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DISCOVERYOUR UNIVERSITY | UWinnipeg CampusUWinnipeg Campus | YOUR UNIVERSITYDISCOVERUWinnipeg CampusIn the past several years The University of Winnipeg has been responsible for $150 millioninvestment in new campus facilities, enhancing our downtown and West End neighbourhoods.UNITED Health & RecPlex - Opening Summer 2014UWinnipeg has started construction this year on the most importantrecreational facility ever built for Winnipeg’s inner city community.The new multi-purpose RecPlex will add academic opportunities oncampus, offer more choices for UWinnipeg students and athletes, andcreate a safe place for neighbourhood children to get involved in sports.Jr. Wesmen: Community AthleticsThe Junior Wesmen Inner-City team that was founded in 2007, attractsabout 80-90 neighbourhood youth to UWinnipeg to play sports. Thenew UNITED Health & RecPlex will enable community sports initiativeslike the Jr. Wesmen program to grow and provide more opportunitiesfor downtown youth.“A new RecPlex is a very good idea becausea lot of newcomers cannot afford to go to gyms,so if they love sports, they will [now] have aplace to play.” – Lenda Tesfaye Ayalew came toWinnipeg from Ethiopia in 2006. She playedbasketball with the Inner City Junior Wesmen.The AnXAt the AnX (formerly the Greyhound Bus Depot) you can get yourcaffeine fix, grab some reading material and enjoy a good pizza insideUWinnipeg’s newest meeting place.The AnX is home to the Canad Inns’ Garbonzo’s Pizza Pub, coffeelover’s favourite Starbucks, Powerland Computer store and theUWinnipeg’s Bookstore (operated by Follett Canada) which is thelargest in Winnipeg’s downtown area with a selection of more than 90magazines as well as an inventory of textbooks. The AnX also housesUWinnipeg’s popular English Language programs.Model SchoolThe Model School at UWinnipeg’s Collegiate high school is an initiativefor students who show potential but need a different kind of learningenvironment. Students receive individualized learning plans so they canreach their fullest potential. For more information, please visit:uwinnipeg.ca/model-schoolCulture and CommunityWhen you become a UWinnipeg student, you will jointhe vibrant community and diverse culture of downtownWinnipeg. Get the feeling that’s only found here…in theheart of our city.Our convenient downtown location offers studentsa rich menu of choices:• Easy access to downtown’sindoor, pedestrian walkwaysystem which runs for twokilometres, linking 38 buildings• Walk to downtown attractions –Winnipeg Art Gallery, The MTSCentre (Go Jets GO!), ManitobaArchives, Manitoba Museumand theatre district• Walk to vibrant shopping areas– Portage Place, WinnipegSquare, The Forks Market, theExchange District, OsborneVillage and Cityplace• Walk to West End shops andnumerous award-winningmulti-cultural restaurants.ECO Kids Add Life to CampusThis summer more than a thousand children once againattended UWinnipeg’s popular Eco-U Summer Camp, thelargest free day camp for children in Winnipeg’s inner-city.Eco-Kids on Campus – Students in Grade 6 visitUWinnipeg once a week over the course of 10 weeksto engage in fun, science-focused activities withUniversity faculty and students. The activities arechosen specifically to connect to the school curriculumand make science fun. Hundreds of students haveparticipated in this program since 2007.Balmoral RapidTransit HubWinnipeg Transit’s Balmoral Station, located on thewest side of the AnX, is the downtown terminus forWinnipeg’s new rapid transit corridor connecting 14bus routes to the east and south ends of the city, inaddition to offering 3 free downtown “Spirit” shuttles.Winnipeg Transit has a total of 93 bus routes in the city; 65% ofthem come right to UWinnipeg.Balmoral Station Bus Routes:1 Downtown Spirit2 Downtown Spirit3 Downtown Spirit42 Plessis Express46 Transcona Express47 Transcona48 McMeans Express49 Dugald137 Richmond Super Express160 Downtown-University ofManitoba161 University Super Express162 Downtown-Fort Richmond(UM)-St. Norbert Express163 Waverley Heights Express170 Downtown-Fort Richmond(UM)-St.Norbert180 Industrial Express181 Whyte Ridge Express183 Richmond West ExpressGreen CampusWe are among Canada’s BestThe University of Winnipeg continues to be oneof Canada’s top undergraduate universities,most notably in the areas of environmentalsustainability, small class sizes, diversity andhealthy food on campus, according to the Globe& Mail Canadian University Report 2013.2UWinnipeg, an eco-leader: was the first university in Canada to ban bottled water for sale and introduced sustainable,locally sourced food services called Diversity Foods which provides 100% compostable plates, cups and cutlery. Find out more aboutUWinnipeg’s sustainability office at: uwinnipeg.ca/sustainability3

DISCOVERYOUR UNIVERSITY | Campus LivingInterested? McFeetors HallGreat-West Life Student Residence*CALL 204.779.UWIN for moreCALLinformation204.779.UWINon any of thesefor moregreat places!information on any of these great places!DISCOVERMcFeetors offers modern, air-conditioned dorm-style units as well as the uniqueMcFeetors offers modern, air-conditioned dorm-style units as well as the uniqueoption of family housing for those pursuing a university education and raising aoption of family housing for those pursuing a university education and raising afamily. McFeetors Hall residents have access to common entertainment loungefamily. McFeetors Hall residents have access to common entertainment loungeareas with wireless internet, study areas and laundry facilities.areas with wireless internet, study areas and laundry facilities.Fall-Winter Rates Long Term StaysRoom TypePer Term Per MonthDorm, UW Student $3852** $963**Fall-Winter Rates Dorm, Long Non-UW Term Stays$4073 N/ARoom Type 2 Bedroom, Per Term Non-AC Per Month $3224 $8062 Bedroom ACDorm, UW Student $3852** $963**$3960 $990Dorm, Non-UW 3 Bedroom, $4073 Non-AC N/A $4112 $10283 Bedroom AC2 Bedroom, Non-AC $3224 $806$4284 $10712 Bedroom AC $3960 $9903 Bedroom, Non-AC $4112 $10283 Bedroom AC $4284 $1071Single Dorm, Furnished.Private Suite includes:• Air-conditioning• Single Bed• Desk, Chair and Lamp• Mini fridge• Wardrobe• Full BathroomSingle Dorm$963/mo. Meal plan incld. double DormSingle Dorm FurnishedPrivate Suite includes:Air-conditioningSingle BedDesk, Chair and LampMini fridgeWardrobeFull BathroomSingle Dorm$963/mo. Meal plan incld.Double Dorm, Furnished.Double Dorm room includes:• Air-conditioning• 2 private bedrooms with locking door• Each room has a single bed, desk,chair, lamp and wardrobe• Shared Kitchenette(sink, microwave, full fridge)• Shared Full Bathroom$963/mo. Meal plan incld.Double Dorm FurnishedDouble Dorm room includes:Air-conditioning2 private bedrooms with locking doorEach room has a single bed,desk, chair, lamp and wardrobeShared Kitchenette(sink, microwave, full fridge)Shared Full Bathroomdouble Dorm$963/mo. per personMeal plan incld.HealthyCampusFood!The students havevoted, and UWinnipegis first out of 18universities in WesternCanada and tied forsecond place in allof Canada for thehealthiest campus foodaccording to The Globe& Mail’s recent survey.Four great meallocations on campus:Campus Living | Welcome Home!Why Live in Residence?Living in residence at The University of Winnipeggives you the unique opportunity to live on yourown, without being alone. In residence, you’ll meetother students from across Canada and aroundthe world, establish life-long friendships and getinvolved in a variety of activities around campusand in the downtown area.Apply early to make sure you get in for fall!Diversity Foods: A Different ApproachOur home grown food service is the talk ofuniversities across the country for delivering fresh,tasty, healthy, and affordable meals that embracelocal and seasonal ingredients, cultural menus, andold fashioned from-scratch cooking.Apply Online!Apply and fill out your online profile with our newStar-Rez system. If you are applying for a doubledorm, the system will match you with a student whois compatible with your profile. It’s like online dating,but for a roommate!Check it out: housing.uwinnipeg.caBalmoral Houses *The University of Winnipeg has renovated a selection ofThe neighbourhood University of character Winnipeg homes has renovated for student a selection living. With of richlyneighbourhood decorated common character areas homes and back for decks student for living. barbeques, With richly thedecorated houses appeal common to people areas who and enjoy back a decks family-like for barbeques, environment. thehouses Each house appeal has to between people who four enjoy and eleven a family-like single, environment.furnishedEach rooms house with tasteful has between amenities. four and eleven single, furnishedrooms with tasteful amenities.Fall-Winter Rates Long Term StaysFall-WinterRoom TypeRates LongPer TermTermPerStaysMonthHouseRoom TypeSingle Room $1816Per Term$454Per MonthHouse Single Room $1816 $454Charming Character Homes!Charming Character Homes!Lions Manor *Lions Manor *Volunteer Opportunities!Volunteer Opportunities!“Lions” is a great place for those who enjoy communityand amazing volunteer opportunities. “Lions” offers anon-site cafeteria, common student lounges and on-floorFall-Winter Rates ***laundry facilities. Students choose between a SingleLong-Term StaysDorm (shared kitchen and washroom) and Apartments.Room Type per Term Per monthSingle Dorm $1876 $469Bachelor (Studio), Furnished $2312 $578Fall-Winter Rates ***1 Bedroom, Furnished $2740 $685Bachelor (Studio), UnfurnishedLong-Term Stays$1996 $499Room Type1 Bedroom, Unfurnishedper Term$2428Per month$607Single Dorm $1876 $469“Lions” Bachelor is a great (Studio), place Furnished for those who enjoy community $2312 and amazing $578 volunteeropportunities. “Lions” offers an on-site cafeteria, common student lounges1 Bedroom, Furnished $2740 $685and on-floor laundry facilities. Students choose between a Single Dorm (sharedkitchen Bachelor and washroom), (Studio), Unfurnished “Super” and “Premium” $1996 Dorms (shared kitchen, $499 privatefull1 Bedroom,bathroom)Unfurnishedand Apartments (private kitchen$2428and bathroom, furnished$607andunfurnished options).4For more info about Diversity Foods at UWinnipeg, please visit:uwinnipeg.ca/food-services* All prices are subject to change.** Per-month and per-day pricing on McFeetors Hall Dorms includes a meal plan. For term stays, a $1500 per term ($450 per month) declining balance meal card allows you to eat at any of Diversity Food Service’s 4 locations.*** Prices include mandatory laundry fee5

DISCOVERYOUR UNIVERSITY | Wesmen AthleticsUWSA | YOUR UNIVERSITYDISCOVERNew UNITEDHealth & RecPlexIn addition to our academics, The University ofWinnipeg is highly regarded for our outstandingathletics. Wesmen teams will have a new home inthe upcoming UNITED Health & RecPlex, whichwill provide additional recreation facilities.“I am looking forward to the newUNITED Health & RecPlex. It willbe a wonderful facility on campusthat will allow my teammates andI to properly train year round andmakes it easier for us to go fromthe classroom to practice. It alsoopens up the possibility for us toput on community programs andbe great role models to the kids andambassadors for the University.”Sheri Hince, Wesmen SoccerYour WesmenHome TeamsCIS (Canadian Inter-University Sport)Basketball (M) Basketball (W)Volleyball (M) Volleyball (W)Wrestling (M) Wrestling (W)Soccer (M)Soccer (W)MCAC (Manitoba College Athletic Conference)Basketball (M) Basketball (W)Volleyball (M) Volleyball (W)Baseball (M)Check out the Wesmen homepagefor game dates, news, and information:www.wesmen.caThe UWSA is your studentvoice on campus. Located inthe Bulman Students’ Centre,they support student groups,organize social events, andadvocate for you at all levels tomake sure you have the bestuniversity experience possible.They also deliver and operatestudent services like the healthplan, Info Booth, the PetrifiedSole Used Bookstore, and theUWSA Daycare.Orientation and UWSA O-WEEK!Get off to a great start and get familiar with your newcampus by joining us for Orientation in August. If you getyour student ID, books, gym pass and all other first yearessentials during orientation, you’ll be free to enjoy theO-Week party! Meet other new students, find out moreabout student groups and clubs, participate in activitieslike pick-up soccer and basketball and enjoy free pancakeseach day alongside local bands and musicians, greatbeverages, and free giveaways!Belong: It’s important to feel a part of a community while inuniversity, and there’s something for everyone at the UWSA. Fromstudent groups and service centres (The Womyn’s Centre, PeerSupport, the LGBT* Centre, the International Resource Centre, theInterfaith Centre, and the Part-Time and Mature Students’ Centre) tojob opportunities, practicum placements, and chances to volunteer –there’s a place for you in the UWSA.INFORM: The UWSA is your student advocacy organization andthey want to hear from you! What issues do you care about?What do you want out of your university experience? How canthey best support you? They want to be a students’ associationthat represents your interests and concerns.Connect: The UWSA is also a venue for you to connect with otherstudents, share ideas, start dialogue, and learn from one another. Agreat way to do this is to take part in one of the many active groupslike EcoPIA (Ecological People in Action), The Photo Club, WUSC,and the Students of Science Association (SOSA) or the media outletslike Stylus music magazine, The Uniter (our campus newspaper),and CKUW 95.9 (our campus radio station).Bike Lab!New! Your valid student card will be your FREEseason ticket to all regular season Wesmen games.Come out and cheer on the Wesmen!The UWSA Bike Lab is a revolutionary cycling education andadvocacy facility that provides the space, tools and support toallow students, faculty, staff, and community members to keeptheir bicycles running smoothly all year long. For moreinformation, contact bikelab@theuwsa.ca or UWSA Outreachand Special Project Coordinator Ted Turner at (204)786-9779.6Supporting our student athletesWe have a wide array of awards targeted to our Wesmen such as the Board of Regents Athletic Awardswhich are offered to students who combine evidence of superior athletic skills and good academic standing.7

