Ryerson University A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY Ryerson University Admissions Handbook 2021 Admissions Handbook 2021 CONTENTS

1 WHY RYERSON? Find out more about the Ryerson experience, living in Toronto, student life, costs and scholarships. 18 PROGRAMS Learn about different programs of study and possible career paths. 42 ADMISSIONS Review steps to apply, application deadlines and admission requirements. 54 VISIT RYERSON Join us for a campus tour, attend an open house or take our virtual tour.

Ryerson University is where a world 2021 of possibilities collide. It starts with our location in the heart of a global city and runs through every aspect of campus life.

Here, you’ll experience a diverse and creative community enriched by a multitude of perspectives. You’ll contribute to an entrepreneurial culture where learning is amplified by experience. Above all, you’ll explore the opportunities that abound when you’re invited to challenge convention and redefine what’s possible. 36,700 2,700 undergraduate students graduate students 60+ 60+ undergraduate programs graduate programs 215,000+ 125+ alumni worldwide research centres, institutes and labs

Admissions Handbook Admissions 1 WHY RYERSON? 1 This is Ryerson

Ryerson University Ryerson We are a distinctly urban university driven to apply our knowledge to improve lives in Toronto and across the globe. From our commitment to experience-based learning to our entrepreneurial spirit to our deeply creative culture, innovation defines all that we do. We think differently about what’s possible and invite you to do the same.

Why Ryerson? Why 2 1. The Ryerson Urban Farm grows 9,000 lb of produce annually and offers students a practical 2 3 2021 opportunity to address food security issues.

2. The Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex (DCC) is our newest building, with academic programming and offices and 332 student residence spaces. You can use the study lounges on every other floor, as well as a large community space on the eighth floor.

3. The Ryerson Image Centre (RIC) features 4,500 square feet of research, teaching and exhibition space for photography and related media. There are always interesting exhibits at the gallery and it’s home to the Black Star Collection 4 – 292,000 iconic black-and-white images charting the 20th century through photojournalism.

4. A conceptual rendering of the open, community-focused space that the Campus Core Revitalization project is working toward.

5. The Mattamy Athletic Centre (MAC) is a state-of-the-art facility with an NHL-sized hockey rink, as well as regulation-sized basketball and volleyball courts. You can exercise, play intramural sports and cheer on the Ryerson Rams.

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for women’s volleyball basketball silver medallists and U SPORTS 3 4 Why Ryerson? Ryerson University was hired to assistwithsummerprogramming. Toronto Railway Museum, Delaney Sweep (History) Right: After completing aninternship withthe the InstitutLangevin inParis, France. landed anultrasound imaging research internship at Joseph Sebastian (BiomedicalEngineering)Above: 93% ryerson.ca/career crowd. from the out to stand experience the and path career chosen for your necessary foundation with academic the emerge and into practice studies your Put programs. Learning Zone our and projects industry Learning extends beyond the classroom through co-ops, internships, field placements, organizations andcompanies. campus andcollaborative opportunitieswithmany leading hand inhand. There isastrong connection between ourdowntown Startgo your career at Ryerson, whereexperience education and learning Experiential in curriculum experiential component with formal of programs

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Bilqees Mohamed (Social Work, left) and Sahar Khan (Journalism, right) launched BadGal Media 2021 – a multimedia, social innovation hub for women of colour.

Partnerships

Ryerson has many co-op, internship and research partnerships with prominent companies and organizations, including the following:

- Audible - Parks Canada - Bombardier - PwC - Coca-Cola - Rockwell Automation Canada - Holt Renfrew - Rogers Communications - IBM - Scotiabank - Maple Leaf Sports - Siemens Canada & Entertainment - St. Michael’s Hospital - National Ballet of Canada - Toronto Hydro - National Circus School - Toronto Stock Exchange Handbook Admissions - Ogilvy - Universal Music Group 5 Ryerson students have access to state- of-the-art workspaces and technologies, such as the latest 3D printers, in the Design Fabrication Zone. Ryerson University Ryerson Zone Learning

Ryerson has built a unique model of experiential education we call Zone Learning. The zones we’ve created span various disciplines and enable students to apply their degree coursework toward creative and socially engaged projects.

- Add to your resumé or portfolio with an internship, work experience or your own venture. - Access workshops, boot camps, mentorship, labs and workspaces, grants, awards and competitions. - Collaborate with people from multiple disciplines across campus and network with industry leaders and community partners. - Develop career-ready skills desired by employers such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, risk-taking and project management.

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Zones Ryerson is home to 10 zones that provide opportunities for you to build initiatives from the ground up.

Biomedical Zone iBoost Zone Early-stage health technology Early-stage startups solving solutions in a world-class hospital. real customer problems with user-centric technology. Clean Energy Zone Clean, sustainable energy Legal Innovation Zone innovations from electric vehicles Solutions and technologies to net-zero city building. to improve legal services and the justice system. Design Fabrication Zone Commercial startups and Science Discovery Zone experimental projects using Ventures using an evidence-based spatial ideas, design learning approach to test big ideas through and 3D production. research and problem-solving.

DMZ Social Ventures Zone The world’s top university-based Transforming ideas into action incubator helps tech startups to create positive and viable

succeed.* social change.

Fashion Zone Transmedia Zone Innovative new products at the Innovation in content and intersection of fashion, design storytelling through ideation

Why Ryerson? Why and technology. and prototyping.

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450+ startups incubated in 2019 4,000+ jobs created by startups in Ryerson’s zones $750M+

funding raised by zones Handbook Admissions and startups 7 8 Why Ryerson? Ryerson University From here, you can go anywhere. career. your kick-start you to help market job to arobust have you’ll access and idea big internship options and local partners to launch your countless find you’ll here, study you When of Canada. exploration and discovery. It’s also the economic capital for cultural ahub is city the scene, food renowned From Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods to its globally activities opportunities that and await you. out of the there’s classroom, array an of Canada’s dynamic city. most When you step University life isdifferent of in the heart possibilities of city A Index 2018, the 2011 Census of Canada and The Economist, 2018. Economist, The and of Canada Census 2011 the 2018, Index YouthfulCities of Finance, Ministry Ontario to the according Stats languages spoken 160 Toronto Area (GTA) Greater the in people 6.9M 2

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1. Experience the bustle of 4 6 Yonge-Dundas 2021 Square, Toronto’s equivalent of New York City’s Times Square.

2. See the city by streetcar or hop on our subway system.

3. Stroll over to Allan Gardens – this greenhouse is an oasis in the city.

4. Head to High Park in the fall to take in the stunning colours and views over Grenadier Pond.

5. Keep warm during the winter with 5 activities like skating on Lake Devo, a scenic pond at the heart of campus.

6. Take a ferry and visit the Toronto Islands for a full view of the city skyline.

7. Visit the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) to learn more about world culture and natural history.

8. Explore one of many Toronto neighbourhoods, 7 8 such as trendy Kensington Market.

9. Try out the wide array of cuisines that make Toronto's food scene special.

10. Venture to the waterfront to spend a day under the sun.

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6 Admissions Handbook Admissions 11 Ryerson University Ryerson Student space and support

At Ryerson, we’re committed to your success, with services and facilities dedicated to helping you be your personal and academic best.

Our award-winning Sheldon & Tracy Levy Student Learning Centre (SLC) has eight unique floors where you can catch up on your assignments, collaborate on group projects or hang out with friends.

The Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex (DCC) is a multidisciplinary space with state-of-the-art classrooms, labs and study areas. Built for collaboration, it’s a sustainable space to share ideas and learn in a vibrant environment.

Across campus, there are a variety of services and centres to support everything from your academic development to your physical and mental health. And with more than 200 student and social groups to join, you’ll find your niche in no time.

Find your SLC floor

Valley (floor 1): amphitheatre space frequently home to student events, as well as a Starbucks location.

Bridge (floor 2): access to the Ryerson Library & Archives, with its print and digital resources, computer labs, research help and study space.

Bluff (floor 3): a place for innovation in the DMZ Sandbox or the Isaac Olowolafe Jr. Digital Media Experience (DME) Lab.

Garden (floor 4): home to Student Learning Support, which fosters academic skills and study techniques.

Sun (floor 5): study-focused space, including co-work areas and seminar rooms that can be booked for group projects.

Beach (floor 6): a casual space for quiet conversation and studying that features tiered seating and an Instagram- worthy backdrop.

Forest (floor 7): a quiet floor and study-focused space

designated for the graduate student community.

Sky (floor 8): a panoramic view of the skyline accompanies open study space, casual seating and collaborative workrooms. Why Ryerson? Why

Right: Sheldon & Tracy Levy Student Learning Centre. 12 2021

Above: The RU Therapy Dogs program helps to improve mental health and well-being on campus.

Services At Ryerson, your well-being is important to us. We offer academic accommodation and other comprehensive services and programs, including math and writing support, to teach you essential academic skills and study techniques. You can grab a quick snuggle with the RU Therapy Dogs who are on campus each week. There’s also our ThriveRU program, designed to help support you on campus, building connections between academic success and a healthy lifestyle. ryerson.ca/studentaffairs

Careers Your career starts on campus. Ryerson’s Career & Co-op Centre will help you develop teamwork and communication skills while honing your leadership abilities. You’ll have access to Career Compass, a nationally recognized resource that provides career planning, social media and networking tips, as well as advice on how to build your personal brand. Alumni can continue to use the Career Centre for up to five years after graduation. ryerson.ca/career Mentoring

Join our Tri-Mentoring Program, offering mentorship opportunities to students of all identities across all faculties. You’ll be matched with an industry professional, who will guide and encourage you toward your goals. Want to develop your leadership skills? RU Leadership provides on-campus and community experiences to boost confidence, shape soft skills and help you make a Admissions Handbook Admissions difference in society. ryerson.ca/studentlife 13 Ryerson University Ryerson

Above: Ryerson students on a field research trip shifted their focus to disaster relief during the worst flooding to hit Kerala, India in 100 years. Global learning Below: Abrham Bisrat (Industrial Engineering) completed a research internship at Xi'an Jiaotong- Liverpool University in Suzhou, China. His Take advantage of one of the many global learning opportunities research focused on exploring integrated smart textiles and wearable electronics for posture Ryerson offers, both abroad and on campus. By connecting your correction and treatment. education to the global community, you’ll develop your network, build intercultural skills and perspectives and challenge your world view in ways you never imagined.

