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RYERSON UNIVERSITY IN THE CENTRE OF IT ALL, TO HELP INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MOVERS AND SHAKERS

At Ryerson, we are strongly influenced by our dynamic, urban location. It has moved us to add huge, high-tech facilities, such as the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, and the Ted Rogers School of Management on Bay Street.

But we’re not done yet. We know we can do even more.

Using our master plan as a guide, our student-centred campus will be further transformed by a new state-of-the-art Student Learning Centre on Yonge Street; the School of Image Arts, and Ryerson Gallery and Research Centre; and the Ryerson University Athletics and Recreation Centre at Maple Leaf Gardens.

Why so many changes? It's because Ryerson students deserve a learning environment that reflects the spark and strength of

Toronto. "The Ryerson edge is all about inspiring students to be their very best," says President Sheldon Levy. "We are proud to make bold decisions that engage student spirit and build our community."

In addition, President Levy has big plans to make downtown Toronto the epicentre of digital media technology. He has launched the Digital Media Zone, a new space where students and alumni work on their ideas and create their own digital solutions. Ryerson is bringing together the best talent to help make Toronto a real force in the digital economy.

Come to Ryerson and see for yourself. We will never look the same again.

X BIG BUSINESS Ryerson has set up shop on the street that defines Canadian business — Bay Street. The Ted Rogers School of Management houses Canada’s largest undergraduate business faculty, as well as the university’s MBA programs, and management research centres and institutes.

X A PLACE TO CALL YOUR OWN The new Student Learning Centre on Yonge Street will o!er students an outstanding space to study, collaborate and discover. This stunning, eight-storey building, made possible by $45-million in funding from the provincial government, will include study space, areas to meet with classmates, a bridge to the existing Library and retail space on the ground level.

X PHOTO OP The new School of Image Arts, and Ryerson Gallery and Research Centre will be a centre of excellence for the study, teaching, research and exhibition of photography, new media and film – and the home of The Black Star Collection at Ryerson University. This spectacular archive contains more than 291,000 historic black and white photographs.

X WORK HARD, PLAY HARD Ryerson is playing a key role in the transformation of Maple Leaf Gardens. And when the refurbishment is complete, the iconic arena will house the new Ryerson University Athletics and Recreation Centre at Maple Leaf Gardens. As a Ryerson student, you will have access to nearly 220,000 square feet of space on the upper floors of the building, including an NHL-sized ice rink, a multi-purpose court, a fitness centre, studios and a high-performance gym.

X THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL Ryerson has always been dedicated to learning, and now it is also dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Toronto and Canada. At Ryerson’s Digital Media Zone (DMZ) students, alumni and growing companies collaborate to turn their digitally driven innovations into market-ready products. Overlooking Yonge-Dundas Square in the centre of Toronto, the newly expanded, two-floor facility gives young entrepreneurs a place to create, collaborate and connect. Visit www.ryerson.ca/dmz to see for yourself. Artist Rendering: School of Image Arts, and Ryerson Gallery and Research

Centre. Courtesy of Cicada Design / Diamond and Schmitt Architects.

Artist Rendering: Student Learning Centre. Courtesy of Labtop USA Corp / Zeidler Snøhetta.

Our vibrant on-campus culture is immersed in urban, cosmopolitan surroundings, putting you steps away from major centres for health, finance, business, entertainment, fashion, hospitality, retail and design. This close proximity to everything that defines Toronto a!ords you amazing opportunities for career-relevant learning outside of the classroom.

Here are just a few points of interest within minutes of our campus:

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TORONTOTHE IDEAL OUTSIDE-THE-CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Ryerson’s location in downtown Toronto o!ers a centre-of-it-all lifestyle. We draw from the energy of Canada’s biggest city and turn it into creativity and spark in the classroom.

X Major-market radio and television stations.

X Headquarters of Canada’s highest-circulated newspapers and magazines.

X The centre of Canada’s business, fashion, design and theatre districts.

X Toronto City Hall, government agencies, Queen’s Park and downtown courthouses.

X World-renowned social services, health-care centres and facilities.

X Canada’s leading companies and organizations in science research and development.

STEFANIE WEBSTER Early Childhood Education Faculty of Community Services W SPORTS HERO

Rams women’s soccer player Stefanie Webster became goalkeeper in 2010 and recorded six shutouts. Also a member of the Dean’s Honour List, she led a fundraising drive to help a local family need. For her community i n v o l v e m e n t , a c a d e m i c e x c e l l e n c e a n d s p o r t s achievements, Webster was named one of the province’s top female scholar-athletes by Ontario University Athletics in 2011. She also won the Student Leadership Award from Ryerson’s Office of the Vice-Provost, Students, and received the Athletics award for Female Greatest Contribution to Campus and Community Life.

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MAKING THEIR MARKS ON CAMPUS AND BEYONDWe have 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and arguably the most culturally diverse campus in Canada with students originating from more than 140 countries.

PARVINDER SACHDEVA Business ManagementTed Rogers School of Management X BUSINESS LEADER OF TOMORROW

Now that’s a select group: Parvinder Sachdeva was one of 36 students chosen from more than 1,300 applicants across Canada to participate in the Next 36 program, a national scholarship that mentors up-and-coming entrepreneurs. In addition to receiving a $25,000 scholarship, he took part in a venture challenge in which teams of students invented, launched and sold a product or service focused on the mo-bile environment. Sachdeva’s other extracurricular activi-ties: playing for the Rams badminton team and founding the speaker series TEDxRyersonU.

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DANIELLE DYE Arts and Contemporary StudiesFaculty of Arts X THINKING GLOBALLY

Danielle Dye doesn’t just want to travel the world; she also wants to change it. This fourth-year student is a project co-ordinator and team leader for Ryerson’s chapter of Alternative Spring Break, which enables students to spend their reading week and summer break volunteering in developing nations. Dye has travelled to several countries, including Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Colombia, Panama and Peru. She has also started a micro-credit organization in Kenya – a fitting launch to her future career in international development.

STEPHEN DUNN Image ArtsFaculty of Communication & Design W AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER

In 2009, film critic Roger Ebert declared that Stephen Dunn was an up-and-coming filmmaker to watch. And for good reason. During his first year at Ryerson, Dunn’s film The Hall screened at the Cannes International Film Festival and was also named one of the “Best of All Time” at the international 48 Hour Film Festival. The following year, Dunn’s film Swallowed won two RBC International Emerging Filmmaker Awards at the Toronto International Film Festival.

THIAGO CAIRES and MICHAL PRYWATA Biomedical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science W GROUNDBREAKING INVENTION

Thiago Caires and Michal Prywata have created a revolutionary prosthetic arm that is controlled by brain signals. Powered by pneumatics, the Artificial Muscle- Operated (AMO) Arm not only enables amputees more range of movement as compared to other prosthetic arms, but it also allows amputees to avoid invasive surgeries and could potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars. Caires and Prywata have formed their own company, Bionik Laboratories Inc., and patents are pending for the AMO Arm and their other technologies.

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EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSORS RYERSON PROFESSORS ARE UNIQUE. They not only have innovative scholarly, creative and research interests, but also strong industry connections.

DAVID BRAME, BFA, MFAProfessor, School of FashionFaculty of Communication & Design X COMIC BOOK HERO

If David Brame has his way, comic books will become an important weapon in the fight against cancer. Brame, a comic book artist, is lead author of a study that suggests comic books may help educate young men about testicular cancer and encourage them to self-screen more frequently. The most common form of cancer in men aged 15 to 34, testicular cancer is often curable, especially if detected early.

NINA-MARIE LISTER, MCIP, RPPProfessor, Urban and Regional PlanningFaculty of Community Services W AN IVY LEAGUE EXPERIENCE

Boston has become another stomping ground for Nina-Marie Lister. She has been appointed visiting associate professor of landscape architecture and urban planning at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design. She is also an associate faculty member in Harvard's new master of design studies program. As part of her ongoing research in landscape urbanism, Lister is participating in the Harvard-Netherlands research project, which is exploring climate change adaptation strategies for urban waterfronts. Finally, she is currently writing a book about critical ecology with Harvard colleague Chris Reed.

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RON BABIN, BA, MA, PhDProfessor, Ted Rogers School of Information Technology ManagementTed Rogers School of Management W GREEN IS GOOD

In the global information technology industry, it’s common to outsource projects. But Ron Babin is concerned that many outsourcing providers are not acting in an environmental and socially responsible manner. And the situation, he believes, could threaten the entire industry. That’s why Babin and his fellow researchers have developed a way to assess a company's sustainability practices. A strong performance, he says, could mean big profits for companies that are doing their bit for the planet.

XAVIER FERNANDO, PhD, P.Eng.Professor, Electrical and Computer EngineeringFaculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science W HELP FOR MINERS

In recent years, headlines have been filled with stories of mining accidents. But thanks to the work of Xavier Fernando, countless miners' lives could be saved in the future. He is developing a state-of-the-art technology that makes wireless communication possible deep within the Earth’s crust. Whereas cell phones are useless underground, radio signals sent over optical fibres are much more reliable. Optical fibres are unaffected by the interference or radiation emitted by mining equipment, and can carry multiple radio signals simultaneously.

COLLEEN CARNEY, MA, PhDProfessor, Department of PsychologyFaculty of Arts X A GOOD NIGHT’S REST

Colleen Carney knows the importance of getting some shut-eye. The director of Ryerson’s Sleep and Depression Laboratory, Carney has written the book, Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep: Solutions to Insomnia for Those With De-pression, Anxiety or Chronic Pain. The self-help book, which was co-authored by Rachel Manber of Stanford University, is the only one of its kind to focus on people who have insomnia combined with other health conditions.

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OUTSTANDING ALUMNI

RYERSON HAS MORE THAN 140,000 ALUMNI WHO CAN BE FOUND IN VIRTUALLY EVERY INDUSTRY. These entrepreneurial and creative thinkers are using their education to bring about great change and reach new heights of success.

CHRIS ALLEYNETed Rogers School of Business Management ’09Ted Rogers School of Management X HIGH-TECH JOB HUNTING

Graduates are even closer to finding their dream job, thanks to Chris Alleyne. He is co-founder and president of Fanfare Jobs, an employment resource website that works with employers and post-secondary schools to place students in high-quality jobs. Overseen by Alleyne, co-founder Latham French and chief technology officer Trevor Subryan, Fanfare is housed in Ryerson’s Digital Media Zone (DMZ). A workspace for young innovators and entrepreneurs, the DMZ is a hub of digital media innovation and commercialization.

JON BAHEN Aerospace Engineering (BEng) ’04, Mechanical Engineering (MASc) ’06Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science

W HARNESSING WIND POWER

As project manager of the Lake Turkana wind farm in Kenya, Jon Bahen is overseeing a nearly $1-billion project that, when completed, will be the largest wind farm in Africa. With 365 wind turbines generating over 300 megawatts of electricity, the farm will supply 25 per cent of the total Kenyan electricity production. But it's not the first sustainable-energy project that Bahen has managed. As an employee of Vestas, an international wind-power firm from Denmark, Bahen also supervised the development of the biggest wind farm in Chile.

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From left: Latham French, Chris Alleyne and Trevor Subryan

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SOPHIA WALKER Performance Acting ’05 Faculty of Communication & Design

W TAKING CENTRE STAGE

Soon after graduation, Sophia Walker was one of three Ryerson alumni selected to join the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. There, she went on to play the lead in many plays, as well as major roles in Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream. In summer 2011, her sixth season with North America's largest classical repertory theatre, Walker was the second and third narrator in The Grapes of Wrath, appeared in The Merry Wives of Windsor and was an understudy in The Misanthrope.

DIANA COOPER Magazine Publishing ’04, Politics and Governance ’09Faculty of Arts

W CHANGING THE WORLD

While at Ryerson, Diana Cooper volunteered with local HIV/AIDS organizations and the Masanafu Women in Development Agency in Uganda. There, she also spent time at an orphanage, eventually meeting and becoming the legal guardian of an abandoned toddler. Later, as part of Cooper’s master’s degree in globalization studies from McMaster University, she returned to Uganda to investigate the social and economic impacts of Chinese trade, investment and aid in sub-Saharan Africa. Today, she is studying law at the University of Ottawa.

LEKAN OLAWOYE Social Work ’07Faculty of Community Services X MAKING TORONTO EVEN BETTER

As executive director of the charity For Youth Initiative, Lekan Olawoye increases young people’s access to educational, recreational, economic and cultural opportunities. Olawoye was also one of 25 leaders in Toronto to receive a 2011 DiverseCity Fellowship. This leadership and networking program is for individuals who are committed to improving the health and prosperity of Toronto. During the year-long program, Diverse City Fellows meet with other leaders, assess their own leadership skills, are matched with a mentor and work to address city-building challenges.

