interests       at Searchmont Resort
                – everything from gaming, social activism,
                gardening, and photography.                           6 Paddle on local lakes

                There are many activities around campus and the
                                                                      7 George Leach Centre
                city to offer you new experiences. In the summer;                               4   5       6
                canoe, kayak and swim in the Great Lakes or in                                          7
                                                                      8 The Peoples’ Garden
                the many inland lakes surrounding the Algoma
                                                                        on campus
                region. In the winter, try out snowboarding, skiing
                or snowshoeing. Year-round, there are many
                                                                      9 Great beaches
                community festivals and activities to connect you
                to the community! So much to see and do!

                INTERNATIONAL SAFE COMMUNITY
                While we pride ourselves on our friendly and
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                intimate campus where people smile, say hello,
                and know your name, we are dedicated to                                                     9
                protecting the rights of everyone on campus
                while providing a professional, respectful, and
                safe campus environment.
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                   athletics

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                                                                  VARSITY SPORTS
                                                                  The Algoma Thunderbirds compete at the
                                                                  highest level of university sport in Canada,
                                                                  in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and
                                                                  U Sports. If you think you’ve got what it takes
                                                                  to be a Thunderbird, email info@algomau.ca.

                                                                  The Algoma Thunderbirds compete in:

                                                                  Basketball
                                                                  Cross-Country Running
                                                                  Curling
                                     “Being a part of the
                                                                  Nordic Skiing
                                     Algoma Varsity Program
                                      has given me the            Soccer
                                      opportunity to continue     Wrestling
                                      playing the sports I love
                                      while simultaneously
                                      building friendships with   INTRAMURALS
                                      fellow teammates and        We’re adding new intramural programming
                                      students that will last a   every year. Intramurals happen in the George
                                                                  Leach Centre (GLC) and throughout the city.
                                      lifetime!”
                                                                  We offer a variety of sports from volleyball and
                                      Rebecca Wylie               hockey to Powderpuff Football, cricket, and
                                      3rd Year, Bachelor of       everything in between. And if you can’t find
                                                                  something that interests you, you can start your
                                      Science, Biology
                                                                  own league.
                                     Algoma Thunderbirds
                                      Basketball

             thunderbirds.
             rule.                                                GEORGE LEACH CENTRE WAS
                                                                  VOTED THE #1 FITNESS CENTRE IN
                                                                  SAULT STE. MARIE
|

                                                                  Did you know that access to Algoma U’s

             ALGOMATHUNDERBIRDS.CA                                athletics complex, the George Leach Centre,
                                                                  is included in your tuition? This 49,000 square
                                                                  foot facility features a state-of-the-art weight
                                                                  room, spin studio, a basketball court used by
                                                                  NBA All-Stars, and more.
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                 ANISHINAABE EDUCATION

                                                                                                                                             ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
                                                                                        SPECIAL MISSION
                                                                                        The objects of the University are

                heritage.
                                                                                        the pursuit of learning through
                                                                                        scholarship, teaching, and research
                                                                                        within a spirit of free enquiry and
                                                                                        expression.
                                                                                        It is the special mission of the University to:

                 Honoured.
                                                                                        • Be a teaching-oriented university that provides
                                                                                          programs in liberal arts and sciences and
                                                                                          professional programs, primarily at the
                                                                                          undergraduate level, with a particular focus on
                                                                                          the needs of Northern Ontario and;
                                                                                        • Cultivate cross-cultural learning between
                                                                                          Aboriginal communities and other communities,
                                                                                          in keeping with the history of Algoma University
                                                                                          and its geographic site.

                 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
                                                                                              THE 7 GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS
                 We are situated in the centre of the Great Lakes on the traditional                       RESPECT
                 territory of the Ojibwe. Sault Ste. Marie is known to the original              To have honour for all of Creation
                 inhabitants as Bawating, meaning fast rushing waters (rapids).                            WISDOM
                 This area has been a gathering place for many generations.                  To cherish knowledge is to have wisdom

                                                                                                           HUMILITY
                 Algoma University acknowledges that we are on the traditional lands           To know humility is to know yourself
                 of the Anishinaabek Nation. Algoma University also acknowledges                   as a sacred part of creation
                 that we are on sacred lands set aside for education as envisioned by                        BRAVERY
                 Chief Shingwauk for our children and for those yet unborn.                   To be able to face the foe with integrity

                                                                                                           HONESTY
                                                                                                 To be honest in facing a situation

                                                                                                              TRUTH
                                                                                            To have truth is to know all of these things

                                                                                                               LOVE
                                                                                                   To know love is to know peace
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
             ANISHINAABE EDUCATION

