Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

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Liberal Arts & Professional Studies G H

This broad program offers courses as varied as your interests. With lots of flexibility, it offers the ability 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. You will choose a certificate program (Anthrozoology, Applied Information Technology, Arts Management, Law and Politics, Public Administration, Organizational Management, Second Language Education, Women’s and Gender Studies, Work and Employment Issues) and up to two or three minors, gaining transferable skills essential in the job market.

Sample Courses: Effective Writing, Business Communications, Technical Communications

Career Tracks: Administrator, analyst, journalist, consultant, public relations specialist

Co-op Co-op Available
G General 3-year program
H Honours 4-year program
T Thesis Available
C Combined Honours programs available

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Functional Knowledge

Couples theory with applied experience in social, political, and employment contexts
Analyzing personal or work-related issues, evaluate alternative courses of action, and implement effective solutions
Learning the stepping-stones to careers in a wide range of social service, business, or government organizations
Combination of Certificates and Minors, and the broad range of courses available to LAPS majors, make it more comprehensive than other degrees
Tailored to students with wide-ranging academic interests, but who are looking for career-related education

"The LAPS program has provided me with an exceptionally well-rounded education. I’ve developed the leadership skills to pursue my dream of flying for a commercial airline and beyond. The transferable skills that I gained allowed me to adapt to the current demands of my position."

Crystal Bryan
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

Explore Opportunities

Explore a selection of opportunities recommended for students in your program. This chart shows some of your many options – you don’t have to do everything on it or limit yourself to it. Engage in opportunities from each of the three categories to set yourself up for success.

First Year

Take required courses including Effective Writing 1 and II
Review degree course requirements
Choose your Certificate degree and combination of Minors
Meet with an academic advisor
Attend Writing Support Desk for tips on writing academic reports and papers

Middle Years

Take required courses and check in with academic advisor to make sure you are on the right path
Look into completing a Research Project in final year HIP
Begin taking courses in accordance with your chosen minors
Start taking courses required as pre-requisites for graduate/professional school
Declare a Minor and/or Specialization

Final Year

Meet with faculty and academic advisor to go over degree requirements and options
Complete all required courses in order to fulfill degree audit
Apply to graduate through MyUWindsor Portal
Work with a faculty member on a research project or publication HIP
Complete required courses for your Certificate and Minors
Take an internship or practicum course in combination with your Certificate to culminate your senior experience HIP

First Year

Apply for Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) or Leadership Experience for Academic Direction (LEAD)
Volunteer with local government, non-profit or social justice community organization
Research student exchange opportunities for middle years HIP
Join a club like the Social Science Society or UWSA
Participate in the Bystander Initiative workshop to gain skills that will help you be an effective and supportive ally to prevent sexual assault on campus

Middle Years

Consider internships, VIP, LEAD, and other field offerings to gain practical work experience
Join a professional association in your field such as the Canadian Liberal Arts Association or the Canadian Communication Association
Investigate research opportunities as part of the Outstanding Scholars program HIP
Join the Debate Team to compete locally and internationally
Volunteer with a community organization such as Hiatus House or Children’s Aid Society
Apply for student exchange program HIP
Expand your skills by taking on a summer job, part- time or volunteer position
Look for a leadership role in a club or society

Final Year

Become a Teaching Assistant or Research Assistant with a faculty member
Run for a UWSA executive position
Conduct field research with faculty member HIP
Become a tutor for Students Offering Support (SOS)
Join the UWindsor Model NATO or Model United Nations

First Year

Start by making a list of things that you enjoy and areas in which you excel
Meet with a career advisor in Career Development and Experiential Learning (CDEL) for help developing a plan for your future years
Consider taking an interest assessment to help you identify possible career paths
Attend CES Summer and Part-Time Job Search Workshop
Become familiar with the mySuccess online job search tool
Attend a CES resumé and cover letter workshop to get your resumé critiqued

Middle Years

Explore further educational opportunities by attending the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair and researching admission requirements for programs you are interested in
Create a LinkedIn profile and have it critiqued by CDEL
Attend CDEL workshops to learn how to find a summer or part-time job and write a university-level resumé
Take part in informational interviews and join online communities like LinkedIn and Ten Thousand Coffees to connect with people in your targeted profession or industry
Drop in to meet with one of CDEL’s peer advisors to get answers to your career and job search questions
Search job postings to learn what skills, knowledge, and credentials you will need for potential careers

Final Year

If you are considering applying to graduate or professional school, be aware of early application deadlines
Meet with CDEL to prepare application documents like a resumé, cover letter, CV, or personal statement for jobs and education programs you are applying to
Attend CDEL’s workshops on interview skills and job search strategies
Set up a mock interview with a career advisor for professional school or job applications
Take part in recruitment events and job fairs, including those organized by CDEL

HIP

High-Impact Practices (HIP)

A HIP is an enriching educational experience that can be life-changing and often includes learning outside of the classroom while encouraging meaningful interaction and collaboration, such as:

Co-op, internship or field experiences
Research with faculty
Culminating senior experience
Capstone courses
Service-learning
Learning communities
Study abroad

Career Planning Cycle

Intentional career planning will help you prepare for your next step after graduation and beyond. It is a fluid, dynamic, and lifelong process. You can move on or return to an earlier stage in the cycle at any time.

Manage Your Career - 1. Asses Yourself - 2. Explore Careers - 3. Expand Skills - 4. Market Yourself - 5. Find a job

Build your Skills and Experience

Your UWindsor experience is more than attending classes. It is a combination of academics, co-curricular activities, and extracurricular involvement. By making the most of all three elements of your university experience, you will maximize your opportunities to build your skills, broaden your personal network, and clarify your long term academic and career goals.

Curriculum

Courses of study specific to each program

Co-Curricular

Activities and experiences that complement coursework (Outstanding Scholars, peer mentoring, VIP)

Extracurricular

Activities falling outside the scope of set curriculum (Part-time job, clubs, volunteering, athletics)

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First Year

Middle Years

Final Year

First Year

Middle Years

Final Year

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Middle Years

Final Year

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Career Planning Cycle

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Connect with Liberal Arts & Professional Studies @ UWindsor

Functional Knowledge

Career Tracks*

Common sectors for graduates

Apply to UWindsor

Explore Opportunities

First Year

Middle Years

Final Year

First Year

Middle Years

Final Year

First Year

Middle Years

Final Year

High-Impact Practices (HIP)

Career Planning Cycle

Build your Skills and Experience

Curriculum

Co-Curricular

Extracurricular

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