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Faculty of Arts Introduction: Page 12 Admission Requirements: Page 102

Program Page Degree Awarded

Program Format(s)

Arts and Contemporary Studies

14 BA Full Time: Four Year

Criminal Justice 15

English 16

Environment and Urban Sustainability

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Geographic Analysis 18

History 19

International Economics and Finance

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Politics and Governance 21

Psychology 22

Public Administration and Governance

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Sociology 24

Undeclared Arts 25 Full Time: Entry Option Only

Faculty of Communication & Design Introduction: Page 26 Admission Requirements: Page 103


Program Format

Fashion- Communication - Design

28 BDes Full Time: Four Year

Graphic Communications Management

30 BTech

Image Arts- Film Studies - New Media - Photography Studies

32 BFA

Interior Design 34 BID

Journalism 36 BJourn

Radio and Television 38 BA

Theatre- Performance Acting- Performance Dance- Performance Production

40 BFA

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE If you’re looking for career-ready learning that combines academic rigour and relevant experience, you’ve come to the right place. Take the next step and explore our undergraduate programs.

Faculty of Community Services Introduction: Page 44 Admission Requirements: Page 104


Program Format(s)

Child and Youth Care 46 BA Full Time: Four Year; Direct Entry

Part Time: Direct Entry

Disability Studies 47 BA Part Time: Degree Completion

Early Childhood Education

48 BA Full Time: Four Year; Direct Entry

Part Time: Direct Entry

Health Information Management

49 BHA Part Time: Degree Completion

Health Services Management

50 BHA Part Time: Degree Completion

Midwifery 51 BHSc Full Time: Four Year

Part Time: First-Year Entry

Nursing 52 BScN Full Time: Four Year

Nursing Post-Diploma 53 BScN Full Time: Degree Completion

Part Time: Degree Completion

Nutrition and Food 54 BASc Full Time: Four Year

Occupational and Public Health - Occupational Health and Safety- Public Health and Safety

56 BASc Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Operative; Degree Completion

Social Work 58 BSW Full Time: Four Year

Part Time: Advanced Standing

Urban and Regional Planning

60 BURPI Full Time: Four Year; Two-Year Post-Baccalaureate; Two-Year Post-Diploma Degree Completion

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE

Part-Time: First-Year Entry

Full Time: Four Year

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Ted Rogers School of Management Introduction: Page 82 Admission Requirements: Page 108


Program Format(s)

Accounting and Finance* 84 BComm Full Time: Four Year

Business Management 86 BComm Full Time: Four Year; Direct Entry

Part Time: First-Year Entry; Direct Entry

Business Technology Management

88 BComm Full Time: Four Year; Five Year with Optional Co-Operative; Direct Entry; Degree Completion

Part Time: First-Year Entry; Direct Entry; Degree Completion

Hospitality and Tourism Management

90 BComm Full Time: Four Year

Retail Management 92 BComm Full Time: Four Year; Direct Entry


Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and ScienceIntroduction: Page 62 Admission Requirements: Page 107


Program Format(s)

Aerospace Engineering 64 BEng Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Optional Industrial Internship Program (IIP)

Chemical Engineering is Co-op only – Full Time: Five Years

Biomedical Engineering 65

Chemical Engineering Co-Op

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Civil Engineering 67

Computer Engineering 68

Electrical Engineering 69

Industrial Engineering 70

Mechanical Engineering 71

Undeclared Engineering 72 Full Time: Entry Option Only

Biology 74 BSc Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Operative

(Undeclared Science is an entry option only)

Chemistry 75

Contemporary Science 76

Mathematics and its Applications

77

Medical Physics 78

Undeclared Science 73 Full Time: Entry Option Only

Computer Science 79 BSc Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Operative

Part Time: First-Year Entry (possible Advanced Standing)

Architectural Science 80 BArchSc Full Time: Four Year

* Launch of this program has been deferred to Fall 2013

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16 English

17 Environment and Urban Sustainability

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19 History

20 International Economics and Finance

21 Politics and Governance

22 Psychology

23 Public Administration and Governance

24 Sociology

25 Undeclared Arts

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THE FIELDThe challenges and complexities of contemporary society require leaders with constructive, creative and fresh insights. Arts and Contemporary Studies (ACS) is a unique program designed to create such leaders. Informed by a deep understanding of the ideas that have shaped the world of today, graduates of this program will be poised to shape the world of tomorrow.

THE PROGRAMOnly Arts and Contemporary Studies combines an education in the humanities with theoretical approaches and practical skills to deal with relevant contemporary issues. Drawing on distinct perspectives and sources of knowledge, you will become skilled at adopting forward-thinking solutions through an appreciation of traditional and new ideas, theories, attitudes and cultural standards. You will adopt new ways of thinking, make novel connections and learn how to solve problems creatively.

Practical ExperienceIn core courses in the first two years of the program, you develop skills that are essential in today’s workplace. You will hone your ability to read critically with a compre-hensive view of language and its roots; write and speak e!ectively; design, implement and evaluate research projects; create strategies for lifelong learning; think critically; mediate conflict; and work in teams.

In the last three years of the program, you may direct your studies by selecting courses from one of eight options. The four subject-based options are English, French, History and Philosophy. The four inter-disciplinary options are Culture Studies, Diversity and Equity Studies, Global Studies and Inquiry and Innovation.

TheoryIn a set of common courses in the first two years of the program, you study the great ideas that have shaped the world from ancient times to the present day. These courses are interconnected in a manner that stimulates and challenges your sense of what it means to live as an individual – a citizen and a member of a complex, multifaceted and volatile global society. You learn about the challenges and perspectives o!ered in the works of such divergent thinkers as Northrop Frye, Albert Einstein, Margaret Atwood, Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Dionne Brand, Karl Marx, Jacques Derrida and Tomson Highway. You draw connections between such topics as literary theory, philosophy, history, religion, science and global a!airs.

As part of the ACS program, you have the opportunity to complete a minor in one of the following areas: English, Information Systems, Law, Public Adminis-tration, Human Resources Management, Non-profit and Voluntary Sector Management, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology Management, Crimi-nal Justice, Politics, Psychology and Sociology.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you’ll be ready for exciting positions that vary according to the options you choose, including those in creative industries, intercultural relations, events planning and organization, inter-national sales, policy development in the arts, career consultancy, art and cultural advocacy, scientific technical writing, non-profit organizations, consumer advocacy, arts, sales and marketing, policy analysis, public relations, service delivery in a multicultural environment, communications, cultural and entertain-ment criticism, equity advising in human resources, and counselling and advertising. Many graduates of this program use it as a stepping stone to further studies, such as teacher’s college, law school or graduate school.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Arts (BA)

PROGRAM FORMAT Full Time: Four Year

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 102

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ALANNAH O’NEILArts and Contemporary Studies ‘10Associate Editor, ELLE Canada Magazine

“My four years in Arts and Contemporary Studies taught me to write in different tones for an array of disciplines. The program allowed me the freedom to choose classes that corresponded to my own set of interests, while reinforcing the importance of critical thinking in academia and beyond.”

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THE FIELDResponding to crime in society in a fair and just way is of great public concern and debate. Whether we are trying to balance the rights of victims and o!enders, create equitable laws or protect communities, we often look to the criminal justice system for solutions.

Criminal justice is both the machinery of justice – the police, the criminal courts and prison systems – as well as the individuals, organizations, social values and legal systems that shape it. If you are interested in the intellectual and real-world challenges of providing justice in a rapidly changing, socially diverse society, this program is for you.

THE PROGRAMThis program has as its focus the criminal justice system and its relationships with individuals (as victims and o!enders), professionals (prosecutors, police o"cers and youth workers) and communities. You will learn about some of the central issues facing the system and why some issues are controversial, as well as the innovative, creative and positive changes that are being made in handing down justice.

From public and media perceptions about crime to police accountability, youth justice, victimology and terrorism, you’ll learn to question the fundamental justice issues of the world in which we live. Our faculty are high-calibre professors as well as active researchers who bridge theoretical and practical knowledge to ensure you have a relevant learning experience that meets employers’ needs and your educational goals.

Year OneIn the first year, which is shared with the English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology programs, you are introduced to the Criminal Justice program through core courses that address the nature of policing, the criminal courts and the prison system, and the nature and extent of crime in Canada. The first year of the program also o!ers basic knowledge of theories, methods and practices in a wide range of social sciences and humanities that will broaden your perspective and provide you with an ideal foundation for specialized study in criminal justice in the upper years of the program.

Years Two, Three and FourIn the second, third and fourth years of the program, you study criminal justice issues in greater depth. You will learn about the foundations of criminal law, the role and experiences of victims of crime, Aboriginal justice, criminal justice ethics, strategies of crime control and prevention, as well as the influence of race, class, gender and other forms of social inequality on the administration of criminal justice.

Throughout the program, you’ll have an opportunity to explore professionally related courses such as law, business and natural sciences, which may lead to a minor in one of a broad range of areas. You’ll develop essential skills including how to think critically; communicate e!ectively; do research, negotiate and work in teams; and understand written, graphic and computer communications.

CAREERSThere are many exciting and dynamic career opportu-nities for graduates of the Criminal Justice program: working in policing, working with o!enders or prison inmates as a correctional o"cer or case worker, working with young o!enders in the community or in an institutional setting, working with women in conflict with the law, supervising o!enders in the community on probation or parole, providing services to victims of crime by helping to prepare them for court or by providing other supports to them in the community, supporting inmates upon their release from prison or becoming involved in community-based alternatives to the criminal justice system, such as diversion or restorative justice.

In addition to being prepared for employment directly upon graduation, you will also be prepared to apply to law school or graduate studies in a discipline such as criminology, which can lead to additional career choices.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE

This is one of eight Bachelor of Arts programs that share a one-year foundation.



ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND TRANSFERABILITY See page 102

IMRAN SHAIKH Criminal Justice ‘10

“The Criminal Justice program at Ryerson provided one of the most enriching educational and social experiences I have had to date. The knowledge gained and the relationships I fostered in the Ryerson community have sparked my passion for criminal law and have guided me towards a career in the criminal justice system. The quality of Ryerson education has adequately prepared me to pursue such goals in law school.”

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THE FIELDDo you have a creative mind? Do you want to turn your love of literature and culture into a career? At Ryerson, we know that a passion for literature and creativity can open doors. Our English program will give you a thorough education in the field, while letting you tailor the program to your personal interests. English studies at Ryerson allow you to engage with diverse texts including stories, poems, graphic novels, films, blogs and digital works. Our expertise in a wide range of approaches to cultural expression will expose you to new perspectives on texts, yourself and your world.

You’ll also develop skills in analysis, researching and writing, all of which are highly valued by employers in many fields.

THE PROGRAMWelcome to a dynamic, inspiring education with opportunities for experiential learning within Toronto’s vibrant urban community. Balancing theory and practice, the program teaches you the ways in which literature and culture define and enhance our lives. You will learn a range of perspectives on the world and how to engage critically with texts from other periods, cultures and places. Courses examine verbal and visual texts from the 16th century up to the present, reflecting the diversity of our local and global communities. You will gain critical literacy and develop e!ective tools for turning your ideas into action.

Year OneIn the first year, which is shared with the Criminal Justice, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geo-graphic Analysis, History, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology programs, the English courses examine fictional and non-fictional narratives from theoral tradition to the digital age and introduce you to theory, practice, critical methodologies, writing and research.

Years Two and ThreeIn your second and third years, you gain greater freedom to design your program of study. Two required courses in second year help you establish a strong foundation in theory and methodology. In third year, you take a course in advanced English research methods. To ensure you receive a strong experiential learning component, you select one hands-on project course from a range of exciting electives in creative writing; digital archiving and publishing; writing in the arts; and writing peda-gogy. You choose your remaining courses from three areas of disciplinary learning: Literatures and Cultures from the 16th to 21st Centuries; Diversity in Identities, Communities and Nations; and Genre and Media.

Year FourIn your final year, you satisfy any remaining breadth requirements, and take the English capstone seminar and at least one other capstone elective. These seminar-based capstone courses are designed to develop depth in the discipline using a range of theoretical frameworks, research methodologies and experiential learning opportunities.

CAREERSThere has never been a better time to use your English degree to create a career. Employers are looking for creative thinkers with e!ective communication skills and a passion for literature and culture. Opportunities include writing, editing and publishing; business; public relations; advertising; cultural advocacy; government; media; creative industries; and teaching. Your degree will also equip you to pursue post-graduate studies in English, as well as other fields including culture, the arts, print and media, library science, gender and global issues, and law.

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ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN SUSTAINABILITY

ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN SUSTAINABILITY

THE FIELDIs the environment your passion? Understanding and managing our environment are among the defining challenges of today’s world. Governments at local, regional, provincial and national levels seek to research, understand and manage environmental issues. Com-panies of all types are incorporating environmental compliance into their management systems. Many citizens’ and other non-governmental organizations are active in seeking environmental change. And consultants provide the specialized skills to support them all. It is into this dynamic arena that you will move as a student in the Environment and Urban Sustainability program at Ryerson.

