Family Studies
The minor in Family Studies offers a life-course perspective to understanding families as they develop over time; this incorporates both the study of family dynamics in diverse contexts and the predictable ways families change.
Environment & Society
In the Environment and Society minor, you will study the human experience, what our ethical obligations are to each other and future generations, and what political, economic, and social strategies might be employed to address environmental problems and promote a more sustainable society.
English Language
This program gives students a broad sense of the range and applicability of language study. Working in an engaged community, students can take a range of language courses or focus on History of English, Structure of English, Rhetorical Theory, or Approaches to Discourse. Language graduates are especially skilled in the critical analysis of media and […]
Economics
Gain a deep understanding of the economy and examine the social, cross-cultural, and ethical dimensions of economic decision-making. Learn how to choose and apply appropriate quantitative methods to a range of economic issues, and effectively communicate complex economic issues. Combined majors are available in Economics and Philosophy, Economics and Political Science, Economics and Mathematics, and […]
Education (Faculty of Education)
Investigations through the lens of education can lead to career options involving education theory and pedagogy, both for teaching careers and other professional goals. The Education minor does not qualify students to teach in the K-12 system, but it provides prerequisites to diploma or graduate-level programs in the Faculty of Education. This program is based […]
Critical Studies in Sexuality
Critical Studies in Sexuality (CSIS) is an empowering, inquiring, multidisciplinary program that examines cultural constructions of sexuality across a broad domain of human relationships.
Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
Learn how to use and improve computers while you explore topics such as databases and operating systems, software engineering, security, web development, and numerical methodology. Computer Science gives you a thorough grounding in computer software design, and a broad choice of other studies in computing. This program is based in the Faulty of Science.
Commerce (Sauder School of Business)
A minor in Commerce will expose you to various business disciplines, such as accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behaviour and business strategy. This program is based in the Sauder School of Business. The Commerce minor is not available to Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) students, nor students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST). For information on applying […]
Cognitive Systems
Learn about the principles and techniques used by intelligent systems, both natural and artificial. This multi-disciplinary undergraduate program involves four departments: Computer Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Psychology. You can choose to specialize in Cognition and the Brain; Language; or Mind, Language, and Computation.
Ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern Studies (formerly CNERS)
Engage with the study of the languages, literature, history, religion, institutions, and material culture of the lands and peoples centred around the Mediterranean and the Tigris-Euphrates river system, and the reception and representation of these cultures to the modern day. Ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern Studies was formerly known as the Department of Classical, Near […]