             The spirit of sharing and coming               ANISHINAABE INITIATIVES DIVISION
                                                                                                        STRONGER. TOGETHER.
             together continues on our campus
                                                            The Anishinaabe Initiatives Division
             today. Algoma U, located on the former
                                                            provides academic and cultural support      SHINGWAUK KINOOMAAGE GAMIG PARTNERSHIP (SKG)
             Shingwauk Indian Residential School
                                                            to Anishinaabe students and Algoma U
             site, offers a unique and historically rich                                                As part of Algoma University’s commitment to providing a respectful, inclusive and
                                                            community members. Events and
             setting for a cross-cultural community in                                                  innovative educational environment for Anishinaabe (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) students,
                                                            programming are delivered to
             which Anishinaabe (First Nations, Métis,                                                   the University has entered into a Covenant with the Shingwauk Education Trust (SET). SET
                                                            encourage student success and help
             and Inuit), Canadian, and International                                                    established SKG, which offers fully-accredited courses and programs of particular interest to
                                                            promote and celebrate Anishinaabe
             students and faculty learn with each                                                       Anishinaabe students.
                                                            culture on campus.
             other and from one another in a spirit of
             friendship and respect.                        To encourage a cross-cultural experience,   The two partners are following the Two Row Wampum model of development - each partner
                                                            Algoma offers numerous opportunities for    supports one another in the pursuit of their goals.
             ANISHINAABE PEOPLES’ COUNCIL                   all students to experience Anishinaabe
             (APC)                                                                                      Integrating culture-based learning and preserving Anishinaabe knowledge is a shared belief
                                                            culture, including:
                                                                                                        between the two organizations. Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig’s new building is a $12 million
             APC is a committee of the Board
                                                            Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow             combined education, research, and cultural centre. The signature feature is a state-of-the-art
             of Governors and represents the
                                                                                                        National Chiefs’ Library; a library, archives, and gallery designed to provide a repository for
             communities of Batchewana and
                                                            Anishinaabe Speaker Series                  Anishinaabe created information and related research and scholarship within an accredited,
             Garden River First Nations, SASA,
                                                                                                        culture-based, Anishinaabe controlled, postsecondary environment.
             the Children of Shingwauk Alumni               Sharing Circles
             Association, the Métis Nation of Ontario,
                                                            SHIFT Training                              Anishinaabe Knowledge
             and the Sault Ste. Marie Historic
             Métis Community. It also includes                                                          Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig offers a culture-based university degree in Anishinaabe
                                                            Ceremonial Feasts/Soup & Bannock Days       Studies (3-year) and a 3-year Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) degree in partnership with Algoma
             representation from the Sault Indian
             Friendship Centre, Neechkewehn                                                             University. In addition, the following certificates are also offered:
                                                            Elders’/Youth Gatherings
             Homes, and the North Shore Tribal                                                          First Nation Social Policy Community Development Certificate
             Council. APC supports the delivery of          Ceremonial Arbour                           Akii (Land) and Environmental Stewardship Certificate
             specific services to Anishinaabe                                                           Interdisciplinary Aboriginal Learning Certificate
             students through the Anishinaabe               Visiting Elder Program
                                                                                                        NALMA Certificate - Professional Lands Management Certification Program
             Initiatives Division.
                                                            Biennial Anishinaabe Inendamowin               algomau.ca/academics/certificates
             SHINGWAUK ANISHINAABE                          Research Symposium
             STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (SASA)                   “Gdo Akiiminaan Ganawendanaan”
             The Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’            (Taking Care of our Land) Symposium
             Association (SASA) is committed to
             ensuring that Anishinaabe students’
             university experience is fulfilling. SASA is
             run by students for students, and works
             to ensure that Anishinaabe students’
             voices are recognized among the Algoma
             University community.

                sasa@algomau.ca
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                SAULT STE. MARIE campus
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                CAMPUS.
                                                          Surrounded by the nature
                                                          of the North, Algoma
                                                          University’s Sault Ste. Marie

                  WIDE.
                                                          campus is the perfect mix
                                                          of old and new. Experience
                                                          its natural beauty in all
                                                          four seasons.

                                                          1   Shingwauk Hall

                                                          2   The Speakeasy

                                                          3   Shingwauk Ceremonial Arbor

                                                          4   Convergence Centre

                                                          5   George Leach Centre

                                                          6   Bishop Fauquier Memorial
                                                              Chapel

                                                          7   Spirit Village Townhouses and
                                                              International Dormitory

                                                          8   Algoma Dormitory

                                                  1
                           2   3          4   5   6   7                               8
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                  Be. HERE.
                                                                  1 Convergence Centre

                                                                  2 Spirit Village Townhouses and International Dormitory

                                                                  3 Algoma Dormitory

                                                                  4 George Leach Centre

                                                  3               5 The Speakeasy
                          1
                                                                  6 Arthur A. Wishart Library

                                                                  7 Shingwauk Hall

                                                                  8 Bishop Fauquier Memorial Chapel

                                              2           4

                                                      5                7

                                                              6

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             JUST STEPS AWAY.
             Whether you are coming from
             residence to your classes,
             looking for a quick bite or
             wanting to get in shape, our
             campus has it all and it’s all
             just minutes away.
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                 RESIDENCE

                             GUARANTEED SINGLE ROOM IN
                             RESIDENCE                                 As a student at our Sault Ste. SPIRIT VILLAGE TOWNHOUSES
                             Just one of the perks you’ll experience   Marie campus, you’ll have      For upper-year, mature, and
                             as a first-year student at Algoma                                        international students:
                             University’s Sault Ste. Marie Campus!
                                                                       plenty of options in regards
                                                                       to residence. Our residences Five bedrooms (each room includes
                                                                                                      twin bed, full wardrobe, and desk)
                                                                       are centrally located on
                                                                       our campus and are within      Two shared bathrooms
                                                                       a two-minute walk to           Fully furnished shared kitchen (table,
                                                                       classes, computer labs,        chairs, refrigerator, and oven)
                                                                       the George Leach Centre,       Meal plan optional
                                                                       The Speakeasy, cafeteria,
                                                                       and major transit routes.
                                                                                                                  SPIRIT VILLAGE INTERNATIONAL
                                                                       All residences feature high-speed          DORMITORY
                                                                       wireless Internet, local phone services,
                                                                                                                  For upper-year, mature, and
                                                                       laundry and mail facilities. Dorms are
                                                                                                                  international students:
                                                                       wheelchair accessible, have 24-hour
                                                                       video surveillance, are staffed with       45-bed dormitory

                suite.
                                                                       Residence Advisors and Dons, and
                                                                       include weekly cleaning services in all    Room includes twin bed, wardrobe,
                                                                       bathrooms and common areas.                and desk

                                                                                                                  Shared kitchen space
                                                                       ALGOMA DORMITORY
                                                                       As a first-year student coming out         Shared bathroom with one dorm mate
                                                                       of high school, enjoy the following

                 view.
                                                                                                                  Required meal plan
                                                                       amenities in our 95-bed dormitory:

                                                                       Guaranteed single room, including twin
                                                                       bed, full wardrobe and desk                   algomau.ca/housing

                                                                       Shared bathroom with one dorm mate

                                                                       Shared common rooms with
                                                                       entertainment centre and microwave

                                                                       Shared common kitchen space

                                                                       Required meal plan

                                                                                                                         Algoma Dormitory floor plan
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             SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ALGOMAU.CA