THE PROGRAMYou will take a core of courses in which you will learn and use the skills required for academic and future success in the workplace: field methods, research design, academic writing, critical thinking and demographic analysis. You will hone these skills in years two, three and four as you interpret environments, examine ecological processes, explore urban policy, critique sustainable initiatives, and use the principles underlying physical and natural environments.

You can select courses in geography, history, philosophy, politics and public administration, sociology, law and business, architectural science, economics, and chemistry and biology, as well as courses from the Schools of Urban and Regional Planning, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Interior Design, and Occu-pational and Public Health. This flexibility allows you to focus on a particular area. For example, you could choose to centre your studies on environmental design, environmental management, environmental policy, community studies or natural science.

The university’s location in downtown Toronto provides an excellent setting for the investigation of the issues and challenges associated with sustainability in an urban setting. This program’s emphasis on urban sustainability relies on ready access to natural and developed urban environments, socially and culturally diverse communities, public spaces, government o"ces, social institutions, non-government organiza-tions and media.

Practical ExperienceIntegral to the program are field trips and research projects in the field, seminars by working professionals, teamwork situations, and a capstone group project in which you will prepare a report for an external client. All these components are designed to help you hone the skills required in the workplace and to familiarize you with experiences you will face after graduation.

You may seek admission to Summer Placements after your fourth and sixth semesters of studies.

TheoryFrom your first year you will join a community of students and will be challenged with new ideas and theories as you develop the capacity to deal with a wide range of issues. Polls have shown that the key skills being sought by employers in the environmental industry are communication, project management, critical thinking/ judgment, and knowledge of policy, legislation and current issues. Developing and mastering these skills are at the core of the program. Throughout the program you will be challenged to think critically, research e!ectively, work collaboratively, communicate success-fully, and focus on practical applications.

CAREERSThe environmental sector is one of the largest employers in the Canadian economy. With a background in environment and urban sustainability you will be prepared for success in a number of stimulating career opportunities depending on the focus you have chosen for your studies. As the number and complexity of environmental challenges grow, employers in the private sector, non-government organizations, consult-ing firms and governments are seeking graduates with a well-rounded understanding of the issues, who are able to act as analysts, managers and communicators.

The program may also serve as a stepping stone to further studies, such as those o!ered in teacher’s college, law school and graduate school.





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THE FIELDAs a geographic analyst, your challenge is to understand the relationships among people, the environment, space and distance. The most e!ective tool of your trade is the Geographic Information System (GIS), a sophisticated computer system that allows you to store, manipulate, analyze and map spatial data for environmental, economic, urban, recreational and social analysis.

THE PROGRAMThe Geographic Analysis program o!ers a career- oriented education that will make you a valuable asset to business, industry and government. A central component of your studies will be geotechnology. You’ll train extensively using leading GIS and remote-sensing software in our state-of-the-industry computer laboratories – the finest educational GIS labs in Canada.

Practical ExperienceThere are many opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations:

through a summer internship at the end of third year.

include not only Canada, but the United States, the Caribbean and Europe.

that are available in the United Kingdom and Germany.

consulting project for a private- or public-sector client in your final year.

TheoryThe first year is shared with the Criminal Justice, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, History, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology programs. In the second year of the program, you study courses related to the examination of issues, processes and concepts that concern professional geographers, as well as receive instruction in the analytical, informational and communication tech-niques that geographers use. All Geographic Analysis students take courses in location analysis, urban analysis, GIS, environmental and resources manage-ment, and tourism and recreation management.

In your third and fourth years, you will continue to apply geotechnology skills such as remote sensing, and you’ll be able to hone your studies with a focus on two or more of the following areas of specialization: Retail/Industrial Location Analysis, Tourism and Recreation Manage-ment, Environmental and Resources Management, and Urban Analysis. Minors are available in Marketing, Law, Sociology, Economics and Public Administration.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you’ll enjoy above-average job mobility and career advancement. Information technology is one of the fastest-growing career segments of the economy and a large share of these jobs will involve GIS. Your skills will be needed in corporations, consulting firms and government departments that deal with issues such as site selection, recreation and tourism planning, or route selection. You may also get involved in market research, real estate development, environmental analysis, economic forecasting, retail marketing, industrial analysis, recreation studies, resource man-agement or urban studies. Within government, opportunities exist in natural resources, northern a!airs, recreation and tourism, municipal a!airs, housing, and industry planning and trade.

This is one of eight Bachelor of Arts programs that share a one-year foundation. DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Arts (BA)



Geographic analysts understand the relationships between people, the environment, space and distance.

CARLA BRANDEJS Geographic Analysis ‘08Senior Market Analyst, Network Planning, Royal Bank of Canada

“I was hired directly from the undergraduate program. Geographic Analysis has provided me with the GIS skills and practical knowledge that I apply every day. The courses offered were diverse, challenging and fun, and the program enforced collaboration and teamwork while promoting individual growth.”

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New program for 2012

THE FIELDHistorians enrich our awareness through scholarly research and thoughtful analysis. Using documents, oral traditions, material culture, audio-visual produc-tions and other sources, they ask questions that probe beyond simple answers. In the process, they help to explain cultures and peoples, political and economic systems, ideas and issues, and conflict and change in order to understand the complexities of the human experience, both in the past and the present.

THE PROGRAMAs a history specialist, you take courses in the subject to pursue your interests (along with foundational, liberal studies and elective o!erings). You might wish to examine the formation of societies in the ancient world, or contemporary problems in historical perspective, or the great diversity of themes in the centuries between. Beyond examining significant issues that fascinate historians, Ryerson’s program has a distinctive career- focused components. You take specially designed foundational, historian’s craft and seminar courses to develop your research, analytical and com-munications skills in ways that will help you succeed in today’s knowledge-based world. You also may wish to explore distinctive options: heritage management courses for those thinking of museums, historic sites and related fields as potential career choices; experiential learning opportunities to perform real-world work in history; and a thesis course for students considering graduate school or wishing to conduct an in-depth investigation on historical topics that have captured their imaginations.

Please see Arts and Contemporary Studies (page 14) for other History-based opportunities at Ryerson.

Year OneIn addition to taking history courses, you join students across the Faculty of Arts in two foundation courses: The Fundamentals of Academic Writing, and Critical

Thinking. By the end of the year you either con-firm your intention to continue in the History program or choose another focus within the Faculty of Arts.

Years Two and ThreeIn second year, you take your third foundation course, Research Design and Qualitative Methods, and the first of our signature historian’s craft (or H-Craft) o!erings, Reading, Writing and Using History as well as Hearing, Seeing and Speaking History, followed by another two H-Crafts in third year. Additionally, you select a range of other courses in history and various subjects during this two-year period, applying the skills developed in your foundational and H-Craft studies to these courses.

Year FourIn the last year of the program, as you consider the opportunities you will pursue after graduation, you solidify your historical expertise and sharpen your professional competence by taking senior history seminars (or a senior seminar and a thesis course) to

in history).

CAREERSPeople with degrees in history generally earn salaries above the average for workers with a post-secondary education. The strong research, analytical and communication skills that history teaches are valued by employers widely. Therefore graduates follow a broad range of career paths, with business, creative industries, the public service and non-governmental organizations being common realms where they find work. As well, a certain number of history graduates move into careers in museums and the heritage sector, while many individuals go on to MA or other graduate programs or seek professional training in faculties such as law, education and information studies.





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THE FIELDThe latest financial crisis has shown us that understand-ing how the economy works is essential for politicians and business leaders, and that globalization adds a new dimension to the understanding the economy and the financial system. As a result, there has been a huge increase in the demand for economic and finance specialists who can make strategic business decisions based on an informed, global perspective. The Inter-national Economics and Finance program at Ryerson University is the only undergraduate economics program in Canada exclusively targeted to meet these needs.

THE PROGRAMThe program o!ers small class sizes and gives students extensive opportunities for one-to-one interactions between students, professors and program coordinators. Furthermore, through the internship requirement students receive personalized training on job searching techniques, resume writing and interview preparation.

Classes are taught by faculty members who are active in research and recognized for contributions to the fields of economics and finance.

Practical ExperienceDuring the final year, students take part in a group research-based seminar in which they assess and present the economic prospects of a country, region or economic sector. The research project is completed in the fourth year and addresses an internationally oriented economic issue that students are free to choose.

Internships, which may be undertaken locally or abroad, are completed between the third and the fourth year. Students have recently secured positions with such organizations as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, consulates, major banks, insurance companies, and government agencies and ministries. International placements have been as far afield as China, Hungary, Italy, Japan and Peru.

TheoryDesigned with input from renowned Canadian economists and business leaders, the curriculum combines the analytical rigour of an economics program with specific training in finance and international issues. Electives provide additional expertise in subjects that complement students’ knowledge.

In the program, you’ll acquire proficiency in mathematics, research methods and statistics. These are essential economic tools that enable students to work with sophisticated forecasting models used in business decision making and also in determining policy decisions by government. You will learn to use these tools to analyze concepts in economic theory like market conditions, national income levels, employment rates, inflation and monetary policies, concepts of risk and uncertainty, the organization and regulation of industries, and foreign lending and investing.

Finance studies enable you to translate the science of economics into bottom-line business decisions. You acquire knowledge on the functioning of financial markets, the value of money, investment decisions, and valuation and management of stocks, treasury bills and bonds.

International studies – structured around foreign economic systems and regional/global financial institutions – extend traditional economic analysis to the impact of non-economic factors on markets. For example, you learn to evaluate opportunities and risks related to cross-border investment flows by considering foreign, social, cultural and political factors. Firm management, price setting and securities are placed in the context of foreign markets and competition.

CAREERSOur graduates are in high demand. In addition to graduate school prospects (MA, MBA and law school), career opportunities are diverse and include global business, finance, and the public sector (e.g., govern-ment departments and Export Development Canada). Other examples of fields that are available to our graduates include the following: international market research, global mutual funds, policy evaluation, bond trading, currency trading, international trade and finance, international equity markets, and policy analysis in the international arena.




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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

ALIEH GHAEDI 4th year International Economics and Finance

“A unique feature of the International Economics and Finance program is its ability to offer students a wide range of career opportunities upon graduation such as positions as economic analysts in public and private institutions. Moreover, it has also equipped me with the sufficient background for pursuing further degrees in economics. The highly passionate and nurturing faculty of the economics department has made an enormous contribution to my academic achievements.”

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THE FIELDWho runs the world, the country, the province and the city? By what rules? How are decisions made? What about institutions, organizations and groups – how do they govern themselves? In today’s increasingly complex, rapidly changing urban world, what kinds of innovative political solutions are required to address the social, economic, environmental and governmental challenges we face?

Politics is about the way in which people organize and govern themselves within the formal structures of various levels of government and also through the interdependence among the public, private and non-profit sectors.

THE PROGRAMThe Politics and Governance program explores how important decisions are made in today’s society – at the international, national, provincial and local level – by both governmental and non-governmental organiza-tions. You’ll learn how the private, public and non-profit sectors are organized and how they work – both independently and interdependently – sometimes in co-operation and sometimes in conflict. You’ll learn how social, environmental, economic, political and justice issues are addressed. You’ll discuss the value of good governance – what it means and how it relates to social justice, democracy, citizenship and human rights – and you’ll explore new ways of delivering services once provided by government through the non-profit and voluntary sector.

Through a range of courses in the four-year program, you’ll also develop essential skills such as critical think-ing, e!ective communication and conducting research.

Year OneIn the first year, which is shared with the Criminal Justice, English, Environment and Urban Sustain-ability, Geographic Analysis, History, Psychology and Sociology programs, you’ll study introductory politics and examine citizen participation in Canadian govern-ment. You’ll also select courses from social sciences such as sociology, criminal justice, psychology, economics and geography, and courses from humanities such as English, French, Spanish, history and philosophy.

Finally, you will have access to a whole range of other subjects from theatre and music to mathematics, business and the sciences.

Years Two, Three and FourIn second year, your focus on politics and governance will sharpen as you are introduced to the sub-fields of comparative, global, policy, theory, and the increasingly robust voluntary and non-profit sector. In

courses from at least two sub-fields. The extensive range of elective o!erings will allow you to follow your own interests and develop depth within a couple of sub-fields or go for breadth by selecting courses from several categories. You’ll also continue to explore other subject areas through a broad range of liberal studies and professionally related electives, the latter of which

CAREERSWhat can you do with a degree in Politics and Governance? Jobs in government or in the non-profit sector are the obvious, but not the only, possibilities. Graduating with knowledge about how government works, advanced research skills, writing competence and analytical thinking, you are also sought after by the private sector. A group of high-tech CEOs from com-panies such as IBM, Bell, Lucent, Sun and Motorola has pointed out in a joint statement that, “It is impossible to operate an e!ective corporation in our new economy by employing technology graduates alone. We have an equally strong need for those with a broader background who can work in tandem with technical specialists, helping create and manage the corporate environment.”