Study for a semester or a year at one of our 80 partner institutions around the world, whether that’s in Hong Kong, Amsterdam or anywhere in between. Or take part in one of our many short-term international courses – like two weeks in Kerala, India, where you could learn about local water management.

Our students have conducted research and completed work internships, co-ops and field placements in many locations. Scholarships and awards will help you receive the support you need to participate in a transformative global learning experience.

Closer to home, you can collaborate on a class project with students from around the world and in various activities across campus like the Global Citizenship Education Series. From a few weeks to a few months, at home or abroad, there is a global learning

Why Ryerson? Why program that can meet your needs.

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Live on campus in residence and immerse yourself in the Ryerson experience. Dedicated professionals and student leaders will help you transition to living independently while working toward academic success. You’ll live in a community of your peers with opportunities to meet people and make new friends. And we’ll provide you with a safe and supportive space to connect with the neighbourhood and explore all the excitement Toronto has to offer.

Ryerson has three on-campus residence buildings and one partnered building, including VIRTUAL TOUR more than 900 new residence spaces added in 2018 and 2019. There are a range of See inside all the residence options, room styles, including two- to four-bedroom apartments, single bedrooms with shared access floor plans and explore the hallway washrooms and some individual rooms with private washrooms. You’ll have an rest of campus. opportunity to identify your preferred room style in your residence application. ryerson.ca/virtualtour ryerson.ca/housing

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1. Join your new friends and classmates for move- in day and take part in the many orientation activities on campus and with your residence.

2. Meal plan holders get all-you-care-to-eat access to wholesome and delicious food at Pitman Dining Hall and the International Living/Learning Centre Dining Hall. Handbook Admissions

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opened in 2019. 15 Costs to consider

Average costs are based on eight months of full-time study in an Ryerson University Ryerson undergraduate program for the fall and winter terms. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars.*

Budget breakdown

Tuition fees† Accommodation From $7,041 to $11,149 for On campus: domestic students for the 2020- From $9,110 to $17,850 (HOEM 2021 academic year, depending on residence is a 12-month stay) program of study ($28,570 to plus meal plan for the 2020-2021 $38,430‡ for international students). academic year. Visit ryerson.ca/ housing for more information on fees and options. Books and supplies Off campus: From $1,100 to $9,900, depending on From $11,400 to $19,200 for program of study. 12 months rent (or $950 to $1,600 per month), depending on shared or single accommodation. Food From $4,247 to $5,759 (five- and seven- day unlimited access meal plan options), Transportation depending on living arrangements. $122 within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for a post-secondary TTC monthly pass. Personal expenses From $3,200 to $5,000 (approximately $400 to $625 per month).

Financial assistance options Many of our programs are eligible for government assistance funding through the following programs:

- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) - Out-of-province government funding - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Find out more about these and other educational funding programs at ryerson.ca/student-financial-assistance.

Use the online tools on the CanLearn website at canlearn.ca to help prepare for post-secondary studies.

OSAP OSAP enables students to pursue post-secondary education and provides financial assistance to those who need it most. Find out how much support you qualify for at ontario.ca/osap.

* The estimated costs included are considered realistic by Ryerson University. These estimates are higher than the weekly living allowance the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development uses to calculate the living costs portion of student loan funding. The ministry’s financial information is used by the university to assess unmet need that is issued via university-wide bursaries and work study programs.

Why Ryerson? Why † Tuition fees include applicable ancillary fees. ‡ Fees range inclusive of both the International University Foundation Program and Ryerson ESL Foundation Program. 16 “I was really grateful 2021 to win the President’s Entrance Scholarship. It really took off a lot of burden, as it helped me focus more on my school work rather than how I was going to pay for my tuition.”

Zahra Saeed, Electrical Engineering President’s Entrance Scholarship recipient

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Support your education with generous entrance scholarships and prestigious industry-sponsored awards.

Based on your average when admitted, you may You can capitalize on your extensive community automatically receive one of our guaranteed and involvement and academic achievement to earn renewable scholarships in recognition of your strong one of our distinguished awards, such as the academic achievements. Our entrance scholarships President’s Entrance Scholarship (worth up to are valued up to $4,000 per year for a total value $40,000) or the International Secondary School of up to $16,000 over four years. Merit Scholarship. Applications are available online via AwardSpring. Once you have applied, you will have access to our online awards and scholarships platform, AwardSpring, ryerson.ca/scholarships Handbook Admissions which makes it easy to search and apply for awards available across all programs and faculties. 17 18 Programs Ryerson University PROGRAMS is rightfor you. undergraduate tosee what program Visit ryerson.ca/programs/ moment you enter theclassroom. begin building your career the Management, our programs will Performance Production toRetail From BiomedicalSciencesto Studies andmore. History, Law, Public Relations, Visual Studies, Finance,GlobalManagement, and UrbanSustainability, Fashion Studies, Computer Science,Environment Acting/Danceinclude path. These education to your interests andcareer specialized minors totailor your You canpair them with almost70 are uniquetoRyerson. degree programs learning, with We create uniqueopportunitiesfor more than 60 bachelor's more than60bachelor's –many of which Undergraduate 2021 programs

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Faculty of Science - Arts and Contemporary Studies Community - Biology [BSc (Hons)] [BA (Hons)] Services - Biomedical Sciences [BSc (Hons)] - Criminology [BA (Hons)] - Chemistry [BSc (Hons)] - English [BA (Hons)] - Child and Youth Care (BA) - Computer Science [BSc (Hons)] - Environment and Urban - Disability Studies (BA) (part-time - Financial Mathematics [BSc (Hons)] Sustainability [BA (Hons)] studies only) - Mathematics and its Applications - Geographic Analysis [BA (Hons)] - Early Childhood Studies (BA) [BSc (Hons)] - History [BA (Hons)] - Midwifery (BHSc) - Medical Physics [BSc (Hons)] - International Economics and Finance (BA) - Nursing (BScN) - Undeclared Science (first-year - Language and Intercultural - Nursing Post-Diploma (BScN) studies only) Relations [BA (Hons)] - Nutrition and Food (BASc) - Philosophy [BA (Hons)] - Occupational Health and - Politics and Governance [BA (Hons)] Safety (BASc) - Psychology (BA) - Public Health (BASc) Ted Rogers School - Public Administration and Governance - Social Work (BSW) of Management [BA (Hons)] (part-time studies only) - Urban and Regional Planning (BURPl) - Sociology [BA (Hons)] - Accounting & Finance (BComm) - Undeclared Arts (first-year - Business Management (BComm) studies only) - Business Technology Faculty of Management (BComm) Engineering and - Health Administration (BHA) (part-time studies only) Faculty of Architectural - Hospitality and Tourism Communication Science Management [BComm (Hons)] - Retail Management [BComm (Hons)] and Design - Aerospace Engineering (BEng) - Architectural Science (BArchSc) - Creative Industries (BA) - Biomedical Engineering (BEng) - Fashion (BDes) - Chemical Engineering Co-op (BEng) Foundation - Graphic Communications - Civil Engineering (BEng) Management (BTech) Programs - Computer Engineering (BEng) - Image Arts: Film Studies (BFA) - Electrical Engineering (BEng) - Ryerson ESL Foundation Program - Image Arts: Photography Studies (BFA) - Industrial Engineering (BEng) - International University Foundation - Interior Design (BID) - Mechanical Engineering (BEng) Program - Journalism (BJourn) - Undeclared Engineering (first-semester - Media Production (BA) studies only) - New Media (BFA) - Performance Acting (BFA) - Performance Dance (BFA) - Performance Production (BFA) - Professional Communication [BA (Hons)] - Professional Music [BFA (Hons)] - Sport Media (BA)

FACULTY OF LAW Ryerson’s Faculty of Law reimagines legal education to create a new kind of lawyer – one who is technologically savvy, a driver of the new economy and equipped with the diversity of perspectives required to be a champion for ordinary citizens. Our Juris Doctor (JD) program includes a mandatory professional placement, All programs are offered on a full-time basis as well as immersive intensive courses designed to teach students everything from unless noted. coding to innovative business skills. Co-operative internship program option –

five years in length Handbook Admissions ryerson.ca/law Co-operative program option – five years in length

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2. Jeremie Caribou (Public Administration and Governance) at First Nations Technical Institute in partnership with Ryerson, fosters awareness of Indigenous history through his social venture called Outdoor ReconciliACTION, which offers walking tours of Ryerson that shed light on the untold history of T’karonto (Toronto) and the ongoing effects of colonization. Photo by the Office of Social Innovation.