                                                                                                                                          ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
             Go Where
             Business
             Takes You.                                      PROGRAMMING
                                                             Programs available in:
                                                             • Accounting
             The School of Business                          • Business Administration:
             & Economics at                                    Specializations include: Accounting,
                                                               Economics, Human Resources
             Algoma University provides                        Management, and Marketing
             academic programming, in both
                                                             • Economics
             Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton,
                                                             • Finance and Economics
             that is relevant to the evolving
             economy and experiential
                                                             *Graduate certificate programming
             learning opportunities inside                    available in:
             and outside the classroom                       • Business Administration
             that will help you grow and                     • Human Resources Management
             find your place as a future                     * Graduate certificate programs are only
                                                               available to students who have completed
             business leader.                                  an undergraduate degree

                                                             TWO GREAT LOCATIONS
             Through customized business education and
                                                             Our Sault Ste. Marie campus offers a
             a personalized learning environment, you will
                                                             truly northern experience in the heart of
             gain real world experience to jump start your
                                                             the Great Lakes. Our Brampton campus
             career.
                                                             provides students with an urban                           BRAMPTON
             Northern Ontario Business Case Competition      experience located in the centre of one                   SAULT STE. MARIE
                                                             of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Both
             Co-operative Education
                                                             locations provide students with the
             Internships                                     academic background and experiences
                                                             required to succeed in today’s economy
             Research positions

             Other Experiential Learning opportunities          algomau.ca/schoolbe
                                                             schoolbe@algomau.ca
                                                                                                          TWO GREAT
                                                                                                          LOCATIONS!
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                SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

                Our students leave the business programs as strong,
                well-rounded business professionals ready to excel in the                                                 ACCOUNTING
                dynamic world of global business.                                                                         As an Accounting student, you will gain a fundamental
                                                                                                                          understanding of accounting concepts and principles needed
                Some of the programming we offer our students include                                                     to succeed in your chosen accounting career. Our Bachelor
                opportunities to enhance their learning with cooperative                                                  of Arts in Accounting program will provide you with a pathway
                education, event networking with community professionals,                                                 into an array of accounting career options. You could become
                                                                                                                          a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Aboriginal Financial
                and the expertise to participate in the Annual Northern Ontario                                           Manager, a Chartered Professional Accountant or pursue other
                Business Case Competition; all real business experiences.                                                 accounting careers.
                                                                                  “Choosing the School of Business
                                                                                  & Economics was the perfect
                                                                                                                          BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

                BIG. IDEAS.
                                                                                  decision for me as an incoming          Specializations include Accounting, Economics, Human
                                                                                   international student. From            Resources Management, and Marketing

                                                                                   the very first day I arrived, I felt   In the BBA program, you will have the opportunity to explore
                                                                                   welcomed in the institution’s          the world of business across four different areas of expertise
                                                                                                                          including Accounting, Economics, Human Resources
                                                                                  diverse and inclusive environment.
                                                                                                                          Management, and Marketing. The School of Business &
                                                                                  Professors encouraged us to ask
                                                                                                                          Economics strives to provide our students with hands-on
                                                                                  questions and as my classmates          learning opportunities throughout their academic years to
                                                                                   would say, mine were really never-     prepare them for a career beyond an undergraduate degree.
                                                                                  ending! It was actually at the
                                                                                   School of Business & Economics         FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
                                                                                   that I discovered my passion for       The Finance and Economics program offers you a unique
                                                                                  accounting! In my second year           and holistic degree - combining business administration
                                                                                  I became a peer tutor which             and financial analysis and management of economics. You
                                                                                   helped me achieve two goals            will examine economic policy-related issues at the regional,
                                                                                   in one: to help others as well as      national and international level, study roles of government,
                                                                                                                          financial institutions and more.
                                                                                  gain valuable work experience.
                                                                                   Currently I am employed at my
                                                                                                                          ECONOMICS
                                                                                  alma mater and also working
                                                                                                                          Our three-year Bachelor of Arts in Economics program
                                                                                   towards obtaining my CPA
                                                                                                                          incorporates a unique concentration on the theory,
                                                                                  designation to launch my career
                                                                                                                          applications and explorations in current policy related issues at
                                                                                   in the accounting field.”              regional, national and international levels. Here, you will focus
                                                                                                                          on the different influences that determine the distribution of a
                                                                                  Iman Sohail
                                                                                                                          country’s goods and services. In our intimate and interactive
                                                                                   Graduate, Bachelor of Business
                                                                                                                          learning environment, you will examine a variety of topics
                                                                                  Administration (2018)                   including urban economics, economic development, and
                                                                                                                          elementary statistical methods for economists.
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             SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES & THE ENVIRONMENT

                                                                                                                 ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
                                                                                               SCHOOL OF
                                                                                               LIFE SCIENCES &
                                                                                               THE ENVIRONMENT
             Real. Science.
             The School of Life Sciences & the               PROGRAMMING
                                                             Programs available in:
             Environment at Algoma University
             delivers quality programming in Biology,        • Biology (B.Sc.)

             Psychology, and Environmental Science.          • Psychology (B.Sc., B.A.)

             Importantly, the majority of our students       • Environmental Science (B.Sc.)

             have the opportunity to gain valuable
             work experience as researchers in faculty       ACQUIRED SKILLS
                                                             1.   Critical thinking and
             labs or as volunteers/student-workers for            scientific reasoning
             local companies throughout internship           2.   Written communication
             courses and the capstone thesis.                     • Scientific literacy
                                                                  • English literacy
             Consequently, many of our students              3.   Verbal communication
             publish their research in scientific                 • Presentation creation
             journals even before completing their                • Presentation delivery
                                                             4.   Experimental design
             undergraduate degree.                                and execution
                                                             5.   Statistical analysis

             You’ll benefit from personal and professional      algomau.ca/schoollse
             growth opportunities through experiential       schoollse@algomau.ca
             learning, including:
             Lab volunteer opportunities

             Work study opportunities

             Summer research jobs

             Internship courses

             Honours thesis research
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REAL. IMPACT.