With a degree in Politics and Governance, you will be a valuable employee in any sector because you’ll understand local and global issues. You’ll be an informed decision-maker, ready to help a wide range of communities, organizations and businesses deal with the realities of governing. You will also be prepared for further education in fields such as law and education or graduate studies in social science, political science, public administration, public policy, public management and business.





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POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

DARIUS SOOKRAM4th year Politics and Governance

“The Politics and Governance program has not only been a program of academic excellence but it has been a place for me to gain new experiences, build relationships, and facilitate the growth of myself as an individual. Ryerson University has contributed to who I am today and prepared me for tomorrow through synergistically bridging theory and real life experiences together.”

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THE FIELDPsychology relates to nearly all aspects of people’s lives, and grapples with important questions about the brain, the body, emotion, thought and behaviour in humans and other animals. Topics in psychology include the connection between mental health and brain functioning; memory and decision-making; the perception of sights, sounds and other sensations; healthy development from infancy to old age; gender, sexuality, culture and diversity; psychological disorders and their treatment; the ways in which we cope with stress; the roles of sleep, exercise and diet in a healthy lifestyle; and many more. Add to these fundamental issues the wide range of opportunities for graduates, and it’s no wonder psychology is one of the most popular disciplines chosen by university students.

THE PROGRAMThe Psychology program is ideal for students who are interested in the scientific study of behaviour. You will gain familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, research methods and values in psychology. You will build on this foundation in the program’s core areas: cognition and neuroscience, developmental and social psychology, clinical and health psychology, and the optional advanced research specialization.

Year OneIn the first year – which is shared with the Criminal Justice, English, Environment and Urban Sustain-ability, Geographic Analysis, History, Politics and Governance, and Sociology programs – you will learn the fundamentals of psychology in Introduction to Psychology I and II, along with courses from the other areas in the shared platform. You can also choose courses from a variety of other fields, such as French, English, history, philosophy, business, the natural sciences (such as biology, chemistry and physics) and others.

Years Two, Three and FourIn the upper years, you will develop a sharper focus on psychological theories and research methods. You will complete a broad range of courses that encompass topics such as aging and memory, childhood and adult psychological disorders, drugs and addictions, the history of psychology, cultural diversity, gender, sexuality, psychology and law, neuroscience and more.

You will also continue to explore other subject areas, and you may choose professionally related electives that lead to a broad range of minors, such as Human Resources Management, Information Systems, Politics, Marketing, Family Supports and Community Practice, Sociology and others. Through a range of courses in all four years, you will develop essential skills, including how to think critically, communicate e!ectively, interpret and conduct research, negotiate and work in teams, and understand written, graphic and computer communications.

CAREERSThere is a wide range of career options for which a degree in Psychology is an important first step. A common path leads to a variety of mental healthcare careers and professional roles, including rehabilitation counselling, psychogeriatric case management, addictions support, assessment and treatment of young o!enders, learning and disability support, and more. Other careers that benefit from a degree in Psychology include sports science, media development, computer application design, human resources management, pharmaceutical development, policy analysis, conflict mediation, human factors engineering and others.

A BA in Psychology also prepares you for postgraduate studies in the field, which can eventually lead to careers in public or private settings, independent practice or academia. Additional postgraduate opportunities exist in medicine, law, nutrition and health, speech pathology and audiology, physiotherapy, kinesiology, education and business. The range of options is almost limitless.





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PSYCHOLOGY

Students use psychophysiology in the sound attenuation chamber to study emotional responses to music.

Psychology students study the brain to unlock the secret of insomnia.

JEROME MORGAN Psychology ‘11Pursuing an MA Environmental Studies and Education, York University

“The Psychology program provided me with tools and opportunities to understand myself and the community around me. I enjoyed the diverse courses and the opportunity to connect my course work to real-life experiences. The program provided me an opportunity to develop my analytical skills and my research aspirations.”

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THE FIELDPublic Administration and Governance explores how government policies and programs are decided, implemented and evaluated. E!ective public sector management depends on the knowledge and skills of professionals who have a sophisticated understanding of policy and administration. The public sector encompasses a broad and diverse range of occupations, but requires a mastery of analytical skills to assess the impact of public policy on Canada’s society, economy, environment and governance.

THE PROGRAMThis program o!ers students the opportunity to discover how the public sector is organized and deployed, and to acquire the skills required to succeed in this field. All of the required courses in Public Administration and Governance are o!ered in the evening. The curriculum reflects the latest developments in public sector issues and initiatives, and emphasizes the relevance of theory to the practice of public administration and underscores the lifelong learning strategies required to thrive in this sector.

The faculty is a mix of scholars who pursue research activities in the field on a full-time basis and senior public servants who combine an interest in theory with a wealth of experience in the public sector.

This program recognizes that government a!airs must be understood as part of a broad spectrum of human activity. About half of the courses in the program are devoted to the study of public administration and gov-ernance leaving students the ability to also pursue other interests. Minors are available in a broad and diverse range of programs (including Accounting, Criminal Justice, Economics, Human Resource Management, Information Technology Management and Psychology) that provide graduates with a distinct and competitive advantage in the public sector.

Certificate-Level StudiesThe Certificate in Public Administration and Gover-nance introduces the field through five courses: two on public administration, one on human rights and equality, and two on political concepts specific to Canada. Three other courses are taken from Ryerson University’s rich selection. This certificate is the first level of the degree program.

The Advanced Certificate in Public Administration and Governance requires a further eight courses. In this phase, students probe the policy-making process and the challenges of public administration more deeply, especially in light of economic transformations. This certificate is the second level of the degree program.

Degree Studies To receive a BA in Public Administration and Governance, students must complete – in addition to the Certificate and Advanced Certificate – a further

concepts in public administration. Topics such as e-government, program evaluation, intergovernmental a!airs and financial management are explored. Students have flexibility in the number of courses they take in a term, allowing them to move through the program at their own pace.

Program Options for Fire Services Personnel and First Nations AdministratorsCourses are o!ered in intensive mode (usually week-long) to fire services personnel at the Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst through a partnership with the O"ce of the (Ontario) Fire Marshal; and to First Nations administrators, usually in or near their home communities, through a partnership with the First Nations Technical Institute. Please visit www.ryerson.ca/politics or contact the Program Administrator for further details.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Public Administration and LeadershipIn addition to the degree program in Public Admin-istration and Governance, the department also o!ers a six-course Certificate to individuals who already have an undergraduate degree (in any field). Visit www.ryerson.ca/ce/pal for more information.

CAREERSGraduates are prepared for a career (or advancement) in federal, provincial or municipal government; social service agencies; and other public or non-profit organizations. Some graduates pursue studies in professional programs such as law and teaching or advanced degrees in the social sciences.


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BURKE CHRISTIAN Public Administration and Governance ’10 Pursuing an MSc Politics and Communication, London School of Economics and Political Science

“Beyond the unique nature of the Public Administration and Governance program, the experience and research interests of the professors and the blend of academic rigor and practical application were all reasons I chose to study at Ryerson University. The program not only prepared me to continue my studies at the graduate level, it also enhanced my professional opportunities in the public sector.”

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THE FIELDEverything we do is shaped by the social world that we live in – our cultures, organizations, beliefs and values. In turn, we shape the world. Understanding how our society works is essential for those who wish to succeed and those who wish make social change.

Our ideals are constantly contradicted by reality. Why does the media hype youthfulness while social institutions routinely ignore kids? In our so-called leisure society, why are people working harder than ever? Why do we rave about multiculturalism while minority populations su!er higher rates of unemployment, crime and poverty? If you want to understand how power works in our society, this is the program for you.

THE PROGRAMThis program will help you become more analytical and better equipped to address a wide range of social issues. You’ll explore the hidden workings behind your familiar, everyday world – from your home, to the city streets to your workplace. You’ll learn about the importance of culture, communication and values, and how they influence our communities and neighbour-hoods. Because our campus is in the heart of downtown Toronto, you will have the opportunity to relate your studies directly to real-world questions and problems.

Year OneIn your first year, you will be introduced to the ideas and strategies that social scientists use to understand the world around them. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your sociological imagination by thinking about how things like the media, religion, corporations and families influence your everyday life. In your courses, you will meet and work with students in other arts programs: Criminal Justice, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Politics and Governance, and Psychology. You will also be able to explore other subject areas, such as music, history, philosophy or the natural sciences.

Years Two, Three and FourIn your second year, you will learn more about diversity – how and why we classify people by sex/gender, race/ethnicity, social class, disability and sexuality, and why it makes a di!erence. You will also be introduced to theoretical ideas that are useful for describing society and the research methods that social scientists use to test their ideas, including statistics. In your senior years, you’ll use a sociological lens to explore a broad range of topics, such as the global economy, work relationships, immi-gration and citizenship, the entertainment industry, and the lives of children and youth. You will also have the opportunity to put the theories and research methods you have learned into practice by doing your own research project in order to discover something new about the world.

Throughout your time at Ryerson, you’ll develop the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century, including the ability to analyze what is happening, do e!ective research and communicate clearly. You will have the opportunity to take professionally related courses in areas such as business, marketing, program evaluation, and law, and also earn a minor.

CAREERSSociologists are people who try to make sense of the complexities of the social world in the past, present and future. A degree in Sociology prepares you to work in any field where people, communities, cultures or institutions are important. Upon graduation, you will have practical and analytical skills that you can incorporate into many types of employment. Many people with a background in sociology work in government, business, community development, public a!airs, human resources, research, teaching, entrepreneurship, marketing, media analysis, consult-ing and the arts.

Our Sociology program is also designed to prepare you for graduate studies. A degree in Sociology can act as a springboard into a professional program in an area such as education, business or law.





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AZAR MASOUMI 3rd year Sociology

“The small class sizes in Ryerson’s Sociology program mean that I can learn sociological concepts on a more thorough level and still enjoy my time in university. The program’s research focus has also given me the confidence to apply for both a career and a place in graduate school, knowing that I will have the skills for both.”

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THE FIELDCanada’s best investment for the future is an educated citizen who is deeply and richly informed about what social sciences and humanities can o!er them: sharp social perception; research capabilities; the ability to use both traditional and contemporary thought for bold, creative and forward-thinking solutions; and a continuing interest in asking the important questions in new and challenging ways.

Ryerson’s Bachelor of Arts programs in the social sciences and humanities combine a liberal arts educa-tion with something unique: relevant, practical learning that’s designed to make you well-rounded, informed and highly employable. A key part of each program is putting theory into practice, and learning how complex ideas and philosophies apply in professional settings. You’ll gain problem-solving, evaluation and communi-cation skills that will remain valuable throughout your personal and professional life.

UNDECLARED ARTS AS AN OPTIONThe four-year degree programs in Criminal Justice, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Politics and Governance, Psychology, and Sociology share a common one-year foundation in which students acquire a breadth in the social sciences and humanities followed by three years in a specific program. If you enjoy these program areas but are uncertain which one best matches your interests and career goals, the Undeclared Arts option is for you. Undeclared Arts gives you the opportunity to explore these eight program areas in first year before applying to transfer for second year. All of your completed courses will be credited to your new program.

The DetailsIn semesters one and two, you learn more about the eight program areas by selecting introductory courses in Criminal Justice, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology. Two required first-year courses—Academic Writing and Research, and Critical Thinking—develop essential skills and competencies that will enhance your success in university and career preparation. You also explore other social science and humanities areas,

including business and the natural sciences, and any of these can lead to a minor.

Undeclared Arts is an entry option only. By February of your second semester, you must indicate which one of the eight programs you wish to pursue. All program transfers are considered on a competitive basis and are subject to program capacity.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CRIMINAL JUSTICE, page 15 www.ryerson.ca/crim

ENGLISH, page 16 www.ryerson.ca/english

ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN SUSTAINABILITY, page 17 www.ryerson.ca/eus

GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS, page 18 www.ryerson.ca/geography

HISTORY, page 19 www.ryerson.ca/history

POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE, page 21 www.ryerson.ca/politics

PSYCHOLOGY, page 22 www.ryerson.ca/psychology

SOCIOLOGY, page 24 www.ryerson.ca/sociology

PROGRAM FORMAT Full Time: Entry Option Only

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND TRANSFERABILITY See page 102

The Faculty of Arts Student Experience Centre provides support services and resources to students in the Faculty of Arts. Visit www.ryerson.ca/arts/sec for more information.

