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3 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. Skylee-Storm Hogan Graduate, Honours Bachelor PR OUDLY. Un ique. of Arts in Law and Justice
FOUND. HERE. 6 ALGOMA COMMUNITY 8 SAULT STE. MARIE CAMPUS 14 ALGOMA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 16 GET INVOLVED 18 ATHLETICS 20 ANISHINAABE EDUCATION 22 CAMPUS PERSPECTIVE 26 RESIDENCE 28 PROGRAMS 48 MINORS/ SPECIALIZATIONS 52 OPPORTUNITIES 54 DIPLOMA TO DEGREE 55 SCHOLARSHIPS 56 INTERNATIONAL 58 TUITION & FEES 59 HOW TO APPLY
6 7 REAL. IMPACT. 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.
8 9 ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY SAULT STE. MARIE campus Algoma U is located in Sault Ste. Marie, a city of 75,000 people in Northern Ontario. “The Soo”, as locals call it, has all the amenities of a big city – shopping, entertainment, sports teams, festivals, and cultural activities – but without the hassle of traffic. soo. We’re lucky enough to live in a city surrounded by the great outdoors. With Lake Superior and the St. Mary’s River literally just steps from our front door, there’s always something to do. You can catch some sun at the beach or walk our much. beautiful boardwalk. Plus, the hills of the Canadian Shield are right at our back door. With the highest elevation in Ontario, Searchmont Resort is a popular winter destination for our students, offering great alpine skiing and snowboarding. Our city is small enough to get around on foot or bike. In fact, it’s only a 30-minute walk from campus to downtown or a 10-minute bike or bus ride. The Hub Trail, which runs through Algoma U, connects the city, allowing you access to any major destination on foot, bike, or roller blades. Don’t need that much fresh air? Don’t worry. The Sault Transit makes regular stops on our campus and can take you anywhere you want to go. algomau.ca/ssm
10 11 REAL. IMPACT. ALGOMA UNIVERSITY SAULT STE. MARIE campus 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 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 The activities you participate in on- and off- 7 George Leach Centre campus also help build your résumé with volunteer 4 5 6 experience. Your experiences can be added to 7 8 The Peoples’ Garden Algoma U’s Co-Curricular Record, which is an on campus official record of your community engagement, volunteerism, and service leadership. 9 Great Beaches INTERNATIONAL SAFE COMMUNITY While we pride ourselves on our friendly and 8 intimate campus where people smile, say hello, 9 and know your name, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of everyone on campus while providing a professional, respectful, and safe campus environment.
12 13 SAULT STE. MARIE campus ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY FOUND. HERE. ONTARIO Flight from 10 Bon Soo Winter Sault Ste. Marie to Toronto Carnival 1 hour 15 minutes TIMMINS 11 Searchmont Ski Thunder Bay Resort 10 11 12 Annual International Bridge Walk L ak e Supe r ior SAULT STE. MARIE 13 Soo Greyhounds Hockey Game Ottawa 14 Sailing on Lake La Superior BRAMPTON ke Hu Toronto ro n r io n nta hig a O L ake L a k e Mic 12 13 14 Detroit ie e Er L ak Chicago MICHIGAN
14 15 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS REAL. IMPACT. ALGOMA UNIVERSITY All. Business. The School of Business and PROGRAMMING Economics at Algoma University Programs available in: delivers high calibre business • Accounting education in two great locations, • Business Administration: Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton. Specializations include: Accounting, Economics, Human The School builds on the success Resources Management, and of the business and economics Marketing programs and the long-standing • Economics commitment of the University • Finance and Economics to provide access to top-quality academic programming while TWO GREAT LOCATIONS developing business- and socially- Our Sault Ste. Marie campus offers a truly northern experience conscious leaders. in the heart of the Great Lakes. Our Brampton campus provides students with an urban experience located in the centre of one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Both locations provide You’ll benefit from personal and professional students with the academic growth opportunities through experiential background and experiences learning, including: required to succeed in today’s economy BRAMPTON The Annual Northern Ontario Business Case Competition SAULT STE. MARIE algomau.ca/schoolbe Co-operative education schoolbe@algomau.ca Internships Research positions and more TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!
16 17 get involved ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY all. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved and have fun outside of the classroom. You can run for in. 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!
18 19 athletics ALGOMA UNIVERSITY REAL. IMPACT. 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 “At bigger universities you Nordic Skiing don’t get to know your professors like this. They Soccer wouldn’t know I was Wrestling interested in going to medical school and help thunderbirds. me get there. Here, they INTRAMURALS did just that. They wrote We’re adding new intramural programming me incredible reference every year. Intramurals happen in the George rule. Leach Centre (GLC) and throughout the city. letters. They helped me We offer a variety of sports from volleyball and every step of the way.” hockey to Powderpuff Football, cricket, and Caleb Charlebois everything in between. And if you can’t find something that interests you, you can start your Honours Bachelor own league. of Science in | Biology graduate, ALGOMATHUNDERBIRDS.CA NOSM MEd 2022, Algoma Thunderbirds soccer player GEORGE LEACH CENTRE VOTED #1 FITNESS CENTRE IN SAULT STE. MARIE Did you know that access to Algoma U’s 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.