                                                                                                                                                                                              ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                                PSYCHOLOGY
                FIND YOUR PASSION.                                                                                              Algoma’s Psychology program encourages you to think
                                                                                                                                critically about human and non-human behaviour, and
                Our programs ensure you get exposure to the full spectrum of topics
                                                                                                                                science in general. You will have the opportunity to work
                within your chosen field so you have the chance explore your interests                                          alongside professors to study specific areas of Psychology.
                and find your passion. Once you’ve found the subjects you love, you                                             Students often use their Psychology degree as a stepping
                                                                                                                                stone to Master’s and Ph.D. level degrees. Our graduates
                can take more specialized courses in that area as you progress further
                                                                                                                                go on to become lawyers, teachers, speech-language
                in your degree.                                                                                                 pathologists, audiologists, forensic psychologists,
                                                                                         “My experiences in the Biology         and beyond.
                Evidence indicates that people succeed best in life by finding and
                                                                                         program at Algoma U’s School of
                pursuing their passion. Find yours in the School of Life Sciences         Life Sciences & the Environment,
                                                                                                                                ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
                & the Environment at Algoma University.                                   specifically my time as a research    The world faces significant environmental challenges in
                                                                                                                                the coming years. Our Environmental Science program
                                                                                          assistant, ignited a passion for
                                                                                                                                introduces you to these, and provides you with the
                                                                                          research that I continue to pursue
                                                                                                                                training to tackle these challenges in your future careers
                                                                                          today at the University of Waterloo   as environmental scientists. Our program is dedicated to
                                                                                          School of Pharmacy. I was able to     giving you the opportunity to build practical experience
                                                                                          develop a deeper understanding        through lab courses, and the Honour’s Thesis course
                                                                                          of the methods that underly           in which you would work with world-class scientists to
                                                                                          scientific experiments, and           conduct ground-breaking research.
                                                                                          even learned basic coding skills
                                                                                          using statistical software. I also
                                                                                                                                BIOLOGY
                                                                                          secured an Natural Sciences and       Our Biology program gives students exposure to different
                                                                                                                                realms of the discipline so they can find their passion.
                                                                                          Engineering Research Council
                                                                                                                                The program emphasizes critical thinking and building
                                                                                         (NSERC) Undergraduate Student
                                                                                                                                skills that students need to become scientists. Biology
                                                                                          Research Award (USRA) allowing
                                                                                                                                students gain practical experience through laboratory
                                                                                          for the opportunity to conduct a      courses, internship courses that allow them to work with
                                                                                          unique research project with          researchers or relevant businesses, and the Honour’s
                                                                                          Dr. Schamp’s team during a            Thesis course in which students work with world-class
                                                                                          summer work term. These               scientists to conduct ground-breaking research.
                                                                                          experiences opened many doors
                                                                                          for me in Pharmacy school.”

                                                                                          Ryan Pelletier                        HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMMING
                                                                                          Graduate, Bachelor of Science,        We offer courses including Human Anatomy & Physiology
                                                                                          Biology (2016), PharmD                and Biochemistry, as well as more specialized courses such
                                                                                          Candidate - University of Waterloo    as Biomedical Ethics, Behavioural Neuroscience, Health
                                                                                                                                Informatics, Nutritional Science, and Cancer Biology.
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             OPPORTUNITIES

             Today’s job market changes very quickly. Experiential learning
             engages students in hands-on experiences that connect theory
             to practice and builds transferable skills highly sought after by
             employers. In other words, participating in experiential learning
                                                                                                                                        The Experiential Learning (EL) Hub is your place to
             as part of your university experience can help connect you with                                                            learn about experiential learning opportunities at
             your future career!                                                                                                        Algoma University.

             GAIN.
                                                                                                                                        The following programs run through the EL Hub and are
                                                                                                                                        available to all students regardless of program of study.

                                                                                                                                        CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
                                                                                                                                        Co-op is designed to integrate undergraduate

             EXPERIENCE.
                                                                                                                                        academic studies with paid work experience.
                                                                                                                                        It provides students with meaningful, paid
                                                                                                                                        work experience, networking capabilities,
                                                                                                                                        and helps build and develop students’
                                                                                                                                        competencies and skill sets. Co-op is
                                                                                                                                        available in most academic programs at
                                                                                                                                        Algoma University.

                                                                                                           “Co-op gave me the
                                                                                                           opportunity to gain          CAREER LINK
                                                                                                           experience at FedNor and     Career Link is a co-curricular certificate
                                                                                                           Heliene Inc.                 program that runs concurrent with a
                                                                                                           I am now entering my         student’s academic program. Open to all
                                                                                                            third placement at BDO      students, Career Link helps students develop
                                                                                                           and I strongly believe       career skills, networking connections, and
                                                                                                            that because of the
                                                                                                                                        includes a work experience component.
                                                                                                                                        Career Link is perfect for students who are
                                                                                                           co-op program I will
                                                                                                                                        looking to prepare for their future careers by
                                                                                                           smoothly transition
                                                                                                                                        building a strong career portfolio.
                                                                                                           into the workforce
                                                                                                           upon graduation with
                                                                                                           experience and soft skills   NEW GRADUATE TRANSITION PROGRAM
                                                                                                            that employers value.”      Making a plan early is the best way to get
                                                                                                                                        ready for your future career! The New
                                                                                                           Noah Sartoretto
                                                                                                                                        Graduate Transition Program engages you in
                                                                                                           4th Year, Bachelor of
                                                                                                                                        a series of workshops while you are studying.
                                                                                                           Business Administration,
                                                                                                                                        When you graduate, we connect you with a
                                                                                                           Accounting (Co-op)
                                                                                                                                        Career Coach who works with you to help you
                                                                                                                                        start your career.

