Degree Options
Building and customizing your degree to include unique and/or complementary subject combinations can give you an advantage in the workforce. We make it easy for you to pair subjects you are passionate about to set you on a path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.
To graduate with a three-year degree, students must earn 90 credits by completing certain required courses and elective courses.
To graduate with a four-year degree, students must earn 120 credits by completing certain required courses and elective courses.
Required courses are courses students must take within a specific field to complete a program of study. Elective courses are courses students choose to take that allow them to explore other areas of interest. You can apply your elective credits towards the completion of majors, concentrations, minors and certificates in a particular field of study.
| Specialization: | 60 credits concentrated on one specific field of study. |
| Major: | 42 credits concentrated on one specific field of study. |
| Concentration: | 36 credits concentrated on one specific field of study. |
| Minor: | 24 credits concentrated on one specific field of study. |
See the list of specializations, majors, concentrations and minors available below:
4-year degree combinations (120 credits total)
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1 specialization (54-60 cr.) |
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– – – |
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+ | 60-66 elective credits | = |
120 credits |
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1 specialization (54-60 cr.) |
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1 major (42 cr.) |
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– – – |
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18-24 elective credits |
= |
120 credits |
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1 specialization (54-60 cr.) |
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– – – |
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1 minor (24 cr.) |
+ | 36-42 elective credits | = |
120 credits |
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1 specialization (54-60 cr.) |
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– – – |
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1 minor (24 cr.) + 1 minor (24 cr.) |
+ | 12-18 elective credits | = |
120 credits |
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– – – |
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1 major (42 cr.) + 1 major (42 cr.) |
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– – – |
+ | 36 elective credits | = |
120 credits |
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– – – |
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1 major (42 cr.) |
+ | 1 minor (24 cr.) | + | 54 elective credits | = |
120 credits |
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– – – |
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1 major (42 cr.) + 1 major (42 cr.) |
+ | 1 minor (24 cr.) | + | 12 elective credits | = |
120 credits |
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– – – |
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1 major (42 cr.) |
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1 minor (24 cr.) + 1 minor (24 cr.) |
+ | 30 elective credits | = |
120 credits |
*In order to graduate with a 4 year degree, you must complete a minimum of 120 credits and meet the BA or B.Sc. academic regulations.
3-year degree combinations (90 credits total)
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1 concentration (36 cr.) |
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– – – |
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54 elective credits |
90 credits |
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1 concentration (36 cr.) |
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1 concentration (36 cr) |
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– – – |
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18 elective credits |
= |
90 credits |
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1 concentration (36 cr.) |
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1 minor (24 cr.) |
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– – – |
+ | 30 elective credits | = |
90 credits |
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1 concentration (36 cr.) |
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2 minors (48 cr.) |
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– – – |
+ | 6 elective credits | = |
90 credits |
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1 minor (24 cr.) |
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1 minor (24 cr.) |
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– – – |
+ | 42 elective credits | = |
90 credits |
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1 minor (24 cr.) |
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1 minor (24 cr.) |
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1 minor (24 cr.) |
+ | 18 elective credits | = |
90 credits |
*In order to graduate with a 3 year degree, you must complete a minimum of 90 credits and meet the BA or B.Sc. academic regulations.
Students can earn a specialization by completing a minimum of 60 credits concentrated on one specific field of study.
To view requirements, select an area of study from the alphabetical list below and scroll to the "specialization" section of degree options.
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- Actuarial Science (BA or B.Sc.)
- Ancient Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology (BA or B.Sc.)
- Architectural Studies
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- Business Administration (BBA)
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Biology
- Biomedical Physics
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- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering co-op
- Classical Studies
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
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- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education (Concurrent)
- English Literature
- Environmental Geoscience
- Environmental Studies
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- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering co-op
- Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics option
- Midwifery
- Mining Engineering
- Mining Engineering co-op
- Modern Languages
- Motion Picture Arts
- Music
- Music Performance
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Students can earn a major by completing a minimum of 42 credits concentrated on one specific field of study.
To view requirements, select an area of study from the alphabetical list below and scroll to the "major" section of degree options.
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Students can earn a concentration by completing a minimum of 36 credits concentrated on one specific field of study.
To view requirements, select an area of study from the alphabetical list below and scroll to the "concentration" section of degree options.
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- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Equity, Diversity and Human Rights
- Ethics Studies
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- Forensic Identification Offered exclusively to Forensic Identification Officers
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Students can add a minor to their Specialization, Major, or Concentration by completing a minimum of 24 credits concentrated on one specific field of study.
You can complete a double minor by completing a minimum of 24 credits in two different fields of study
To view requirements, select an area of study from the alphabetical list below and scroll to the "minor" section of degree options.
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- Canadian Studies
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Community Leadership
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Critical Sexuality Studies
- Cultural Expression
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- Early Modern Studies
- Economics
- English Literature
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Geoscience
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Ethics
- Equity, Diversity and Human Rights
- Experimental Psychology
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- Indigenous Environmental Studies
- Indigenous Healing And Wellness
- Indigenous Peoples and Mining
- Indigenous Studies
- Intergroup Relations
- International Management
- Islamic Studies
- Italian Language
- Italian Language And Culture
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- Occupational Health and Safety - Health and Policy Stream
- Operations Management
- Outdoor Occupational Health and Safety
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- Sociology
- Spanish Language
- Spanish Language And Culture
- Sport Communication (for COST students)
- Sport Communication (for non-COST students)
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Certificates
Laurentian also provides the opportunity to enhance your studies with the following certificates. Certificates are earned after completing 30 credits in an area of study.
- Bilingualism (only 15 credits)
- Classical Studies
- Community Leadership
- Environmental Chemistry
- Family Life Studies and Human Sexuality
- Forensic Identification Offered exclusively to Forensic Identification Officers
- Geographic Techniques
- Gerontology
- Labour Studies
- Social Research Methods
- Theatre Arts
- Women’s and Gender Studies