20 21 ALGOMAU.CA anishinaabe education ALGOMA UNIVERSITY The spirit of sharing and coming SHINGWAUK KINOOMAAGE GAMIG together continues on our campus (SKG) today. Algoma U, located on the former As part of our commitment to providing Shingwauk Indian Residential School a respectful, inclusive, and innovative site, offers a unique and historically rich educational environment for Anishinaabe setting for a cross-cultural community in students, we signed a Covenant with the which Anishinaabe (First Nation, Métis, Shingwauk Education Trust (SET). SET and Inuit), Canadian, and international has established Shingwauk Kinoomaage students and faculty learn with each Gamig (SKG), which offers courses other and from one another in a spirit of and programs of particular interest to friendship and respect. Anishinaabe students. These courses ANISHINAABE PEOPLES’ COUNCIL and programs are fully credited through (APC) Algoma U. Algoma students are welcome to take SKG courses. APC is a committee of the Board of Governors and represents the ANISHINAABE INITIATIVES communities of Batchewana and Garden The Anishinaabe Initiatives provides River First Nations, SASA, the Children of academic and cultural support to Shingwauk Alumni Association, the Métis Anishinaabe students and Algoma U Nation of Ontario, and the Sault Ste. community members. Events and Marie Historic Métis Community. It also programming are delivered to includes representation from the Sault encourage student success and help Indian Friendship Centre, Neechkewehn promote and celebrate Anishinaabe Homes, and the North Shore Tribal culture on campus. Council. APC supports the delivery of specific services to Anishinaabe students To encourage a cross-cultural experience, through the Anishinaabe Initatives. Algoma offers numerous opportunities for heritage. all students to experience Anishinaabe SHINGWAUK ANISHINAABE culture, including: STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (SASA) The Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow Association (SASA) is an organization Anishinaabe Speaker Series run by students for students. It works Honoured. to ensure that all Anishinaabe students’ Sharing Circles voices are recognized including all First Nation, Status, Non-Status, Métis, and Ceremonial Feasts/Soup & Bannock Days Inuit. As a former residential school, it Elders’/Youth Gatherings is important that space be provided to be heard and accessible amongst the Ceremonial Arbour Algoma U community. SASA promotes WE ARE SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF THE GREAT LAKES ON THE TRADITIONAL the academic and cultural needs of Visiting Elder Program TERRITORY OF THE OJIBWE. SAULT STE. MARIE IS KNOWN TO THE ORIGINAL Anishinaabe students and offers related activities for all students. They also Biennial Anishinaabe Inendamowin INHABITANTS AS BAWATING, MEANING FAST RUSHING WATERS (RAPIDS). Research Symposium THIS AREA HAS BEEN A GATHERING PLACE FOR MANY GENERATIONS. represent Anishinaabe students on various boards and committees at the “Gdo Akiiminaan Ganawendandaan” University. (Taking Care of our Land) Symposium
22 23 campus Perspective REAL. IMPACT. ALGOMA UNIVERSITY Be. HERE. 1 ESSAR 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 8 EVERYTHING. CLOSE. 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.
24 25 ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS PERSPECTIVE STATE-OF-THE-ART BIOSCIENCES BUILDING The Essar Convergence Centre is home to classrooms, labs, faculty offices, student lounges and more... Samantha Al-Ani Jordan Dubie Christine Caron Leah Hodgson Mayra Tejena Zambrano Spirit Village Townhouses Aksel Pollari meet. greet. It’s easy to find community at Algoma U when you’re always just steps away from anywhere on campus. Explore for yourself with our virtual tour! algomau.ca/virtual-tour
26 27 REAL. IMPACT. ALGOMA UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE As a student, you’ll have SPIRIT VILLAGE TOWNHOUSES plenty of options in regards For upper-year, mature, and international students: to residence. Our residences are centrally located on Five bedrooms (each room includes twin bed, full wardrobe, and desk) our campus and are within a two-minute walk to Two shared bathrooms classes, computer labs, Fully furnished shared kitchen (table, the George Leach Centre, chairs, refrigerator, and oven) GUARANTEED SINGLE The Speakeasy, cafeteria, Meal plan optional ROOM IN RESIDENCE and major transit routes. Just one of the perks you’ll All feature high-speed wireless Internet, experience as a first-year SPIRIT VILLAGE INTERNATIONAL local phone services, laundry and mail student at Algoma University! DORMITORY facilities, and include weekly cleaning services in all bathrooms and common For upper-year, mature, and areas. Dorms are wheelchair accessible, international students: have 24-hour video surveillance, and 45-bed dormitory are staffed with Residence Advisors and Residence Dons. Room includes twin bed, wardrobe, and desk ALGOMA DORMITORY Shared kitchen space As a first-year student coming out of high school, enjoy the following Shared bathroom with one dorm mate amenities in our 95-bed dormitory: Required meal plan suite. 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 view. Shared common kitchen space Required meal plan Algoma Dormitory floor plan
28 29 ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY 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, with no graduate programs, our students to get, the job done right the first time. have opportunities to assist with faculty research projects All the necessary skills and theory to prepare you to write the CPA exams. – 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. “After enrolling as a French language This is done is an environment where the knowledge culture is founded on continual learning and improvement - the foundation of a career in accounting. student, my first plan. exprience with Even More to Explore: the accounting Our program will provide you with the opportunity to pursue the Chartered program changed Professional Accountant (CPA) designation after graduation and our courses are also recognized by the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada my educational (AFOA), which can prepare you to become a Certified Aboriginal Financial journey. In my Manager (CAFM). first year, I took an introductory algomau.ca/accounting accounting class and I could not ANISHINAABE STUDIES have been more What Will I Learn? intrigued. I am now Our Anishinaabe Studies, offered in partnership through Shingwauk Kinoomaage pursuing a double Gamig, explores the history of the Anishinaabe peoples. Through a culture- major in both French based curriculum, you will learn Anishinaabe history, philosophy, and worldview. and accounting. What’s Special About it? I have always You will develop broad cross-cultural understanding and experience both enjoyed the fun and traditional and contemporary Anishinaabe research methodologies, as they challenging courses relate to other research paradigms. at Algoma U. ” Even More to Explore: Jordan Trudeau Due to the holistic style of delivery, an emphasis is placed on cultural values. You 3rd Year, Double will also be immersed in a traditional Anishinaabe community. Major, Bachelor of algomau.ca/anishinaabe-studies Arts, Accounting, French