                                                                        Photo courtesy of the McGuffins.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                  INTERNATIONAL
                                                                                                                  EXPERIENTIAL
                                                                                                                  LEARNING PROGRAM

                                                                                                                  EDUCATION ABROAD
                                                                                                                  The Education Abroad
                                                                                                                  program offers more than
                                                                                                                  just a unique classroom
                                                                                                                  experience. While being
                                                                                                                  immersed in a new culture and       “I feel so blessed to have
                                                                                                                  language, students are opened        had this opportunity to
                                                                                                                  up to the new perspectives           study abroad in Austria
                                                                                                                  and ideas of the host institution    and to visit 13 countries.
                                                                                                                  and country.                         I am fortunate to have
                                                                                                                                                       met so many amazing
                                                                                                                  INTERNSHIP AND                       people, and to have had
                                                                                                                  VOLUNTEER ABROAD                     the chance to create
                                                                                                                                                       my own little world with
                                                                                                                  Through the International
                                                                                                                                                       them. I feel that I have
                                                                                                                  Internship and Volunteer
                                                                                                                                                       grown as an individual
                                                                                                                  Abroad programs, students
                                                                                                                                                       as well. I learned how to
                                                                                                                  have the opportunity to work
                 “Working for Dr. Brandon Schamp as a plant                                                                                            travel and I conquered my
                                                                                                                  and volunteer in diverse
                  community ecology research assistant has                                                                                             travel anxiety. I learned so
                                                                                                                  community and business
                  been one of the most valuable parts of my time                                                                                       much about cultures and
                                                                        WORKING ON CAMPUS                         organizations via institutional
                  at Algoma University. While aided by NSERC                                                                                           different countries in the
                                                                        Many Algoma University students           international partnerships.
                  USRA grants and OSAP work study, I was given                                                                                         world, and I learned that I
                                                                        gain tremendous experience working        While gaining international
                  many great opportunities to help me see what                                                    experience, students will            can do anything I want to
                                                                        on campus. Much of this work is
                  a career in biological research can look like. I      conducted directly with faculty on        acquire knowledge and skills         do in this world”
                  have learned many great skills, such as; writing      research projects. As a student, you      they learn on the job, a chance      Alexandra Berlingieri
                  scientific papers, conducting statistical analyses,   may get your hands dirty taking part      to network with professionals        Studied at Austria’s,
                  and carrying out experiments in a field setting. I    in field work outside the classroom,      working in another part of the       University of Applied
                  can confidently say that I feel prepared for any      you might assist with plant and animal    world and learn more about
                                                                                                                                                       Sciences, Wiener Neustdt
                  post-graduate schooling that comes my way. ”          research studies, or you might plan       what it takes to be successful
                                                                        and organize a university event.          working with diverse groups.         Graduate, Bachelor of
                  Riley Gridzak
                                                                                                                                                       Business Administration,
                  Graduate, Bachelor of Science, Biology (2019)            algomau.ca/experiential-learning-hub      algomau.ca/study-abroad           Marketing (2019)
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             programs

             At the core of everything we do are academic programs                                   ACCOUNTING
             that span across the humanities, social sciences, and                                   What Will I Learn?
                                                                                                     What it takes to be a creative, independent problem solver who can be relied on
             sciences. Plus, as an undergraduate-only university, our
                                                                                                     to get, the job done right the first time.
             students have opportunities to assist with faculty research
                                                                                                     All the necessary skills and theory to prepare you to write the CPA exams.
             projects – an advantage like no other.
                                                                                                     What’s Special About it?

             study.
                                                                                                     This three-year degree offers a pathway into an array of accounting career
                                                                                                     opportunities for those with an aptitude for numbers, organizing, and analytical
                                                                                                     problem-solving skills.
                                                                           “My first experience
                                                                            with the Accounting      This is done is an environment where the knowledge culture is founded on
                                                                                                     continual learning and improvement - the foundation of a career in accounting.
                                                                            program changed my

                plan.
                                                                            educational journey. I   Even More to Explore:
                                                                            took an introductory     Our program will provide you with the opportunity to pursue the Chartered
                                                                            accounting class         Professional Accountant (CPA) designation after graduation and our courses
                                                                                                     are also recognized by the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada
                                                                            and I could not have
                                                                                                     (AFOA), which can prepare you to become a Certified Aboriginal Financial
                                                                            been more intrigued.
                                                                                                     Manager (CAFM).
                                                                            I eventually chose
                                                                            to pursue a major           algomau.ca/accounting
                                                                            in Accounting and
                                                                            a minor in French.
                                                                                                     ANISHINAABE STUDIES
                                                                            I have always
                                                                                                     What Will I Learn?
                                                                            enjoyed the fun and
                                                                                                     Our Anishinaabe Studies program, offered in partnership through Shingwauk
                                                                            challenging courses      Kinoomaage Gamig, explores the history of the Anishinaabe peoples. Through
                                                                            at Algoma U.”            a culture-based curriculum, you will learn Anishinaabe history, philosophy, and
                                                                                                     worldview.
                                                                           Jordan Trudeau
                                                                            Graduate, Bachelor       What’s Special About it?
                                                                            of Arts, Accounting,     You will develop broad cross-cultural understanding and experience both
                                                                                                     traditional and contemporary Anishinaabe research methodologies, as they
                                                                            Minor in French
                                                                                                     relate to other research paradigms.
                                                                           (2019)
                                                                                                     Even More to Explore:
                                                                                                     Due to the holistic style of delivery, an emphasis is placed on cultural values. You
                                                                                                     will also be immersed in a traditional Anishinaabe community.