DISCOVERYOUR UNIVERSITY | ASSCGlobal Welcome | YOUR UNIVERSITYDISCOVERAboriginal StudentServices Centre (ASSC)A hub of excitement and a vibrant gathering placefor educational, cultural and social activities, theASSC strives to create a sense of community forstudents throughout their studies. The studentlounge has a computer lab, lockers and a kitchenfacility and is open 7 days a week from 7am–11pm.Student supports are available at the Centre as well:Free Tutoring, Elders-in-Residence, Aboriginal StudentCouncil and Academic Advising.For more information contactAndrea McCluskeyAboriginal Student ServicesCentre Coordinator/ AboriginalAcademic Advisor204.786.9865 ora.mccluskey@uwinnipeg.caRandy WhiteTransition Year ProgramCoordinator204.786.9983 orr.white@uwinnipeg.caJeffrey BoothAboriginal Student SupportOfficer and UPP Coordinator204.786.9818 orj.booth@uwinnipeg.caTim CoughlanAboriginal Liaison Officer204.766.9922 ort.coughlan@uwinnipeg.caRelated Academic Programs• Master’s in Development Practice (MDP)in Indigenous Development• Master of Arts (MA) in Indigenous Governance• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Indigenous Studies• Bachelor of Education ACCESS Program (BA/BEd)• Community-Based Aboriginal TeacherEducation Program (CATEP)• Urban and Inner-City Studies Bachelorof Arts (BA) and Diploma Program• Bachelor of Theology (BTh) partnership betweenthe Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Resource Centre and TheUniversity of Winnipeg’s Faculty of Theology• Bachelor of Science (BSc), in Science,Environment and Indigenous KnowledgeUPP (University Preparatory Program)This 12 week program provides mature students who do not meet admissionrequirements the opportunity to develop/enhance grammar and writing skillsand to prepare for and write the GED test. Upon receipt of the GED certificate,individuals in UPP will be guaranteed admission to UWinnipeg.Transition Year ProgramWe recognize that the transition to full-time study in university can be difficult;the transition year program is designed to help you choose your first yearclasses, and match you with a returning Aboriginal Student Mentor who helpsyou become familiar with supports and services as you adjust to University life.Supporting our Aboriginal student communityThere are a wide array of awards dedicated to First Nations, Métis and Inuitstudents such as the Margaret E. Nix & Slade C. Nix Entrance Scholarship whichis awarded annually to a female aboriginal student who resides in Manitoba andis entering an undergraduate degree program at The University of Winnipeg. Formore info: uwinnipeg.ca/awards-aboriginal-studentsGlobal Welcome CentreThe Global Welcome Centre (GWC) is a federally fundedprogram which provides Permanent Residents of Manitobawith academic, language, and cultural support as they pursuepost-secondary education.Global Welcome Centre programs and services• Education and Community Resource Centre: Providesnewcomer students and community with education,language, and support service information.• Computer Lab: For community and student access. Printingand scanning services are available for student assignments.• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Computer Course:Teaches the computer skills required of a post-secondarystudent specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.• EAL Tutoring Program: Connects perspective and currentpost-secondary students with volunteer academic andlanguage tutors.• EAL Typing Class: Typing skills are essential to the successof EAL post-secondary learners.• Academic Planning: Assists individual newcomers to developacademic plans tailored to their needs and past experience.• Bridge-To-University Outreach Program: This is a communityoutreach program that educates newcomers aboutpost-secondary in Manitoba and addresses the challengesand opportunities specific to newcomers. This is facilitated inhigh schools, adult language and education programs, atconferences that address the needs of newcomers inManitoba and at local newcomer support programs.• Conversation Circles and Workshops: Provides languagepractice, a social outlet, and familiarizes newcomers to thepost-secondary environment. Additional workshops onacademic funding and relevant settlement and support topicsare provided throughout the year.Did You Know?Successful completion of Academic Writingin ESP meets the language requirement forentrance into Degree Studies programs atUWinnipeg. Students who complete thiscourse also receive three credits towardstheir degree or diploma.1,158Registered56Different286Individuals18Differentparticipantswere helped at the GlobalWelcome Centre last year.countries are represented inour student population taking Englishfor Specific Purposes.signed up for thetutoring program at the GlobalWelcome Centre.course selections are offered byEnglish for Specific Purposes over fourterms throughout the year.English for Specific Purposes (ESP)English for Specific Purposes is a federally funded programoffered to Permanent Residents of Manitoba who wish tostrengthen their English communications skills for professionalor academic purposes.Academic courses are designed to help prepare newcomers foruniversity or college level classes. Professional purpose coursesteach language and culture specific to each profession. Coursesinclude English for internationally educated engineers,accountants, agrologists, teachers, business and IT professionals.ESP also offers regular workshops throughout the year. Sessionsare language focused, and include such topics as PresentationSkills, Telephone Skills, Resolving Conflict and Culture andCommunication for Meetings in the Workplace.If you would like additional information about our program, pleasevisit our website at uwinnipeg.ca/esp, contact us by phone at204.982.1818 or send an e-mail to infoesp@uwinnipeg.ca89

DISCOVERYOUR UNIVERSITY | Student ServicesStudent Services | YOUR UNIVERSITYDISCOVERDiscover and apply:Student Recruitment& Institutional Relationswelcome@uwinnipeg.caCall, email or make an appointment tomeet with a Recruitment Officer to discussyour UWinnipeg program options and howto become a UWinnipeg student.Awards andFinancial Aidawards@uwinnipeg.caFind out how to finance yourstudies and apply for thescholarships, awards, bursariesand Manitoba Student Loans.Admissions Officeadmissions@uwinnipeg.caOnce you have submitted your applicationand supporting documents, Admissions willsend you important information about yourUWinnipeg username and password as wellas your student ID number.Specific to YOU:Student CentralAs a student at The University of Winnipeg, you’ll have access to a wide variety of free studentservices to support you in your studies. Call 204.779.UWIN, email studentcentral@uwinnipeg.caor visit Student Central in Centennial Hall to connect with Student Services!Attention all First Year students! Student Central is where you go to do the following:Tips• Drop off application, fees, and documents• Check application status• Drop off Awards and Financial Aid Applications• Pay tuition fees (by debit, cheque or cash only)• Set up tuition payment plans• Reset WebAdvisor/Webmail UserID and Password• Get help with Registration on WebAdvisor(online registration system)• Get a locker• Purchase a Course Calendar• Get your Student Photo IDThe Mentorship Program matches you with an experienced student who will help you adjust to universitylife, and answer any questions you might have as a first-year student. For more info and to apply contactiss@uwinnipeg.caFREE “Smart Start” Study Skills Workshops available at lunch hour for advice on time management,effective note taking and how to study better.The Library & Information Services is where our very helpful library staff will assist you in sourcingresearch materials, archives, interlibrary loans and other necessities for your studies.Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC)See page 8 for contact infoASSC maintains a safe, educational and culturally sensitiveenvironment for all Aboriginal students (First Nation, Métis and Inuit)as they pursue their studies providing continuous student supportand resources that will foster student success.Accessibility Services & The AccessibilityResource Centreaccessibility@uwinnipeg.caIf you are a student who requires Accessibility Services(AS) including adaptive and/or accommodation services,you can declare on your application your interest inreceiving information about AS.Seek assistance:Academic Advisingadvising@uwinnipeg.caAs a new incoming student, you will benefit from a First YearInformation (FYI) Session where you learn to use WebAdvisor andlearn to construct your first year schedule. Every year you are astudent with us you can also meet with an Academic Advisor.Registration Centreregistration@uwinnipeg.caIf you would like to register in-person or if you have questionspertaining to WebAdvisor, you can call or visit Student Centralfor help.Adult Learner Services/ Recognition ofPrior Learning Assessment (RPL)adultlearner.uwinnipeg.caIf you are a new student who has been out of school for 3 or moreyears and you do not meet the regular admission requirements,you qualify as Mature Status. The RPL process works to turn your“prior learning” skills gained through work and life experienceinto university acceptance and credit.International Student Services (ISS)iss@uwinnipeg.caIf you are a new, incoming international student, the ISS offersairport pick-up and reception, advising, help with study and workpermits, and fun cultural activities.Counselling Servicesuwinnipeg.ca/counselling-servicesStudents are invited to discuss any concern, difficulty, ordilemma affecting their well-being throughout their universityexperience with a UWinnipeg personal counsellor.Career Servicescareers@uwinnipeg.caIf you are unclear about your career options, or would like tofind out more about how your degree relates to a career inyour chosen field, you can meet with Career Services. CareerServices are only available to current students at this time.1011

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | UWinnipeg SchoolsUWinnipeg Schools | PROGRAMSACHIEVEUWinnipeg Academic ProgramsFaculty of Arts.....................................14-25Anthropology .....................................19Classics ........................................21Conflict Resolution Studies ..........................17Criminal Justice ..................................15Developmental Studies .............................22Disability Studies ..................................22East Asian Languages & Cultures .....................18English .........................................21French Studies ...................................18German Studies ..................................18German-Canadian Studies ...........................19History .........................................20History of Art .....................................20Human Rights & Global Studies ......................16Indigenous Studies ................................18Interdisciplinary Linguistics ..........................24International Development Studies ....................17Mennonite Studies ................................19Philosophy ......................................21Political Science . .................................15Psychology ......................................15Religion & Culture .................................20Rhetoric, Writing, & Communications ..................24Sociology .......................................15Spanish Studies ..................................18Theatre & Film ...................................25Theatre & Film: Dance Stream .......................25Urban & Inner-City Studies ..........................23Women’s & Gender Studies ..........................23Faculty of Business and Economics.........26-27Business & Administration ..........................26Economics ......................................27Economics & Finance ..............................27Faculty of Education.............................28-29Integrated Education ...............................28After-Degree .....................................28Joint UWinnipeg/Red River College ....................29Vocational Teacher Education ........................29Certified Teacher ..................................29Winnipeg Education Centre (WEC) .....................29Community-Based Aboriginal Teacher Education (CATEP) ....29Bachelor of Midwifery through UCNUniversity College of the North (UCN) now offerstheir Bachelor of Midwifery degree program oncampus in the UWinnipeg AnX. Those who wishto take the program apply through UCN and willbe students of UCN exclusively.Faculty of Kinesiology............................. 30-31Athletic Therapy......................................................................... 31Coaching................................................................................... 31Exercise Science........................................................................ 31Physical Education..................................................................... 31Kinesiology (General)................................................................. 31Faculty of Science.................................. 32-37Applied Computer Science......................................................... 33Bioanthropology......................................................................... 36Biochemistry.............................................................................. 34Biology....................................................................................... 34Biopsychology............................................................................ 37Chemistry.................................................................................. 34Environmental Studies and Science............................................ 35Geography................................................................................. 35Mathematics.............................................................................. 33Physics...................................................................................... 37Psychiatric Nursing (with Brandon University)............................ 36Statistics.................................................................................... 33Applied & Joint Programs........................ 38-39Programs offered with CancerCare Manitoba................................... 38Radiation TherapyPrograms offered with PACE........................................................... 38Advanced Early Childhood Care and EducationPrograms offered with Red River College........................................ 38Applied BiologyApplied ChemistryApplied Child Development & Child Care / Early Childhood EducationDisability StudiesApplied Environmental StudiesGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Indigenous Studies/Aboriginal Self-Government AdministrationJoint CommunicationsUWinnipeg partnership with Winnipeg Technical College..................39Connection Aboriginals to ManufacturingNetwork Security DiplomaRestaurant & Food Service EntrepreneurshipPre-Professional Studies............................... 40Pre-ArchitecturePre-ChiropracticPre-Dental HygienePre-DentistryPre-EngineeringPre-JournalismPre-LawPre-MedicinePre-Physical TherapyPre-Respiratory TherapyPre-Medical TechnologyPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Social WorkPre-Veterinary MedicineGraduate Studies......................................41Master of Arts in Cultural StudiesMaster of Arts in Indigenous GovernanceMaster of Arts in EnvironmentalResource and Development Economics (ERDE)Master of Science in Applied Computer Science and SocietyMaster of Science in Bioscience Technology and Public PolicyMaster’s in Development PracticeMaster of Marriage and Family TherapyDegree Programs in TheologyJoint Master’s Programs with The University of ManitobaUpcoming Masters Programs:MA in Urban and Inner-City StudiesPhD in BioScience, Technology and Public PolicyProfessional, Applied andContinuing Education (PACE)PACE is a dynamic and flexible option offering full-timeprograms, off-campus programs in partnership with otherorganizations, and programs that provide a pathway toUniversity degree studies.FULL-TIME PROGRAMS:Educational Assistant DiplomaHuman Resource Management DiplomaInternet Systems Specialist DiplomaNetwork Security DiplomaPART-TIME PROGRAMS:55 Plus ProgramBusiness Systems Analyst DiplomaCanadian Payroll Association’s CertificationCanadian Risk Management (CRM)Career Development Practitioner CertificateEducational Assistant DiplomaHuman Resource Management DiplomaInformation Assurance and Security CertificateInternational LanguagesIntroduction to UniversityIT Management CertificatePolice Preparation Diploma ProgramProject Management DiplomaPublic Relations MarketingManagement DiplomaManagement CertificateManitoba Arts and Cultural ManagementCertificateMarketing Management DiplomaMasters Certificate in Business AnalysisMasters Certificate in Project ManagementNetwork Security CertificateProject Management DiplomaPublic Relations DiplomaSerious Games CertificateWeb Technologies CertificateFor more information about PACE programs please visit: pace.uwinnipegcourses.caEnglish Language Program (ELP)If you are an International Student and you do not meet theEnglish Language Requirement, you can take the AcademicEnglish Program through ELP. Students in our program improvetheir ability to read academic material, write essays, take notes,and give presentations. The Academic English Program begins inSeptember, January, and May. For more information or to registerfor classes, contact infoelp@uwinnipeg.ca or call 204.982.1703,please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/elpThe CollegiateFounded in 1888, The Collegiate tradition is one of academicexcellence and accessibility, in an environment of critical thinkingand community spirit. The Collegiate offers Grades 9, 10, 11, and12 high school programs. The Collegiate and The Universityof Winnipeg have a seamless admission process in place thataccelerates admission into first year university.Admission categories:Full-Time Regular StudentVisiting StudentTransfer credits back to your home high school.Mature StudentOver the age of 19 before the expected date of graduation.Accelerated StudentEarn university credits while completing final high school year.Concurrent StudentsFor students who are missing max 3 high school courses inorder to qualify for undergraduate admission. Concurrent statusallows them to take selected high school and university coursessimultaneously.12Having trouble deciding which Major is for you?Double Majors, Combined Majors and Minors allow for maximum flexibility and multiple combinations.13