3. The Institute of Future Legislators (IFL) program, run by Ryerson’s Faculty of Arts in collaboration with the University of British Columbia, enables participants to hone their political skills and learn

from notable politicians and journalists. The program culminates in a live simulation of a parliamentary session in the Senate chamber. Here, Matthew

Programs Chisholm, acting as the minister of health, addresses other IFL participants, who serve as members of parliament. Photo by John Beebe. 20 Arts and Contemporary Studies Environment and 2021 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Urban Sustainability Full Time: Four Year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Full Time: Four Year This unique and customizable program in the humanities and social sciences provides students with the opportunity to specialize Preserving and protecting the planet is in fields including Anthropology, Culture Studies, Diversity and more important than ever. This program Equity Studies, English, French, Global Studies, History, Inquiry and explores how citizens, corporations and Invention or Philosophy. You’ll learn critical analysis and research governments resist or embrace and skills and can participate in research, team-based and community enact eco-friendly ideas and approaches. projects, an international exchange or a guaranteed fellowship. You’ll learn how to research and resolve When you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply key insights from the environmental issues through fieldwork, past to solve the real-world problems of today and tomorrow. consulting for external clients, investigating urban sustainability issues, going on an After graduation: Education; non-profit or public service sectors; international exchange and pursuing an communications and media; cross-cultural leadership opportunities; optional practicum. After graduation, your law school; graduate studies in the humanities or social sciences. ability to interpret various environments, ryerson.ca/artsandcontemporarystudies analyze people’s behaviour and critique sustainable initiatives will empower you to effect change. Criminology After graduation: Policy or research analyst; environmental technician; education in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) private, government or non-profit sectors; Full Time: Four Year law school; graduate studies in geography, environmental science, urban planning, policy. Criminology is the study of crime and justice and their relationship to the police, courts, prisons and other systems of social control. ryerson.ca/geography/eus You’ll gain hands-on experience through international exchanges, research and case studies. You’ll graduate with the ability to think critically about issues in law, social inequality, human rights, Indigenous justice, ethics, crime control and prevention. Upon Geographic Analysis graduation, apply your understanding of the critical issues of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) race, class and gender to the administration of the criminal justice Full Time: Four Year system. A double major in History, Politics and Governance or Sociology is also available. This career-focused program teaches state-of-the-art geographic information After graduation: Work in social or victim services; support systems (GIS), mapping and remote prisoners and people in conflict with the law; defend migrant sensing technologies to examine real- and refugee rights; advocate for Indigenous, gender and youth world issues in retail management, justice; attend law school or graduate studies in criminology real estate development, social service or related fields. planning, public health and safety or ryerson.ca/criminology/programs/criminology-ba climate change. Hands-on labs, a 350-hour internship, research and consulting projects and fieldwork will prepare you for secure, meaningful careers in the English public and private sectors. You also will have the opportunity to concurrently Bachelor of Arts (Honours) complete a commercial pilot licence. Full Time: Four Year After graduation: Market analyst; The study of literature – including stories, poems, graphic novels, retail network planner; business intelligence films and digital content – animates our experience of diverse analyst; crime analyst; environmental identities, cultures and time periods. In this program, you’ll analyst; mapping technician; data have access to independent research opportunities, community engineer; consultant; certification as projects, campus journals and practicums in creative writing, digital a GIS professional (GISP); graduate creation in a literary context or writing in the arts. You’ll graduate with studies in geography, spatial analysis, superior writing skills, ready to enrich the cultural landscape and business, planning, environment, advance the art of communication in various forms and industries. urban or immigration studies; teachers’ A double major in History or Philosophy is also available. college or law school. After graduation: Writing, editing or publishing; advertising or ryerson.ca/geography/ga public relations; government; graduate studies in English, library science, gender or global issues.

ryerson.ca/english/undergraduate/programs/bachelor-arts Handbook Admissions 21 History Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Full Time: Four Year Full Time: Four Year

Understanding the past allows us to explore the diversity and complexity What is the purpose of life? What is the

Ryerson University Ryerson of the human experience. You’ll study historical debates and engage nature of truth, knowledge, love, power with documents, artifacts, stories and digital media from ancient societies and justice? Pursue these and other up to the 21st century. Experiential learning opportunities include museum fundamental questions that philosophers and curatorial courses and practicums, work placements and international have contemplated for centuries, yet exchange programs. Participation and membership in the Ryerson remain relevant today. Learn to ask deeper History Society will also encourage community building and development questions, develop stronger arguments of leadership skills that allow you to shape the future. A double major and write clearly. Acquire the knowledge in Criminology, English, Philosophy, Politics and Governance or Sociology needed to understand the meaning is also available. of human existence and help solve social problems. You will graduate ready to apply After graduation: Museum and cultural institutions; education and analytical skills in a knowledge-based research institutions; government or non-profit organizations; law school; economy. A double major in English or graduate studies. History is also available.

ryerson.ca/history After graduation: Policy analysis in health-care or environmental advocacy; business; politics; law school; graduate International Economics and Finance studies in philosophy. Bachelor of Arts ryerson.ca/philosophy/programs/ Full Time: Four Year undergraduate

Explore the interconnectedness of worldwide markets and acquire and cultivate the economic skills necessary to make strategic decisions from an informed global perspective. Participate in local or international work Politics and placements, complete case studies, advanced analysis, computer simulations Governance and a required internship in a professional environment and receive specialized training in economics, finance, mathematics and statistics. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) You’ll graduate ready to provide advice and generate solutions in data Full Time: Four Year analytics, business, finance and government. The study of politics and governance After graduation: Consulting in finance or government; data analysis; questions the role of government investment banking; law school; professional designation in finance (CFA) or in society and how it relates to social accounting (CPA); graduate studies including an MBA. justice, democracy, citizenship and human rights; who decides local, national and ryerson.ca/economics/undergraduate/ief international policy; and how decisions are reached and conflicts resolved. This program offers in-class simulations, community projects, research design Language and Intercultural Relations and analysis, field experience and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) placement opportunities. You’ll graduate Full Time: Four Year with the knowledge and skills needed to critically analyze and address our social, This unique program will help you understand and facilitate communication economic, environmental and governmental between cultures. You can choose one of three concentrations: language challenges and help society navigate our and cognition, translation or organizational behaviour or honing your skills in increasingly complex world. A double either French or Spanish. Intercultural empathy is the key to understanding major in Criminology, History or Sociology today’s world while preparing for tomorrow. The linguistic fluency and is also available. cultural intelligence you gain will prepare you to tackle challenges in varied sectors. You’ll graduate with the tools needed to enter and thrive in a global After graduation: Policy analyst; market and workforce. registered lobbyist; community organizer; political campaign manager; graduate After graduation: Business and human resources management; public studies in political science, public policy, administration; immigrant settlement; translation and interpretation; social sciences. education; law school; graduate studies in culture, language, global issues. ryerson.ca/politics ryerson.ca/llc/futurestudents/LIR

Programs 22 Sociology 2021 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Full Time: Four Year

Sociology explores society and the promise of, and resistance to, social change. Studying the essential themes of power, inequalities and movements for equity and social justice will help you develop a critical understanding of social media, cities and their challenges, immigration and belonging and Indigenous perspectives. Experiential learning highlights include international and community engagement projects, advanced research training, a capstone bridging course and an optional thesis. You’ll enter your career with specialized knowledge of how we shape society and how it structures our lives. A double major in Criminology, History or Politics and Governance is also available.

After graduation: Human resources; public relations; community organizations; creative fields; education; law school; graduate studies in sociology or social sciences.

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Psychology Public Undeclared Arts Bachelor of Arts Administration Full Time: First-Year Studies Only Full Time: Four Year and Governance This one-year entry option allows you to Why do we think, feel and behave the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) explore program areas in the humanities way we do? Psychology is central to Part Time: First-Year Entry and social sciences and discover your our understanding of human behaviour, passions and strengths before choosing from our biological foundations to Cultivate the knowledge and skills a major or double major program. our social processes. This program necessary for public administration provides learning opportunities and professionals in the public, non-profit First-year classes research experience in many fields within or private sectors in this part-time - Choose your introductory courses psychology, including cognition, abnormal program. You’ll learn how governments in Criminology, English, Environment psychology, statistics, gender and make decisions, how to develop, and Urban Sustainability, Geographic sexuality, health, human development, analyze and manage policies and how Analysis, History, Language and law and sensation and perception. the latest developments, issues and Intercultural Relations, Philosophy, A psychology degree leads to limitless initiatives in the public sector affect Politics and Governance, Psychology career paths by equipping you with society as a whole. Your access to and Sociology. in-demand transferable skills that prepare research scholars, practicum options, - Enrol in two required courses: you for success across many fields. specialized program options for First Academic Writing and Research, Nations administrators and a variety and Critical Thinking. After graduation: Addictions of class formats (evening classes, online - Choose electives from a wide range and mental health; media relations; distance education and hybrid delivery) of areas. human resources management; will prepare you to make a difference. policy analysis; correctional facilities; Program transfer education; research institutions; After graduation: Social service You must apply to transfer to one of graduate/professional programs. agencies; private sector with emphasis the 10 programs listed above or to any on governmental interaction; non-profit of the nine double major programs by ryerson.ca/psychology/programs/ organizations; government; law school; February 2 of your first year. All of your undergraduate graduate studies in public policy, public completed courses will transfer to your administration, social sciences. new program.

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1. A recording artist sings into the LOUD box, a compact sound booth for remote studio recording. It was developed by LOUD.army, one of many startups incubated in the faculty’s Music Den.

2. A fashion designer and model strut down the runway at Mass Exodus, FCAD’s long-standing annual fashion show that celebrates the creative and innovative work of graduating Fashion students.

3. Performance Production and Performance Dance students learn and collaborate with renowned arts organizations like Fall for

Dance North to stage various live productions.

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Join Creative Industries, the first program Immerse yourself in the exciting graphic communications industry with of its kind in North America. This Canada’s only degree-granting program for future leaders in this field. You’ll interdisciplinary degree prepares students learn how to bring projects from concept and design through to completion for leading roles in communication, design, and explore the impact of both digital and printed communication. With our media, entertainment, arts and culture. small class sizes and diverse course options, you’ll hone essential skills in three We cultivate students’ leadership abilities at key pillars: Creativity and Design, Technology and Innovation and Business the intersection of creativity, business and and Entrepreneurship. Thanks to hands-on labs, connected faculty, a paid culture. Develop entrepreneurial skills to internship, international study options and strong industry partnerships, you’ll transform ideas into cultural products and graduate ready to pursue jobs in Canada and internationally. services, including television shows, films, After graduation: Traditional and digital print providers; graphic design; web video games, music recordings, fashion design and publishing, advertising and marketing; packaging; graduate studies lines and ebooks. Learn from industry in business, packaging or print media. experts from across the university and gain hands-on experience through an internship ryerson.ca/gcm in the creative sector.