30 31 REAL. IMPACT. programs 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 will give you the Anishinaabemowin - the Ojibwe language and culture. You will gain a functional opportunity to conduct research, sharpen your critical thinking skills, network level of fluency in the language and will investigate the challenges of the written with businesses and professionals, and increase your skills in oral and written word. business communication, critical thinking, and problem solving. What’s Special About it? What’s Special About it? Our program is the only one of its kind in Canada. With more language speakers, In your fourth year, you’ll be ready to apply what you’ve learned by participating we’re helping to keep the Anishinaabe language alive and well in Canada. in the Northern Ontario Business Case Competition, which enables all BBA “Throughout my four “There are many students to showcase their knowledge and skills before local business judges years at Algoma, I Even More to Explore: opportunities for and national celebrities. Algoma U’s BBA program is designed to increase your Complement your degree by participating in a variety of cultural activities on business knowledge and prepare you for future leadership opportunities in worked alongside students at Algoma. campus, including the Gathering at the Lake Pow Wow, one of the largest in the various business sectors and prepare you for graduate degree opportunities. Dr. Isabel Molina For example, we regions. Other activities include: full moon ceremonies, the Elders’ Gathering, conducting cutting feasts, and more. have one-on-one Even More to Explore: edge research. interactions with If you want to expand your studies even further, add a single or double Because of this, I algomau.ca/anishinaabemowin professors, who specialization in Accounting, Economics, Human Resources Management, was able to go to San are all very friendly. or Marketing – multiple possibilities to design your own BBA degree! Diego, California for BIOLOGY Making new friends two summers, where is easy because of BUSINESS SPECIALIZATIONS: What Will I Learn? I worked with other small class sizes, and Accounting In our Biology program, you will take courses that will teach you the scientific top researchers as there are many jobs Economics method, and how to use it. You’ll also take courses that expose you to the main Human Resources Management part of the Plant sub-disciplines within Biology. Our program takes a problem-solving approach on campus – one of Marketing Genome Research to the sciences, preparing students for all areas of graduate studies. Graduates the important needs from our program have successfully gone on to graduate school, medicine, Project. I am now for all students.” algomau.ca/business pharmacy, law, dentistry, optometry, and to veterinary school. better prepared for Kazi Faisal Atahar grad school and plan What’s Special About it? to one day become a We work hard to ensure that our students feel like scientists at the end of Graduate, Bachelor COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT their degree. You’ll have more opportunities to actually participate in biological of Business physician.” What Will I Learn? research. Approximately 25% of our students volunteer or work in faculty Administration You will learn to work alongside people in communities to effect change by Christine Caron research labs each year, and many publish the work they do in scientific helping to identify common concerns and solutions, and to build relationships Graduate, Honours journals. with organizations and those in positions of power. Business students have Bachelor of Science a very high employment Even More to Explore: What’s Special About it? in Biology You’ll have loads of practical science opportunities in our Biology program. We rate in their field, and a Our program has a specific focus on northern, rural, remote communities, and offer two internship courses that allow students to explore science-related fields 95% success rate on the Indigenous populations. You will be adequately prepared to be a Community directly, and many of our courses have weekly labs that will allow you to get your Chartered Accountancy Development Practitioner in Northern Ontario, and to work with a diverse and hands dirty doing actual science. exam on their first attempt cross-cultural group of people. on the UFE. algomau.ca/biology Even More to Explore: In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your classroom learning in a 150-hour field placement that links concepts, values, and theories to practice. algomau.ca/cd
32 33 ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY PROGRAM PROFILE Psychology Our Psychology program offers also offer courses which teach how two different degrees, tailored to non-human animals (such as birds your strengths and interests. The and bats) have evolved to find food Bachelor of Science degree requires and communicate in the most you to complete a greater number of efficient manner. biological-based courses compared to the Bachelor of Arts degree. In your fourth year of studies, you will have the opportunity to research We offer courses on a wide range of at length any area of psychology that topics in psychology. The majority piques your interest for your honours of courses fall under one of two thesis. We believe in cultivating your categories: those that focus on the interests and giving you the freedom to social bases of behaviour, and those explore your own ideas. You will select that focus on the biological bases of your own topic, and with assistance behaviour. from one or more professors, design your own experiment, collect While it is widely known that psychology and analyze the data, and finally, can involve the identification of and present your research at the Algoma counselling for abnormal thoughts University Annual Psychology Thesis and behaviours, there are many other Conference. This is the culminating areas of psychology that are less widely project of your time at Algoma U, and known. For example, we offer courses highlights the refined, polished work FUTURE. which teach you how and why we are our undergraduates are capable of susceptible to visual illusions and why producing. It is also no surprise to note, individuals follow group behaviours. that some of our students’ theses are Beyond the study of humans, we published – a rarity for undergraduates! FOCUSED. algomau.ca/psychology