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THE PROGRAMRyerson is the place to study fashion design, communi-cation and culture. As an international leader in fashion education, our academically and artistically demanding program focuses on fashion as an art, as a business and as an intellectual challenge. For 60 years, the School of Fashion has been developing fashion professionals. Our alumni dominate the Canadian fashion industry and are gaining an international reputation.

Through global initiatives, exchange agreements and membership in the International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), we are count-ed as one of the top fashion undergraduate schools worldwide. In 2010, Ryerson introduced an innovative graduate program leading to a master of arts (MA) in Fashion. This program is the first of its kind o!ered in Canada.

The undergraduate program – leading to a bachelor of design – has two options: Fashion Design and Fashion Communication. Both options are taught with the highest academic, creative and professional standards.

The School of Fashion’s aim is to provide career-oriented education at a degree level which will lead to profession-al careers for men and women in all industries related to fashion. Graduates of the school are prepared for a variety of careers in fashion communication and fashion design.

The first year of the four-year program is common to all fashion students. This foundation year is designed to give you a general overview of the knowledge and skills applicable to all branches of the fashion industry.

Introductory studies range from art history, textiles, clothing construction and pattern-making, design and colour, and fashion drawing. In addition, courses in liberal studies provide the broad foundation necessary for later specialization. In second year, you begin your specialization in either Fashion Communication or Fashion Design.

You may pursue a minor, including Business Communication, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Marketing, or Retail and Services Management.

InternshipsInternship placements help you gain experience in a range of professional settings. You are given an opportunity to observe the various sectors in the fashion industry: manufacturing, design, styling, retail, import-export, promotion, multimedia, packaging and publishing. These internships help you clarify your educational goals, integrate classroom theory into an applied setting and provide contacts for employment opportunities after graduation. You are required to complete 400 hours of documentable work experience between first and fourth year.

Mass Exodus Mass Exodus showcases fashion design students’ fourth-year collections and is entirely produced by third-year Fashion Communication students. Visit www.massexodus.ca for more information.

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Fourth-year Fashion Communication students design a website using Dreamweaver.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Design (BDes)



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FASHION COMMUNICATIONSpecialization in Fashion Communication begins in second year. Business-related courses in areas such as marketing, business, communication, fashion in international markets, fashion and society are combined with professional studies in communication design, illustration, typography, curation and exhi-bition, photography, video production and fashion journalism to produce a graduate who can work in a number of areas of fashion communication. Through the selection of elective courses in second, third and fourth year, you may elect to pursue a minor or otherwise customize your elective package to focus on your individual career objectives. You will also work in teams to produce a series of fashion events culminating in the year-end fashion presentation, attended by over 3,500 people, including industry and media representatives.

CareersFashion Communication graduates may find fashion-related opportunities in areas that include advertising, branding, marketing, public relations, digital me-dia, event management, graphic communications, journalism, product development, styling, display, retail management, retail buying, fashion editorial, production and art direction.

FASHION DESIGNStudents accepted into the design program begin specialization in the second year. Within the third and fourth year there are core courses in intermediate and advanced apparel design, computer aided design, tailoring, production management, fashion and society, international marketing, grading and materials management. In addition, you may further focus on such subjects as contour and knitwear design, theatre/historical costume, surface (textile) design, and curation and exhibition through the selection of elective courses in second, third and fourth year. Senior students work with some of Canada’s most noted designers to develop their own apparel collections, which are critiqued by industry buyers and manufacturers and shown in the annual year-end fashion events. The collections may be produced individually or as part of a design team.

CareersFashion Design graduates may pursue international careers in fashion design and manufacturing; product development and illustration; costume for theatre; film and video production; accessory design; home furnishing design; styling; and curatorial, museum and conservation work.

GRADUATE STUDIESFashion Communication and Design students can pursue graduate studies, including Ryerson’s master of arts degree in Fashion.

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Fourth-year Fashion Communication students display their work at the annual IGNITE exhibit.

SOPHIE MCCULLOCHFashion Communication ‘10

“In the Fashion Communication program we are taught to push and exceed ourselves creatively and academically. We are given the chance to explore every facet of the fashion industry and graduate with the confidence of knowing that we have a thorough background and a large network of professionals to help launch us into our careers.”


THE FIELDGraphic communication is all around us. It’s in the magazines we read, the marketing materials of small and large companies, and the packaging for food, electronics and other consumer products. Anything printed goes through a number of di!erent production stages – from its creative beginnings to its delivery to the client. The knowledge and skills of the graphic communications manager are crucial. The manager is an expert in business practices as well as graphic technology, and makes decisions that a!ect the entire process.

Graphic communications companies exist across Canada and o!er modern, clean, high-technology and progressive workplaces. From the small neighbour-hood printing firm to large multinational printing and media companies, the field of graphic communications embraces technology. Industries are benefitting from ongoing growth in the design and production of consumer product packaging, secure packaging, security printing, document management and a broad range of print- and cross-media products and applications.

Please note, Graphic Communications Management incorporates the topic of graphic design, but is not a graphic design program. Graphic Communications Management focuses on management skills for the printing, packaging and publishing industries.

THE PROGRAMRyerson’s Graphic Communications Management pro-gram provides a comprehensive grounding in printing technologies and valuable business skills. Graduates of the program are highly skilled professionals who enter the business world fully prepared to adapt and respond to the multi-faceted printing industry. As the best-known degree program in the country that specializes in printing management, it has an exemplary placement record. In fact, industry leaders consider our program a valuable source of future managers.

Practical ExperienceYou’ll be prepared for all of the challenges – from initial design and layout through to premedia, print and bindery. In our state-of-the-art labs, you’ll learn by doing. You’ll become familiar with powerful industry-standard software for page layout, digital imaging, colour management and web publishing. In our printing press facility and bindery and finishing labs, you will get hands-on experience and see your work in print. You’ll learn the management practices that enable you to succeed in business.

The school is housed in the HEIDELBERG Centre – School of Graphic Communications Management, a dedicated and modern $10-million facility with an extensive array of specialized software, hardware, printing and post-press equipment.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Technology (BTech)



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Graphic Communications Manage-ment students won the Helmut Kipphan Cup for best design, technical writing and production in San Diego at the international Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) conference.

From the beginning of your studies, you will interact and connect with professionals in industry. Students attend annual industry trade shows in the GTA, and professional associations welcome students at various dinners, presentations, discussions and events, some held at Ryerson. Student teams from Graphic Communications Management participate in compe-titions and conferences across North America. At the end of your third year, we will help you to find a paid internship placement, locally or internationally. For many students, the summer internship placement leads to an o!er of full-time employment upon graduation.

TheoryEmphasis is placed on business and management subjects, which account for about half of the curricu-lum. The other half is devoted to a balance of subjects related to current printing technology. The study of humanities and social sciences will foster creative and critical thinking.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you’ll find an exceptional number of employment opportunities and get outstanding placement assistance from the school. You’ll most likely begin as a production co-ordinator, sales trainee, planner, production controller or estimator. With experience, you’ll have the expertise to assume new and challenging managerial responsibilities.

Graduates quickly obtain employment in many di!erent areas of the industry, including commercial printing companies, prepress facilities, packaging and label printing companies, equipment manufacturers, software suppliers, and vendors of consumable materials. Some work for advertising agencies or as print brokers, co-ordinators or buyers for major Cana-dian media companies, magazines, financial institutions and manufacturing plants. Others find opportunities in the public sector. Some graduates choose to pursue master’s degrees in business, management, education or the science of print media to further their professional opportunities.


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JOEL MCCURDY Graphic Communication Management ‘10 Digital Asset Management Administrator, Optic Nerve

“The Graphic Communications Management program introduced me to a wide variety of technical and practical experiences that have prepared me well for life in the working world. The program’s blend of both hands-on and classroom education kept me interested and engaged during my four years at Ryerson.”


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THE PROGRAMA balance of theory and practice, fine art and commercial production, the Image Arts program provides an education with a focus on preparing well-rounded, thoughtful students for professional careers in film, photography and new media. The only program of its kind in Canada, Image Arts o!ers you a truly unique perspective.

As a student, your theoretical education will be enhanced by practical experience in our computer labs, studios, editing suites and on our sound stage. You may take the opportunity to increase your practical experience through our internship program or spend a semester as an exchange student in Australia, Chile, Denmark, England, Germany, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden or Wales.

Film StudiesIn the Film Studies program, you’ll be able to take courses in writing, directing, cinematography, produc-tion design, editing and more, and you will participate in the making of short films and videos in each year of the program. Films that our students make span the spectrum from fiction to documentary, experimental to animation. You will also become deeply immersed in the history and theory of our powerful medium.

In many ways, image has replaced word as the primary conveyor of meaning and emotion in the modern world. But how do we tell stories that matter, find images that resonate? In the Film Studies option you will learn about shot composition, working with actors, building narrative tension, principles of design, and document-ing the world around you. In your final year, you will direct or produce a film or video or focus intensively on one of film’s specialized creative positions.

Graduates have gone on to careers in producing, directing, editing, cinematography, as well as many of the craft positions that form the backbone of film making. Films made by Image Arts graduates have played at major festivals around the world. In addi-tion, the blend of theory and practice in Film Studies prepares students for a variety of graduate programs.

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The Black Star Collection at Ryerson University is one of the world’s great photography collections. To house the collection, we are building the School of Image Arts, and Ryerson Gallery and Research Centre. It will be one of the top facilities in the word for the study, teaching, research and exhibition of photography.

Artist Rendering: School of Image Arts, and Ryerson Gallery

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New MediaIn the New Media program you’ll learn to redefine your relationship to all forms of mediated communication. Computers shrink, become portable, and react not only to buttons on a keypad, but also to the movement of a body. A performer moves on stage, composing music with an instrument embedded in her clothes. Networks bring the farthest reaches of the planet to our pockets. A computer is configured to sense and respond to the physical world. Interactivity merges with social media transforming space and time; virtual spaces like Facebook, YouTube and Second Life spring forth. An artist sends a text message and changes the world.

In this hands-on program you’ll learn to make media for the 21st century. You’ll learn to use computers to facilitate new relationships among people. By devel-oping skills such as computer programming and elec-tronics, you will become creators in digital art, mobile media, interactive storytelling and virtual worlds. You’ll learn about new media as a contemporary art practice, a mode of communication and a gateway to future innovation. By the end of your fourth year in the New Media program you will be comfortable working at the intersection of art, design, technology, innovation and invention. As a graduate, you will be a highly sought after individual, bringing your creative problem solving abilities to multi-platform projects in any industry. In addition, the blend of theory and practice in New Media prepares students for a variety of graduate programs.

Photography StudiesThe Photography Studies program provides an immer-sive hands-on curriculum in photo-based media that is supported by a stimulating academic program in visual and liberal studies. Students are encouraged to develop their own personal visions in an intensive production environment using photography and myriad new forms for creating and disseminating imagery.

A wide range of studio courses allow students to explore everything from historical photographic processes to contemporary print-based media and advanced electronic applications in imaging. Students develop projects in such forms as exhibitions, books, magazines, short films, web-based projects and site-specific installations.

With the largest faculty and production facility in Canada, this program produces graduates capable of working in a wide array of new and emerging professional fields related to the lens-based image as well as pursuing graduate studies in the fine arts, cultural studies, communications and digital media.

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MICHAEL LAWRIEImage Arts - New Media `10Artist and Software Developer, Phosphorus Media

“ As an interactive media designer, I strive to create work which is at once beautiful, functional and meaningful. The New Media program at Ryerson taught me how to articulate my ideas in the languages of image and experience and to understand my work in a broader cultural context.”

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THE FIELDProfessional interior designers are dedicated to designing appropriate solutions for people where they live, work and play. Some of the factors included in the development of space are interior architectural spatial development; colour and finishes analysis and applica-tion; furnishings, fixtures and equipment specifications; and illumination, patterns and textures. These factors all create beauty and influence functionality. Services are provided for every imaginable interior setting – from corporate o"ces and shopping centres to restaurants, hotels, hospitals and residences. Holistic solutions enhance and enliven space while adhering to needs and social/cultural conditions.

THE PROGRAMThe School of Interior Design educates individuals to become leaders in the profession of interior design. As alumni of a school named by Azure magazine as one of the best three in the world, our graduates have an outstanding reputation in the industry with credits such as the Princess of Wales Theatre, Holt Renfrew, Ti!any & Co., Capezio Shoes, Stratus Winery and the Hazelton Hotel. The program is rigorous and demanding, emphasizing innovation and creativity.

Exceptional educators, talented sta! and visiting practitioners with a passion for design enhance student learning by sharing their wisdom and expertise. As a result of our excellent track record, industry profession-als look to us when hiring new graduates.