After graduation: Media (music, electronic and print); design and advertising; live Image Arts: Film Studies entertainment; heritage and visual arts; graduate studies, including media Bachelor of Fine Arts production, urban planning, art history, Full Time: Four Year fashion or journalism. Learn the technical and storytelling skills needed to produce short and long ryerson.ca/creativeindustries films in Canada’s most prestigious film program. In this hands-on program, you’ll gain experience in all areas of filmmaking, including writing, directing, producing, cinematography, sound, art direction and editing, combined with film history and critical theory. Intensify your education by learning from working Fashion filmmakers, completing an internship and accessing Canada’s largest teaching collection of film materials. In third year, you can pursue the Integrated Digital Bachelor of Design option to focus on digital media through collaborative, specialized production Full Time: Four Year and technical courses. Study at Canada’s leading university After graduation: Filmmaking, directing, producing, screenwriting, editing, fashion program, ranked one of the cinematography, editing, sound design or recording; film festivals, distribution Best Fashion Schools in the World 2019 and exhibition companies; production management, sound, camera, assistant by The Business of Fashion. This program direction; graduate studies, including Ryerson’s MFA in Documentary Media integrates inclusive, decolonized and and MA in Film and Photography Preservation and Collections Management. sustainable perspectives throughout the curriculum. Take courses from optional ryerson.ca/image-arts concentrations in Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Studies, Design Leadership or Textiles and Material Practices. Gain hands-on experience Image Arts: Photography Studies with 250 hours of internship and career- Bachelor of Fine Arts focused workshops. We nurture students Full Time: Four Year to become leading fashion designers, creatives and business leaders by Hone your skills in Canada’s most prestigious photography program, working encouraging you to hone your creativity in analogue and digital formats, with still, moving and computer-generated and connecting you with the global imagery and in creative, documentary and professional fields. In this hands- fashion industry. on program, you can pursue the Integrated Digital option and have access to one of North America’s largest photo production facilities. Work placements After graduation: Fashion design; art/ and practical assignments, including exhibitions and professional gallery creative direction; business development; showings, are also available to students. Finally, you can access the Ryerson editorial design; textile design; fashion

Image Centre, Canada’s leading centre for the research and exhibition of curation; fashion journalism; social photography, which contains the world-renowned Black Star Collection. and environmental advocacy; product development; event management; After graduation: Visual arts; commercial photography; documentary graduate studies. photography; design and curation; publishing, screen-based arts; curatorial and arts administration; museum administration; graduate studies, including ryerson.ca/fashion Ryerson’s MFA in Documentary Media and MA in Film and Photography Preservation and Collections Management. Admissions Handbook Admissions ryerson.ca/image-arts 25 Interior Design New Media Bachelor of Interior Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Full Time: Four Year Full Time: Four Year Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Discover your creative potential by learning

Ryerson University Ryerson Get immersed in the interior design studio experience at one of AZURE to fuse emerging technologies with artistic magazine’s top-ranked interior design schools in the world. The program practice. This program, part of the RTA School reflects a balance of theory and practice to equip you for professional practice of Media, provides a foundation in interaction where you can create imaginative spaces that serve functional needs and design and media theory, programming, video aesthetic goals. The experiential curriculum emphasizes design studios and sound production, art history, digital and courses where you will get your hands dirty in a workshop and digital fabrication and contemporary art. Bring your fabrication lab to build models, work through design problems and test your creativity to life – creating robots, wearables, ideas. An internship, field trips, competitions, exhibitions and international interactive videos, games, kinetic sculptures opportunities will enhance your creativity and experimentation skills. and art installations. Access creative technology and cutting-edge facilities like the Makerspace, After graduation: Pursue professional membership with the Association Fab Lab and the Transmedia Zone, an incubator of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO); interior design offices; for storytelling and creative entrepreneurship. exhibition, set design and product design; graduate studies in interior design, Connect with global creators and tap into the architecture or product design. industry through collaborations with TIFF Bell Lightbox, the Ontario Science Centre and more. ryerson.ca/rsid Gain global perspectives through boot camps in Los Angeles and New York. Journalism After graduation: UX/UI design; interactive and social media; web and mobile development; Bachelor of Journalism video game design; exhibit curation and design; Full Time: Four Year; Advanced Standing new media art.

The need for storytellers who can sift through the noise and produce insightful ryerson.ca/rta and engaging stories has never been greater. Study Journalism in the heart of Toronto. Learn transferable and marketable skills in reporting, writing, research, critical thinking, interviewing and media production from instructors with industry experience. Learn to put current events in context, understand Performance Acting key issues and trends, dispel rumours and misinformation and help paint Bachelor of Fine Arts an accurate picture of the world through text, audio, visual and social media. Full Time: Four Year You’ll also develop practical reporting experience in our leading-edge studios, editing suites, digital-first newsrooms and internships. Join the world’s stage at one of Canada’s premier schools for theatre education and After graduation: Digital journalism, television, radio, newspapers and training. You’ll explore the theory, skill and magazines; communications and public relations; business and marketing; business of live performance and build skills in international development and government policy; graduate studies in acting, movement and voice. You’ll participate fields such as law, international relations and politics. in studio and public performances in a variety of classic and original works from Canada ryerson.ca/journalism and beyond, collaborating with faculty, artists and visiting directors who teach, direct and coach. You’ll also learn the business side of Media Production performance and gain a global perspective as you work with internationally acclaimed guest Bachelor of Arts directors and professional companies. You’ll Full Time: Four Year do it all in the heart of Toronto, home to the third-largest English language theatre district Join the RTA School of Media, named one of the top 15 international media in the world and a North American hot spot for schools by the Hollywood Reporter, to master storytelling and audience television and film production. experience. Learn to produce content for various platforms, including video, television, podcast, radio, AR/VR, transmedia and live productions. Refine After graduation: Acting for stage, film, your skills through experiential opportunities like hosting SpiritLive Radio, television; arts administration; education; which is broadcast from our state-of-the-art studios. Connect with performance entrepreneurship. professionals through networking events and industry internships and gain a global perspective of the entertainment industry through the Los Angeles ryerson.ca/performance boot camp. Our graduates include New Girl’s Hannah Simone and writer/ producer Vera Santamaria, whose recent credits include BoJack Horseman, Orange is the New Black and Schitt’s Creek.

After graduation: On-air hosting; producing; screenwriting; media management; digital media; marketing; graduate studies. Programs ryerson.ca/rta 26 Performance Dance NEW PROGRAM! 2021 Bachelor of Fine Arts Full Time: Four Year Professional Music Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Prepare for a professional career as a performer, choreographer or teacher Full Time: Four Year at Canada’s premier post-secondary dance program. This one-of-a-kind, conservatory-style program offers rigorous professional training in four This one-of-a-kind program is designed disciplines of dance – ballet, modern, jazz and contemporary. You’ll study to let you tap into your passion for music in Toronto, home to the third-largest English language theatre district in the and equip you with the skills to thrive world and internationally renowned professional dance companies, and a in the modern music industry. Develop North American film and television hot spot. With our innovative curriculum, your creativity and business savviness you’ll learn and dance in direct collaboration with visiting guest artists for careers in digital audio recording, and major arts organizations. Thanks to experienced faculty and plenty of live entertainment, entrepreneurship and opportunities to participate in studio and public performances, you’ll graduate other roles across the music industry. ready to make your mark in the arts community. The program exposes you to rich and diverse experiences, including music After graduation: Perform on stage or in film, television, festivals and fundamentals, studio and live production concerts; teaching or choreography; pursue graduate studies in the arts. and the business of music. Located in ryerson.ca/performance the heart of the Canadian music industry, you will gain access to modern studios and facilities as well as exciting internship possibilities with industry stakeholders Performance Production and cutting-edge startups.

Bachelor of Fine Arts After graduation: Entrepreneurship; Full Time: Four Year production; music labels; talent manager; marketing and communications; live Pursue a career in live entertainment by bringing artistic performances to entertainment; audio recording. life. This unique program offers hands-on training in production management, creative technologies and design applications for live performance and ryerson.ca/music entertainment. You’ll gain leadership skills to develop, produce and manage theatre, dance, music and a wide range of live productions and get training in all aspects of a live show, including props and costumes, lighting and sound, technical production, stage management and publicity and marketing. You’ll Sport Media learn from and work with visiting directors, choreographers and other artists, Bachelor of Arts complete an independent project and access Toronto’s live performance Full Time: Four Year industry. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to work in design and production of large corporate events, live concert events and innumerable theatrical and Join Sport Media, the first program of dance settings. its kind in North America, to learn sport entertainment management, sport After graduation: Director; costume designer; stage manager; graduate journalism, live production, on-air hosting studies in design, business and arts administration. and multiplatform marketing. You’ll study ryerson.ca/performance issues and concepts informing and shaping the sport industry’s future. Toronto is Canada’s media hub and home to many professional and amateur sports teams. Professional Communication As part of the RTA School of Media, you’ll gain hands-on experience and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) career preparation with access to elite Full Time: Four Year internships, guest speakers, state-of- Understand the relationship between message, audience and context and your the-art technology at the Sportsnet RTA role as a communication professional in one of Canada’s top communication Production Centre in the Mattamy Athletic programs. Explore the interaction of text, sound, image and design and gain Centre, live sports events and an optional expertise in written, visual, digital, interpersonal and oral communication. minor in Business Essentials. Access leading-edge creative technologies, simulation activities and guest After graduation: Live sports broadcasting lectures from industry leaders. Gain professional experience and connections or on-air hosting; sports writing, features

through events, internships and industry collaborations. You’ll develop a broad production and long-form sport journalism; perspective on communication strategies and practices through international sport entertainment management and exchanges, virtual collaborations and other global learning experiences. marketing; professional league operations; After graduation: Public relations; corporate communications; event planning; graduate studies. marketing and branding; graduate studies in communication, including ryerson.ca/rta Ryerson’s master’s program in Professional Communication, law, journalism or public policy. Admissions Handbook Admissions ryerson.ca/procom 27 1 Ryerson University Ryerson Faculty of Community Services

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1. Rae Paul (Social Work) was the 2020 recipient of the Sumaya Dalmar Award for their work to support racialized trans students in Toronto and beyond.