34 35 REAL. IMPACT. ALGOMA UNIVERSITY programs COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (CESD) The Engineering ECONOMICS What Will I Learn? pathway provides 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 students access 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, to a first year of and not-for profit organizations. In our program, you will learn various tools for economic and social equality, and defend human rights. study at Algoma 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? University Our program is the only one of its kind in Canada and has a special focus on in Sault Ste. What’s Special About it? northern, rural, remote, and Indigenous populations. You will help create knowledge by participating in conferences locally, nationally “We receive a lot of Marie, followed and internationally, as appropriate. hands-on experience Even More to Explore: by a seamless You’ll have the opportunity to put your skills and learning into practice in Even More to Explore and placement transition to the 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 opportunities outside community. Graduates are also eligible for certification by the Economic second year the workforce or continue with higher studies. of the classroom, Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) and the Council for the Advancement of Engineering which really helps to of Native Development Officers (CANDO). algomau.ca/economics apply what we are at Laurentian learning in real-life algomau.ca/cesd University in ENGINEERING (1ST YEAR) situations.” Sudbury in either What Will I Learn? Johnathan Lalonde COMPUTER SCIENCE Mechanical, Our first year Engineering pathway provides qualifying students with a first year 4th Year, Bachelor of What Will I Learn? Chemical, of study followed by a seamless transition to the second year of Laurentian In our Computer Science program, you will gain a strong theoretical and University’s Bachelor of Engineering program. You will study in areas such Arts in Community, or Mining practical foundation in the study of algorithms, programming languages, and as mathematics, chemistry, and physics in preparation for a degree in either Economic, and Social construction of computer systems and applications. You will have a solid Engineering. Mechanical, Mining, or Chemical Engineering. Development foundation in data structure, programming, assembly language programming, computer organization, operating systems, theory, software engineering, What’s Special About it? algorithms, and computer networking. You will benefit from the best of both worlds – an intimate and highly supported 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 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 you may have the option of being placed in Sault Ste. Marie working with local graduation. 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. algomau.ca/engineering COMPUTER SCIENCE SPECIALIZATIONS: Computer Game Technology Computer Game Technology – Creative Arts Mobile Software Engineering algomau.ca/computer-science
36 37 ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY new. PROGRAM PROFILE Biology/Environmental Science science. Our four-year Biology and Environmental Science programs will help you develop skills that allow you to contribute solutions to the current environmental, social, and economic challenges facing society in the twenty-first century. spread and threats of invasive species, the continued loss of biodiversity, as well as all of the major sub-disciplines of Biology (genetics, cellular biology and biochemistry). You’ll also benefit from unique access Both programs are housed in the Essar to the natural environment. Algoma is Convergence Centre (ECC). The ECC is our located in the heart of the great lakes with campus’ newest building and comes fully freshwater lakes and boreal forests all equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories just minutes from campus. This unique for teaching and research. combination of modern facilities and access to the natural environment draws Students studying Biology or Environmental many researchers and students from all Science at Algoma can expect to examine over the world to Sault Ste. Marie. the impacts of climate change, the IN THE FIELD IN THE CLASS IN THE LAB Benefit from hands-on Develop critical We work hard to learning experiences. thinking skills to ensure that our THERE’S MORE A wide range of natural prepare you to students feel like resources and research contribute solutions scientists. Over facilities are located close to the environmental, 25% of our students HERE THAN to the University, providing the ideal setting in which social, biological, and economic challenges volunteer or work in faculty research labs WHAT MEETS to conduct laboratory and field research. facing humanity in the twenty-first century. each year. THE EYE. algomau.ca/biology algomau.ca/environmental-science
38 39 REAL. IMPACT. ALGOMA UNIVERSITY 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? “My degree in creatively and convincingly, you will hone your ability to think clearly and to analyze “Algoma U’s You will help create knowledge by participating in conferences locally, nationally, English molded my attentively, abilities that greatly appeal to employers, professional schools, and Geography program and internationally, as appropriate. path to becoming graduate programs. helped me to Even More to Explore: a Librarian… I am understand the Even More to Explore: By the time you graduate from our program, you are ready to enter the workforce fortunate to have Courses in writing and film allow you to explore further aspects of creativity. You complexities of the or continue with higher studies. been a part of the can also take your learning outside of the classroom by getting involved in research human-human and English Department being conducted by our faculty through paid work placements. human-environment algomau.ca/finance-economics family at Algoma relationships, that algomau.ca/english University. The close have been invaluable GEOGRAPHY relationships I built in my field.” What Will I Learn? with my professors, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Our program focuses on four tracts of geography: physical, human, and human- Brad Lloyd and the one-on- What Will I Learn? environmental geography, and geomatics. You have the opportunity to study in BA Honours, one attention that In the Environmental Science program, you’ll learn what science is, how science is two of these tracts. Geography (2010) I received from done, and how science can be used to address global problems such as climate What’s Special About it? them, allowed me to change, invasive