Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

Program Overview & Highlights

  • General 3-Year Program
  • Honours 4-Year Program

This program allows students to take courses across various disciplines. The Liberal Arts & Professional Studies program combines academic knowledge and skills with practical preparation for the workplace. Graduates are prepared to analyze issues, evaluate courses of action, and implement effective solutions. These skills are the stepping-stones to careers in a wide range of social service, business, or government organizations. Students may choose from certificate programs in Applied Information Technology, Law and Politics, Public Administration, Organizational Management, Second Language Education, Women’s and Gender Studies, Work and Employment Issues and up to three minors, gaining transferable skills essential in today’s job market.

Gain well-rounded knowledge and experience in many different fields
Acquire transferable skills that will make your resume stand out in a broad array of industries

Learn More About Our Program

95%
of our graduates are employed within 2 years1
1 (OUGS Social Sciences, 2020)
139K
hours of service contributed by FAHSS students in the community
$2.53M
in scholarship and award money2
2 in FAHSS

Admission Requirements

Student in Canada

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60%)
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 76%

Student outside of Canada

Course Requirements: Grade 12 English.
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 76%

Career Tracks

  • Administrator
  • analyst
  • journalist
  • consultant
  • public relations specialist
  • Border Services
  • Business Advisor
  • Case Worker
  • Community Relations Worker
  • Consultant
  • Court Monitor
  • Demographer
  • Educational Assistant
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Immigration Officer
  • Journalist
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Mediator
  • Paralegal
  • Pilot
  • Policy Analyst
  • Police Officer
  • Probation Officer
  • Project Manager
  • Public Relations
  • Research Coordinator
  • Social Worker
  • Support Worker
  • Teacher
  • Youth Worker

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