2. State-of-the-art simulation labs in the Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex (DCC) offer

Nursing students experiential learning opportunities.

3. Urban and Regional Planning students take part in the Urban and Programs Regional Planning Expo, a two-day event with keynote speakers, panels on city building and professional

28 networking opportunities. Child and Youth Early Childhood Nursing 2021 Care Studies Bachelor of Science in Nursing Full Time: Four Year Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Accredited by the Canadian Association Full Time: Four Year; Full Time: Four Year; of Schools of Nursing Direct Entry to Third Year Direct Entry to Third Year Part Time: Direct Entry to Third Year Part Time: Direct Entry to Third Year Nurses provide care to diverse patients, Graduates are eligible for certification families and communities along the This program provides in-depth knowledge by the Ontario Association of Child and continuum of health promotion and acute of child development from birth through Youth Care (OACYC). care. This collaborative nursing degree age eight. You’ll study physiological, program provides entry options through Transforming the lives of children psychological and social perspectives and Ryerson University, Centennial College and youth facing adversity requires develop understanding and skills pertaining or George Brown College to ultimately knowledge of the specialized theories to family support, early childhood earn a BScN from Ryerson. The program, and techniques needed to advocate education, arts, literacy and disabilities offered across all three sites, offers for their rights. You’ll learn to design and in young children. Field education each diverse clinical placements, simulation, implement developmental, preventive year, international placement and research group study and interactive teaching and therapeutic programs and explore opportunities and the chance to apply strategies. After graduation, you may policy areas, research and advocacy to a consecutive BEd program with York write the National Council Licensure options. Small interactive classes, local University will prepare you to work with Examination (NCLEX), apply for and international internships, mentoring children, families and professionals in a registration with the College of Nurses opportunities and an independent variety of settings. of Ontario and pursue nursing positions research project will prepare you to in a variety of health-care settings. promote the participation of children After graduation: Resource teacher or consultant in schools or early childhood and youth in society. After graduation: Acute, chronic or centres; children’s hospitals or social long-term care hospitals and institutions; After graduation: Hospitals, services; advocacy and governmental clinics, community health organizations; eating disorder clinics, substance use policy development; graduate studies in public health, occupational health; programs; residential treatment settings, education, speech-language pathology, nursing administration, management, foster care, family support programs; child life or social work. leadership; education; graduate studies policy analysis and development; in nursing. community centres, school districts; ryerson.ca/ecs graduate studies at Ryerson in Child ryerson.ca/nursingdegree and Youth Care. ryerson.ca/child-youth-care Midwifery Bachelor of Health Sciences Nursing Full Time: Four Year Post-Diploma Disability Studies Part Time: First-Year Entry Post-Baccalaureate Option Available Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Arts Preference will be given to candidates Full Time: Post-Diploma Part Time: Degree Completion who have successfully completed at least Degree Completion one year of post-secondary education. Part Time: Post-Diploma Disability studies explores the ways Post-baccalaureate candidates must Degree Completion in which the lives of people with hold a relevant degree and offer relevant Accredited by the Canadian Association disabilities are shaped by patterns of work experience. of Schools of Nursing injustice, exclusion and discrimination and social, cultural and aesthetic Midwives provide primary care to people Pursue a challenging curriculum and “norms.” This part-time program allows with low-risk pregnancies throughout rewarding clinical placements that you to use a previous college diploma pregnancy, labour and birth and up to six provide our students, who come to in a disability-related field, or other weeks postpartum. More than half of this the program with a range of experience, relevant post-secondary credentials, program is spent in clinical midwifery and the opportunity to develop analytical to earn a bachelor’s degree through interprofessional placements. Your access approaches within their nursing practices. a combination of online, intensive and to social and biological science courses, Available through full- or part-time hybrid courses. An applied independent research and innovative classroom and studies, you will graduate equipped with thesis project and practical experience distance formats teaches you to provide a deeper understanding of yourself as in schools and community organizations care to birthing parents and newborns a nursing professional, as well as how the

will ensure you graduate understanding in varied settings. The program’s focus broader profession integrates within the new theoretical and methodological on social justice prepares you to support health-care system. approaches and are prepared to make midwifery users of diverse backgrounds, a difference. beliefs and values. After graduation: Acute, chronic or long-term care hospitals and institutions; After graduation: Community After graduation: Write the Canadian clinics, community health organizations; development; policy and planning; Midwifery Registration Examination and public health, occupational health; advocacy; graduate studies in apply for registration with the College of graduate studies in nursing.

critical disability studies, social work, Midwives of Ontario. Handbook Admissions cultural studies. ryerson.ca/nursing/programs/ ryerson.ca/midwifery undergraduate/post-diploma-degree-

ryerson.ca/disability-studies completion-nursing 29 you to achieve board certifications and access to resources, power and Nutrition and Food or professional designations and impact social and health services, and be ready Bachelor of Applied Science diverse workplaces. to contribute to transforming practice by Full Time: Four Year promoting social justice upon graduation. After graduation: Canadian registered Accredited program recognized by the safety professional, registered occupational After graduation: Child and youth welfare; Partnership for Dietetic Education and

Ryerson University Ryerson hygienist, certified industrial hygienist, community, health and social services; Practice (PDEP), which provides the certified safety professional; manufacturing, immigrant and settlement services; academic foundation for further dietetic construction, trade; law enforcement, non-profits; research, education, policy training after graduation transportation; policy management; further analysis; graduate studies in social work,

education in industrial hygiene, disability early childhood studies, immigration and Recognized by the Canadian Institute management, ergonomics. settlement studies or public policy and of Food Science & Technology, the administration. Canadian Association of Foodservice ryerson.ca/sophe Professionals, Diabetes Canada and ryerson.ca/socialwork the Ontario Family Studies Home Economics Educators’ Association Public Health Studying Nutrition and Food at Urban and Regional Ryerson will prepare you to transform Bachelor of Applied Science practices and lives by helping individuals, Full Time: Four Year; Planning Five-Year Co-op; families, groups and communities Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning Two-Year Program meet their nutrition-related needs. Full Time: Four Year; for University Graduates Your education in science, nutrition, Two-Year Post-Baccalaureate; Accredited by the Canadian Institute research, communications and the social Two-Year Degree Completion of Public Health Inspectors sciences – in addition to advanced study Recognized by the Canadian Institute of opportunities in areas such as dietetics, Public health professionals develop and Planners (CIP) and the Ontario Professional food security, gerontology or Indigenous implement initiatives that improve the Planners Institute (OPPI) studies – will provide specialized health, safety and well-being of populations knowledge and skills that will help in the workplace, neighbourhoods, cities, Accredited by the Professional Standards Canadians enhance their quality of life. countries and more. This program offers Board (PSB) experiential learning opportunities, such After graduation: Dietitian or Urban and regional planners employ as a paid co-op option, laboratory testing nutritionist in community, business land-use concepts and strategies and analysis, site visits, presentations and or health care; food service, to develop and enhance regional, urban, seminars and an independent research manufacturing, processing; community suburban and rural communities. You’ll project. You’ll graduate prepared to protect and government agencies; marketing develop applied research and analysis the health of communities large and and promotion of consumer food skills through studio practice, consult in small and make a difference in humanity’s products; MHSc in Nutrition teams, travel on weeklong field trips and lived experience. Communication, a program unique can choose to pursue an international to Ryerson; graduate studies in After graduation: Certification as a exchange program. Upon graduation, you’ll related fields. public health inspector; government public understand communities’ needs, structures and rules and be ready to advise on planning ryerson.ca/nutrition health agencies; environmental health; food safety and quality; non-profit health decisions related to social, economic, education and promotion; further education environmental, cultural, land development in epidemiology, international health, and transportation issues. Occupational Health health administration or health promotion After graduation: Municipal, provincial and education. and Safety and federal governments; human/social service organizations; program and Bachelor of Applied Science ryerson.ca/sophe policy development; law school; graduate Full Time: Four Year; studies in public policy/public administration Five-Year Co-op; (MPA), business administration (MBA) Two-Year Program for Social Work and urban and regional planning. University Graduates; Two-Year Diploma to Degree Pathway Bachelor of Social Work ryerson.ca/surp Full Time: Four Year; This program, the only one of Advanced Standing to Second Year its kind in Canada, teaches students Part Time: Advanced Standing how to create the safest possible to Third Year workplaces. You’ll help prevent injury and illness by anticipating, evaluating Social workers strive to advance social and controlling physical, biological justice and equity for individuals, families, and chemical hazards and developing groups and communities. This program and implementing initiatives that includes 700 hours of field experience improve health and safety in work through placements at local or international environments across every sector. organizations and opportunities to work

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1. Ayda Naserialiabadi (Industrial Engineering) is developing a new alarm system to enhance safety at home for people with hearing loss. She was a finalist at Ignite Durham, an internationally recognized pitch competition for Canadian entrepreneurs.

2. A design by a team of Architectural Science students, called Tripix, was chosen for display as part of Ice Breakers 2019, an outdoor art exhibit in Toronto. The project was one of only five installations and the first student submission to be selected for the exhibit. Photo by Gregor Tratnik.