species, biodiversity loss, and habitat destruction fragmentation 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 develop my writing with a rich diversity of peoples and natural environments, and you can explore contribute to the current environmental, social, and economic challenges facing significantly over a these options through field courses and the Co-operative Education program. humanity in the twenty-first century. period of four years, Even More to Explore: and become the What’s Special About it? You will have the opportunity to interact with local businesses, including the professional I am Our program is interdisciplinary - you’ll take courses in biology, chemistry, Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre, Community Geomatics Centre, and NORDIK geography, but can also take relevant courses in political science, sociology, today.” Institute, and can work alongside faculty conducting cutting-edge research on economics, and law and justice. food security in the region. Erika Provenzano Even More to Explore: BA Honours, English algomau.ca/geography In your third year, you’ll complete an 80-hour internship with an industry leader. (Algoma 2012), MLIS In your fourth year, you can complete an honours thesis research project and/or (UWO, 2013) complete another internship in the field of environmental science algomau.ca/environmental-science
40 41 ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY PROGRAM PROFILE Law and Justice/Political Science Our four-year Law and Justice and Political Our Political Science program has three Science programs prepare you well for law key streams: international relations school and the workforce. Housed together and comparative politics; Canadian on campus, many students complete government, politics, and public policy; double majors in both programs for a more and political theory. You’ll learn about the holistic and transformative educational key political institutions and actions, along experience. with the forces and ideas that work to shape society and influence transformative In our Law and Justice program, you political action. will learn about the pattern of law and legal institutions required to regulate our Being located on the site of the former political, social, and economic relations. Shingwauk Indian Residential School, You’ll study many areas of law, including our programs have a special focus on criminal law, family law, corporate law, Indigenous content, including treaty constitutional law, and contract law. By relations, colonialism, and more. the time of graduation, you’ll also have investigated conventional, traditional, and Both degrees equip you with high level alternative forms of justice and dispute critical thinking skills, excellent written and resolution. verbal communication skills, and research skills - all needed for law school and other graduate programs, as well as the work world. STRONG. LOCAL PROVINCIAL INTERNATIONAL You’ll have opportunities Take your learning further Don’t forget your passport to show off your by participating in the when you come to knowledge in municipal Model United Nations Algoma! Twice a year, we and regional elections held in Toronto, where hold the Can-Am Debates DEBATE. by getting involved in you’ll network and with Lake Superior State debates and getting connect with other like- University in the United involved in the Law and minded students from States, where we debate Politics Student Society. across Ontario. We send critical and current issues an Algoma team yearly! affecting both countries. algomau.ca/law-justice algomau.ca/political-science
42 43 ALGOMA UNIVERSITY REAL. IMPACT. 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 “I valued the one-on- You’ll get up close with various primary sources and historical writings in highly- “The region needs performance classes. Plus, you will study and perform in a historic building, one experience with interactive classroom learning experiences. You’ll also get the opportunity to more young people outfitted with the best instruments and faculty who are leading musicians in their professors – they work with an expert faculty member to develop a project and write a thesis in an to speak up and field. know you by name area of interest that you can choose for yourself. announce how Even More to Explore: and not by a number. Even More to Explore: different we are. We Take your learning outside of the classroom by participating in one of our I also appreciated Did you know that Algoma U houses a number of important archives on need more people ensembles. The Algoma University Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and Music Theatre learning about the campus, including those of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School? Explore advocating for the Ensemble, are active within the local community, and give you ample opportunity Anishinaabe culture, the history of the University and delve into over 100 years of archives right on to perform. north. We need to campus. and the history of work together to algomau.ca/music this site as a former algomau.ca/history achieve those goals residential school.” and bring Northern POLITICAL SCIENCE Pauline E. Danquah LAW AND JUSTICE Ontario onto the What Will I Learn? 3rd Year, Double same level as cities What Will I Learn? In our program, you will learn the about the key political institutions and actors, Major in Bachelor In Law and Justice, you will acquire knowledge of the pattern of law and legal like Toronto.” along with the forces and ideas that work to shape society and influence of Arts in Political institutions required to regulate our political, social and economic relations. transformative political action. You will examine the concepts of power, Bushra Asghar Science, Law and sovereignty, identity, equality, freedom, justice, authority, democracy, ideology, What’s Special About it? Graduate, Honours political violence, revolution, globalization, political economy, development, and Justice with a Minor We take a more holistic approach in that you will study many areas of the law Bachelor of Political more. in Sociology including civil law, criminal law, family law, corporate law, constitutional law and Science, 2018 contract law. We also investigate conventional, traditional and alternative forms What’s Special About it? of justice and dispute resolution. Our program is built around three streams: international relations and comparative politics; Canadian government, politics, and public policy; and Even More to Explore: political theory. Due to our location on the site of the former Shingwauk Indian You will come to understand law as a multidimensional and complex social Residential School, our program has a special focus on Indigenous content, phenomenon. You will also acquire skills in critical thinking, written and verbal including the implications of treaty relations, the Truth and Reconciliation Calls communication and high calibre research making you an excellent candidate for to Action, and colonialism. law school and graduate programs. Even More to Explore: algomau.ca/law-justice Take your learning outside of the classroom by participating in various activities, including the twice-annual Can-Am Debate with students from Lake Superior State University in the United States. You can also participate in municipal, provincial, and federal election debates and take part in the Model United Nations in Toronto, all organized by the Law and Politics Student Society. algomau.ca/political-science
