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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.

Skylee-Storm Hogan
Graduate, Honours Bachelor
                             PR OUDLY.
                             Un ique.
of Arts in Law and Justice
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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
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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.
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                                                                                      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
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                                                                                                               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.
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             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

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                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!
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             get involved
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                                                                 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!
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                      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.
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                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
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                      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

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                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.
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                                                                                                                                   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
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                                                                                                                                      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
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                                                                                                                                                                                          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
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                               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.

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             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.
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                                 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.

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

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                                                                                                                            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.
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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?
                “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

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                                                                                                                         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.

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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.

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                                                                                                                                 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.
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                          Our Music program provides an excellent             algomau.ca/visual-arts
                          foundation if you wish to explore the
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 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.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                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.
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                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.
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             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
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              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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