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of ArtsFaculty of Arts | PROGRAMSACHIEVEFaculty of ArtsCriminal JusticeThis program focuses on different aspects of the criminal justicesystem, including the police, courts and corrections, and otherforms of social sanctions and controls. Students are challengedto think critically about how justice is best achieved, the keyissues confronting the criminal justice system, the strengths andweaknesses of possible reforms, and the ethical dilemmas facingcriminal justice practitioners.SAMPLE COURSESCriminal LawCriminal Justice and the MediaCriminal ProcedureCrime VictimsPolicing in CanadaCAREER POSSIBILITIESCareer opportunities in policing and law enforcement, federal,provincial, or civic corrections, probation officer work, CanadaCustoms workers, counsellors, or police officers. Currently, thebest employment opportunities exist in the areas of policing andcorrections. This program provides a useful background for thosewho wish to study law.Political ScienceThis program offers a systematic study of politics at various levels:global, regional, national, and local. It examines how politicsaffects our lives and how different actors (such as internationalorganizations, governments, political parties, social movements,civil society, and individuals) make decisions that can effectchanges. Students can choose courses from five streams:Global Politics, Political Thought, Law, Public Policy andAdministration, Canadian and Comparative Politics, and City andCommunity Politics.SAMPLE COURSESGlobal PoliticsPolitics & FilmReason & RevolutionCity PoliticsPolitics & the Mass MediaGovernment-Business Relations in CanadaCAREER POSSIBILITIESPolitical scientists by training are valued in both the publicand private sectors. Employment in local, provincial, or federalgovernment offices, political parties, media, labor unions, lawenforcement services, teaching, and international organizations(including the United Nations, non-governmental organizations orNGOs, and multinational corporations)• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • Joint MA of Public AdministrationLearn the skills necessaryfor your future career!Studying within the Arts develops yourperspective and passion on a variety ofdifferent topics in Social Sciences andHumanities, while developing essentialskills in problem-solving, creative andcritical thinking, research, teamworkand communications.What OurStudents Say...“The passionate and energeticfaculty in the DevelopmentalStudies program have helped meacquire the skills, knowledge, andleadership abilities that I needto excel in the field of earlychildhood education.”Lise Thiessen, BAPsychologyWhy do people think, feel, perceive, and behave the way theydo? Psychologists seek to find answers to these questions bystudying the human mind and behaviour. Explore topics rangingfrom the basic nervous system to principles of perception,learning, and cognition to gain an understanding of both socialand clinical psychology. You can pursue a degree in Arts or inScience. See “Biopsychology” in the Science section for moreinformation.SAMPLE COURSESSocial PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyPhysiological PsychologyCulture and PsychologyPsycholinguisticsCAREER POSSIBILITIESPsychology courses are often part of training programsor are prerequisites for degrees in areas such as nursingor medicine, education, speech pathology, law enforcement,social services, business, and public administration,or further graduate study in Psychology.SociologySociologists focus on the way people relate to one anotherthrough time and across cultures. Examine age, class, ethnicity,family, education, work, and social change. Investigate andanalyze how various groups and organizations are put together,their purposes, and how they work. You will study how and whythey change and the effects of these changes on our society.SAMPLE COURSESCriminological TheorySex and Gender RelationshipsSocialization & DevelopmentMass Communication and MediaSociology of the EnvironmentCAREER POSSIBILITIESCareers in areas such as social services, criminaljustice, social research (including government,independent, and contract research), industrialrelations, administration, education, journalism,public service, and personnel management.Developmental Studies StudentGraduate, 2007• BA 3yr• BA Hons.• BA 3yr• BA 4yr14You’ll never guess...Author Linda Holeman,has written 12 books of fiction and her work has been translated into more than 12 languagesGraduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from UWinnipeg15

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of ArtsFaculty of Arts | PROGRAMSACHIEVEDevelop a Global Outlook andCultivate Your PassionThe Global College fosters global citizenshipand engagement in human rights throughclasses, field courses and communityaction. Our Student Advisory Councilchannels its passion into social justiceadvocacy campaigns, educational events forhigh schools and lots of fun activities.What Our Students Say...“The people I have met and the placesI have visited with Global College haveincreased my desire to study and work inthe field of human rights. Our one-of-a-kindprogram has allowed me to take coursesfrom over 10 different departments, travelto the UN Headquarters in New York City,and meet inspirational people withamazing stories and ideas to share”Chelsea Caldwell3rd year HRGS major and Co-Chair of theGlobal College Student Advisory CouncilInterested in International Development Studiesand Conflict Resolution? Menno Simons Collegetakes pride in helping students reach their goalsin addressing poverty, crime, war and violenceand aspires to embody values of justice, peaceand service, both in our teaching and in ourlives. Through course work and requiredpracticums (available locally and internationally),you’ll have hands-on learning opportunities totackle these pressing issues.To learn more, visit: mscollege.caAbove: Caitlin Machutchon, Double Major: IDS & CRS. Photo was taken inNepal where Caitlin volunteered with MountainChild - an organization thatcoordinates humanitarian initiatives for children living in the Himalayas.Menno Simons College students have travelledto over 50 different countries and have recentlyreturned from placements in Brazil, Ethiopia,Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, India, Nepal andCambodia among others. For more informationabout MSC practicum placements, please visit:www.mscollege.ca/practicum.htmlAbove: HRGS student Beata Wajsowicz (far right) visiting a school inGhana as part of a program teaching rights for women and girls. Beatahopes to go back to Ghana and volunteer for the UNHCR (UnitedNations High Commissioner for Refugees) when she graduates.Summers are for learning – In Human Rights &Global Studies, field courses are led by UWinnipegprofs in countries like El Salvador or South Africa.There are also special format on-campus courseswhich are taught by experts from around theworld on topics dealing with gender, slavery,terrorism, resource extraction, or global citizenship.Human Rights & Global StudiesA major in Human Rights and Global Studies exposes you toissues of human rights from diverse perspectives – conflictresolution, gender studies, international development studies,English, French, Politics, History, Geography, Philosophy,Anthropology, Economics, and Religion and Culture.SAMPLE COURSESStudies in Global CitizenshipHuman Rights: From Local to GlobalNeeds of Refugees and War-Affected PopulationsPost-Conflict Truth, Memory & ReconciliationHuman Rights Practicum (in local and overseas settings)CAREER POSSIBILITIESYou can develop knowledge and analytical skills relevantto a wide range of jobs in both public and private sectors,international rights and advocacy groups, humanitarianand refugee organizations, public administration, and lawenforcement. HRGS offers an excellent backgroundfor law school.Conflict Resolution StudiesInterested in the nature and dynamics of human conflict? Thisinterdisciplinary program explores topics of violence, power,justice, peace, communication and culture from personal, local,and international perspectives. Alternative ways to deal withconflict are presented – ways that develop healthy relationships,build community, and prevent violence.SAMPLE COURSESConflict and CultureWomen and PeacemakingConflict in the Family or WorkplaceLegal Systems and Alternative Dispute ResolutionNonviolent Social ChangeCAREER POSSIBILITIESGraduates build careers in education, corrections, law,labour, business, government, mediation, counsellingand social services organization.International Development StudiesThis program looks at causes and solutions to povertythrough economic, social, and political change. You willlearn about the connections between sustainable use of theenvironment, satisfaction of human needs, peace, hope, andstructures for just and inclusive decision making at the local,national, and global levels.SAMPLE COURSESAfrican Development IssuesConflict and Development Issues in Indigenous CommunitiesCrisis, Humanitarian Aid and DevelopmentEnvironmental Sustainability: A Global DilemmaCAREERS POSSIBILITIESGraduates find careers with international relief anddevelopment organizations, local non-profit and socialdevelopment groups, and in government and business.Graduates work in fields like agriculture, economics,education, human rights, community development,policy, immigration and health services.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • Joint MA in Peace and Conflict Studies• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • MDP • Joint MA in Peace and Conflict Studies• BA 3yr• BA 4yr • BA Hons. • MDP • Joint MA in Peace and Conflict Studies1617

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of ArtsFaculty of Arts | PROGRAMSACHIEVEModern LanguagesFrench StudiesTake classes in language, linguistics, writing, translation andfrancophone literature. Special first-year classes for beginnersand for students with Basic French or Immersion.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons • MinorGerman StudiesLanguage courses for beginners to advanced students; culture,film, writing, and literature courses. Exchange program with theUniversität Bamberg.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • MinorSpanish StudiesLanguage courses for beginner to advanced students;Study diverse areas of language, literature, culture, film, writing,business and translation.• BA 3yr • MinorItalianWe offer Introductory Italian and Intermediate Italian. Thesecourses provide a solid foundation for further study and are anexcellent complement to a major in French Studies or SpanishStudies.CAREER POSSIBILITIESInternational business, tourism, translating/interpreting,community development, as well as journalism and teaching. InCanada especially, being bilingual looks great to employers.Studyabroad!Meet new people and take coursesthat count towards your degree.Our study abroad program lets youlearn overseas and leaves you withmemorable experiences that willlast a lifetime. For more info visit:uwinnipeg.ca/study-abroadStephanie Rempel, 4th year student majoring in Politics, InternationalDevelopment Studies and German spent a year of her studies in Berlin.AnthropologyAnthropology is the study of humankind, our nature asbiological, cultural, and social beings, and the changes in ourways of life from earliest times to the present day. Study humanbiological evolution in ancient societies, or in the diversity ofpeoples and cultures in the contemporary world. Specializein Cultural Anthropology, Linguistics, Archaeology, or PhysicalAnthropology. Practical experience is available through theArchaeological Field School.SAMPLE COURSESMyth, Magic, and ShamanismArchaeological Field SchoolIntroduction to Forensic AnthropologyHuman EvolutionPrimate BehaviourCAREER POSSIBILITIESCareers working in museums and cultural heritageorganizations, governmental and nongovernmental organizations(NGOs). Also the fields of health,law, business, information science, resourceconservation, international development, andminority and ethnic relations.Ashley Warkentin, fifth year Education student teaching an environmental classto grade 7 students at the Colegio Ambientalista in Pedrogoso, Costa Rica.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons.Indigenous StudiesThe Department of Indigenous Studies is grounded in the intellectualand cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples in Canada (includingFirst Nations, Inuit, and Métis) and around the globe. Students fromall backgrounds and disciplines explore the unique complexities andbroad, diverse cultures associated with indigenous studies. For moststudents, adding a minor or major in Indigenous Studies will benefitthem personally and professionally. The faculty is interdisciplinaryand their research covers indigenous issues in Canada, the U.S.,southeast Asia, Colombia, and New Zealand/Aotearoa.SAMPLE COURSESIntroductory CreeIntroductory OjibweIndigenous Women and ResilienceInternational Rights of Indigenous PeoplesIndigenous Self-determinationThe Politics of Indigenous Knowledge and BiodiversityCAREER POSSIBILITIESStudents can look forward to working in leadership andmanagement positions within Indigenous and othergovernments and in urban and other community-basedorganizations. Options for further education include pursuingthe Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance at UW or othergraduate degrees, including law.East Asian Languages and CulturesStudy the Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages and delveinto the intellectual legacy, cultural habits, religious and socialvalues, literatures and history of the East Asian region. Gaininsights into a dynamic region that is a major factor in currentaffairs and shaping our global future for years to come.SAMPLE COURSESEast Asian Cultural FoundationsTraditional Japanese CultureMaking of Modern East Asian CultureTopics in Buddhist Culture & SocietyCAREER POSSIBILITIESGraduates work in fields such as education, government,as translators, and within international business.German-Canadian StudiesFocus on the history and culture of German-speakingimmigrants and their descendants in Canada and around theworld. This program draws from a variety of course areas likeHistory, English, and German Studies.Although it is not a major, the background it provides willbe especially relevant to students interested in the complexities ofmigration, immigration, and multiculturalism. This means thatyou may focus on, and receive credit for, study inGerman-Canadian Studies while working toward a Bachelor ofArts degree in History.SAMPLE COURSESCanadian Immigration and SettlementThe German-Canadian Presence in Canadian HistoryHistory of International Migration: The German ExperienceGerman-Canadian Identity–Historical PerspectivesGlobal Migration HistoryCAREER POSSIBILITIESArchivist, biographer, historic preservationist, educator,researcher, journalistMennonite StudiesStudy the rich heritage of the Mennonites and their contributionto society. Combine studies in history, religion, culture, andliterature as they relate to Mennonites. A major in MennoniteStudies focuses on the Mennonites’ cultureof nonviolence, history of migration, and struggle to definethemselves as an ethno-religious group.SAMPLE COURSESLatin America and the Mennonites: Migrations, Missionsand Anti-ModernityHistory of Peace and Nonviolence I and II: From Antiquity to TodayMennonite Studies I: Interpreting the Radical ReformationMennonite Studies II: From Russia to North Americaand Around the WorldCAREER POSSIBILITIESStudents can pursue work or further study in the areas ofmulticulturalism, peace and nonviolence, religion in society andMennonite-related fields.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • RRC Joint • MA • MDP • BA 3yr • BA 4yr• BA (History) • BA 3yr • MA (History) • Joint MA in Peace and Conflict Studies18You’ll never guess...Elana Hart, Manager of Education and Public Programs at The New York City Police MuseumGraduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Anthropologyfrom UWinnipeg in 1994.19