3. Ryerson’s concrete toboggan team took home five awards in the 2019 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race, including first place overall

and most improved. The team of Handbook Admissions 25 Civil Engineering students built a high-performing and sustainable toboggan for the competition. 31 Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Full Time: Four Year; Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative Internship Program Five-Year Co-operative Accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board Internship Program Ryerson University Ryerson Accredited by the Canadian Engineering Biomedical engineers make a difference in community and global Accreditation Board health. You’ll learn to create new materials, devices, algorithms and processes that assist doctors and medical researchers with prevention, Aerospace engineers design, manufacture diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and conditions. With an optional and operate everything from jets and space paid co-operative internship, an optional specialization in Management exploration vehicles to high-speed cars and Sciences, leading-edge research projects and a biomedical invention hovercraft. You’ll receive training from world- team project, you’ll graduate with the skills needed to transform lives renowned faculty and use advanced facilities, in emerging areas of health care or clinical engineering. including subsonic wind tunnels, propulsion labs, structural testing facilities and cabin After graduation: Develop therapeutic devices and models of mock-ups. Gain practical experience through physiological systems; teach and/or conduct research at educational an optional specialization in Management and medical institutions; graduate studies (MEng, MASc, PhD) in Sciences, an optional co-operative internship biomedical engineering. or by participating in the Ryerson Institute ryerson.ca/biomedical for Aerospace Design and Innovation (RIADI), and access opportunities with industry leaders and government agencies like Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney Canada, the Canadian Space Chemical Engineering Co-op Agency and more. Bachelor of Engineering After graduation: Aerodynamics, avionics and Full Time: Five-Year Co-op vehicle design and testing; graduate studies Accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (MEng, MASc, PhD) in aerospace engineering. Chemical engineers improve human life by producing everything from ryerson.ca/aerospace cleaner water and better-tasting food to new medicines, powerful silicon microchips and beauty products. Dedicated, award-winning professors will help you develop expertise in physical and life sciences as well as in advanced processing, manufacturing and production technologies. Architectural Science A mandatory co-operative program, team design project, hands-on labs Bachelor of Architectural Science and an optional specialization in Management Sciences will equip you to Full Time: Four Year; transform our planet’s raw materials into useful products for sustaining Five-Year Co-op and enriching lives.

Ryerson is the only school in Canada to After graduation: Chemical, biotech, pharmaceutical and food integrate architecture, building science and industries; oil, gas and nuclear energy sectors; environmental project management. This program, when regulation and pollution control; graduate studies (MEng, MASc, PhD) combined with our master’s program, forms in chemical engineering. a program of study that is accredited by the ryerson.ca/chemical Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB). Study Architectural Science and learn to transform our world into a more beautiful, livable, functional and sustainable Civil Engineering place. A paid, competitive co-op program, fabrication labs, studio work and immersive Bachelor of Engineering projects will ensure you graduate with the Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative Internship Program perspective and skills needed to collaboratively Accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board guide design and construction processes Civil engineers solve environmental and societal problems and help from start to finish. make communities safer. You’ll learn to conceive, design, plan and build After graduation: Architectural design; essential, sustainable infrastructures, including power and water supply sustainable design; project management, structures, waste treatment facilities, high- and low-rise buildings, urban design; real estate development; airports, roads and dams. Choose from specializations in Structural, government policy development; pursue Transportation or Environmental Engineering, along with an optional paid a master of architecture (MArch) to become co-operative internship and an optional specialization in Management a licensed architect, master of building Sciences to enhance your degree. Technical competitions and our science (MBSc/MASc) or studies in project leading-edge facilities will equip you to make an impact on society. management, real estate, urban design After graduation: Environmental, geomatics, geotechnical, structural or planning. and transportation engineering projects; engineering technology and ryerson.ca/architectural-science consulting companies; construction and mining industries; graduate

Programs studies (MEng, MASc, PhD) in civil engineering.

ryerson.ca/civil 32 Computer Industrial Engineering 2021 Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative Internship Program Bachelor of Engineering Accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative Internship Program Industrial engineers create solutions for processes, productivity and Accredited by the Canadian Engineering people. You’ll learn how to develop and improve products, services, Accreditation Board processes, information technology systems and work methods and how to make manufacturing and service productivity more efficient, Computer engineers influence the way safe and cost-effective. With hands-on training and an optional paid we work and play in our technology-driven, co-operative internship, you’ll graduate ready to offer inventive interconnected world. You’ll use scientific solutions to real-world challenges. and practical knowledge in digital circuit technology to build electronic systems and After graduation: Financial services, government, manufacturing devices that benefit lives. Create hardware, and supply chain; product development, performance measurement firmware, software and interfacing systems and standards; graduate studies (MEng, MASc, PhD) in mechanical that let computers communicate with and industrial engineering. each other and the world. Enhance your skills through an optional paid co-operative ryerson.ca/mechanical-industrial internship, the Software Engineering option, optional specializations in Management Sciences and Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a summer Mechanical Engineering research internship and leading-edge Bachelor of Engineering research projects. Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative Internship Program Accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board After graduation: Software programming, systems and data management; health-care Discover what makes an artificial heart beat, an escalator move or systems; consumer electronic devices and robots walk and talk. You’ll learn the engineering principles necessary chips; graduate studies (MEng, MASc, PhD) to design, manufacture and test machines, biomechanical implants, in electrical and computer engineering. energy-efficient systems, thermofluid systems and consumer products. With an optional paid co-operative internship, an optional specialization ryerson.ca/computer in Management Sciences and hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience you need to help create technologies that improve well-being. Electrical Engineering After graduation: Automotive, pharmaceutical, construction, energy Bachelor of Engineering and consumer product industries; research and development; management Full Time: Four Year; and engineering consulting; graduate studies (MEng, MASc, PhD) in Five-Year Co-operative Internship Program mechanical and industrial engineering. Accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board ryerson.ca/mechanical-industrial

Electrical engineers shape the technology that powers our world – from computer systems to electronic devices and Undeclared Engineering power transmission systems. You’ll use Full Time: First-Semester Studies Only your knowledge of engineering principles and practices to design, develop and Undeclared Engineering is an entry option that provides an opportunity implement electrical circuit relationships, to learn more about the various engineering disciplines before selecting a electronic devices, integrated circuits, program of study. As all of our engineering programs share a common first microprocessors, computers and control semester, you’ll be in phase with the rest of your classmates when you systems. Apply your skills with an optional declare your discipline. paid co-operative internship, an optional specialization in Management Sciences and First-year classes leading-edge research projects. In your final - First semester is common: General Chemistry, Calculus I, Linear Algebra, year, you can further specialize in Digital Physics: Mechanics, liberal studies and Introduction to Engineering. Students also have the option of taking an approved lower level liberal.

Hardware Design, Communication Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems or It is recommended that students complete their lower level liberals by Power Systems. the end of second year. - Second semester: Digital Computation and Programming, Principles of After graduation: Design, development, Engineering Economics, Calculus II and Physics: Waves and Fields, plus manufacturing and management; graduate courses specific to your chosen program. studies (MEng, MASc, PhD) in electrical and computer engineering. Program transfer

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1. Greg Leaver (Computer Science) credits the co-op program with helping him land a full-time job as a software engineer at Google. While at Ryerson, he accumulated two years of work-term experience, including a full year as a software developer at Toronto’s Intelliware Development Inc. Photo by Ian Patterson.

2. Renee Bailey (Biomedical Sciences) combined her love of science with social justice and advocacy through research and by reframing gun violence prevention using the analogy of viruses. Photo by

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3. Students in the Isaac Olowolafe Jr. Digital Media Experience Lab (DME),

Programs part of the Ryerson Library & Archives, get hands-on experience with 3D printing, virtual reality, Python coding and more. 34 Biology Chemistry 2021 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Full Time: Four Year; Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-op Five-Year Co-op This is one of three bachelor of science Accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry programs that share a one-year foundation. This is one of three bachelor of science programs that share Biology is the study of living organisms, a one-year foundation. from bacteria and cells to plants and animals. This program teaches concepts Chemists create new and useful materials and products, spanning from cellular structure protect the environment and fight disease. You’ll understand and function to the environment and matter and energy and their interactions with each other, bioinformatics, integrating studies in and combine research and application to expand current chemistry, computers and management. practices and improve quality of life. Program highlights You can pursue a paid co-op, participate include access to fully equipped labs, an optional independent in industry-oriented research and laboratory research project and a paid co-op option. You’ll complete an independent thesis project. also have the chance to further customize your degree with Further chances to customize your a specialization in Applied Physics or an optional specialization degree include completing optional in Management Sciences. specializations in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Biophysics After graduation: Research in government, academia, industry; or Environmental Biology, or an optional pharmaceuticals, forensics; laboratory analytical services, quality specialization in Management Sciences. control; product development, sales or marketing; medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law or education. After graduation: Biochemistry, environmental, health and molecular ryerson.ca/science/programs/undergraduate/chemistry sciences; scientific sales and marketing; research or science management for government, academia or industry; graduate Computer Science studies in biology, medicine, dentistry. Bachelor of Science (Honours) ryerson.ca/science/programs/ Full Time: Four Year; undergraduate/biology Five-Year Co-op Part Time: First-Year Entry Accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Council Biomedical Sciences of the Canadian Information Processing Society Bachelor of Science (Honours) You’ll become fluent in several programming languages and Full Time: Four Year; learn about data structures, algorithms, machine learning, Five-Year Co-op data science, networks and operating systems to drive the economy forward. You can also explore software engineering, Gain theoretical and practical expertise computer vision, robotics, artificial intelligence, web-based in the cellular and molecular sciences, development, human-computer interaction, computer graphics with opportunities to conduct research and virtual reality. You’ll have access to specialized applied on medically relevant concerns, such research facilities and labs in the state-of-the-art George Vari as how cells turn cancerous and how Engineering and Computing Centre and can pursue an optional gene expression affects aging. You can paid co-op and/or concentration in Software Engineering that also participate in an optional paid co-op, will prepare you for your career. a research thesis project or pursue an optional specialization in Management After graduation: Computing, wireless systems, cybersecurity, Sciences. Ryerson’s close proximity to health and banking; civil service, large multinational corporations, the biomedical industry will prepare you startups, utility companies; graduate studies (MSc or PhD) in to make a meaningful contribution to health computer science. care, helping to advance our knowledge ryerson.ca/science/programs/undergraduate/ of how cells function. computerscience After graduation: Clinical and forensic laboratories; biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries; biomedical research; health administration and policy; medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy; graduate studies (MSc or PhD) in molecular science. ryerson.ca/science/programs/ undergraduate/biomedical Handbook Admissions 35 36 Programs Ryerson University financialmathematics ryerson.ca/science/programs/undergraduate/ in business, mathematics or finance. development; graduate studies (MBA or MSc) engineering, risk management, trading system systems analysis, computer programming; financial auditing, accounting, financial management; private sector, banking, investment non-profits; After graduation: Finance in government, sector. financial the in impact immediate to an make prepared be and courses industry-relevant research projects and capstone Participate in case studies, an optional paid co-op, accounting, managerial finance and computer science. establish a foundation in modern mathematics, financial financial instruments and statistical techniques and You’ll acquire in-depth knowledge of economics, wealth. creating and flow cash by leveraging progress to you economic drive prepare will program This Five-Year Co-op Year; Four Time: Full Bachelor of Science (Honours) Financial Mathematics mathematics ryerson.ca/science/programs/undergraduate/ mathematics. 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1. Daniel Toppan, Daniela Sabat, Christina Polera, Sabrina Alaimo and Malcolm Manchester (all Business Management) successfully pitched their idea to sport executives as part of the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) Case Competition. The team won the competition for their digital marketing strategy for the Toronto Argonauts to connect and expand their millennial audience.