44 45 ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY PROGRAM PROFILE Visual Arts/Music Whether you prefer a paintbrush in hand or the fundamentals of performance, theory, piano keys at your fingertips, we will cultivate and musicianship. We offer courses in your creativity and transform your passion. performance, audio arts, conducting and a variety of music theory courses. We also Our Visual Arts program is ideal if you have provide an extensive variety of jazz-based a passion for contemporary studio practices courses. Performance courses are offered in painting, drawing, printmaking, and mixed in the following areas: piano, organ, guitar, CREATIVE. media. Core studio courses are supported by voice, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, academic studies in art history and theory. oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, Courses also explore site specific sculpture, horn, trombone, tuba, percussion, jazz piano, installation and land art, digital social media, and jazz guitar. Development of reliable bookbinding, and Indigenous art. Our program performance skill is nurtured through weekly culminates with an end-of-the-year group performance classes, where you will discover MINDS. exhibition at the Art Gallery of Algoma, allowing and develop your musical voice. you the rare opportunity to curate an exhibition before graduation. algomau.ca/music Our Music program provides an excellent algomau.ca/visual-arts foundation if you wish to explore the
46 REAL. IMPACT. 47 ALGOMA UNIVERSITY programs PSYCHOLOGY SOCIAL WORK What Will I Learn? What Will I Learn? You will learn about the history of psychology and explore how the brain Our generalist social work program will prepare you to practice anti-oppressive contributes to human and non-human behaviour. You can earn a Bachelor of social work with diverse populations. You will use structural, Anishinaabe, and Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. feminist approaches to critically analyze the ways that social contexts shape personal and social problems. What’s Special About it? Most psychology courses offered at Algoma U fall under one of three categories: What’s Special About it? social and personality psychology, clinical psychology, and neuropsychology. In Our program has a particular focus on social work in and with northern, rural, your fourth-year, you will have the opportunity to complete an honours thesis and remote, Indigenous, and franco-Ontarian communities. Our program advocates “As a sociology will conduct original research. You will then present your findings at our annual “Algoma U has given for social justice and equips you with the intellectual, practical, and professional student at Algoma institutional conference. me opportunities skills needed to promote the individual and collective well-being of individuals, U, I have gained to make a real families, groups, and communities. Even More to Explore: insight into the social impact through Our students have the opportunity to work as research assistants conducting Even More to Explore: constructs that shape cutting edge research alongside faculty. the social work You’ll have the opportunity to take your learning even further in your fourth year the world. I have program. Through when you participate in a 700-hour field placement that will link your classroom engaged with peers algomau.ca/psychology learning and working learning to real life situations. and knowledgeable in an environment algomau.ca/social-work faculty to unpack the SOCIOLOGY of like-minded social inequalities that social activists, and What Will I Learn? exist and explored Sociology enables you to think critically about the world in which we live in; to connecting classroom VISUAL ARTS the ideologies that explore the existing power structures that we are part of; dismantle and unpack education with What Will I Learn? influence oppression the taken-for-granted. We focus on social inequality, through the examining the hands-on experience, Our Visual Arts program focuses on contemporary studio practices in painting, with the intention impacts of colonization, racialization and identity-politics. I have a new direction drawing, printmaking, and mixed media. to create positive What’s Special About it? for future activist What’s Special About it? change. As a student, When you enter the program, you will learn alongside faculty who are committed work.” In your first two years of studies, you’ll receive structured, intense, and project- I have expanded to social change. Our small class size creates an environment for engagement, based studio courses that develop basic visual vocabulary, observational drawing Marissa Ditoro my own awareness dialogue, and interrogation of social issues and problems. You will be skills, and an overview of art history. Upper year courses involve increasingly encouraged throughout the program to investigate a research problem of your 4th Year, Bachelor varied approaches that allow for more independent and personal development. of intersectional own. A sociology degree provides you with an excellent foundation in critical of Social Work This individuality is reflected in our end of studies thesis, which results in a identities resulting in thinking, research skills, and analyzing complex social dynamics. professionally curated annual group exhibition at the Art Gallery of Algoma. self-growth.” Even More to Explore: Even More to Explore: Lucia Luciani Our graduates are equipped to be active participants in changing the world we There are countless opportunities to show off your work around town at local 4th Year, Bachelor of live in. Some graduates of our program have gone onto law school, teaching, businesses and various gallery spaces, like 180 Galleries. Even better, most of Arts, Sociology addiction counselling, community activism, project management and evaluation, these spaces are free! and positions in industry and government. algomau.ca/visual-arts algomau.ca/sociology