ACHIEVEHistory of ArtHave you ever wondered how Michelangelo came to produceone of the world’s most influential works on the ceiling of theSistine Chapel, or why Andy Warhol’s painting of the Campbell’ssoup can became famous? If so, you may find history of art afascinating field of study. Probe the history behind the world’soutstanding sculptures, paintings and architecture. Developskills in critical thinking and visual communication, and comeinto firsthand contact with selected works of art.SAMPLE COURSESWomen, Art, and SocietyNorthern Renaissance ArtHistory and Theory of Dance and ArtModern Architecture and DesignArts of the Middle AgesPROGRAMS | Faculty of ArtsCAREER POSSIBILITIESGraduates may work as art historians or curators, or performother jobs in galleries and museums. Some may work for culturalagencies such as the Canada Council or the Manitoba ArtsCouncil. Others may follow career paths in teaching, business,commerce, or government.Prof Profile:Professor: Dr. Mary Jane Logan McCallumDepartment: HistoryDr. McCallum’s work adds to a growing literatureinvestigating Aboriginal people in the modernera and challenging the assumptions aboutAboriginal retreat, insignificance and loss thatinundate narratives about Aboriginalmodernity. Her interests lie primarily in thefields of health, education, and employment.DanHarperPhoto.comClassicsAncient history is surprisingly pervasive in today’s cultures,religions, movies, literature, politics, journalism, and advertising.If you have a desire to understand our modern world, Classicalstudies is an ideal way to begin. Learn about the history, culture,literature, philosophy and art of ancient Greece and Rome.Study the modern legacies of great poets and philosopherssuch as Plato, Sophocles, Virgil and Cicero.SAMPLE COURSESGreek Art & ArchitectureMagic and Divination in the Greek and Roman WorldClassical MythologyIntroductory LatinAncient Drama in TranslationSport in the Ancient WorldStaging Greek and Roman DramaCAREER POSSIBILITIESCareers are available in museums, tourism, writing, andpublishing, working in the civil service or teaching at thehigh school level. Many courses in Classics provide excellentbackground for professions such as medicine, law, andeducation. Classics majors who continue on to graduate schoolmay go on to teach in areas such as ancient history, philosophy,literature, archaeology, and social history.Faculty of Arts | PROGRAMSACHIEVEEnglishConsider the various aesthetic, cultural, and historical factorsthat influence what we read and write. Courses focus on literaryperiods that range from classic to contemporary; writers fromShakespeare to Geoffrey Chaucer to Carol Shields and TomsonHighway. You will read a wide variety of texts, study the Englishlanguage, and investigate and practice the process of writingwhile developing excellent analytical skills that will prepare youfor success in any field. Choose a general program or focus onLiteratures and Cultures; Creative Writing; or Young People’sTexts and Cultures.SAMPLE COURSESWriting PoemsShakespearePicture Books for ChildrenFairy Tales and CultureLiterature and FilmTypes of Popular LiteratureCAREER POSSIBILITIESCritical readers and writers are required in business, law,medicine, politics, education, and public service. English isalso excellent preparation for careers that involve writing andresearch, including advertising, journalism, publishing, andpublic relations.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • MA in Cultural Studies, Curatorial Practices• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • MAReligion and CultureExplore the human search for meaning and purpose in life, asit is expressed in stories, rituals, codes of conduct, canonicaltexts and cultural values. Focus in one of four areas: HistoricalJudaism, Christianity and Islam; Religion and Modern WesternCulture; Asian Religions and Cultures; and Aboriginal ReligiousTraditions. The scope of religions covered range from traditionalWestern religions like Judaism and Christianity, to localAboriginal traditions, Islam, and Asian traditions (Hinduism,Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism).SAMPLE COURSESReligion and Popular CultureElementary Biblical HebrewReligions of IndiaWomen in Asian ReligionsZen BuddhismCAREER POSSIBILITIESFields where human interaction and/or multiculturalism aresignificant factors, such as education, mediation services, socialwork, employee relations, immigration services, internationaldevelopment, and certain branches of law.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • Joint MA in History • BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • MAHistoryExploring the past helps students understand the events ofthe present, and anticipate the complexities of the future. Youmay choose to study local, national and international historyor focus on transnational and global issues such as war andpeace, crime and conflict, slavery and human rights, or healthand disease. Courses are also available in indigenous history,oral history, social and gender history, and business and labourhistory. Improve your ability to think and write critically, evaluateevidence and reconcile different perspectives, narratives andinterpretations of the past.SAMPLE COURSESHistory of WinnipegGlobal Migration HistoryHistory of Canadian EducationAnti-Semitism and the HolocaustHistory of the Métis in CanadaClassic and Medieval ScienceHistory of AfricaCAREER POSSIBILITIESMany history graduates find the skills they have developed incritical analysis and presentation particularly valuable in the fields ofeducation, business, law, government, and journalism. Graduatesalso go on to find employment in museums, libraries, or archives.PhilosophyEnjoy thinking about life’s big questions? You might be anatural philosopher! In Philosophy, we think in a disciplinedand imaginative way about questions common to all humansby studying the works of great thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle,Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Hegel, and Wittgenstein.You’ll learn to think clearly and critically, as well as coming tounderstand the origins of important ideas that influence us today.SAMPLE COURSESClassical PhilosophyMoral PhilosophyBiomedical EthicsEnvironmental EthicsPhilosophy of ReligionPhilosophy of LiteratureSocial and Political PhilosophyCAREER POSSIBILITIESOur graduates find rewarding careers in education,journalism, research, government, administration,counseling, policy-making, business, and law.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons.Prof Profile:Associate Professor: Dr. Allison SurteesDepartment: ClassicsDr. Surtees explores the social history ofancient Greece and Rome through sculptureand vase paintings. Studying these imagestells us about women, slaves, and othermarginalized members of society not wellrepresented in ancient literary sources.20You’ll never guess...Cheryl McKenzie, host and producer of APTN National NewsGraduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from UWinnipeg.21

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of ArtsFaculty of Arts | PROGRAMSACHIEVEDevelopmental StudiesAnalyze the biological, environmental, and social factors thatinfluence individual and group development.There are three streams available within Developmental Studies:A Individual Human Development: Concentrate on individualhuman development, ranging from prenatal and infantdevelopment to adolescent psychology and gerontology.B Comparative Biological Development: Focus on animaldevelopment, ranging from animal physiology, chemistry,and genetics to evolution, zoology, and primatology.C Child Development and Child Care: A joint program offeredby UWinnipeg and Red River College or Université de Saint-Boniface. Graduates of this stream are eligible for the highestclassification level from Manitoba Family Services and Labor:Early Childhood Education III.The University of Winnipeg offers the only degree-grantingprogram in Early Childhood Education in Manitoba.SAMPLE COURSESSpeech and Language Disorders in ChildrenThe Child, Family, and Social PolicyAbnormal Behaviour in Children and AdolescentsComparative Animal PhysiologyDevelopmental PsychologyGeneticsHuman BiologySociology of AgingCAREER POSSIBILITIESChildcare services or human service-oriented professions,gerontology or family studies.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • RRC JointUWSA DaycareThe new on-campus daycare centre offers space for 112 kidsand includes a fantastic green, natural, fenced outdoor playarea. It is also used as a practicum site for training students inEarly Childhood programs.Disability StudiesDisability Studies will challenge you to think about “disability” and“ability” in new ways. Using the social model rather than thebio-medical model, the problem becomes a lack of ramps ratherthan the fact that someone uses a wheelchair. The focus of thisinterdisciplinary program is the critical analysis of disabilityin society. Topics to be considered include human rights, socialmovements, normalcy, eugenics, genetic engineering, family,sexuality, gender, aging employment, education, and internationaldevelopment.Disability Studies is a joint program with Red River College.Please see Joint Programs on page 38 formore information.At the current time you can only pursue a degree in Artsalthough we hope to offer a Science degree in the future.SAMPLE COURSESTheorizing DisabilityIntroduction to Disability Studies IIntroduction to Disability Studies IITheorizing DisabilityDisability Studies Seminar IDisability Studies Field Placement ICAREER POSSIBILITIESOpportunities are available in teaching, research,advocacy, policy analysis in various levels of government, thenon-profit sector, and the health care sector.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • RRC JointUrban and Inner-City StudiesCities continue to face great challenges from managing suburbangrowth to promoting inner-city revitalization; from responding tothe opportunities and challenges created by rapidly changingdemographics to those created by globalization and socioeconomicchange. Examine the political, economic, social andspatial context of these challenges from many perspectives,including that of the urban Aboriginal experience, the immigrantand refugee experience, and the role of women in our society.A special feature of this program is that most courses are offeredright in the inner city, at 527 Selkirk Ave, in order to providestudents with a deeper insight into the urban dynamicsof the 21st century.SAMPLE COURSESWomen and the Inner CityImmigration and the Inner CityUrban and Community PlanningColonization and Aboriginal PeoplesHousing and NeighbourhoodsCAREER POSSIBILITIESMid-level civil servants are finding careers in departments suchas: housing, social services, adult education, recreation, justiceand health.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • MA • Certificate in Urban and Inner-City StudiesWomen’s and Gender StudiesThis program is focused on developing a critical consciousnessof societal inequalities including those based on socialdifferences such as sex, gender, race, class, age, disability,sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and culture. In doing so,it fosters awareness of the realities and diverse experiences ofwomen, men and trans folks, while advocating for social change.SAMPLE COURSESGirls, Women, and Popular CultureWomen, Health, and the EnvironmentBoys, Men and Masculinities on FilmSex, Gender, Space & PlaceGender, Race & Nation in CanadaGender in Fairytale Film & Cinematic FolkloreFood Cultures, Sex and GenderGender and OrganizationsFeminist Cultural ProductionsCAREER POSSIBILITIESWork in law, social services, education, psychology, justice,politics, advocacy, social work, health services. Occupationsinclude: advocate for hate-crime victims, director of a batteredwomen’s centre or rape crisis program, staff at a human rightsorganization, policy analyst, cultural critic, researcher-writer andcounselor for Planned Parenthood.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons.Did You Know?Beginning University Successfully(BUS Program)Designed for students who don’t havetheir grade 12, this is an access programrun through The Department of Urbanand Inner-City Studies by which studentsachieve Mature Student status. Studentstake “Introduction to University” and“Academic Writing” in a single term andneed a C or better to earn the MatureStudent status designation.For more information, please visit:uwinnipeg.ca/busProf Profile:Associate Professor: Dr. Angela FaillerDepartment: Women’s and Gender StudiesDr. Failler’s current research explores the formationof Canadian public memory and constructions ofgender, race and nation as they relate to incidentsof mass violence and terrorism. She is developingan alternative framework for building “communitiesof memory” to extend the significance of remembrancepractices as a means of non-violent response.22You’ll never guess...Trevor Boris, Comedian/DJ on Much MusicGraduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Psychology from UWinnipeg in 2002.23

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of ArtsFaculty of Arts | PROGRAMSACHIEVERhetoric, Writing, and CommunicationsLearn to write in different genres, analyze visual and verbalarguments, trace the impact of print and electronic media onWestern culture and examine how ideology is encoded in texts.Become an adept communicator, with highly adaptable skills indrafting, revising, editing, and the ability to write effectively for arange of audiences, media, and purposes.SAMPLE COURSESProfessional Style & EditingRhetorical CriticismRhetorics of Visual RepresentationReading and Writing OnlineRhetoric and the Worldwide WebStudies in the Rhetoric of GenderCAREER POSSIBILITIESStudents work as fund-raising consultants, publicaffairs officers, media coordinators, publicity agents,technical or scientific writers, copywriters, or copyeditors. Other potential careers exist in governmentand politics: speech writer, researcher, press secretary, healthcommunications officer.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • RRC JointProf Profile:Professor: Ivan RoksandicDepartments: Interdisciplinary Linguisticsand AnthropologyDr. Roksandic is currently working in the Caribbean,focusing on pre-Columbian indigenous languages.Results of his research are showing that earlypopulations did not necessarily come from SouthAmerica via Trinidad by island-hopping, but probablyhad excellent seafaring skills early on and saileddirectly from Central America to Cuba and Jamaica.Students working on set design and concepts in the drafting Lab in the theatre building on campus.Theatre and FilmJoin one of the largest Theatre and Film programs in Canada.Obtain a degree in one of six different areas: Acting andDirecting; Design; Drama in Education; Filmmaking; Playwriting;or Stage Management and Production. Coursework willencompass a full range of practical and theoretical study.Prepare for an exciting career in the arts. A separate DanceProgram Stream is offered jointly with Winnipeg’s highlyacclaimed the School of Contemporary Dancers.SAMPLE COURSESFilmmaking I: Screen Narrative TechniqueActing Theory and PracticeMusical TheatreIntroduction to ScreenwritingStage Combat for ActorsStage ManagementMake-up: Theory and PracticeCAREER POSSIBILITIESCareers in the entertainment industry: theatre production,filmmaking, theatrical and film performance, theatre andgeneral arts administration, media and teaching or furtherstudy at the graduate level and/or teaching in a university orprofessional drama school.• BA 3yr• BA Hons.Interdisciplinary LinguisticsExamine the complexities of language use in daily communicationwithin various social and cultural contexts. Gain an in-depthunderstanding of how language encodes meaning, and gainskills to write, read and speak with greater confidence, fluencyand power. A better understanding of how the cultural contextinfluences and is influenced by linguistic choices will enable you toextend your range of and success with subtle forms of expression.SAMPLE COURSESIntroduction to LinguisticsLinguistic AnthropologyLanguages of the WorldTextual AnalysisIndo-European Language and MythContemporary Linguistic TheoryDid You Know?• UWinnipeg grad Samantha Hill recentlymade her Broadway debut starring role as“Christine” in Phantom of the Opera.• Shelagh Carter, a professor in the Dept. ofTheatre and Film, has enjoyed outstandingcritical success with her first feature film,Passionflower, which continues to rack upawards at film festivals worldwide.Students studying in the free Tutoring CentreCAREER POSSIBILITIESLinguists find employment in interpreting, second languageeducation, writing, editing, proofreading, public speaking,broadcasting, policy writing, lexicography, voice coaching, actingand as communication specialists inbusiness, advertising, law, and medicine.• The entire cast, stage manager, and severalmembers of the production team of therecent RMTC production of Miracle on SouthDivision Street was composed of UWinnipegTheatre Department Grads. The productionreceived rave reviews.• BA 3yr• BA 4yr24You’ll never guess...Vern Thiessen, Governor General’s Award-winning playwrightGraduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Drama from UWinnipeg.25