2. Through the Startup Certified program, Safiyyah Idroos (Retail Management) was able to learn from and network with industry veterans. The experience helped her launch Gifting Guru, a tech platform that generates gift recommendations.

3. Katherine Lo (Hospitality and Tourism Management) combined formal learning and travel by going on an experiential

Programs learning trip to Jamaica. Through a field studies course, she learned about the fundamentals of community-based and sustainable tourism. 38 Accounting Business Management 2021 & Finance Bachelor of Commerce Full Time: Four Year; Direct Entry to Third Year; Bachelor of Commerce Five-Year Co-op Full Time: Four Year; Part Time: First-Year Entry; Direct Entry to Third Year Five-Year Co-op Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Study in the heart of Canada’s business district with faculty committed to groundbreaking (AACSB) and the Chartered Professional teaching strategies that combine theory and practice. Select from seven innovative Accountants (CPA) Ontario business majors to pursue the specialization that aligns with your interests. You’ll have access to industry experts, an optional co-op program, case competitions and networking Recognized by the Chartered Financial events to strengthen and put your skills to work in professional environments. Analyst (CFA) Institute and FP Canada (previously the Financial Planning Standards Council) Business Management students Human Resources Management This program combines theoretical and have a common first year of business Learn to manage a diverse workforce, practical learning to prepare you for a studies and choose from a wide strategically recruit employees, retain successful career in accounting and selection of specialized majors at good personnel and train and develop finance. You’ll start with two years of the end of first year: your employees while fostering a fair common study and earn the necessary and ethical work environment. Economics and Management Science credits to start on the path toward Become well-versed in analysis and Law and Business a chosen professional designation. quantitative skills to become a leader Gain an understanding of key legal Accounting students study financial in the fast-paced global economy. issues in the corporate world through reporting, auditing, taxation and In our highly technical and computerized the strongest integration of law and performance measurement while Finance world, acquiring timely and accurate business of any BComm program students learn about risk management, business and economic data is in Canada. Studies include contract investments, corporate financial analysis essential for successful management negotiations, human resources, and financial planning. Distinctive learning decision-making. policy development and property opportunities include networking events, law transactions. Your understanding case competitions, an optional co-op Entrepreneurship will be strengthened by developing program and the Bloomberg Lab with 12 Launch a startup, create a sustainable critical thinking and writing skills and interactive financial information terminals. enterprise or bring innovation and gaining familarity with key issues in entrepreneurial skills to an existing After graduation: Financial business ethics and corporate social organization. Recognized internationally management; public or corporate responsibility. as a world leader in entrepreneurship accounting; personal financial planning; education, we offer more undergraduate Marketing Management graduate studies, including an MBA, entrepreneurship courses than any Explore innovative and new ways or professional designations, such as other Canadian university. Our professors to engage with consumers. Learn CPA, CFA or CFP. have extensive real-world experience how to interpret and respond to ryerson.ca/accounting-finance and work directly with student startups. customer needs better than the competition by analyzing consumer Global Management Studies trends, competitive activity and In today’s marketplace, all businesses other factors. are affected by events taking place around the world. In Global Management Real Estate Management Studies, you’ll acquire managerial skills Real estate propels the local and and the cultural understanding to lead national economies. Learn the skills in the new global business environment. that will allow you to thrive in the housing and commercial property arenas, real estate finance, property development, economics, sustainability and real estate law. Our Real Estate Management major was created in close consultation with industry experts.

After graduation: Technology consultant; human resources co-ordinator; marketing officer; graduate studies, including an MBA or MScM, or further professional education.

ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/bm Admissions Handbook Admissions 39 Business Technology Hospitality Retail Management Management and Tourism Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Full Time: Four Year; Bachelor of Commerce Management Direct Entry to Second Year; Full Time: Four Year; Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Five-Year Co-op

Ryerson University Ryerson Direct Entry to Third Year; Full Time: Four Year; Accredited by the Association Degree Completion; Five-Year Co-op to Advance Collegiate Schools of Five-Year Co-op Accredited by Tourism HR Canada’s Business (AACSB) Part Time: First-Year Entry; SMART Accreditation Program and Direct Entry to Third Year; the Association to Advance Collegiate Lead the retail evolution as a buyer, Degree Completion Schools of Business (AACSB) an aspiring entrepreneur, a shopper Accredited by the Association to Advance insights analyst and more. Join Canada’s Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Prepare to join one of the largest first Retail Management BComm that and the BTM Forum, Information service sectors in Canada and the specializes in traditional and digital retail Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) world: the constantly evolving hospitality functions. Participate in experiential and tourism industry. This program learning such as field-based projects Combine a love for technology, business combines experiential learning, including and case competitions. Connect with and management and study at Canada’s an optional co-op, 1,000 hours of industry executives through Retail Week largest school dedicated to business work experience, case study analyses and student-led events. Complete a paid management and information and and on-site food management internship or co-op to turn theory into communication technologies (ICT). You’ll opportunities, with industry-related practice. Take advantage of travel study gain a sound understanding of business research and one-on-one career tours and student exchanges to broaden principles and drive ICT-based innovation support. You’ll develop the soft skills your real-world retail knowledge. with skills honed through an optional and business acumen needed to lead co-op, case studies and state-of-the-art sustainable service organizations After graduation: Become certified classrooms and labs. Upon graduation, in various sectors. as a category analyst or in Google Ads; you’ll anticipate, capitalize on and drive develop competence in industry-leading business strategies and opportunities After graduation: Management software to design product displays, tied to technological change. and leadership roles in various service- perform customer analysis and analyze related organizations; graduate social media trends. After graduation: Business analysis; studies, including an MBA or MScM information or systems administration; with a specialization in hospitality and ryerson.ca/retail ICT-based support for profit and public tourism management. sectors; an MScM or MBA. ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/ ryerson.ca/information-technology- hospitality-tourism-management management

Health Administration Bachelor of Health Administration Part Time: Degree Completion Certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration

Turn your health-related diploma into a degree. Develop business acumen and gain the skills needed to navigate the complex and dynamic world of health care. You’ll explore topics such as program planning and evaluation, communication, strategy, human resources and financial management. Practicum seminars and a research project will help you put theory into practice.

After graduation: Manager in hospitals or other health organizations; pursue a master of public health, master of health administration, master of business administration and/or the Certified Health

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ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/ Programs health-services-management The Ted Rogers School of Retail Management partnered with Kenneth Cole on a pop-up shop. The experiential learning opportunity featured collaboration among student groups, Ryerson’s Zone Learning, entrepreneurs, faculty and external partners. 40 Specialized programs 2021 for international students

Ryerson ESL Foundation Program

The Ryerson ESL Foundation Program is designed for international students who are academically qualified for admission to a Ryerson University undergraduate program, but do not meet the minimum English proficiency requirements.

The program offers intensive English language and academic skills instruction combined with undergraduate coursework and acculturation experiences. To help you transition to Ryerson, you will have access to all services offered on campus and your tuition fee will include all textbooks, course-related materials, academic and career advising, peer mentorship, health insurance and numerous cultural immersion events.

Students who complete the program successfully will be admitted to the Ryerson degree program of their choice with at least one (and up to four) undergraduate course credits and a strong foundation for academic success. ryerson.ca/esl-foundation “The ESL Foundation Minimum English language proficiency results (subject to change) Program taught me Visit ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/english-language for details. that the best way to learn a language IELTS TOEFL iBT CAEL PTE CAMBRIDGE LENGTH ENTRY ENGLISH is by engaging in its 6.0 88-91 60 N/A 169-179 on B2 First 1 semester winter, spring, fall culture. It helped 5.5 83-87 N/A N/A 162-168 on B2 First 2 semesters winter, fall me improve my self- 5.0 68-82 50 50 154-161 on 3 semesters fall only B1 Preliminary esteem and changed Higher scores may be required, subject to competition. my perspective of learning a language. International University Foundation Program More importantly, The International University Foundation Program (IUFP) is designed for international it prepared me for students who want to strengthen their academic and personal foundations while learning to navigate university life. If you meet Ryerson’s English proficiency my undergraduate requirements, but need some extra support meeting the overall competitive and/ program.” or subject requirements for your chosen program, the IUFP is for you. Raymond Wang, To ensure your smooth transition to Ryerson, the IUFP’s intensive academic Business Technology Management readiness programming and coursework are complemented by an array of Ryerson ESL Foundation Program graduate International student from China

extracurricular opportunities, mentorship, career planning and social events. You can continue to access individualized and holistic academic support and advising through the IUFP until you graduate from Ryerson.