Practical ExperienceThroughout the program, a professional attitude is expected in relation to the completion of your work and in your interactions with others. The program emulates practice in adherence to deadlines, project management and professionalism. In addition to studios and lectures, you’ll participate in field trips, weekend projects and seminars – all designed to approximate the kind of work situations you’ll face as a professional. All students must complete 400 hours of an internship or work placement program with a practicing interior design o"ce.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Interior Design (BID)



Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation

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TheoryTheoretical principles are introduced to enable you to develop holistic spatial solutions that meet the needs of end-users as well as the broader public. Tenets include environmental behaviour; place-making; colour psychology; the elements and principles of design; the language of drafting and visual communication (both hand-drawn and computer-generated); the historical and social influences of art, architecture and design; and global perspectives and environmental responsibility issues.

Given that interior design is also a business, you learn how to support client needs, develop a business plan and contribute to an enterprise’s profitability. You also develop an understanding of global business practices. Achieving these proficiencies will help improve your marketability as well as help you manage your career and become – like many of our alumni – a leader in your field.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you’ll find employment in independent consulting firms specializing in areas such as cor-porate o"ce design, retail, hospitality, health care, and institutional and residential design. Opportu- nities also exist in related areas, including marketing, promotion, facility management, development, set design and television. Many large organizations, such as department stores and insurance companies, also employ interior designers. Following experiences with larger firms, you may wish to start your own consulting business.

Our MissionAt Ryerson University’s School of Interior Design, our mission is to educate students for the dynamic, complex and demanding practice of interior design in a learning environment that balances the theoretical and the practical, the experiential and the conceptual. Drawing on the resources of a vibrant city and a university dedicated to the advancement of applied knowledge, the school prepares graduates for leadership in the interior design profession through the understanding and consideration of the technological, aesthetic, ideologi-cal, environmental, cultural and social dimensions of the built environment.

FILIP MILOVANOVIC4th year Interior Design

“The School of Interior Design provides a world-class education that has given me confidence to easily transition from school into the workforce. The program’s focused curriculum, first-hand learning experience and student body are one of a kind. Without this school, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.”

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Interior designers enhance the function and quality of interior spaces.


THE FIELDWhen your grandparents were younger, they probably gathered around a radio to get the news. Your parents probably watch the evening television news. You get your news when you want it from all over the world in text, audio, video and photos, and through Canadian and international news sites, Twitter, Facebook, your favourite blogs and news-readers, your phone, your PDA, podcast players, computers, the newspaper and the television set. No one knows where the next generation will learn about what’s going on in the world, but they, like you, will grow to understand the di!erence between news and rumour – the di!erence between reliable information and what someone merely thinks or has heard somewhere. Behind real news – reliable, verified information – stands a journalist. Journalists are investigators – they get behind façades and beyond the easy answers. Their accurate coverage of what’s happening keeps the world informed, and the world will always need them.

THE PROGRAMIf you’d like to be a valued member of the Canadian and international news media, the School of Journalism will equip you with the interviewing, writing, editing and technical skills needed to succeed. Our instructors include full-time professors who have come to Ryerson after years of experience in major news organizations, and working professionals who bring their up-to-the-minute knowledge of industry standards and practices into the classroom. Our reporting, video, audio and web production labs in the Rogers Communications Centre have the latest software, hardware and studio equipment.

Since Ryerson is located in downtown Toronto – home to Canada’s largest and leading newspapers, broadcast stations and networks, magazines, news services and web publishers – you’ll learn from the outstanding journalists who join us as guest speakers, and you’ll gain unlimited experience covering news in all its forms in one of the world’s greatest and most diverse cities.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Journalism (BJourn)



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Practical Experience and TheoryWithin weeks of starting first year, you’ll be learning the fundamentals and principles of news reporting and covering news that’s breaking throughout the city. You’ll also choose from a variety of liberal studies and other relevant courses. Studies in social sciences and humani-ties are important to develop the critical mind needed for journalism today, and journalism students may choose to gain a minor in disciplines such as economics, sociology, politics or English.

By second year, you’ll begin charting your path toward a journalism career or further study. Flexibility and choice are the keys here. After learning the basics of newspaper, magazine, broadcast, visual and digital journalism, you’ll have the opportunity to specialize in any of these areas or to maximize your versatility by selecting courses in business, arts, political, interna-tional, religious, sports and fashion journalism. Also o!ered are photojournalism, ethics and law, the history of journalism, and media theory.

In the final two years, you’ll hone your skills in our excellent facilities, which simulate the demanding, competitive environment of real-world print and electronic news, and feature/documentary journalism. By final year, you’ll be helping to produce the campus weekly – The Ryersonian – its web and TV information

services, or the award-winning commercial magazine the Ryerson Review of Journalism, consistently acclaimed throughout North America as a quality student-produced publication. While some will choose to specialize in newspaper, broadcast or magazine work, everyone will gain vital experience in various forms of digital media, and students will have the opportunity to do a six-week internship in a professional newsroom or media setting.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you’ll be ready to step into work in TV or radio and on websites, newspapers or magazines. You may also find your finely honed research, critical thinking and communication skills useful in fields as diverse as government policy, international develop-ment or public relations. While large numbers of our graduates proceed to advanced study in fields such as law, politics, international relations and information science, most move into jobs at large and small organizations. Whatever road you choose, you will benefit from the Ryerson School of Journalism’s reputation for producing graduates who are able to hit the ground running and make a substantial and creative contribution as individuals and in teams.

BRIAN COULTON Journalism ‘10Associate Producer of Q with Jian Ghomeshi, CBC Radio One

“ As a journalist at Q, I must master a plethora of skills: researching, writing, editing, chasing, interviewing, producing for a variety of platforms, honing instinct and story sense, working online, handling people, organizing events and more. Balancing such tasks while learning new skills is essential. Ryerson threw me a myriad of personal and professional challenges, helping me become what any good journalist must: a chameleon.”

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The Ryerson Review of Journalism has been chosen as the best student-produced journalism magazine in North America.View the magazine online at www.rrj.ca.


THE PROGRAMIs a career in media production right for you? The mission of the School of Radio and Television Arts is to inspire students to explore and produce innovative work in video, audio and new media and prepare them for careers in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving industry. Our program seeks students with creative intelligence – students who have the ability to grasp and analyze complex subjects quickly and then communicate those ideas e!ectively to audiences.

The first year of the Radio and Television (RTA) program provides a foundation in audio, new media, electronic field production (EFP) and television studio. Through production and theory courses, you gain an extensive overview of the broadcast industry and develop practical skills in audio, EFP and new media labs, broadcast con-trol rooms and television studios. You also learn about studio practices, field-production techniques, as well as digital video and e!ects.

Over the following two years, a broad range of profes-sional and professionally related media production and theory courses are available. These courses enrich the student experience, giving you the opportunity to specialize in writing, production or management areas.

Third-year students with good academic standing can also learn about broadcasting in other countries. The School of Radio and Television Arts has exchange programs with universities in Australia, England,

Germany, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland and Sweden. You’ll also broaden your experience by studying alongside exchange students visiting Ryerson.

Finally, in fourth year, you hone your skills with an advanced practicum project and conduct a final in-ternship with a professional media company. Students wishing to arrange an internship outside Canada may do so too. In recent years, RTA students have gained experience at network stations in cities such as New York City and Los Angeles, and in Greece, India, Japan and Spain.

Throughout the program, you’re encouraged to hone your storytelling skills and develop on both an intel-lectual and personal level. Taking additional courses in English and liberal studies is central to this process, as is assimilating the latest technology and professional practices as well as keeping pace with changes in the Canadian media production and broadcast industry.

FACILITIESThe program is housed in the Rogers Communications Centre, a multimillion-dollar facility dedicated to the study of communications and electronic media. Facili-ties and equipment include a state-of-the-art digital high definition (HD) broadcast facility; a professional audio production facility that includes a multitrack audio recording studio, surround-sound mixing studios and




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an Internet multicast production studio; computer labs with the latest image manipulation and creation software; fully equipped radio production control rooms; and a field production equipment distribution centre that supports tapeless acquisition of high- definition video-camcorder production systems with a wide range of supporting lighting and field audio acquisition equipment.

The school is located in Toronto, the heart of the country’s broadcast industry. You’ll have access to in-ternships, guest speakers, networking opportunities and the program faculty, many of who are current industry professionals.

CAREERSHundreds of RTA graduates are employed throughout the broadcasting, advertising, public relations, mul-timedia, education and communication industries. They include CEOs; anchors; producers; directors; script writers; radio and talk show hosts; production

personnel, such as camera operators, audio recordists and audio engineers; and marketing specialists.

For large broadcasting networks and small produc-tion houses, Ryerson is often the first stop in the search for interns and full- and part-time employees. These opportunities exist thanks both to the school’s outstanding reputation and the hundreds of alumni currently working in the broadcast industry.

GRADUATE STUDIESThe one-year master’s program in Media Production is unique in Canada, o!ering graduate-level practical and theoretical education in broadcast and new media. The program incorporates a rich blend of intensive production experiences, advanced theory and the opportunity to work with professors and industry specialists in applied research. Students may complete a major production project or thesis under the guidance and encouragement of an academic advisor and an industry mentor.


For more than 40 years, Ryerson’s School of Radio and Television Arts has been educating and graduating broadcast professionals who have become leaders in the Canadian media industry.

TALIA SCHLANGERRadio and Television Arts ‘11

“I am continually inspired by the incredible creativity, dynamic thought and technical proficiency shown by my peers in the Radio and Television Arts program. The ambition here is as exciting as it is palpable. And with cutting edge resources and industry experienced professors at our fingertips, it’s no wonder that RTA is the future of media! ”

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THE PROGRAMDrawing from Canada’s rich theatrical milieu and centred in Toronto, the Performance Acting program o!ers training under the guidance of a wide variety of working artists who teach, coach one-on-one and direct.

Practical ExperienceA considerable amount of time is devoted to developing the fundamentals of theatre including acting, movement and voice. Di!erent approaches to acting are utilized such as modern scene-study, mask, classical styles, clown and improvisation. You take classes in movement, stage combat, dance and music instruction, as well as multiple courses in playwriting in collaboration with the Performance Dance program.

In your final year, you have opportunities to perform in an annual season of productions, presenting a variety of di!erent dramatic forms. The performances are organized under professional company standards and performed before paying audiences under the guidance of invited directors, choreographers or other artists. Over a period of four years, you move from class work to studio presentations to a full session of public performances and self-generated works.

TheoryBeyond technical proficiency in acting, you develop the educational breadth and well-rounded intellectual capacity that comes from studying a broad range of both theatre-related and other academic subjects.

Acting studies include a historical perspective of performance and a working knowledge of Canadian and international dance, drama and film. The business

side of acting – company regulations and organization, equity rules, contracts, unions and agents – is addressed in the final year.

In the first year, you gain a familiarity with technical aspects such as lighting, sound, and set and costume design. Entrepreneurship is a very popular elective and in the final year, you undertake an independent study seminar on the operation of an arts organization.

Elective studies include musical theatre, audition prepa-ration, pedagogy, Canadian theatre, dance history and text analysis. For those who want to pursue further studies as a director or choreographer, there are introductory studies in staging theatrical productions, as well as opportunities to create and mount personal works.

In the Performance Acting program, you learn to generate your own works, productions and ventures. You nurture your creative impulse and personal voice through the invention of text- and movement-based pieces. Optional courses in entrepreneurship, business, human resources, marketing and new venture startup provide you with the skills to turn your ideas into business opportunities and the confidence to manage your own enterprises.

CAREERSPerformance Acting alumni work in stage, film, television, festivals, concerts, education, trade and industrial shows in many venues in Canada, the United States and abroad. Some continue their studies at the postgraduate level or launch their own theatre ventures, companies, schools or festivals.

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The Ryerson Theatre School presents a variety of shows throughout the year.

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SYDNEY BELL4th year Theatre

“Ryerson Theatre School provides up- and-coming artists with the opportunity to groom their craft in a safe and nurturing environment where students are challenged and encouraged to realize their full potential as artists. The people you are likely to meet at Ryerson, the teachers and fellow artists, will set the stage for profound personal and professional enlightenment and priceless memories.”


THE PROGRAMThe Performance Dance program is the most inten-sive and comprehensive undergraduate program of its kind in Canada. Delivered by a faculty with extensive professional experience and a passion for student development, the program has earned widespread respect throughout the national dance community.

Practical ExperienceThe program’s comprehensive, in-depth approach to learning dance provides you with exceptional perfor-mance, teaching and choreographic versatility. You undergo rigorous, daily professional training in three dance disciplines – ballet, modern and jazz – and develop an expert level of technique, virtuosity and presentational skills.

You have guaranteed opportunities to perform and/ or collaborate in an annual season of productions. Performance Acting, Performance Dance and Performance Production are collectively responsible for mounting the season. The performances are or-ganized under professional company standards and performed before paying audiences. You perform original works choreographed by well-recognized guest artists and faculty. Through an annual choreographic workshop, you have the opportunity to showcase your own compositions.