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of Business & EconomicsFaculty of Business & Economics | PROGRAMSACHIEVEFaculty of Business and EconomicsEconomicsEconomics analyzes how societies provide for their well-being.The human, capital and land resources at a society’s disposalcan satisfy only a limited amount of demands. Economicsstudies the social issues that arise from the competition andcooperation among individuals, private organizations, andgovernments to meet those wants.Economics students can earn a 3-year, 4-year or HonoursBachelor of Arts in Economics.In our 4-year BA in Economics, you can choose fromsix different areas of concentration:• Public Policy• Environmental Economics• Development• Financial Markets• Political Economy• Pre-HonoursCAREER POSSIBILITIESA degree in Economics is highly recommended for studentsplanning a career in business, financial services, government orinternational organizations and for students planning to go intolaw, accounting, or graduate business schools.What is the economic impact ofclimate change? Must we sacrificethe environment to develop oureconomies? Can natural resourcesbe developed sustainably? Howcan nations overcome low incomesand poor health?These are some of the important questionsinvestigated in the Master of Arts inEnvironmental, Resource and DevelopmentEconomics (ERDE) at The University ofWinnipeg. Graduates analyze how social,environmental and economic issues interactwith one another on local and global levels.Unique Approach toBusiness and EconomicsOur programs within the Faculty offer aunique multi-disciplinary approach tolearning business and economics. Theybreak down the traditional barriers andexpose you to a wider range of study. Thecore curriculum provides each studentwith a solid foundation of the principles,theories and knowledge needed tosucceed. We don’t just create graduates- we create innovative leaders who arecapable of adapting to the ever changingneeds of a modern world.Business AdministrationIn business today you need to understand people, politics,history, environment, communications and so much more.Whether you’re looking to work in Winnipeg or the other side ofthe world, in a corporate boardroom, or start your own business.A UWinnipeg business education goes beyond business.It means getting ready for the future, offering students andemployers a range of flexible skills that helps both to grow.At UWinnipeg you’ll get to decide which business programis right for your future.Business Administration students can earn a 3-year or4-year Bachelor of Business Administration, with the 4-yearprogram offering a “general stream” or a concentration onone of these areas:• Accounting• Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour• Marketing• International BusinessCAREER POSSIBILITIESThe range of employment opportunities is extremely variedincluding private, public, for-profit and not-for-profit businessand organizations. A 4-year BBA provides a strong foundationfor future business graduate degrees such as an MBA or MSc.• BBA 3yr • BBA 4yr • RRC Joint• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons • MA in Environmental, Resource and Development EconomicsEconomics and FinanceEconomics and Finance analyzes how financial instrumentsand markets can contribute to the well-being of all membersof society. These instruments and markets allow consumersto invest in private firms, entrepreneurs to expand theirbusinesses, and public officials to manage their debt.The program also considers how best to manage and regulatethese markets in order to ensure they operatefor the benefit of all stakeholders in the economy.Economics and Finance students can earn a 4-year Bachelor ofArts or a 4-year Bachelor of Business Administrationin Economics and Finance.CAREER POSSIBILITIESEconomics and Finance graduates are inclined to work inbusiness, government, banking, or international organizations.Economics and Finance is highly recommended for studentsinterested in careers as Financial Advisors, Financial Analysts, orChief Financial Officers.• BA 4yr• BBA 4yr36Scholarships,1TheAwards and Bursariesavailable exclusively to students inthe Faculty of Business and Economics.only, truly, direct-entry Business programin Manitoba. Start your business program in yourfirst year.number of other UWinnipeg programsthat you could combine with your Businessor Economics degree. Mix it with your50Thepassion for science, theatre and film,or any other discipline.75Percent of our Economics Honours studentswere accepted into Graduate Programsacross Canada.2Active student association groups: BusinessAdministration and Finance Students’ Association(www.uwbasa.ca) and Economics Students’Association (https://www.facebook.com/UWFESA)26Visit uwinnipeg.ca to stay in touch!Science / Business Stream This stream is built upon existing BSc programs, and involves a set of core business courses.This additional training will give science students the fundamental skills needed to succeed in a business environment.27

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of EducationFaculty of Education | PROGRAMSACHIEVEFaculty of EducationOther ways to become a teacherUWinnipeg/Red River College Joint ProgramThrough this five year integrated program, you’ll take coursesat UWinnipeg and Red River College. Upon completion of theprogram, you will have a major in Business, Industrial Arts/Technology, or Aboriginal Language education and a secondacademic major in a teachable subject area.Vocational Teacher Education ProgramGraduates of Red River College’s Technical Vocational TeacherEducation Diploma may obtain a B.Ed. degree by completing60 credit hours at the University of Winnipeg. We offer both afull-time option, and a flexible part-time program designed forfull-time teachers.The Winnipeg Education Center (WEC)B.Ed. ProgramThis is an access program, committed to providing maturecitizens of Winnipeg’s inner city with the necessary education andsupports to become teachers. Students in this program worktoward two degrees concurrently. Our program is designed to prepareEarly/Middle Years teachers, and is grounded in meeting theneeds and challenges of the inner city.Community Based Aboriginal TeacherEducation Program (CATEP)This program is a partnership between the Faculty of Educationand the Seven Oaks and Winnipeg School Divisions. ThroughCATEP, Aboriginal Educational Assistants are able to completea Bachelor of Education degree while maintaining full-timeemployment in the school division. Applicants must beemployed by Seven Oaks or Winnipeg School Division, andmust first apply and be accepted by their school division foradmission to this program.Certified Teacher ProgramIf you are an internationally trained teacher who has beencertified in another country, you can enroll in the Faculty ofEducation to complete the courses that you need or completea Bachelor of Education degree to qualify for a permanent,professional teaching license in Manitoba.Integrated Education ProgramThis unique program will allow you to work towards twodegrees at the same time – and gain a lot of practicalexperience too! Over a period of five years, you’ll work towardsyour Bachelor of Arts or Science, at the same time as yourBachelor of Education. Starting in your second year, you’ll beplaced in the classroom to observe and gain teachingexperience. You’ll continue student teaching in every year ofthe program for a total of 24 weeks of experience.After-Degree ProgramIf you already have a university degree, you can earn a Bachelorof Education in just two years at The University of Winnipeg. Tobe eligible to apply, you must have course work completed intwo Arts or Science teachable areas (see list of majors andminors on pg. 29)StreamsIn both the Integrated and After-Degree Programs, studentschoose from one of four streams:• Early Years Stream - Kindergarten to Grade 4 (K-4)• Early/Middle Years Stream - Kindergarten to Grade 8 (K-8)• Middle Years Stream - Grades 5 to 9• Senior Years Stream - Grades 9 to 121624Application! Enjoy easy and direct entry and startyour Education degree in your first yearInternational countries to choose from for partof your practicum: China, Costa Rica, France,Germany, Greece, or ThailandDegrees at the same time! Earn both your BA orBSc and BEd in 5 years, all at UWinnipeg.Years of teaching experience in the classroom,while still in University!MAJOR TEACHABLE AREASArt*BiologyChemistryEnglishFrenchGeographyGerman (EY, E/MY, MY streams only)HistoryHuman Ecology*Kinesiology and Applied Health (Phys Ed.)MathMusic*PhysicsTheatre and Film* Art, Human Ecology, and Music areavailable only to After Degree studentsapplying to the Early, Early/Middleor Middle Years streams, who havecompleted a degree elsewhere withone of theseMINOR TEACHABLE AREASArt*AnthropologyBiologyChemistryClassicsDance (except for Senior Yearsstream)Developmental Studies (except forSenior Years stream)EconomicsEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFrenchGeographyGermanHistoryKinesiology and Applied Health(Phys. Ed)Law**MathMusic*PhilosophyPhysicsPoliticsPsychologySociologyTheatre and Film*Art and Music are available onlyto After Degree students applyingto the Early, Early/Middle orMiddle Years streams, who havecompleted a degree elsewhere withone of these subjects as a major.**Law is available only to AfterDegree students applying toany stream, who have completeda degree elsewhere with Law asa major.28education.uwinnipeg.caManitoba Elementary Teacher’s Association Scholarship is awarded annuallyto an outstanding student in the early, early/middle, or middle year streams of the Bachelor of Education program.29

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of KinesiologyFaculty of KinesiologyFaculty News!The Faculty of Kinesiology is proudto announce the renaming of ourdegree programs. We now offer a3-year Bachelor of Physical andHealth Education (BPHE) as wellas a 4-year Bachelor of Kinesiology(BKin) in addition to our 4-yearBachelor of Science (BSc).189,000Square footage of the soon-to-be UNITED Health & RecPlex.204039The combined number of National Championshipswon by our Wesmen Men’s and Women’s Basketballand Volleyball teams. More than any other universityin Canada!Million. Anticipated cost to build the newUNITED Health & RecPlex which will uniteneighbourhood youth and residents throughexceptional recreational opportunities, and bethe home of inner city sports.New multi-use artificial turf fields in the inner city UNITEDHealth & RecPlex.There are 9 competitive teams. Varsity Wesmen athleticteams: Basketball (M&W), Volleyball (M&W), Soccer (M&W),Wrestling (M&W), Baseball (M); Plus Manitoba CollegeBasketball Volleyball, and Soccer.Kinesiology and Applied HealthExplore the study of human movement through any oneof our program areas designed to help you develop anunderstanding of research and practice in physicalactivity, health, fitness, exercise, and sport.Athletic Therapy: The scope of practice of an AthleticTherapist is devoted to the health care of the physically activeindividual. This involves injury prevention, immediate care,and reconditioning of musculoskeletal injuries. UWinnipeg’s ATcurriculum is accredited by the Canadian Athletic TherapistsAssociation (CATA).Coaching: Students who select the Coaching stream willengage in an intense study of the coaching of a specific sport.In addition to completing a 4-year Bachelor of Kinesiologydegree, students should also meet the knowledgerequirements of the National Coaching Certification Programand the Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC) designation.Exercise Science: The 4 year Exercise Science programcovers all of the areas you need to be a qualified, effectivepersonal trainer. You can take all of the necessary preliminarycourses, as well as your CSEP-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)at UWinnipeg. As well, once you have completed your degree,you will be qualified to obtain your certification as a CSEP-CEP(Certified Exercise Physiologist). Further information about CSEPcan be found at http://csep.ca.Physical & Health Education (Teaching): You can combineKinesiology with a 2 year Bachelor of Education degree toprepare you to teach physical education at the early, middle,or senior years levels.Kinesiology (General): In addition to the program listedabove, a general KIN degree can be applied to various careersspanning: physical activity and aging, adapted physical activity(working with persons with disabilities), sport psychology, andsport administration among others.SAMPLE COURSESPhysical Growth and Motor DevelopmentPrevention and Care of InjuriesHuman AnatomyBusiness of SportScientific Principles of Fitness and ConditioningCAREER POSSIBILITIESKinesiologists work in the health sector, with amateur orprofessional sport teams, industry, public and private business,teaching, rehabilitation, health and fitness related institutionsand agencies, and in public community sport, fitness, andphysical recreation programs, or child care settings.• BPHE 3yr • BKin 4yr • BSc 4yrUNITED Health & RecPlexThe new indoor green space will accommodate a multitude ofsports such as soccer, flag football and track and field, aswell as cultural and community events. The UNITED Health& RecPlex will include:A large, multi-use artificial playing fieldA four lane - 60 metre sprint trackRetractable batting cagesA practice gymA studio for activities like dance and yogaAn underground parkade with 200 accessible parking spacesThe new UNITED Health & RecPlex and renovated DuckworthCentre will employ the expertise of athletic therapists, massagetherapists, sports medicine practitioners and generalphysicians. Services are open to the student body, the innercity community and the general public, providing an entireblock of health care and recreation options.Expanded Athletic Therapy ClinicPrimary Health CareNutrition CounsellingStudent Health ServicesPharmacy including Athletic Therapy suppliesThe Bill Wedlake Fitness CentreRenovated Kinesiology Labs“With our research experience and expertise, theFaculty of Kinesiology, is well-situated in conductingresearch, teaching and programming within theinner city to make a difference.”Dr. David Fitzpatrick,Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology, UWinnipeg3031

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of ScienceFaculty of Science | PROGRAMSACHIEVEFaculty of ScienceApplied Computer ScienceFocus on the theory and application of computing in businessand scientific environments through three streams of study:Applied Computer Science streamFocus on programming fundamentals, information management,software engineering, operating systems, net-centric computing,human computer interaction and intelligent systems.Information Systems streamFocus on information and business needs of IT industry.Prepares students in information oriented courses, and also insystem and internet based technologies.Health Informatics streamFocus in Health information needs, infrastructure, standards, andjurisdiction, combining all three areas of IT, Business, and Health.SAMPLE COURSESAdvanced Internet ProgrammingAlgorithm DesignData WarehousingSenior Systems Development ProjectSoftware Design and ArchitectureCAREER POSSIBILITIESProgrammer/developer, database specialist, network systemsand data communications analyst, systems analyst, designer,software engineer, project manager, web application developer,or computer support specialist.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • B Sc 3yr • B Sc 4yr • B Sc Hons. • M ScStatisticsToday’s society is bombarded with information. The internet,politicians and the media are constantly citing numbers, ratiosand percentages to bolster points of view. Statistics offers thetools to understand this language through rational decisionmaking.Take courses in statistical analysis, survey samplingand operations research, while learning tools for application inbusiness, computing and government. You can pursue a degreein Science or in Arts.SAMPLE COURSESStatistical Analysis I and IIElementary Biological Statistics I and IISurvey SamplingIntro to Statistical ComputingBusiness and Management StatisticsStatistical Quality ControlCAREER POSSIBILITIESEmployment in government, agricultural research, health careresearch, and quality control or actuarial work. Statisticians alsowork with specialists such as economists, biologists, chemists,and doctors to assist in the design of experiments and samplingplans and the analysis of research data.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • B Sc 3yr • B Sc 4yrStudy ScienceA Science degree can open doorsto employment, graduate programsor professional studies in dentistry,medicine, optometry or veterinarymedicine. Students choose UWinnipegfor its small class sizes, award-winningprofessors, amazing researchopportunities, and reputationfor excellence.1936The year the Winnipeg Roller Rink was established on thecurrent site of the Science Complex. The original hardwoodfloor was saved and reclaimed as a 3,000 square footfeature wall in the atrium.301,12724Research and teaching labs.Square footrooftop greenhouse.The maximum number of studentsin a first year Biology or Chemistry lab.MathematicsAt its most fundamental level, mathematics is a way of thinking.Mathematicians are in the business of logical reasoning.Develop your ability to work with numbers, shapes and figures,and to reason in a logical manner. You’ll have the opportunity towork with researchers to apply your skills and receive hands-onexperience. You can pursue a degree in Science or in Arts.SAMPLE COURSESIntroduction to Calculus I and IILinear Algebra I and IIDiscrete MathematicsGroup TheoryCombinatoricsComplex AnalysisNumber TheoryCAREER POSSIBILITIESEmployment in areas related to finance, computers, insurance,telecommunications, engineering, physics, biology, oreconomics. A mathematics degree is also a great choice forstudents destined for programs such as medicine, dentistry,management, or law.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • B Sc 3yr • B Sc 4yr • B Sc Hons.DanHarperPhoto.comProf Profile:Associate Professor: Ross StokkeDepartments: Mathematics and StatisticsDr. Stokke describes himself as a theoreticalmathematician and marvels at how puremathematics can result in very usefulmathematics. Dr. Stokke’s research is inAbstract Harmonic Analysis.32Visit uwinnipeg.ca to stay in touch!You’ll never guess...Dr. Reese Halter, Conservation biologist, science communicator and authorGraduated from The Collegiate and has a Bachelor of Arts degreein Geography from UWinnipeg.33