Students who successfully complete the IUFP will be admitted to specific Ryerson undergraduate degree programs with at least four (and up to six) undergraduate course credits. ryerson.ca/IUFP Admissions Handbook Admissions 41 42 Admissions Ryerson University ADMISSIONS 52 50 46 44 43 for aquickoverview. pages 46–49inthispublication See theadmissionchartson to view program-specific requirements. and select your program of interest ryerson.ca/programs/undergraduate from program toprogram. Visit Admissionrequirements vary How toapply requirements for entry-level programs Canadian andinternationaladmission Admission requirements 51 50 50 Pathways for transfer students 49 48 48 47 46 46 Prerequisite subjectsby faculty Ted Rogers Schoolof Management Faculty of CommunityServices Faculty of CommunicationandDesign Ted Rogers Schoolof Management Faculty of Science Faculty of Engineeringand Architectural Science Faculty of CommunityServices Faculty of CommunicationandDesign Facultyof Arts

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47 Admissions Handbook 2021 48 Admissions Ryerson University and Safety(BASc) Health Occupational ulc elh (BASc) Health Public FT:Four Year (BASc) Nutrition andFood Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; [BSc (Hons)] Biomedical Sciences Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; (BArchSc) Science Architectural Planning (BURPI) Urban andRegional (BSW) Work Social Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; FT:Four Year Nursing (BScN) FACULTY OFCOMMUNITYSERVICES(CONTINUED) FORMAT PROGRAM/ DEGREE -  -  - - Biology Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; Science [BSc(Hons)] OF FACULTY ------Internship Program Five-Year Co-operative FT: Four Year; optional (BEng) Engineering FACULTY OFENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE FT:Four Year FT: Year Four Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; year studies only) (first- Undeclared Medical Physics Chemistry studies only) (first-semester Undeclared Mechanical Industrial Electrical Computer Civil Co-op only) (FT: Five-Year Chemical Biomedical Aerospace

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(alternative process for applicants more than 400 kilometres away). kilometres 400 than more applicants for (alternative process Non-academic requirements: on-campus evaluation session, including portfolio review, writing and sketching exercises English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred), English/Anglais Chemistry (SCH4U) and Biology (SBI4U) Biology (SCH4U) and Chemistry (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U) (SCH4U) Biology or (SPH4U), Chemistry of (MHF4U), two Physics and Functions Advanced (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred), English/Anglais [MHF4U]) Functions [MCV4U]Vectors Advanced or (SPH4U) and mathematics (one of Calculus and English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred), Physics Grade 12/senior level courses in the social sciences, humanities, sciences and/or mathematics recommended. of Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U) (SCH4U) Biology or of Chemistry one and (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) English/Anglais MHF4U, MCV4U MDM4U) or (one MCR3U, of MCF3M, Umathematics 12 Grade U/M 11 or (SCH4U), Grade (SBI4U), Chemistry (ENG4U/EAE4U Biology preferred), English/Anglais (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U) Biology or (SCH4U) (SPH4U), Chemistry of two Physics (MHF4U), and Functions Advanced preferred), (ENG4U/EAE4U English/Anglais (SCH4U) Chemistry Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) and Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred), English/Anglais English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) English/Anglais (SBI4U) (SCH4U) Biology or of Chemistry one and (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) English/Anglais ONTARIO

and biology senior-level chemistry English, 12 Grade physics or chemistry of two biology, and with calculus, senior-level math English, 12 Grade with calculus senior-level math physics and English, 12 Grade biology or chemistry and senior-level English 12 Grade math and chemistry senior-level biology, English, 12 Grade physics or chemistry oftwo biology, with calculus, and senior-level math English, 12 Grade chemistry physics and with calculus, senior-level math English, 12 Grade Grade 12 English 12 Grade English 12 Grade biology or chemistry and senior-level English 12 Grade Placement Recommended) (Honoursor Advanced CURRICULUM AMERICAN

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G+ PT FT Legend Applications AI and Interpretations Math: IB Analysis AA and Approaches Math: IB 50 pages See PT: First-Year Entry Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; [BSc (Hons)] Science Computer [BComm (Hons)] Management Retail Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; [BSc (Hons)] and its Applications Mathematics Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; [BComm (Hons)] Tourism Management and Hospitality (BComm) Management Business (BComm) Management Technology Business Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; [BSc (Hons)] Mathematics Financial OF FACULTY FORMAT PROGRAM/ DEGREE Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; PT: First-Year Entry Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; PT:First-Year Entry Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative FT:Four Year; (BComm) Finance & Accounting TED ROGERS SCHOOLOFMANAGEMENT Full Time Part Time Part Grades Plus

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49 Admissions Handbook 2021 50 Admissions Ryerson University English (ENG4U/EAE4U) with 70% or higher (or equivalent), or ability to meet Ryerson’s Mature Student Guidelines. Student Mature Ryerson’s to meet (or ability or equivalent), higher or 70% with (ENG4U/EAE4U) English U 12 Grade including U/M 12 courses, Grade six with OSSD the GPA and cumulative 3.0/B/70% minimum with Diploma Journalism College Sheridan Advanced Standing:FT Journalism (BJourn) -  regarding acceptable courses. programs/undergraduate/early-childhood-studies ryerson.ca/ Visit purposes.) admission for used be not may courses sociology or psychology Note: introductory literature. English in course Third-Year Direct Entry: FT andPT and YouthChild Care(BA) Pathways for transfer students minimum B minimum program) with of (not acollege part auniversity at courses studies must have completed three lower level one-term (or equivalent) liberal 3.0/B/70% GPA AND cumulative minimum with equivalent Early Childhood Education Diploma from a public Ontario College or Degree Completion:PTG+ Disability Studies(BA) -  -  GPA. cumulative 3.0/B/70% minimum with College Ontario apublic from Diploma Youth Worker/Child Advanced and Youth Care and Child Three-year Third-Year Direct Entry: FT andPT Early ChildhoodStudies(BA) -  points. entry fall and - Winter, spring work experience in the field will be considered on an individual basis. course or equivalent. Other post-secondary backgrounds and extensive (or equivalent) introductory university-level humanities or social sciences of acceptable diploma programs. Diploma must include one-year Visit Worker or Developmental Service Worker) with a minimum B average. and/or discipline from a public Ontario College (e.g. Social Service Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a disability studies-related field FACULTY OFCOMMUNITYSERVICES FACULTY OFCOMMUNICATION AND DESIGN Winter andfall entry points for parttime; fall entry point for fulltime. English prerequisite requirement. the including apply, Guidelines) (or Student Mature requirements admission four-year The program to four-year the program. apply should Applicants with all other post-secondary credentials academic programs on an individual basis. Entry to Direct the admission for assessed be will out-of-province from Youth diplomas Work and Child two-year with Applicants Non-academic requirement: personal letter. ryerson.ca/programs/undergraduate/disability-studies - /70% in each course. (One course must be a liberal studies studies aliberal be must (One course course. /70% each in

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Degree Completion: FT (two years) andPT Nursing Post-Diploma (BScN) Criteria A: criteria: following of the One - -  social services field. accumulated paid, full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in the 3.0/B/70% GPA AND cumulative aminimum with Workers) Service Social and Workers of Social College Ontario the with registration for eligible is that college Canadian apublic from diploma Social Service Worker or Human Service(s) Counsellor Diploma (or any Second-Year Advanced Standing: FT Social Work (BSW) to CHY104). (equivalent chemistry in course single-term one least at for credit education), (or post-secondary other degree of their (lower or upper level) liberal studies courses. Applicants must have, as part three including university, accredited an from higher or degree Bachelor’s Two-Year Diplomato Degree Pathway: FT Occupational Healthand Safety (BASc) to CHY104). (equivalent chemistry in course single-term one least at for credit education), (or post-secondary other degree of their (lower or upper level) liberal studies courses. Applicants must have, as part three including university, accredited an from higher or degree Bachelor’s Two-Year Program for University Graduates: FT Public Health(BASc) overall average. B/3.0/70% aminimum with College Cambrian or College Seneca College, Lambton from Diploma Prevention and Safety Workplace of the Completion rtra C: Criteria Criteria B: Two-Year Program for University Graduates: FT Occupational Healthand Safety (BASc) present academicaverages significantly higherthantheminimum. Given thestrong competition for space, applicants willnormally berequired to submitted as part of the application. of the part as submitted Summary of work experience in the social services field must be

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Stream A: non-academic requirements: BPLUS Stream Aor Stream either in requirements satisfy must Candidates G+ PT Completion: Degree Health Administration (BHA) 3.0/B/70% cumulative GPA. Some reachback courses are required. are courses reachback Some GPA. cumulative 3.0/B/70% aminimum with College Brown George from Management Fashion or Learning Advanced and of Technology Institute Humber from Business Management from Fanshawe College, Fashion Arts or Fashion Arts and from Seneca College, Fashion Merchandising or Fashion Marketing and Two-year diploma in Fashion Business or Fashion Business Management Stream B: Second-Year Direct Entry: FT Retail Management [BComm(Hons)] - -  certification (where applicable) and resumé. Non-academic requirements: documentation of professional registration/ points. entry fall and Winter, spring for equivalent admission

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