                                                                                                        algomau.ca/anishinaabe-studies
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
                                           ANISHINAABEMOWIN (OJIBWE)                                                                                             BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
                                           What Will I Learn?                                                                                                    What Will I Learn?
                                           Our program will teach you basic- to advanced-level instruction in                                                    Our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, offered through
                                           Anishinaabemowin - the Ojibwe language. You will gain a functional level of                                           the School of Business & Economics, will give you the opportunity to conduct
                                           fluency in the language and will investigate the challenges of the written word.                                      research, sharpen your critical thinking skills, network with businesses
                                                                                                                                                                 and professionals, and increase your skills in oral and written business
                                           What’s Special About it?                                                                                              communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
                                           Our program is the only one of its kind in Canada. With more language speakers,
                                           we’re helping to keep the Anishinaabe language alive and well in Canada.                                              What’s Special About it?
                                                                                                                                                                 In your fourth year, you’ll be ready to apply what you’ve learned by participating
                “Students get a            Even More to Explore:                                                                  “My experience in the          in the Northern Ontario Business Case Competition, which enables BBA
                 chance to build on        Complement your degree by participating in a variety of cultural activities on          business program              students to showcase their knowledge and skills before local business judges
                 a strong foundation       campus, including the Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow, one of the largest in            has been memorable,           and national celebrities. Algoma U’s BBA program is designed to increase your
                                           the region. Other activities include: full moon ceremonies, the Elders’ Gathering,                                    business knowledge and prepare you for future leadership opportunities in
                 of cultural history,                                                                                              eventful, and filled with
                                           feasts, and more.                                                                                                     various business sectors and prepare you for graduate degree opportunities.
                 the significance of                                                                                               learning experiences
                 this site as it was a        algomau.ca/anishinaabemowin                                                          that have exceeded my         Even More to Explore:
                 residential school, and                                                                                           expectations. Not only        If you want to expand your studies even further, add a single or double
                 to have their voices                                                                                              did I appreciate the one      specialization in Accounting, Economics, Human Resources Management,
                                           BIOLOGY                                                                                                               or Marketing, allowing multiple possibilities to design your own BBA degree!
                 heard while having                                                                                                on one teaching styles
                                           What Will I Learn?
                 a strong community                                                                                                and ability to work
                                           In our Biology program, you will take courses that will teach you the scientific                                      BUSINESS SPECIALIZATIONS:
                 here on the               method, and how to use it. You’ll also take courses that expose you to the main         with professors and
                                                                                                                                                                 Accounting
                 campuses of Algoma        sub-disciplines within Biology. Our program takes a problem-solving approach            classmates, but I was         Economics
                 U and Shingwauk           to the sciences, preparing students for all areas of graduate studies. Graduates        also given opportunities      Human Resources Management
                 Kinomaage Gamig.”         from our program have successfully gone on to graduate school, medicine,                to interact with the local    Marketing
                                           pharmacy, law, dentistry, optometry, and to veterinary school.                          business community
                 Serena Hill                                                                                                                                        algomau.ca/business
                                           What’s Special About it?                                                                and attend events
                4th Year,
                                           We work hard to ensure that our students feel like scientists at the end of             outside of Sault Ste.
                 Bachelor of Arts,
                                           their degree. You’ll have more opportunities to actually participate in biological      Marie.”                       COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CD)
                Anishinaabemowin
                                           research. Approximately 25% of our students volunteer or work in faculty                                              What Will I Learn?
                                           research labs each year, and many publish the work they do in scientific                Courtney Dukes                You will learn to work alongside people in communities to effect change by
                                           journals.                                                                               Graduate, Bachelor            helping to identify common concerns and solutions, and to build relationships
                                                                                                                                   of Business                   with organizations and those in positions of power.
                                           Even More to Explore:
                                                                                                                                   Administration,
                                           You’ll have loads of practical science opportunities in our Biology program. We                                       What’s Special About it?
                                           offer two internship courses that allow students to explore science-related fields      Human Resources               Our program has a specific focus on northern, rural, remote communities, and
                                           directly, and many of our courses have weekly labs that will allow you to get your      and Marketing (2019)          Indigenous populations. You will be adequately prepared to be a Community
                                           hands dirty doing actual science.                                                                                     Development Practitioner in Northern Ontario, and to work with a diverse and
                                                                                                                                                                 cross-cultural group of people.
                                              algomau.ca/biology                                                                Business students have a very
                                                                                                                                high employment rate in their    Even More to Explore:
                                                                                                                                field, and a 95% success rate    In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your classroom learning
                                                                                                                                on the Chartered Accountancy     in a 150-hour field placement that links concepts, values, and theories to
                                                                                                                                exam on their first attempt on   practice.
                                                                                                                                the UFE.
                                                                                                                                                                    algomau.ca/cd
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                                        COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (CESD)                                                                    ECONOMICS
                                        What Will I Learn?                                                                                                    What Will I Learn?
                                        In our Community, Economic, and Social Development program, more                                                      You will learn the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to interact with
                                        commonly known as CESD, you will develop a holistic perspective of the world                                          policy makers at the local, national, and international level for both for-profit
                                        around you, and develop the knowledge and skills to fight for positive change,                                        and not-for profit organizations. In our program, you will learn various tools for
                                        economic and social equality, and defend human rights.                                                                a deep understanding of individual and market behaviour as well as the roles of
                                                                                                                                                              government in improving economic and societal well-being.
                                        What’s Special About it?
                                        Our program is the only one of its kind in Canada with a special focus on                                             What’s Special About it?
                                        northern, rural, remote, and Indigenous populations.                                                                  You will help create knowledge by participating in conferences locally, nationally
             “The best thing about                                                                                                 “There is no other         and internationally, as appropriate.
             Algoma U is that you       Even More to Explore:                                                                       place I would have
                                        You’ll have the opportunity to put your skills and learning into practice in                                          Even More to Explore
              get to have one-to-                                                                                                   wanted to have my
                                        your third- and fourth-year when you complete two field placements in the                                             By the time you graduate from the Economics program, you are ready to enter
              one interactions with                                                                                                 first experience living
                                        community. Graduates are also eligible for certification by the Economic                                              the workforce or continue with higher studies.
              your professors on a      Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) and the Council for the Advancement                 away from home than
              daily basis. Smaller      of Native Development Officers (CANDO).                                                    Algoma University.            algomau.ca/economics
              class sizes give you                                                                                                 The Economics
                                           algomau.ca/cesd
              the opportunity to                                                                                                    program offers            ENGINEERING (1ST YEAR)
             present yourself in                                                                                                    detailed courses that
                                                                                                                                                              What Will I Learn?
              a discussion and I        COMPUTER SCIENCE                                                                            provide the necessary
                                                                                                                                                              Our first year Engineering pathway provides qualifying students with a first year
              believe that adds up      What Will I Learn?                                                                          skills for countless      of study followed by a seamless transition to the second year of Laurentian
              to a great experience.”   In our Computer Science program, you will gain a strong theoretical and                     professional careers,     University’s Bachelor of Engineering program. You will study in areas such
                                        practical foundation in the study of algorithms, programming languages, and                 and has definitely        as mathematics, chemistry, and physics in preparation for a degree in either
              Shivain Kumar             construction of computer systems and applications. You will have a solid                                              Mechanical, Mining, or Chemical Engineering.
                                                                                                                                    exceeded my
             2nd Year, Bachelor of      foundation in data structure, programming, assembly language programming,
                                                                                                                                    expectations to           What’s Special About it?
              Computer Science          computer organization, operating systems, theory, software engineering,
                                                                                                                                    truly have me love        You will benefit from the best of both worlds – an intimate and highly supported
                                        algorithms, and computer networking.
                                                                                                                                    learning.”                first year experience at Algoma University followed by a transition to the Bharti
                                        What’s Special About it?                                                                                              School of Engineering with faculty from a variety of disciplines, strong industry
                                        You have the option to complete a fourth year honours thesis, which can be used             Paola Medina              connections, and brand-new facilities. If you pursue co-operative education,
                                        to build a portfolio to highlight your skills and abilities to potential employers after   2nd Year, Bachelor of      you may have the option of being placed in Sault Ste. Marie working with local
                                        graduation.                                                                                Arts, Economics            industry partners.