48 49 ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY minors AND SPECIALIZATIONS Add. On. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOMATICS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABILITY This minor provides This minor provides you This minor provides you with information in with the opportunity to study a you with an interdisciplinary regards to the gathering, range of areas, perspectives, approach to understanding storing, processing, and and issues in human environmental sustainability, delivering of geographic development. It can be used to drawing on critical ecological information, or spatially provide a basic understanding GET MORE OUT CANADIAN GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC POLICY, AND ADMINISTRATION theory, diverse issues in referenced information. You of some human developmental OF YOUR DEGREE; This minor concerns the study of environmental justice and ecological economics, and will be introduced to the world of cartography, geographic issues that would be relevant if you wish to work with children, MINOR OR Canadian politics and government, public applied approaches to information systems (GIS), youth, or families in various policy, and public administration, with ecological and community remote sensing of the fields. SPECIALIZE IN particular emphasis on decision-making at resilience. You will explore environment, and air photo A SUBJECT YOU the federal and provincial levels, Indigenous politics, Canadian identity and nationalism, diverse strategies to solving sustainable community interpretation. LOVE. federal-provincial relations, and foreign policy. development problems, and the building of collaborative YOU CAN CHOOSE TO MINOR* and inclusive environmental COMPUTER GAME TECHNOLOGY IN MOST OF OUR DEGREE initiatives that emphasize a PROGRAMS. YOU CAN ALSO You will apply foundational re-localization of economies. MINOR OR SPECIALIZE IN THE programming knowledge to the design FOLLOWING UNIQUE and development of video game software. FRENCH SUBJECT AREAS. The specialization focuses on a complete overview of game development, from the initial The French minor code to the finished product. You will develop emphasizes the written and skills in the analysis, design, programming, spoken word, allowing you and testing of computer consoles, mobiles, PC, the opportunity to perfect and hand-held video games. your language skills. An array of courses on francophone literature introduces you to the COMPUTER GAME TECHNOLOGY/ thought and culture of French- CREATIVE ARTS speaking Canada, France, and This specialization enables you the wider francophone world. to get involved in the artistic aspects of computer games, such as the writing of plots, the development of game flow, and the development of graphics and music to extend your analysis and design skills. = MINOR = SPECIALIZATION * Minors are options that can be added to any degree program. Specializations are associated with a specific degree program.
50 51 REAL. IMPACT. minors AND SPECIALIZATIONS programs and prerequisites chart ALGOMA UNIVERSITY major. minor. MAJORS REQUIRED HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES MINORS 6 U/M LEVEL COURSES AT THE GRADE 12 LEVEL INCLUDING: Accounting ENG4U, two U/M Math (Data Management recommended) Anishinaabe Studies ENG4U Anishinaabemowin ENG4U (Ojibwe Language) ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 U/M Sciences (Biology & Chemistry Biology HUMAN RESOURCES MARKETING MOBILE SOFTWARE recommended) MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING Business Administration A minor or Accounting, Economics, ENG4U, two U/M Math A minor or specialization in marketing This specialization Human Resources Management, (Data Management recommended) Marketing specialization in human offers you an opportunity enables you to develop Community Development ENG4U resources management will to combine your business expertise in what is becoming prepare you for a career in skills and creativity. You will a predominant part of the Community, Economic, & Social ENG4U Development (CESD) compensation, training and cover general and advanced application of computer Computer Science development, recruitment and marketing concepts, and technology. You will study Computer Game Technology, For BCOSC: ENG4U, MHF4U, 1 other U/M Math selection, strategic human investigate how these concepts the range of applications of Computer Game Technology – For BSc: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 other U/M Sciences resource planning, industrial are used in various businesses mobile devices and will learn Creative Arts, (Chemistry & Physics recommended) Mobile Software Engineering relations, and health and safety. and markets. to develop applications on a variety of mobile platforms. Economics ENG4U, two U/M Math Graduates will be able to apply Engineering ENG4U, MHF4U, SPH4U, SCH4U, 1 other U/M Science INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS Chemical, Mechanical, Mining or Math the use of mobile devices RELATIONS English ENG4U The mathematics minor in business, industry, social International Relations covers topics such as the media, and gaming. ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 U/M Sciences (Biology & Chemistry Environmental Science applications of math and data recommended) concerns the study of war and peace, the distribution of analysis, as well as highly SOCIAL JUSTICE AND Finance & Economics ENG4U, two U/M Math (Data Management recommended) power at the regional and global theoretical and abstract GLOBALIZATION Geography ENG4U levels, and the causes and concepts. You will discover consequences of international how mathematical methods are This minor provides History ENG4U organization, cooperation, being applied to ever-widening you with a critical focus on Law & Justice ENG4U and law. You will gain insight fields of knowledge and play a globalization and its impact Music ENG4U + Interview into the nature of diplomacy, prominent role in guiding and on communities within a Political Science ENG4U foreign policy, decision-making, stimulating research in science holistic, interdisciplinary problem-solving, and key trends and other fields. framework. You will explore For BA: ENG4U Psychology For BSc: ENG4U, 1 U/M Math, 2 other U/M Sciences and transformations that have multiple conceptual and (Chemistry & Physics recommended) come to shape contemporary theoretical bases for community Social Work ENG4U world politics. development knowledge and Sociology ENG4U practice, including the social construction of theory and Visual Arts ENG4U + Portfolio practice that may reflect NOTE: Most programs require a minimum average of 65%. Biology, Business Administration, Engineering (Chemical/Mining), social injustices. Psychology and Social Work require a minimum average of 70%. Engineering (Mechanical) requires a minimum average of 75%. Please refer to the Algoma University Academic Calendar for more detailed program information.
