Programs

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Programs Overview Students in most Year 1 programs take a range of courses from a variety of disciplines. They do not declare a major(s) until they have completed their first year.

Arts Bachelor of Arts (BA)

OUAC Program Code: EKA

• Catholic Studies • Catholic Studies for Teachers • English • Foundations in Western Thought and Civilization • French • Philosophy • Religion and Society • Social and Political Thought • World Religions and Culture

Childhood and Social Institutions (CSI) Bachelor of Arts (BA)

OUAC Program Code: EKC

As part of Interdisciplinary Programs, the CSI program combines a unique focus on identifying often overlooked child competencies, a constructive questioning of existing understandings of childhood, and an exploration of the implications of the changing status of children and childhood in Canada and internationally.

Finance and Wealth Management Bachelor of Arts (BA) (combined program with a 2-year diploma from Fanshawe College)

OUAC Program Code: EKF

The Finance & Wealth Management program is a 4-year collaborative program offered by King’s and Fanshawe. Successful graduates of the Patrick Searle

BA’11 Religious Studies and Political Science Current Career: Director of Cyber Initiatives, Council of Canadian Innovators “The development of empathy is at the heart of the Social and Political Thought (SPT) program at King’s, helping students become better global citizens through the examination of their own beliefs and the perspectives of others about the world around them. In today’s modern workforce, employers look for empathy as an indicator of a high degree of emotional intelligence, which is especially important when building teams and identifying leadership potential within an organization. King’s has always instilled empathy into its programs, preparing its graduates like myself exceptionally well for environments filled with a diversity of political and social views different from my own.”

program will receive a Bachelor of Arts - Finance (3 year) degree from Western University, and a Business - Finance (2 year) diploma from Fanshawe College.

Social Justice and Peace Studies (SJP) Bachelor of Arts (BA)

OUAC Program Code: EKJ

As part of Interdisciplinary Programs, the SJPS program is one of the only programs in Canada that combines the study and work of both justice and peace. This program critically examines Local and Global Experiential Course Opportunities Available! the root causes of social injustice and violence in society, in our community and in the world. And it innovatively explores alternatives to injustice and violence by focusing on how to build peace and justice.

Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts (BA)

OUAC Program Code: EKO

• Criminology • Disability Studies • Economics • Finance • History • Human Right Studies • Political Science • Psychology • Sociology • Thanatology

King’s has agreements with Western’s Faculty of Education. Graduates from the Catholic Studies for Teacher, French and Social Justice and Peace Studies programs who successfully graduate with an overall final average of 75% or greater, and who fulfill all other admissions requirements to the Faculty of Education, are guaranteed entry to either the J/I or I/S streams.

We provide students with a leading undergraduate experience through our two programs: Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies – both with several program streams.

Economics and Finance

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

OUAC Program Code: EKO

In the first year of study, economics and finance students receive a broad liberal arts foundation. By third and fourth year, students explore a more specialized curriculum designed to bring students closer to the leading edge of current understanding in economics, finance or financial economics. Many students take advantage of the unique opportunity to complete an undergraduate thesis mentored by a faculty member. Students can also participate in internships and study abroad to enhance their learning. King’s School of Social Work is a place where you can push conceptual boundaries, explore new territory, and enhance your skills. Our small classes and the quality and commitment of our faculty to teaching will provide you with a warm and stimulating environment. We offer both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Masters of Social Work (MSW). BSW OUAC Code EKS – admission is into Year 3 Preparation for professional practice in the dynamic and evolving profession of social work begins with the Bachelor of Social Work. Our program includes education for social work practice with individuals, families, groups and communities. The opportunity to develop practice skills is provided through

Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS)

OUAC Program Code: EKD

Specialized degree programs in: • Accounting • Finance & Administration • Global Commerce • Organizational & Human Resources Students enrolled in the first year of the BMOS program take a common core of Math, Economics and Business and then select 2.0 additional elective courses based on their areas of interest and potential stream of study. They specialize into one of the four areas beginning in second year.

Internship Program Studies

The BMOS program offers an Industry Internship Program (IIP) for students interested in practical experience prior to graduation. Students spend 4-16 months working in industry between their third and fourth years of their degree. Some sample employers include: • IBM • 3M Ishita Kumar

BA Hons ‘20 Economics and Applied Math Gold Medal winner, Graduation 2020 Further Education: M.Sc. Statistics Candidate, London School of Economics (LSE) “King’s has prepared me well for taking on graduate studies and the road ahead. I received excellent mentorship from my professors. They helped guide me not only through academics, but also through the process of applying to graduate schools.”

Ashley Ratnayake

BMOS ’20 Specialization in Accounting Gold Medal Winner, Graduation 2020 Employer: MNP LLP, where she completed her internship Further Education: starting the CPA Professional Education program to become a chartered professional accountant “I feel as though the MOS Internship Program was a huge help for me, as it enabled me to gain experience before graduation and get a head start in my career.”

• Diamond Aircraft direct experience in a variety of social service and health organizations under professional supervision.

MSW

(applications to the MSW are completed through Western’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies)

Designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and practice skills of social work professionals, our expanded MSW program includes a greater selection of practice-oriented courses and more opportunities to apply theory in real life situations. Two streams are offered: 1-year advanced standing for those with a BSW, and a 2-year program for students who have completed a fouryear undergraduate in another discipline. Tina Nguyen

BSW Hons ’20 Gold Medal Winner, Graduation 2020 “The opportunity to take advantage of and thrive in a more intimate learning environment resulted in my ability to maximize my learning and form closer connections with both my peers and professors. The knowledge and networks gained from these experiences are definitely assets I will take with me moving forward.”