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of ScienceFaculty of Science | PROGRAMSACHIEVEBiochemistryBiochemistry is the chemistry of life. Investigate living systemsby combining the knowledge and methodologies of biochemistry,cell biology, genetics, and microbiology with those of thephysical sciences. You will learn about the chemical make-up ofcells, the regulation of metabolism, and the actions and controlof genes. In addition, you will become familiar with thelaboratory techniques used in this large area of science.SAMPLE COURSESBiology of Prokaryotes and VirusesEvolution, Ecology, and BiodiversityMethods in BiochemistryMolecular Cell BiologyMolecular GeneticsOrganic ChemistryEnvironmental Studies and ScienceAre you interested in issues affecting our environment?You can pursue a degree in Arts:Issues in Sustainability: Learn to devise and enact policydevelopment in sustainability, and obtain the researchskills needed to make recommendations to policy makers.Urban Environments: Concentrate specifically on theeconomic, social, political, and environmental policyproblems and issues related to urban expansion.Or you can pursue a degree in Sciences:Forest Ecology: Discover the role our forests play withinthe overall management of other natural resources.Forest Policy and Management: Explore administrativeand cultural practices which are important to developing andmaintaining forest policy and forest management.Chemistry Stream: Study the fundamental chemical nature ofthe environment with a focus on organic and inorganicchemistry and biochemistry.Global Environmental Systems: Study physical and regionalGeography, systematic human geography, geographicaltechniques, and human impact on the environment.DiscoverCanada’s NorthField School in Churchill NorthernStudies Centre in Churchill, ManitobaThe field course integrates both physical andhuman geography in the subarctic environment ofChurchill. But it is not all polar bears and northernlights! Students participate in data collection andsee “geography in action” as they learn abouttheir surroundings. It is a great opportunity to seebeautiful Northern Manitoba, and gain credit!BiologySpecialize in areas of botany, zoology, microbiology, cell biology,ecology, and genetics. Our faculty teaches and conducts researchin a wide range of programs in botany ecology, forest ecology,mosquito biology, evolutionary genetics, molecular biology,evolutionary physiology, soil microbiology and remediation,limnology, bioinformatics, genomics, dendrochronology, virology,behavioural biology of birds and mammals, effects of UVradiation on the environment, and cell biology.SAMPLE COURSESEvolution, Ecology, and BiodiversityMolecular Genetics and GenomicsCell Biology Microorganisms and DiseaseComparative Animal PhysiologyParasites and DiseaseForest EcologyUrban ForestryCAREER POSSIBILITIESGovernment laboratories, university research laboratories,scientific consulting organizations, pharmaceutical companies,conservation and wildlife management, and the scientificpublishing industry.CAREER POSSIBILITIESCareers in food technology, pest control, and the design andmanufacture of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, research onthe molecular basis of diseases, development of pesticides andmedical diagnostics, forensics, immunology, environmentalremediation, and physiology. A bachelor’s degree in biochemistry mayqualify you to enter medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy.• B Sc 3yr • B Sc 4yr • B Sc Hons. • M ScChemistryDelve into a science that reaches all aspects of our lives -from our health and nutrition to our scientific discoveries andmanagement of an environmentally sustainable world. Chemicalscience plays a role in dealing with many challenges today, frompollution and the scarcity of fresh water, to food production andthe development of vaccines and drugs and the development ofnew materials. Specialize in analytical, organic, inorganic, orphysical or biochemistry.SAMPLE COURSESOrganic ChemistryThermodynamics and KineticsAtoms, Molecules, and SpectroscopyQuantitative Chemical AnalysisOrganic SynthesisEnvironmental ToxicologyCAREER POSSIBILITIESChemistry graduates may find employment in federal orprovincial government laboratories, industrial laboratories,hospital laboratories, A bachelor’s degree in chemistry mayqualify you to enter medicine, dentistry or pharmacyor with pharmaceutical or chemical companies.SAMPLE COURSESHuman-Environmental InteractionsBusiness and the EnvironmentEnvironment and HealthEnvironmental SustainabilitySoils and VegetationCAREER POSSIBILITIESFields such as ecology, parks management, natural resourcemanagement, Geographic Information Systems, land evaluation,trace contaminant and hazardous waste management, and globalenvironment issues. The United Nations, The Atomic EnergyCorporation of Canada, The Canadian International DevelopmentAgency, and various municipal and government departments andcrown corporations all have our graduates on staff.• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • B Sc 4yr • BSc Hons. • RRC JointGeographyExplore local, regional and global systems, climate change, andurban and community development. You can pursue a degreein Science or in Arts in areas like:Cultural and Social Geography focuses on the variation in the“human landscape” around the world. Emphasis placed onurban systems and planning (including housing), environmentand resource management, and the geography of health andaging. Special attention is paid to the regional geography ofWestern and Northern Canada.Physical Geography examines components of the naturalenvironment including landforms, weather and climate, soilsand vegetative systems, and their impacts on humans.Geomatics Courses develop skills in cartography, mapreading, interpretation of satellite images, and—using thedepartment’s microcomputer lab—computer mapping, andstatistical data analysis.SAMPLE COURSESArctic environmentsNatural HazardsAdvanced GISClimate Change and variabilityUrban DevelopmentCAREER POSSIBILITIESOpportunities in planning (city, rural or regional), naturalresource management, cartography and geographicalinformation systems, policy development, marketassessment, international development, tourism, resourceconservation, and hydrology.• B Sc 3yr • B Sc 4yr • B Sc Hons. • RRC Joint • M Sc • BA Hons. • B Sc 3yr • B Sc 4yr • B Sc Hons. • M Sc • RRC Joint• BA 3yr • BA 4yr • BA Hons. • B Sc 3yr • B Sc 4yr • B Sc Hons. • RRC Joint3435

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Faculty of ScienceFaculty of Science | PROGRAMSACHIEVEProf Profile:Assistant Professor: Dr. Harinder AujlaDepartment: PsychologyTwo plagues common to many societies arechronic stress and drug abuse. With the goal toimprove medical treatment, Dr. Aujla studies theeffects in the brain and in behavior produced bydrug abuse. His research extends as well into acomparative study on the brain and behavioralchanges produced by chronic stress.DanHarperPhoto.comBioanthropologyExamine human biological systems of the past and present,through a combination of courses in anthropology, biology,chemistry and statistics. Study methods in human and primateevolution as you acquire experience in current laboratorytechniques. The Bioanthropology program offers you the optionof combining two exciting disciplines to create a skill set that isinteresting and unique.SAMPLE COURSESField School in PaleoanthropologyGeneticsHuman OsteologyIntroduction to Forensic ScienceMethod and Theory in ArchaeologyZooarchaeologyCAREER POSSIBILITIESEmployment opportunities exist in government and hospitallaboratories, forensic laboratories, museums, and zoos.This program also provides a basis for entry into professionalprograms in dentistry and medicine, and to graduate programsin anthropology and biology.• B Sc 3yr• B Sc 4yrPhysicsIn our nationally recognized Physics department, you’ll studythe inner workings of the nucleus, and the use of magneticresonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosing disease. Investigate theinner workings of black holes, higher-dimensional cosmologyand quantum gravity. Specialize in computational, chemical,or mathematical physics, or in one of the medical streams thatinclude a practical component – medical physics, radiationhealth and safety, or radiation therapy.SAMPLE COURSESAstronomyCosmology: Science Fact to Science Fiction Scientific ComputingCondensed Matter PhysicsGeneral Relativity Subatomic PhysicsThermal PhysicsQuantum MechanicsCAREER POSSIBILITIESComputers, engineering, finance, geophysics, lasers and optics,medical physics, military applications, space science, teaching,and high-tech, academic, and corporate research.• B Sc 3yr • B Sc 4yr • B Sc Hons • Radiation Therapy with CancerCare ManitobaPsychiatric NursingThis program combines psychiatric nursing education withcourses in Arts and Science. Note: This is a collaborativeprogram between Brandon University and The University ofWinnipeg. You can earn a Bachelor of Science in PsychiatricNursing from Brandon University in four years, all of which maybe completed in Winnipeg.SAMPLE COURSES(offered by BU on UWinnipeg campus)PsychopharmacologyPrinciples of Palliative CarePsychiatric Nursing with Children and AdolescentsIntegrative Clinical PracticumCAREER POSSIBILITIESGraduates of this program can be licensed as RegisteredPsychiatric Nurses (RPNs) and find work in governmentagencies, health care facilities, correctional institutions,group homes, crisis units, personal care homes, addictionagencies, community services, and agencies for persons withdevelopmental handicaps.• B Sc 4yrBiopsychologyThis program provides you with an understanding of theintegrated relationship between biology and psychology and isfirmly based in the natural sciences, with intense study ofmolecular, biochemical, anatomical, physiological, behavioural,and developmental approaches. Develop a strong understanding ofthe structure and function of the nervous system as you explorethe relationship between the nervous system and behaviour.SAMPLE COURSESAttention and MemoryComparative Animal PhysiologyComparative Chordate ZoologyMolecular GeneticsPhysiological Psychology ICAREER POSSIBILITIESEmployment opportunities exist in governmentlaboratories, university research laboratories, scientificconsulting organizations, pharmaceutical companies,neuroscience, psychology, medicine, speech pathology,communication disorders.• B Sc 3yr• B Sc Hons.DanHarperPhoto.comProf Profile:Professor: Dr. Gabor KunstatterDepartment: PhysicsDr. Kunstatter’s research focuses on the interplay betweenquantum mechanics and gravitation. Black holes provideexcellent theoretical laboratories as they pose fundamentalriddles, such as the resolution of the inevitable centralsingularity and the endpoint of black hole evaporation.Specific topics studied include numerical simulations ofmicroscopic black hole formation and the quantummechanics of higher dimensional black holes.36You’ll never guess...Ashley Koley, Pop singerGraduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from UWinnipeg in 2006.37

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Applied & Joint ProgramsApplied & Joint Programs | PROGRAMSACHIEVEApplied & JointProgramsBlend academic and hands-on practical experiencethrough UWinnipeg joint programs with Red RiverCollege, Winnipeg Technical College, CancerCareManitoba, and The University of Winnipeg Professional,Applied and Continuing Education (UWPACE).Radiation Therapy with UWinnipeg and CancerCare ManitobaRadiation Therapy involves the use of radiation (in this case,highenergy x-rays) to treat the cancer cells in the body. We are currentlycreating a joint Degree/Certification program between UWinnipeg andCancerCare Manitoba (CCM) in Radiation Therapy. The program willinvolve a full Science degree based in the Physics Department withUWinnipeg and the Radiation Therapy specific training with CCM.Advanced Diploma in Leadership in Early Childhood Careand Education with PACE and UWinnipegThis is a leadership development program that is designed forprofessionals within the early childhood care and education sector.It is a unique combination of courses from the Professional StudiesProgram Area in PACE and the Developmental Studies DegreeProgram through UWinnipeg.Applied and Joint Programs withUWinnipeg and Red River CollegeApplied BiologyQualified biotechnologists are in demand in Manitoba. Studymolecular and cellular biology and develop the necessary laboratory skillsrequired in Biotechnology. Graduates will receive both a diplomain Chemical and Biosciences Technology from RRC and a Bachelorof Science degree in Chemistry from the UWinnipeg. Optional cooperative,integrating academic studies with 12 months of paid workexperience in chemistry-related positions.Applied ChemistryGraduates will receive both a diploma in Chemical and BiosciencesTechnology from RRC and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistryfrom the UWinnipeg. Graduates may find work in federal or provincialgovernment laboratories, industrial laboratories, hospital laboratories, orwith pharmaceutical or chemical companies.Applied Child Development and Child Care/Early Childhood EducationObtain a Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Studies from UWinnipegand a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from RRC or Université deSaint-Boniface in only four years. In your studies, you’ll take coursesfrom a number of different departments including Education, Business,Psychology, and Conflict Resolution Studies and develop essential skillsearly childhood management and leadership, human development,inclusive education, language disorders, and clinical report writing.Joint CommunicationsCombine the two-year Creative Communications Diploma from RRCwith credits from UWinnipeg for a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.You’ll take classes in journalism, advertising, public relations andbroadcast production, and sharpen your skills with hands-on experienceduring work placements. Graduates of the program enjoy a high rateof employment and pursue exciting careers around the world. Thisprogram requires simultaneous application with RRC joint program.Disability StudiesDisability studies is offered jointly with the Disability and CommunitySupport diploma program at Red River College. All students majoring inDisability Studies must complete the diploma program at RRC, and maybegin their studies at either institution. Students in Disability Studiesgraduate with both a diploma from Red River College and a degree fromThe University of Winnipeg.Applied Environmental StudiesPrepare for a career in the health and service industries in Manitoba.Courses cover such topics as waste management, soil-vegetationsystems and environmental ethics. Choose between a four-year andfive-year program. In the five-year program you’ll have the option ofcompleting a co-operative work term consisting of a minimum of 16weeks of full-time, paid work experience.Geographic Information Systems (GIS)There is a demand for GIS-literate graduates in Manitoba, with careersavailable in a wide variety of areas - health, the environment, emergencypreparedness, defense and business geographics. Students whosuccessfully complete the RRC GIS Technology Post-Graduate Diplomaprogram will be granted 30 credit hours toward either a BA (4-Year) orBSc (4-Year) in Geography at UWinnipeg.Indigenous Studies/Aboriginal Self-Government AdministrationA multidisciplinary program which explores the diverse cultures associatedwith indigenous studies and governance. Students who complete thediploma in Self-Government Administration at Red River College aregranted 30 credit hours towards their UWinnipeg degree.Get the University/College Experience!The University of Winnipeg has partnered withWinnipeg Technical College (WTC) to providestudents with seamless educational pathwaysbetween certificates, diplomas and degreeprograms. It also means students benefit from thebest of both educational worlds: applied learningand critical thinking. By taking a joint programoffered by UWinnipeg and WTC, students discoverthe university/college experience.Restaurant & Food Services EntrepreneurshipThis new 18-month diploma program is tailored to supportcontemporary restaurant and food service entrepreneurs. It equipsstudents with the hands-on skills and business know-how to succeedin both the front and back-end of the restaurant and food servicesindustry. This diploma integrates the Culinary Arts & Design programat WTC with specially selected courses from the Business andAdministration program at UWinnipeg and is supported by ManitobaIndustry. Topics include culinary arts and design, food politics,management, human resources planning, marketing, legal issuesin business, business communication, small business ownership,accounting, and financial management. There is also a 12-monthoptional mentorship placement.Network Security DiplomaThis diploma program blends hands-on learning with theoreticalelements of IT security. Graduates will have an in-depth knowledgeof and training in various protocols, network standards, designs andsecurity solutions. This program actively integrates the dynamics ofWTC’s Regional CISCO Academy with the University’s cryptographyand security schematics. The program assists graduates in preparingfor the CISCO CCNA designations, an internationally and industryrecognized professional certification. Graduates of this program willreceive both, the Network Security Diploma and the InformationAssurance and Security Certificate as well as The University ofWinnipeg Management Certificate.Connecting Aboriginals To ManufacturingThe eight-month full-time Connecting Aboriginals to Manufacturing(CAM) program is designed to equip aboriginal individuals on reserveswith the necessary skill set to pursue an entry level manufacturingcareer. UWinnipeg provides an academic and business componentthrough its Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE)school, WTC provides technical courses in manufacturing. For moreinformation or to enquire about participating, contact WorkplaceEducation Manitoba at info@wem.mb.caAn Educational Partnership:This educational partnership between WTC andUWinnipeg is continuously growing. Please visituwinnipeg.ca/wtc for the latest information.3839