52 53 OPPORTUNITIES ALGOMAU.CA ALGOMA UNIVERSITY GAIN. EXPERIENCE. Experiential Learning Algoma U is proud to offer a variety of experiential learning opportunities to you throughout your post-secondary education. Experiential learning engages you in hands-on Co-operative education experiences that connect theory to practice International internships and study abroad and builds transferable skills highly sought after Career Link Program by employers. You will have many opportunities to apply your learning, both on-campus and Career Conference in the community. Experiential learning is New Graduate Transition Program (NGTP) built into many of the University’s courses – Career coaching and resources from labs and simulations to practicums and internships. You are encouraged to join the Career Link Algoma U’s Experiential Learning (EL) Hub is a Program in your first year. Career Link central resource to learn about the wide range connects your academic experience to career of experiential learning opportunities available preparation through self-reflection, hands- both within and outside the classroom. on work experience, skill development, mentorship, networking, skill development, Some of the initiatives offered through Algoma and self-reflection. University’s EL Hub include: algomau.ca/experiential-learning-hub
54 55 REAL. IMPACT. ALGOMA UNIVERSITY Diploma to degree scholarships expand. place. earned. options. AWARD NAME AMOUNT # DISTRIBUTED ELIGIBILITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AU Platinum Maximum $16,000 Unlimited 95%+ Based on top six Grade 12 Award of ($4,000 renewable for up to U/M-level courses Excellence three additional years) AU Gold Award $12,000 ($3,000 renewable for Unlimited 90–94.9% Based on top six Grade of Excellence up to three additional years) 12 U/M-level courses AU Silver Award $10,000 ($2,500 renewable for Unlimited 85–89.9% Based on top six Grade of Excellence up to three additional years) 12 U/M-level courses AU Bronze Award $6,000 ($1,500 renewable for Unlimited 80–84.9% Based on top six Grade of Excellence up to three additional years) 12 U/M-level courses Scholarship Renewal: Algoma University renewable entrance scholarships are renewed using a tiered approach of the award. Students who satisfy the condition of renewal based on the required complement of credits, appropriate terms of study, and academic average, may be able to renew based on a 30-credit complement. Course loads less than 30 credits, but greater than or equal to 24 credits, will be prorated accordingly. AWARD NAME AMOUNT # DISTRIBUTED ELIGIBILITY INTERNATIONAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS* Chancellor $5,000 renewable for three Unlimited Based on A+ average on previous Awards additional years (total of academic record and specific $20,000) language requirements Did you know that Algoma U has transfer credit agreements with all President’s Award $2,500 Unlimited Based on A average on previous Ontario colleges? You can get maximum credit transfer recognition for non-renewable academic record your prior learning. Dean’s Award $1,000 Unlimited Based on B+ average on previous non-renewable academic record DIPLOMA DIPLOMA TRANSFER BALANCE OF CREDITS BALANCE OF CREDITS TYPE AVERAGE CREDITS REQUIRED FOR REQUIRED FOR Award of $500 Unlimited Based on B average on previous RECOGNIZED 3-YEAR DEGREE 4-YEAR DEGREE (90 CREDITS) (120 CREDITS) Excellence non-renewable academic record *US students are not eligible for International Entrance Scholarships. 3-Year Diploma GPA over 3.0 Up to 60 30 60 For full eligibility requirements, please visit algomau.ca/awards. GPA of 2.5 – 2.99 Up to 30 60 90 2-Year Diploma GPA over 3.0 Up to 45 45 75 AWARD NAME AMOUNT # DISTRIBUTED ELIGIBILITY ALGOMA UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIPS** GPA of 2.5 – 2.99 Up to 15 75 105 Algoma University $2,000 renewable up to Unlimited Based on 3.70–4.00 college 1 Year Certificate GPA over 3.0 Up to 15 75 105 Pathways three additional years GPA or 85% average in last year (Bachelor of Arts Scholarship of university program only) This policy accounts for graduates that transfer from a diploma to a related degree (ex. Business – BBA). College graduates Algoma University $1,500 renewable up to Unlimited Based on 3.30–3.69 college transferring into an unrelated degree program will receive a limited amount of transfer credit. Pathways three additional years GPA or 80–84.9% average in Scholarship last year of university algomau.ca/diploma-degree Algoma University $1,000 non-renewable Unlimited Based on 3.00–3.29 college Recognition GPA or 75–79.9% average in Award last year of university **These scholarships are for students transferring from college diploma programming to university-level degree programs. For full eligibility requirements, please visit algomau.ca/awards.
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