TheoryBeyond technical proficiency in dance, you develop the educational breadth and well-rounded intellectual capacity that comes from studying a broad range of both theatre-related and other academic subjects.

Dance studies include improvisation, composition, theory, history and anatomy. Additional studies include historical perspective of performance and a working knowledge of Canadian and international dance, drama and film. You gain a familiarity with technical aspects

such as lighting, sound, and set and costume design. You undertake an independent study seminar on the operation of an arts organization.

Elective studies include musical theatre, audition prepa-ration, pedagogy, Canadian theatre, dance history and text analysis. For those who want to pursue work as a choreographer, there are studies in staging theatrical productions as well as opportunities to create and mount personal works.

In the Performance Dance program, you learn to generate your own works, productions and ventures. You nurture your creative impulse and personal voice through the invention of text- and movement-based pieces. Optional courses in entrepreneurship, business, human resources, marketing and new venture start-up provide you with the skills to turn your ideas into business opportunities and the confidence to manage your own enterprises.

CAREERSThe Performance Dance program has produced hun-dreds of working dancers, choreographers, teachers, educators and other theatre professionals.

Alumni work in stage, film, television, festivals, concerts, education, and trade and industrial shows in many venues in Canada, the United States and abroad. Some continue their studies at the postgraduate level or launch their own dance ventures, companies, schools or festivals.

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Performance Dance students are featured in a variety of shows during the year.




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THE PROGRAMThe Performance Production program is recognized internationally for delivering a curriculum of unmatched breadth for artists who wish to apply their creativity in design, production and management.

Practical ExperienceIn design, there are opportunities to acquire experience in costume, set, lighting and sound design. Figuring prominently in course studies are drawing and drafting, mathematics of light, colour, sound and historical surveys of period style.

In production, there are opportunities to acquire experience in set, prop and costume construction, painting, dyeing, maintenance, lighting, and sound installations and operation. There are also courses in physics, occupational health and safety, welding, scenic painting, makeup, wiggery, pyrotechnics and theatre rigging.

In management, there are opportunities to acquire experience in technical direction, production management, stage management and theatre admin-istration (including publicity, box o"ce and front- of-house). There are also courses in business and financial planning, new venture startup, organi-zational structure and sta"ng, labour law, and health and safety.

You have guaranteed opportunities to collaborate in an annual season of theatre and dance productions. The performances are organized under professional compa-ny standards and performed before paying audiences. Under the guidance of invited directors, choreographers or other artists, students from Performance Acting, Performance Dance and Performance Production are collectively responsible for mounting the season.

Performance Production students are able to undertake all aspects of production, such as promotions, set design

and construction, costumes, props, budgeting, stage management, lighting and sound design. There are also opportunities to produce and direct.

In your final year, you undertake an independent study project related to your area of interest. For example, you may direct a play, create a lighting equipment handbook or develop a business plan for a theatre company.

TheoryIn first and second year, you study a cross-section of subjects in management, production and design. Management-related studies include scheduling, sta"ng, budgeting, personnel, artists’ relations, contracts, promotions, technical direction and pro-duction management. Production- and design-related studies may include prop and costume construction, lighting, sound, technical drawing, set and model building, scenic painting, pattern drafting and sewing.

You undertake a historical examination of performance styles through the ages and learn about Canadian theatre, music and musical production. There are organized tours of theatres and other industry- related facilities. You also develop the written and presentation skills required of technical and production professionals.

CAREERSThe Performance Production program has produced hundreds of working directors, lighting and sound tech-nicians, set and costume designers, stage managers, teachers, educators and other theatre professionals.

Alumni work in stage, film, television, festivals, concerts, education, and trade and industrial shows in many venues in Canada, the United States and abroad. Some continue their studies at the postgraduate level.

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In Performance Production, you undertake a historical examination of performance styles through the ages and learn about Canadian theatre, music and musical production.

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46 COMMUNITY SERVICES

THE FIELDProfessional child and youth care practice focuses on children and youth, both with and without special social-emotional needs, within the context of the family, the community and the lifespan. The field of study is multidisciplinary with a focus on the interaction between children, youth and their physical and social environ-ments, including cultural and political settings. In the context of relationships with children and youth, practitioners integrate developmental, preventative and therapeutic requirements into the life space, designing and implementing programs and planned environments that meet the needs of children and youth within their milieus.

THE PROGRAMThe curriculum builds upon a multidisciplinary base to develop your understanding of issues facing children, youth and their families in society today. You will learn about the sociological and psychological perspectives, as well as the theories and techniques of child and youth care. You will develop the ability to work with children, youth and families, with a focus on promoting the rights and participation of children and youth. You learn about inclusive practice and advocacy, leading to high standards of ethical practice and optimal quality of care.

Practical ExperienceAll coursework takes an applied focus, encouraging you to apply the theory you are learning to concepts in the field of practice. If you enter the program at the first-year level of the four-year program, you will participate in two eight-month internship placements in second and third year where you will spend two days per week in a practice setting. If you enter our program at third year through our Direct Entry option (for experienced practitioners with a Child and Youth Worker diploma) there are no internships; however, in your final year, you may have

the option (contingent on su!cient enrolments) to complete 200 hours in an advanced placement experience to further develop your skills in a new direc-tion and support your ongoing career development.

TheoryThe first year of our program provides you with an introduction to child and youth care practice and child development, as well as a solid foundation in related subjects including introductory psychology, sociology and liberal studies.

In the second and third years, you concentrate on the core theoretical perspectives related to child and youth care practice. These include the development of therapeutic relationships and communication, the planned change process, crisis management, applied human development, psychopathology and research methodology. In fourth year, you pursue elective courses in areas that will help you specialize or focus your career within the field of practice. You also work with a faculty advisor and undertake an independent study project focusing your research on an area of interest in child and youth care.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you will find employment in hospital and outpatient settings, community centres, educational/day treatment settings, school districts (as a child and youth worker), residential centres (child welfare, young o"enders and children’s mental health) and family support programs. With experience, graduates also obtain clinical and supervisory positions in child protection and family service positions in Children’s Aid Societies and children’s mental health centres. Graduate school opportunities are also available at a variety of universities upon completion of the bachelor of arts (BA) degree in Child and Youth Care.


PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Direct Entry Part Time: Direct Entry

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See pages 104 to 106

Graduates are eligible for certification by the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors (OACYC)

CHILD AND YOUTH CARE

COURA NIANGChild and Youth Care '11Behaviour Therapist, Kidswork

“The challenging learning environment, peer-to-peer support and commitment of the faculty in the Child and Youth Care program have created many opportunities for my personal, academic and professional development. This program has had a huge impact on who I am as a child and youth care practitioner and I feel prepared, knowledgeable and excited about my future.”

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CHILD AND YOUTH CARE

47COMMUNITY SERVICES

THE FIELDDisability studies is a new discipline, emerging only within the last few decades. It is based on the premise that the disadvantage typically experienced by those who are disabled reflects the way society defines and responds to certain types of di"erences.

A disability studies perspective adds a critical dimension to thinking about the extent to which exclusion, aesthetic “ideals,” and social policies and practices have significant consequences for people with disabilities.

THE PROGRAMRyerson’s School of Disability Studies, established in 1999, is the first in Canada to o"er a degree education from a disability studies perspective. More traditional approaches to disability focus on ways to rehabilitate or “fix” people with disabilities. In Disability Studies, we focus on society’s definition and response to disability.

We explore the social context and experiences of people with disabilities. We draw from the work of scholars, artists and activists and the direct experiences of our students. The curriculum was developed in consultation with the disability community, community colleges, service and advocacy organizations, and leaders in the field.

Disability Studies is a degree-completion program, the equivalent of approximately two years of full-time study, for those with either one of the following:

disability-related program (i.e., Social Service Worker) with a concentration in the area of disability.

and work experience providing disability-related supports, services, education or advocacy.

TheoryTopics covered include disability theories, advocacy and social change, enabling interventions, media and disability, policy and historical issues, building community capacity, leadership and management issues, and ethics. You will develop an increased awareness of the socio-political context of disability and learn to apply this perspective to the development of a wide range of skills.

In recognition of your needs as a part-time adult learner, the program o"ers:

Three two-week intensive courses o"ered on the Ryerson campus.

education or on the Ryerson campus.

other universities (with a letter of permission).

CAREERSAs a graduate, you will be equipped to take leadership roles in community-based agencies, advocacy roles in the disability movement or to continue your studies at an advanced level.

DISABILITY STUDIES

Rebecca Beayni – Passion Poster paint on brown wrapping paper. First exhibited at Connections, the Abilities Festival’s juried exhibition promoting disability arts and culture in Canada (Toronto, 2003).

The Harry E. Foster Award is for a Disability Studies student who demonstrates high academic achievement and evidence of professional commitment.

This is the set up for the Stanford Binet intelligence test, part of the “Out from Under: Disability History and Things to Remember” exhibit at the ROM. The test exposes the connection between IQ tests and the negative impacts they have had on people with disabilities, changing the course of children’s lives.

JOANNE PATTERSON Disability Studies

“The program combines current theoretical discussions by disabled and non-disabled scholars about disability, and also emphasizes the practical and activist nature of disability culture. Anyone with an interest in disability issues or who works and/or lives with people who have disabilities will be inspired by this program in their work and in their life.”

www.ryerson.ca/ds

DISABILITY STUDIES


PROGRAM FORMAT Part Time: Degree Completion



THE FIELDDiverse learning opportunities prepare students to work with children from birth to age eight in a variety of settings that enhance children’s development, learn-ing and healthy adaptation and o"er family supports. Program courses link theory with field practice that is undertaken in childcare programs, primary classrooms, early intervention programs, family support centres, children’s hospitals and other related settings.

THE PROGRAM Early Childhood Education (ECE) at Ryerson is the only undergraduate BA degree program in Canada that focuses on the development and early learning of young children from birth to age eight. Early childhood experi-ences have a decisive, long-lasting impact on children’s health, social adaptation, behaviour and success in

Child Development – you examine forces that shape a child’s development in all domains, including physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language.

you explore the nature of young children’s learning, the developmental influences and opportunities provided by all types, contexts and styles of play, and the role of the environment and materials in facilitating children’s developmental progress.

– you develop skills that enable you to include young children with special needs in the classroom and promote inclusive practice in all settings. You will learn about approaches to assessing and evaluating children’s development with atten-tion to children with disabilities and children at risk.

– you use your knowledge of child development and your observation, assessment and evaluation skills to raise significant questions and propose methods for investigating issues related to young children, families and the profession.

– the Early Learning Centre and the Gerrard Resource Centre provide venues for research along with various community and school settings.

operating in the heart of the world’s most multicultural city, our program prepares you to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds. You learn about the dynamics of family life and services in a large urban environment.

– several courses familiarize you with the philosophical traditions that have influenced ECE, professional obligations and issues, e"ective communication skills and early childhood policy.

– in each year, you practise and apply what you learn through placements in a variety of settings within the Greater Toronto Area including the school’s Early Learning Centre, childcare centres, early primary classrooms in schools, family resource centres, programs for children with special needs, hospitals, government agencies and several other contexts.

Degree Completion Program with George Brown College Students take the first two years of enriched study at George Brown College’s School of Early Childhood. Successful students enter third year in the Ryerson School of Early Childhood Education.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you may apply to the one-year bach-elor of education programs o"ered at the faculties of

primary-junior division teacher. Graduates may also apply for admission to master’s degree programs in a variety of human development, special education, curriculum theory, speech therapy, family intervention and social work programs.

Many graduates pursue a range of career opportunities in family resource centres, children’s hospital settings, children’s media, social service agencies, children’s advocacy and policy development organizations, and various levels of government. Graduates are prepared to work as professional resource teachers or resource

GRADUATE STUDIES The School of Early Childhood Education o"ers an innovative program leading to a master of arts (MA) degree in Early Childhood Studies. This program is unique among graduate programs in North America for its focus on integrating inclusion and diversity issues into early childhood studies. For more information, go to www.ryerson.ca/ece/graduate.


PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Direct Entry Part Time: Direct Entry


EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

REILLY DOW3rd year Early Childhood EducationEntrepreneur – Graphic Recorder, Pinkfish

“The ECE program has a really holistic view of children and their learning. I believe education can be transformative and by studying at Ryerson, I'll be able to contribute as a professional in the field. My experience here will help me continue my work as an entrepreneur and artist, dedicated to finding creative ways to support young children.”

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


THE FIELDHealth information management is concerned with health-related information and the management of systems to collect, store, process, retrieve, analyze, disseminate and communicate information related to the planning, provision, research and evaluation of health care services.

THE PROGRAMHealth Information Management (HIM) is a

comprised of 24 one-semester courses, the equivalent of approximately two years of full-time study, for those with one of the following:

CHIMA-accredited or recognized health record/health information program with related experience.