ACHIEVEPROGRAMS | Pre-ProfessionalGraduate Studies | PROGRAMSACHIEVEPre-ProfessionalStudiesIf you have the vision, determination, and passion toenter a profession such as medicine, law, orengineering, The University of Winnipeg is the placefor you! Our small class sizes, research opportunities,and strong reputation will give you the advantagesyou need when applying to your program of choice.Many professional programs require the completion of somestudy before you apply for admission. UWinnipeg provides youwith the preparatory courses needed to fulfill the admissionrequirements at other Canadian universities.High School courses listed are the pre-requisites required for the recommendedcourses to fulfill the admissions requirements of the professional institution.Study at UWinnipeg for at least one year(30 credit hours) to be considered for entry into:Architecture/Environmental DesignThe University of Manitoba(Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics40S are recommended) Total: 4/6 yearsDental HygieneThe University of Manitoba(Chemistry 40S and either Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or AppliedMathematics 40S, Biology 40S is recommended) Total: 3 yearsMedical TechnologyRed River College or School of Diagnostic Cytology(Chemistry 40S and either Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40S and Physics 40S) Total:2/5 yearsPharmacyThe University of Manitoba(Chemistry 40S and either Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40S and Biology 40S) Total: 5 yearsRespiratory TherapyThe University of ManitobaChemistry 40S, Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S or AppliedMathematics 40S, Biology 40S and Physics 30S or 40S maybe required and are strongly recommended) Total: 4 yearsSocial WorkThe University of Manitoba(No specific pre-requisites required) Total: 4 yearsStudy at UWinnipeg for at least two years(60 credit hours) to be considered for entry into:DentistryThe University of Manitoba(Chemistry 40S and either Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or AppliedMathematics 40S; Physics 40S and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S maybe required; Biology 40S is recommended) Total: 6 yearsIn Case You Change Your Mind…Courses taken as part of pre-professional studiesare applicable to The University of Winnipegdegree programs. If you change your mind aboutyour studies, you may want to consult with anacademic advisor or an instructor from your area ofinterest to formulate a new study plan.JournalismUniversity of Regina(Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40Smay be required) Total: 4 yearsLawThe University of Manitoba(No specific pre-requisites required) Total: 5 yearsVeterinary MedicineUniversity of Saskatchewan(Chemistry 40S and either Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or AppliedMathematics 40S; Physics 40S and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S maybe required) Total: 6 yearsStudy at UWinnipeg for at least three years(90 credit hours) to be considered for entry into:ChiropracticCanadian Memorial Chiropractic College(Chemistry 40S and either Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40S) Total: 7 yearsEngineering (Dual Degree opportunity with theUniversity of Minnesota Institute of Technology)(Chemistry 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S and Physics 40S;Computer Engineering students do not need Chemistry 40S)Total: 5 yearsMedicineThe University of Manitoba(Chemistry 40S and either Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or AppliedMathematics 40S; Biology 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-CalculusMathematics 40S and English 40S are recommended) Total: 7 yearsOccupational TherapyThe University of Manitoba(Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40Sis required; Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 30S or 40Sare strongly recommended) Total: 5 yearsOptometryUniversity of Waterloo(Chemistry 40S and either Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or AppliedMathematics 40S; Physics 40S and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S maybe required) Total: 7 yearsPhysical TherapyThe University of Manitoba(Chemistry 40S, Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S or AppliedMathematics 40S, Biology 40S and Physics 30S or 40S maybe required and are strongly recommended) Total: 5 yearsGraduate StudiesThe University of Winnipeg currently offers a diversevariety of Graduate Studies Programs. Each programhas its own specific information and applicationprocesses available here: uwinnipeg.ca/grad-studiesMaster of Arts in Cultural Studies (1-year)Explore culture and the arts as part of a social, economic andpolitical environment.The M.A. in Cultural Studies is a degree with two currentlyapproved specializations: 1) Texts and Cultures and 2)Curatorial Practices.Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance (2-year)A unique Indigenous-centered education program, designed toprepare students to take on leadership or advisory roles withinIndigenous and non-Indigenous governments and organizations.Master of Arts in Environmental, Resource andDevelopment Economics (ERDE) (1-year)What is the economic impact of climate change?Students analyze how social, environmental and economicissues interact with one another on local and global levels.Master of Science in Applied Computer Scienceand Society (2-year)Unique in North America this program fosters critical reflectionon how technology and society interact. It focuses on issues oftechnology and human/social aspects of computing.Master of Science in Bioscience, Technology andPublic Policy (2-year)This program meets growing local, national and internationaldemands in both the health and environmental sciences.Master’s in Development Practice (2-year)This unique program focuses in Indigenous developmentand consists of course work, applied research and fieldplacements. This program transcends borders by offering anonline “Global Classroom” that will connect students to aninternational network of 22 other universities. Graduates of theMDP Program will be a new class of development practitionersversed in the holistic process with the skills to work withanyone – anywhere in the world.Master of Marriage and Family TherapyThe strength of the MMFT is its clinical focus and the 500hours of therapy under supervision that each student completesprimarily at Aurora Family Therapy Centre located on campus.Degree Programs in TheologyMaster of Arts (Theology)Master of Arts in Spiritual Disciplines and Ministry PracticesMaster of DivinityMaster of Sacred TheologyBachelor of TheologyCertificate in TheologyIndigenous Spiritual and Pastoral Care DiplomaJoint Master’s Programs with The University ofManitoba:Master of Arts in HistoryMaster of Arts in Peace and Conflict StudiesMaster of Public AdministrationMaster of Religious Studies40Please Note:Completion of pre-professional courses at UWinnipeg does not guarantee admission to the subsequent professional program.Each professional program requires a separate application and entry is competitive, not automatic.Upcoming Masters Programs: MA in Urban and Inner-City StudiesPhD in BioScience, Technology and Public Policy41

BELONGADMISSION | Steps 1 and 2Step 2 [continued] | ADMISSIONBELONGAdmission12When you are ready to apply toUWinnipeg, there are three easysteps you will follow:Choose your Faculty and MajorDecide whether you are interested in the Faculty ofArts, Education, Kinesiology, Science or Business andEconomics. Take a look at the available majors, and decidewhich one(s) you are interested in by reading this book,checking out our website: uwinnipeg.ca/futurestudent,joining us at your High School Presentation or giving usa call: 204.779.UWIN to find out more.RequirementsAdmission Categories:RegularYou are a high school student graduating in June,a prior high school graduate, or you hold a MatureStudent Diploma, and have completed the requiredhigh school courses for admission.Regular requirements for all programs in the Faculties of Arts, ofScience, of Kinesiology, of Business and Economics:Be a high school student with standing in at least 30 Manitobahigh school credits;Or hold a High School Diploma or Mature Student Diploma andhave completed required courses as indicated below:• Have completed five credits at the Grade 12 level, designatedA, S or G (three of which must be 40S). Physical Education40F cannot be used as one of the 5 courses.• Present a minimum one credit of core English 40S or A andone credit of Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus, Applied orConsumer/Essential)• Have an average of at least 65% calculated on core English40S or A and Mathematics 40S, plus one other 40S creditfrom a different subject area.If you do not meet Regular admission requirements,there are many ways to qualify for admission underone of the following categories:AcceleratedYou are a high school student who is ready to startuniversity early. You still have to complete some highschool courses to graduate, but would like to take alimited number of university courses.ConcurrentYou are missing three or less high school credits tomeet Regular requirements and plan to finish yourremaining high school credits at The University ofWinnipeg Collegiate while taking a limited numberof university courses.ConditionalIf your admission average (based on your final grades)is between 50-64.99 per cent, you may be admitted tothe university under the condition that you are ona reduced/limited course load.Home SchoolYou have been home-schooled, and can providea portfolio with proof of completion of grade 12 orequivalent including Mathematics and English.MatureYou do not have the required high school courses forRegular high school admission. You are 21 or over, oryou will turn 21 during the calendar year in which youare admitted for the first time. You will also be on areduced/limited course load.Mature AccessIf you do not meet the university’s requirements foradmission as a Mature Student, you can still apply foradmission as a Mature Access Student. You must bea Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada,at least 21 years old in the year you first register foruniversity courses, and you must not have graduatedfrom high school or attended university or college.TransferYou are currently studying at another university orcollege, but you want to transfer to UWinnipeg tocomplete your degree. You will be required to submityour post-secondary transcripts and course syllabifor assessment.Out-of-ProvinceCanadian applicants from outside Manitoba are evaluated onan individual basis. All out-of-province students are requiredto have a minimum 65% average including the courserequirements listed below:Canadian Province Course RequirementsAlbertaEnglish 30 and four other 30-level subjectsBritish Columbia English 12 and three approved coursesNew Brunswick Five Grade 12 courses (including English 122) at 120, 121, or 122 levelNewfoundland Five 3000-level courses (10 credits), including English 3201Northwest Territories English 30 and four other 30-level subjectsNova ScotiaFive Academic Grade 12 subjects, including EnglishNunavutEnglish 30 and four other 30-level subjectsOntario Six Grade 12 (4U or 4M) courses (including English 4U)Prince Edward Island English, and four academic electivesQuebecFirst year CEGEP (12 credits)SaskatchewanFive subjects, including English A30 and B30YukonEnglish 12 and three approved coursesAdvanced Placement (AP) andInternational Baccalaureate (IB)The University of Winnipeg recognizes the AdvancedPlacement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)secondary school programs.The University will take AP and IB courses into accountwhen considering admission requirements, proof of Englishlanguage proficiency, scholarships and university credit. Formore information on Advanced Placement & InternationalBaccalaureate, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/ap-ibEnglish Language PolicyThe language of instruction at The University of Winnipeg isEnglish. You must have a level of ability in English that allows youto participate in all aspects of university study, including lectures,reading, writing, and discussion.If English is not your first/primary language and you are notfrom an English Exempt Country, you must provide supportingdocumentation to show you meet one of the required conditions.For more information on this policy and to view the EnglishExempt Countries list, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/ lang-prof-req-englishPre-RequisitesThe following majors have high school pre-requisites. In addition to meeting admission requirements, students interested in thefollowing majors must also present the specific Grade 12 pre-requisites listed. If you do not see your major of interest on this list,there are no specific pre-requisites associated with that major.Faculty of Arts:French StudiesFrench 40S, Françias 40S, IB Frenchor French APFaculty of Business &Economics:Business and AdministrationPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SEconomicsPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SEconomics and FinancePre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SFaculty of Kinesiology:Kinesiology and Applied HealthChemistry 40S and either Pre-CalculusMathematics 40S or AppliedMathematics 40S are required forthe BSc in Exercise ScienceFaculty of Science:Applied Computer SciencePre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SBiologyPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SBioanthropologyChemistry 40S and eitherPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SBiopsychologyChemistry 40S and eitherPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SBiochemistryChemistry 40S and eitherPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SChemistryChemistry 40S and eitherPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SEnvironmental StudiesChemistry 40S and eitherPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40S arerequired for the BSc; Pre-CalculusMathematics 40S is required forthe Chemistry StreamGeography BScPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SMathematicsPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40SPhysicsPhysics 40S and Pre-Calculus Mathematics40S or Applied Mathematics 40S;Chemistry 40S is required for theChemical Physics streamPsychiatric NursingChemistry 40S and eitherPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40S arestrongly recommended (Collaborativeprogram with Brandon University)StatisticsPre-Calculus Mathematics 40Sor Applied Mathematics 40S42Step 3--> Read on for more admissions information!43