                                        Even More to Explore:                                                                                                 Even More to Explore:
                                        Enhance your learning by choosing one of three specializations: Computer Game                                         There is a growing need to recruit and retain professional engineers in Northern
                                        Technology, Computer Game Technology - Creative Arts, or Mobile Software                                              Ontario and beyond. Join the next generation of professionals with opportunity
                                        Engineering.                                                                                                          for long and successful careers in an area of high demand.

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                                        COMPUTER SCIENCE SPECIALIZATIONS:
                                        Computer Game Technology
                                        Computer Game Technology – Creative Arts
                                        Mobile Software Engineering

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                             PROGRAM PROFILE
                             COMPUTER SCIENCE
                             With state-of-the-art technology and          IN THE LAB:
                             computer labs, along with small class         Students and researchers from all
                             sizes and one-on-one interactions with        over the world come to study and
                             faculty, Algoma U has a reputation for        utilize our state-of-the-art labs to get
                             having a world-class computer science         hands-on knowledge of computer
                             program. A large component of our             systems and gaming technology.
                             computer science program is creativity        Experiments can be carried out in a
                             and innovation. Students are able to create   simulated virtual laboratory, beyond
                             new designs and explore their wildest         the realm of physical possibility.
                             imaginations. Computing drives innovation
                                                                           IN THE CLASSROOM:
                             in the sciences, but also developments
                                                                           Courses are also offered in
                             in engineering, business, entertainment,
                                                                           artificial intelligence, human-
                             and education. Many who want to make
                                                                           computer interactions, web data
                             a positive difference in the world around
                                                                           management, Internet tools, among
                             them study computer science.
                                                                           others. Students in our computer
                                                                           science program will learn how
                                                                           to program and code using SQL,
                                                                           HTML, ANSI, C++, Java, and
                                                                           Javascript.

                                                                           OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM:
                                                                           Co-operative education provides
                                                                           hands on experience and our
                                                                           students develop a personalized
                                                                           and detailed portfolio for future
                                                                           employers. Students also can
                                                                           compete in various programming

                LEADING.
                                                                           contests to build problem solving
                                  “The opportunities that came             skills and gain valuable exposure in
                                   from attending a small                  the industry.
                                   university were unique, It was
                                   a little bit easier to stick out
                                   and be adventurous. I used the             algomau.ca/computer-science

                     EDGE.
                                   small school to my advantage,
                                   not a disadvantage.”

                                   Connor Flood, Solution
                                   Engineer, Facebook
                                   Graduate, Bachelor of
                                   Computer Science (2015)
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                               programs

                                          ENGLISH                                                                                                            FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
                                          What Will I Learn?                                                                                                 What Will I Learn?
                                          In our program, you will study literature, language, and ideas from Shakespeare to                                 Our program is a blended program combining major theories in finance and
                                          Margaret Atwood, and explore a variety of genres such as fiction, drama, poetry,                                   economics and their applications. It is designed to equip you with a broad-based
                                          creative nonfiction, film, and criticism.                                                                          understanding of the tools and skills required for successful careers in the
                                                                                                                                                             financial sector. You will learn the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary
                                          What’s Special About it?                                                                                           to interact with policy makers at the local, national, and international level for
                                          You will gain an understanding of diverse perspectives and values and learn                                        both for-profit and not-for profit organizations.
                                          how language and literature continue to shape human experience, as well as
                                          an appreciation of the power of words and ideas. In learning to write critically,                                  What’s Special About it?
             “In the English              creatively and convincingly, you will hone your ability to think clearly and to analyze   “As a working mother     You will help create knowledge by participating in conferences locally, nationally,
              program at Algoma,          attentively, abilities that greatly appeal to employers, professional schools, and        of two, my schedule      and internationally, as appropriate.
              I’ve had opportunities      graduate programs.                                                                         is demanding and
                                                                                                                                                             Even More to Explore:
              to meet and learn                                                                                                     unpredictable. The
                                          Even More to Explore:                                                                                              By the time you graduate from our program, you are ready to enter the workforce
              from the modern             Courses in writing and film allow you to explore further aspects of creativity. You       supportive efforts of    or continue with higher studies.
              authors we’re               can also take your learning outside of the classroom by getting involved in research      staff and faculty at
              studying, and               being conducted by our faculty through paid work placements.                              Algoma U have made          algomau.ca/finance-economics

              write for a national                                                                                                   it possible for me to
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              magazine. Because                                                                                                     pursue a double arts     GEOGRAPHY
              of the small program                                                                                                  major and a science
                                                                                                                                                             What Will I Learn?
              size, we’re all able to     ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE                                                                     minor as a full-time     Our program is divided into four major thematic areas: physical geography,
              receive individualized      What Will I Learn?                                                                        student.”                human geography, human-environmental geography, and geomatics. You have
              attention from our          In the Environmental Science program, you’ll learn what science is, how science is                                 the opportunity to study in two of these tracts.
                                                                                                                                    Jen Bridge
              professors which has        done, and how science can be used to address global problems such as climate
                                                                                                                                    2nd Year,                What’s Special About it?
              been fundamental to         change, invasive species, biodiversity loss, and habitat destruction fragmentation
                                                                                                                                    Bachelor of Arts,        Due to the University’s location, you will have the opportunity to study in a region
                                          and degradation. You’ll develop critical thinking skills that will allow you to
              my success so far.”                                                                                                                            with a rich diversity of peoples and natural environments, and you can explore
                                          contribute to the current environmental, social, and economic challenges facing           Geography/English,
                                                                                                                                                             these options through field courses and the Co-operative Education program.
              Sara Couturier              humanity in the twenty-first century.                                                     Minor in Biology
             4th Year, Honours                                                                                                                               Even More to Explore:
                                          What’s Special About it?
              Bachelor of Arts,                                                                                                                              You will have the opportunity to interact with local businesses, including the
                                          Our program is interdisciplinary - you’ll take courses in biology, chemistry,
              English                                                                                                                                        Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre, Community Geomatics Centre, and NORDIK
                                          geography, but can also take relevant courses in political science, sociology,
                                                                                                                                                             Institute, and can work alongside faculty conducting cutting-edge research on
                                          economics, and law and justice.
                                                                                                                                                             food security in the region.
                                          Even More to Explore:
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                                          In your third year, you’ll complete an 80-hour internship with an industry leader.
                                          In your fourth year, you can complete an honours thesis research project and/or
                                          complete another internship in the field of environmental science

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                                    programs

                                               HISTORY                                                                                                         MUSIC
                                               What Will I Learn?                                                                                              What Will I Learn?
                                               Our history program has courses covering a wide range of topics, including the                                  In our program, you will develop the fundamentals of performance, theory, and
                                               history of First Nations, women’s history, colonial history through an Indigenous                               musicianship. We offer courses in performance, music theory, music history,
                                               lens, history and film, witches and witch-hunts, the history of ideas, and more.                                popular music, sociology of music, Indigenous music, world music, audio arts,
                                               New courses in public history and archival studies will allow you to explore ideas                              conducting, elementary school music, and music business. We also provide an
                                               and projects on history as it’s made available in museums, historical sites, and                                extensive variety of jazz-based courses.
                                               archives.
                                                                                                                                                               What’s Special About it?
                                               What’s Special About it?                                                                                        Development of reliable performance skill is nurtured through weekly
                “The History program           You’ll get up close with various primary sources and historical writings in highly-    “Algoma’s music          performance classes. Plus, you will study and perform in a historic building,
                at Algoma University           interactive classroom learning experiences. You’ll also get the opportunity to         family has treated       outfitted with the best instruments and faculty who are leading musicians in their
                 has proven to be a            work with an expert faculty member to develop a project and write a thesis in an       me with such             field.
                different, yet unique          area of interest that you can choose for yourself.
                                                                                                                                      kindness, allowing       Even More to Explore:
                case compared to               Even More to Explore:                                                                  me to discover myself    Take your learning outside of the classroom by participating in one of our
                prior experiences              Did you know that Algoma U houses a number of important archives on                    through guidance         ensembles. The Algoma University Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and Music Theatre
                 with History courses.         campus, including those of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School? Explore            and opportunities        Ensemble, are active within the local community, and give you ample opportunity
                The staff and faculty          the history of the University and delve into over 100 years of archives right on                                to perform.
                                                                                                                                      that I only dreamed
                                               campus.
                 here are excellent                                                                                                   could be real. Having       algomau.ca/music
                and always there for              algomau.ca/history                                                                  educators who are
                you. Here, you aren’t                                                                                                 so dedicated to their
                 just a number, and                                                                                                                            POLITICAL SCIENCE
                                               LAW AND JUSTICE                                                                        students and their
                are encouraged to                                                                                                                              What Will I Learn?
                                                                                                                                      individual crafts is a
                speak out whenever             What Will I Learn?                                                                                              In our program, you will learn the about the key political institutions and actors,
                                               In Law and Justice, you will acquire knowledge of the pattern of law and legal         gift. I have attained    along with the forces and ideas that work to shape society and influence
                possible; not just
                                               institutions required to regulate our political, social and economic relations.        more knowledge in        transformative political action. You will examine the concepts of power,
                 in class, but as
                                                                                                                                      the past three years     sovereignty, identity, equality, freedom, justice, authority, democracy, ideology,
                student input to the           What’s Special About it?                                                                                        political violence, revolution, globalization, political economy, development, and
                                                                                                                                      than I thought I could
                program. It’s intimate         We take a more holistic approach in that you will study many areas of the law                                   more.
                                               including civil law, criminal law, family law, corporate law, constitutional law and   fit! I honestly could
                and community
                                               contract law. We also investigate conventional, traditional and alternative forms      not imagine my first     What’s Special About it?
                based, and incredibly
                                               of justice and dispute resolution.                                                     university experience    Our program is built around three streams: international relations and
                 friendly, you get to                                                                                                                          comparative politics; Canadian government, politics, and public policy; and
                                               Even More to Explore:                                                                  being anywhere else.
                 know people on a                                                                                                                              political theory. Due to our location on the site of the former Shingwauk Indian
                personal level”                You will come to understand law as a multidimensional and complex social               Algoma will be a         Residential School, our program has a special focus on Indigenous content,
                                               phenomenon. You will also acquire skills in critical thinking, written and verbal      bitter-sweet ‘see you    including the implications of treaty relations, the Truth and Reconciliation Calls
                 Colter Assiniwai              communication and high calibre research making you an excellent candidate for           later’.”                to Action, and colonialism.
                3rd Year, Bachelor of          law school and graduate programs.
                Arts, History                                                                                                         Keiko Larocque           Even More to Explore:
                                                  algomau.ca/law-justice                                                                                       Take your learning outside of the classroom by participating in various activities,
                                                                                                                                      Graduate, Honours
                                                                                                                                                               including the twice-annual Can-Am Debate with students from Lake Superior
                                                                                                                                      Bachelor of Arts,
                                                                                                                                                               State University in the United States. You can also participate in municipal,
                                                                                                                                      Music (2019)
                                                                                                                                                               provincial, and federal election debates and take part in the Model United
                                                                                                                                                               Nations in Toronto, all organized by the Law and Politics Student Society.

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