BELONGADMISSION | Step 2 [continued]Step 3 | ADMISSIONBELONGRequirements for the Faculty of Education• APPLY BEFORE MARCH 1 st• Be a high school student with standing in 30 Manitoba high school credits• Or hold a High School Diploma or Mature Student Diploma andhave completed required courses as indicated below:• Have completed five credits at the Grade 12 level, designated A, S orG. Physical Education 40F cannot be used as one of the 5 courses.• Students are encouraged to have an average calculation of at least70%. The average calculation is based on the student’s English andMath combination plus courses from the Approved List. Please referto Education Combination chart below and Approved List to the right.• Students who are not admitted into Integrated Education ontheir first application can be offered general admission into Arts,Kinesiology, or Science, start a program in their desired teachableareas and apply to transfer into education for the following year. It isrecommended that potential transfer students acquire work and/orvolunteer positions with children/youth as applicants are consideredbased on grades and relevant experience.Are you taking1 or 2 coreEnglish courses?2 credits of English40S or A (2 creditsare combined tocreate one grade)orEnglish/Anglais 40S+ Français 40S1 credit of English40S or APre-CalculusMath 40SELIGIBLEAverage Calculation:Higher grade(either the combinedEnglish markOR Pre-Cal) + 2Approved List coursesELIGIBLEAverage Calculation:Pre-Calculus Math40S + 2 ApprovedList coursesWhat Math are you taking?AppliedMath 40SELIGIBLEAverage Calculation:Higher grade(either the combinedEnglish markOR Applied) + 2Approved List coursesNOT ELIGIBLEConsumer/EssentialMath 40SELIGIBLEAverage Calculation:2 credits of English+ 2 Approved ListcoursesNOT ELIGIBLEEducation Combination ChartNote: Consumer Mathematics and Essential Mathematics 40Scannot be used in the average calculation for Education. 1 creditof English also cannot be used in the average calculation forEducation; students must present 2 credits of English whichwill be combined to become 1 grade.Approved List of Grade 12 courses for Admissionto the Faculty of EducationThe following courses can be used to calculate the average forentrance into the Faculty of Education.Accounting Systems 40SAnglais 40SArt 40SBiology 40SChemistry 40SChinese (Cantonese) 41GChinese (Mandarin) 40SComputer Science 40SCree/Ojibway/Saulteaux 41GCurrent Topics in First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies 40SDramatic Arts 40SEconomics 40SEnglish 40S or A (two credits)Family Studies 40SFilipino 40SFrançais 40SFrench 40SGeography 40SGerman 40SHebrew 40SHistory of Western Civilization 40SItalian 40SJapanese 40SLatin 40SLaw 40SMathematics (Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-CalculusMathematics 40S)Music 40S (One of: Band, Choral, Guitar, Strings, Private Music option)Physics 40SPolish 40SPortuguese 40SPsychology 40SSpanish 40SUkrainian 40SNote: In place of English 40S or A (two credits), Français and FrenchImmersion students may present Anglais 40S or English 40S or A(one credit), PLUS Français 40S. Consumer Mathematics andEssential Mathematics 40S are not approved courses and cannotbe used to calculate the Education admission average. AdvancedPlacement and International Baccalaureate courses will be used tocalculate Education admission and Entrance Scholarship averages.Integrated Education Majors and Minors – Pre-RequisitesSee possible teaching majors/minors on page 29. Be sure tocheck if your intended teaching major has further pre-requisitesfrom High School. Teaching majors in Aboriginal Languages,Business Education, Industrial Arts/Technology Education andVocational Education are available through the joint programswith Red River College.3 ApplyingApplication DeadlinesWays to Apply Students can apply online at uwinnipeg.ca or via paper application.Deadline Self-Reporting Grades AdvantagesDecember 1 Expected Grade 12 marks • Considered for major and application-required scholarships• Considered for a Special Entrance Scholarship• Priority course registration in the Fall• Considered for admission before the December break• The University will request final grades directly from your high schoolMarch 1June 1*Expected Grade 12 marks (finals from first semester, andexpected marks for the rest of the year)Expected Grade 12 marks (finals from first semester, andexpected marks for the rest of the year)• Considered for a Special Entrance Scholarship• Priority course registration in the Fall• The University will request final grades directly from your high school• The University will request final grades directly from your high school* Applications submitted after June 1 will be considered, however processing time may be delayed. Students who submit their application after June 1 will have to provide their final high school marks.Self-Reporting GradesSelf-reporting grades is part of the admission applicationprocess, where Manitoban and other Canadian high schoolstudents submit their expected or final Grade 12 marks inorder to be evaluated for admission. The grades you report onyour admission application will be either:A. Final Grades – these are marks that have been confirmedand are on your report card or transcriptB. Expected Grades – these are marks that you believe you willattain at the end of the semester or year. Students can estimateexpected grades based on a number of things such as how wellyou did in similar courses in Grade 11, the current mark youhave in your grade 12 courses so far, or how well you are doingin the course based on tests or papers you have done.To apply properly, you will also need:MET NumberYour Manitoba Education and Training (MET) number is a9 digit number found on your transcript, or to be requestedfrom your school office.Application FeeThere is a one-time non-refundable application fee of $80required when you apply. This fee must be received by theUniversity before we can start assessing your application. Ifpaying by cheque or money order, please make it payable toThe University of Winnipeg.TranscriptsThe University will request final marks for current high schoolstudents that apply for admission by June 1. All other studentswill need to provide official transcripts for any high school orpost-secondary education previously taken. Photocopies, faxesor scanned copies will not be accepted.If you have questions about the application process pleasecontact Student Recruitment at 204.779.UWIN orwelcome@uwinnipeg.ca or toll free at 1.800.956.18244445

BELONGADMISSION | Paying for UniversityScholarships | ADMISSIONBELONGPaying for UniversityExamples of Available Major Entrance ScholarshipsScholarshipNumber of awardsavailable and AmountCriteriaApplication ProcessThe University of Winnipeg is committed to making post-secondary education financiallyaccessible and ensuring that students are rewarded for their academic achievements.Here are some of the ways you can finance your post-secondary education.For more information visit: uwinnipeg.ca/awardsWalter Leatherdale Entrance Scholarship 1 or more awards of $48,000($12,000 per year for 4 years)Scholarship will cover direct costs for one or more outstandingstudents from rural Manitoba, preferably from farming communities.Apply for Admission and submit anEntrance Scholarship Application byDecember 1stBuhler Bursary in Business and Economics1 award of $25,000 ($10,000 for thefirst year and $5,000 per year for 3years)Full time student declared major in Business & Administration orEconomics. Demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academicprogress. Preference is given to single parents.Apply for Admission and submit anEntrance Scholarship Application byDecember 1st5 Ways to Pay for University1. Entrance AwardsWe reward academic excellence with awards such as the SpecialEntrance Scholarships (see chart below) which are automaticallyguaranteed to high school students with averages of 80% andhigher. To qualify you must apply for admission by March 1.Required Grade 12 Average$ Amount95% or higher $2,25090-94.9% $1,75086-89.9% $1,10080-85.9% $5002. Student Loans, Grants & BursariesThe Manitoba Student Aid Program offers loan, grant and bursaryprograms for students who show financial need. Students shouldapply by early August to receive their funding for the fall. For moreinfo on Manitoba Student Aid: www.gov.mb.ca/educate/sfa3. In-Course AwardsThere are many awards available to students in their 2nd,3rd and 4th year of university. For example, the Sir WilliamStephenson Scholarship is annually awarded to two studentswho demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and thepotential to make a valuable contribution to Canada. Formore info: uwinnipeg.ca/awards4. Part-Time WorkWork on campus with professors doing research or marking,with student groups or, take advantage of other opportunitieslike the Work-Study Program which provides job opportunitiesfor full-time undergraduate students. As a downtownuniversity, we are also walking distance to many differentretail, commercial industries, and restaurants, which areperfect for part-time work.5. External FundingThere are many companies and organizations that offerawards for university students. Visit www.studentawards.comor www.canlearn.ca. There are other options as well, likecommunity and Aboriginal/sponsorship program fundingavailable to some students.The Winnipeg Police Service OpportunityScholarship in Memory of Injured andFallen OfficersThe Minute Maid Inner-City LeadershipScholarship for Kinesiology and AppliedHealthScholarshipAdvanced Placement (AP) andInternational Baccalaureate (IB)1 award of $10,000 ($2,500 per yearfor 4 years)Number of awardsavailable and AmountUnlimited number of awards of$2,250Scholarship established to support educational opportunities for studentsfrom the North End and Downtown Winnipeg schools. Students who havemade contribution to, or have been involved with their school or community.2 awards of $5,000 Students entering their first year of Kinesiology and Applied Health.Minimum High School admission average of 75% graduating from aninner-city high school in Winnipeg. Exceptional involvement within theircommunity or school demonstrating leadership with athletic and/orcoaching programs and services for the inner-city. Preference will be givento Aboriginal, new immigrant or students from low income families.To qualify: Some awards are by nomination. See your guidance counsellor for more information on your school’s nomination policy.Did You Know? Each year The University ofWinnipeg awards over $3.9 million in Scholarships!Other Entrance ScholarshipsCriteriaAwarded based on AP or IB final marks to students whoare Advanced Placement National Scholars or who hold theInternational Baccalaureate DiplomaApply for Admission and submit anEntrance Scholarship Application byDecember 1stApply for Admission and submit anEntrance Scholarship Application byDecember 1stApplication ProcessApply for Admission and submitan Entrance ScholarshipApplication by December 1stThe Opportunity Fund was created by TheUniversity of Winnipeg to help make it possible for youthto dream big. Unique among universities in Canada, theOpportunity Fund comes as a direct result of the AccessTask Force on Post-Secondary Education commissioned byPresident and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Lloyd Axworthy. The goal isto build a $10 million bursary fund that will help ensure accessto higher learning, bridge the graduation gap, and transformlives through education. For more information about availablebursaries and support please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/awd-bursariesAlumni Family Entrance Scholarship 1 award of $2,000 Out-of-town or out-of-province student whose parent orgrandparent is an alumnus; based on academic standing andextracurricular activitiesBoard of Regents Scholarshipsfor Transfer StudentsOther Entrance Scholarships5 awards of $500 The Board of Regents offers scholarships for up to 5 top studentswho are granted at least 18 credit hours on transfer from otherpost-secondary institutions. A minimum grade point average of 3.55 isrequired on the transferred courses, in order for a student to be eligible.Approximately 30 awards of$100 - $3,000Awarded based on academic standing, participation in extracurricularactivities, and involvement in particular academic programsApply for Admission and submitan Entrance ScholarshipApplication by December 1stApply for Admission and submitan Entrance ScholarshipApplication by December 1stApply for Admission and submitan Entrance ScholarshipApplication by December 1stNOTE: All scholarship values are quoted in Canadian dollars. For more information, contact the office of Awards and Financial Aid at awards@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.779.UWIN (8946)or go to the Awards and Financial Aid Office website: uwinnipeg.ca/awards4647

BELONGADMISSION | Come See Us!BELONGCome See Us!By far the best way to experience the university is to come for avisit! There are several ways you can do this:Campus ToursWe can arrange personalized as well as group tours tailored to your specific area of interest.Tours can cover common areas of our campus, classrooms, libraries, student hot spots andour new buildings like the Buhler Centre, Student AnX, and Richardson College for theEnvironment and Science Complex. To book a tour, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/campustoursTalk to a RecruiterOur Student Recruitment Officers are available year-round to give you more information onprograms, admission requirements, an overview of scholarships and residence options andto assist you in filling out your application form.The High School Student Enrichment ProgramThe Enrichment Program was designed to introduce exceptional high school studentsto the possibilities and advantages of higher education. Students will choose from aselection of courses that provide one week of class experience during May. Find outmore: uwinnipeg.ca/enrichment-progBring Your Class to CampusAre you a high school teacher or counselor who would like to bring a class or group ofstudents to campus? Please contact Student Recruitment to set up a tour or to organize anon campus experience for your students.To find out more about any of these options to visit our campus contactStudent Recruitment at 204.779.UWIN or welcome@uwinnipeg.caUpcoming Events:Future Student Night (FSN)Thursday, November 21st, 2013Join us on campus for an interactiveevening where you will get to talk toDeans, Professors, current studentsand staff about your outstandingopportunities at UWinnipeguwinnipeg.ca/fsnOpen HouseWednesday, February 19, 2014Come check out the informationfair, workshops and presentations,tours, prizes and giveaways! HighSchool students, mature students,parents and the generalpublic welcome!uwinnipeg.ca/openhouseFEES AND EXPENSES FOR ONE ACADEMIC YEAR (8 MONTHS OF STUDY SEPT. - APR.)Full time status is 3 - 5 courses or 18 - 30 credit hours per academic year.ExpensesCanadian StudentLiving at HomeCanadianStudent Living inMcFeetors HallStudent ResidenceApplication Fee (non-refundable) 80 80 100Max Load 5 COURSES in Arts, Business, Kinesiology & Education Tuition($645.00 per 6 credit hour course)3,225 3,225 12,000Max Load 5 COURSES in Science Tuition ($742.80 per 6 credit hour course) 3,714 3,714 13,838General Fees, Books and Supplies for Max Load 5 courses 1,700 1,700 1,7003 COURSES in Arts, Business, Kinesiology & Education Tuition($645.00 per 6 credit hour course)1,935 1,935 7,2003 COURSES in Science Tuition ($742.80 per 6 credit hour course) 2,228 2,228 8,303General Fees, Books and Supplies for 3 courses 1,020 1,020 1,020Accommodations (Please see pg 4-5 for all housing options and costs) (-) 4,304 4,304Food (mandatory meal plan with Diversity Food Services in McFeetors Hall) (-) 3,400 3,400Bus Pass ($61.60/month for university students) 493 493 493InternationalStudent Living inMcFeetors HallStudent ResidenceUWSA Health Insurance coverage from September – August 226 226 Cost of international Health Insurancewill vary depending on duration of study.Max Load of 5 courses total for Arts, Business, Education and Kinesiology Students $5,724 $13,428 $21,997Max Load of 5 courses total for Science Students $6,213 $13,917 $23,8353 courses total for Arts, Business, Education and Kinesiology Students $3,754 $11,458 $16,5173 courses total for Science Students $4,047 $11,751 $17,620Note: Figures are estimated for the 2013/14 academic year and are subject to change. Some programs include additional costs and all fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. For more information about howto pay for university, please contact the Awards and Financial Aid Office at awards@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.779.UWIN (8946)48Visit uwinnipeg.ca to stay in touch!49