CHIMA and current employment in the field.

science with related experience.

Courses are delivered in three formats:

a week, depending on the session for which you have registered.

the Internet and may also include cassettes, CDs or printed materials sent by mail.

non-consecutive extended weekends (full days on Fridays and Saturdays).

Practical ExperienceAn independent project and practicum will provide you with the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world situations. You’ll work with an approved organization of your choice on a project that you create with the input of the organization, your Ryerson program director and faculty advisor.

The practicum will involve at least one half-day per week, will be done on a volunteer/unpaid basis and must relate to health care administration.

The second concurrent part of the practicum consists of three practicum seminars at the school. In-person attendance at the seminars is mandatory. The three seminars are usually scheduled in two-day blocks (Friday and Saturday) for each occasion, but may require a third day depending on the number of

students in the cohort. Students will be required to attend on two days. At the end of the practicum, you will deliver, orally and in writing, either a research report or a process report and product for grading.

TheoryThe HIM program is designed to further develop your knowledge in the theory and management of health information. Core courses will examine the Cana-dian health care system and the health information professional’s role in health services organizations. Current theories and practices will be identified and assessed in health information analysis, health information systems management, managerial accounting and finance, health ethics, health law, program planning and evaluation, research methodology and human resources management.

Elective courses are o"ered in areas including busi-ness information systems, information technology management, quality assurance, quantitative methods and other areas of relevant interest. Faculty will include experts drawn from a variety of health information management and general health management fields.

CAREERSThe program will provide health information profes-sionals with an enhanced ability to lead and manage within the evolving health information environment. Students will develop an understanding of the role of the professional in health information management and in health care and related organizations to provide service in an e!cient and cost-e"ective manner. Graduates will be prepared for careers in health facilities and community-based agencies or to continue their studies at an advanced level.

DesignationsAs a graduate, you may be eligible to apply for profes-sional designations or memberships from organiza-tions as follows, which may lead you into new careers and other areas of interest:

Association) membership

Association) membership

the Canadian College of Health Leaders

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Health Administration (BHA)



KIMBERLEY VRIENDSHealth Information Management '09

“The program allowed me the flexibility to continue working full time while completing the degree at my own pace. The faculty expertly delivered a quality education program while developing my skills in current and relevant health-care areas, such as health human resources, program planning and evaluation, and research methodology.”

www.ryerson.ca/hsm

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT


THE FIELDHealth services managers plan and direct the delivery of nursing, therapy, treatment and other services in hospitals and health organizations, and provide the support that helps make our health system one of the best in the world.

THE PROGRAMIf you’d like to be a well-prepared, capable manager with increased career mobility, the Health Services Management (HSM) program is for you. The first program of its kind in Canada to be certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), our faculty includes experts drawn from a variety of health and management fields.

You’ll examine the Canadian health system and the manager’s role in a health services organization. You’ll identify and assess the most current theories and practices of human resources management, finan-cial management, health ethics, health law, program planning and evaluation.

HSM is a degree-completion program comprised of 22 one-semester courses – the equivalent of approximately two years of full-time study – for those with either one of the following:

applied health science with a grade average of B or higher.

an accredited university and at least two years of current professional experience in the health care environment.

Courses are delivered in three formats:

a week depending on the session for which you have registered.

the Internet and may also include cassettes, CDs or printed materials sent by mail.

non-consecutive extended weekends (full days on Fridays and Saturdays).

Practical ExperienceAn independent research project and practicum will provide you with the opportunity to apply your learning to real-world situations. You’ll work with an approved organization of your choice on a project that you create with the input of the organization, your Ryerson program director and faculty advisor.

The practicum will involve at least one half-day per week, will be done on a volunteer/unpaid basis and must relate to health care administration. The second concurrent part of the practicum consists of three practicum semi-nars at the school. Attending the seminars in person is mandatory. The three seminars are usually scheduled in two-day blocks (Friday and Saturday) for each occasion, but may require a third day depending on the number of students in the cohort. Students will be required to attend on two days. At the end of the practicum, you will deliver (orally and in writing) either a research report or a process report and product for grading.

TheoryA key goal of the program is to develop your manage-ment and leadership capabilities for application in health facilities or in the community. Management skills and knowledge are developed within the context of a broad understanding of the needs and rights of clients and their communities and the social, economic, political and ethical factors influencing rapid change in the health system.

You’ll choose from a variety of relevant electives to learn more about areas such as the sociology of health, women’s health, health economics, union-management relations, business communication, and occupational health and safety.

CAREERSA rewarding career awaits you as a graduate of HSM. Many opportunities exist in health facilities and community-based agencies. You may choose to continue your studies at an advanced level.

DesignationsAs a graduate, you may be eligible to apply for professional designations or memberships from organizations that may lead you into new careers and other areas of interest, such as the CHE (Certified Health Executive) designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Health Administration (BHA)



HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT

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HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT

RHONDA BIRSEHealth Services Management ‘10

“ As an allied health care professional, I wanted to learn how to lead and manage within the rapidly changing health care environment. I have achieved this goal with the flexibility of continuing to work full time and study at my own pace. The dedicated faculty and staff, and diverse student population provided the support and guidance needed to be successful in a collegial learning environment and allowed us to learn using real-life health care scenarios.”


THE FIELDMidwives are registered health-care professionals who provide primary care to women with low- risk pregnancies from conception until six weeks postpartum (after birth). Midwives work in community-based group practices with other midwives, providing care on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-call model. Working as a midwife requires resourcefulness and adaptability, a keen intelligence and a commitment to lifelong learning.

THE PROGRAMSince 1993, the Midwifery program at Ryerson, as part of a consortium including Laurentian University and McMaster University, has been o"ering the first-ever undergraduate degree program in Midwifery in Canada. Working from a philosophical framework that encompasses the principles of continuity of care, informed choice and choice of birthplace, the program prepares students to become highly trained primary health-care providers with an important role to play in the maternity care system and women’s health care.

Like the profession, the program is both demanding and rewarding. A mix of health, social and biological sciences, the curriculum combines academic studies with clinical and interprofessional placements, a"ord-ing extensive experience working with midwives and their clients, as well as other health-care practitioners.

Practical ExperienceDuring your studies, you spend six terms in placements – four in midwifery clinical placements and two in interprofessional placements. You will participate in prenatal care, labour and birth, and postpartum care in midwifery clinics, hospitals and women’s homes. You will attend a minimum of 60 births, acting as primary caregiver for at least 40 births in home and hospital settings.

The four midwifery placements are an opportunity for you to work in a midwifery practice, under the supervision of a midwife. Beginning in your first placement, you will be conducting prenatal visits, taking medical histories and conducting physical exams of women and babies, including collecting blood and other lab specimens. You will be involved in providing on-call care to women in labour, including conducting deliveries with assistance, necessitating independent travel around the clock.

The two terms of interprofessional placements consist of a number of shorter placements in a variety of community and health-care settings under the

supervision of registered nurses, obstetricians, family physicians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners and other health-care professionals. You will develop an enhanced understanding of the roles and functions of members of the maternity care team.

Theory The core academic courses provide you with a strong foundation in the biological sciences as well as clinical skills needed for practice using a combination of problem-based learning, distance education, small classes and tutorial groups. Required courses include anatomy and physiology, pharmacotherapy, biochemistry, reproductive physiology and critical appraisal of the research literature.

Midwives also need to be prepared to work with women and families of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and values, and our core social science and elective courses prepare students for working across di"erence in midwifery care.

Full- or Part-Time StudiesYou may enrol as a part-time student for the pre-clinical courses that comprise the first three semesters, but the program will require a full-time commitment for the clinical placements in the final six semesters. These semesters may also require the student to relocate as dictated by their placements. Students in the part-time program are o"ered options to complete the degree in five- or six-year streams.

Post-Baccalaureate Program for Health Professionals The Post-Baccalaureate Program for Health Professionals requires two years (six semesters) of full-time study. This program is open to applicants who hold a health professional baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or equivalent. Priority will be given to those with maternity care experience. Applicants apply through the regular Midwifery Education Program admissions process.

CAREERSGraduates are eligible to apply for registration with

Canadian and international jurisdictions. Career prospects are excellent. Graduates work in midwifery

other countries.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)

PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Two-Year Post-Baccalaureate Program for Health Professionals Part Time: First-Year Entry

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See pages 104 to 106 Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully completed at least one year of university studies or have other related life experience.

TIFFANY FUNG Midwifery '11

“ As a midwifery student, I didn't just learn hands-on clinical skills; I learned how our community's health is influenced by social and cultural factors. Through midwifery and inter-professional placements, I gained a strengthened awareness of the diverse needs of marginalized families that are typically under-represented and ignored. I now hope to be a midwife to under-served women and trans-men because they deserve better perinatal health care.”

www.ryerson.ca/midwifery

MIDWIFERY

MIDWIFERY


THE FIELDThe world of nursing is expanding beyond the ongoing, critical role performed by nurses in hospitals. In addition to international demand, there is a growing need for the services of registered nurses in the areas of health promotion and illness prevention. This means more responsibility and greater opportunity. Moreover, as always, the strength of a nurse’s caring must be matched by an ability to think critically, analyze reflectively and apply theory to practice using a variety of intellectual, communication, teamwork and technical skills.

THE PROGRAMSince 2005, a baccalaureate nursing degree has been required to become a registered nurse and enter the profession of nursing. Ryerson University, Centennial College and George Brown College have responded by working in partnership to develop an outstanding collaborative nursing degree program.

Students can enter the Collaborative Program through either one of the three institutions. Students enrolled at Ryerson will spend all four years at Ryerson’s down-town Toronto campus. Students at George Brown (also located downtown) and Centennial (in Scarborough) complete all first- and second-year requirements at their respective colleges. In their third and fourth years, they do their coursework at Ryerson and complete practice requirements under the supervision of college faculty.

This program leads to a bachelor of science in nursing (BScN) degree from Ryerson University. Faculty members are experts in professional nursing practice, in the teaching/ learning process, as well as in research and leadership within the nursing profession.

Ryerson also o"ers a two-year post-diploma degree program that allows registered nurses from diploma programs or graduates from the approved bridging program at Centennial College to continue their education on a full- or part-time basis while broadening their nursing knowledge and scope of practice. For more information, see page 53.

Practical ExperienceClinical agency placements are o"ered throughout the Greater Toronto Area in an extensive range of traditional and non-traditional health-care settings, where the most current professional nursing practice occurs.

TheoryAll of your courses will emphasize self-awareness, communication and leadership skills, application of theoretical knowledge and technical nursing, and the ability to form collaborative relationships with clients (including individuals, families, groups and communities). You will learn to care for the client through coursework and practice in both lab and nursing practice settings. You will be introduced to a variety of teaching methodologies, including large group lectures, web-based education, simulation, problem-based learning, small group study, independent study and clinical group seminars.

CAREERSAfter graduation, you will be eligible to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE), as set by the Canadian Nurses Association, and apply for

traditional route of hospital nursing is an option, but your career opportunities are exceptionally diverse. Possible directions include public health nursing, education, visiting home nursing, community health nursing, research, nursing administration and management, and occupational health.

You may be employed by professional associations, ambulatory clinics, primary health-care facilities, street health organizations or community health centres, as well as a wide variety of acute, chronic and long-term care hospitals and institutions or government. More than 95 per cent of Ryerson graduates are successful in obtaining employment within six months of graduation.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)



Accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing The Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing is a member of the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing.

NURSING

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NURSING

DEEP JAISWAL4th year Collaborative Nursing

“I chose the Collaborative Nursing program because of its well-rounded curriculum. In my experience, class work has always complemented the

‘hands-on’ practical side of nursing, which is a huge factor. The faculty are very supportive of students, and act as mentors both inside and outside the classroom.”


THE FIELDFrom traditional health-care settings such as hospitals to innovative and community-based environments like street health organizations, nurses play an integral role in shaping our health-care future.

THE PROGRAMRyerson’s Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing o"ers the Nursing Post-Diploma Degree Completion Program leading to a bachelor of science in nursing (BScN) degree. This unique program is designed to prepare a more liberally educated nurse for a variety of roles and health-care settings.

The program enables you to develop an analytical approach to nursing practice and to expand your understanding of how you as a practitioner and nursing as a profession integrate with the rest of the health-care system. Being in downtown Toronto, Ryerson is ideally situated to provide a range of opportunities in the study of health policy, health services and public health issues.

Practical ExperienceYou are enrolled in two nursing practice courses. The aim of these courses is to facilitate your professional development. This may be achieved through capitalization on past experience, the development of customized learning objectives and the application of knowledge from the program courses in a practice setting.

If you are already employed as a Registered Nurse you may complete these courses where you work. This is known as a Work Study.

Nursing practice placement decisions are based on cur-riculum requirements, stated geographical preferences (based on availability and not guaranteed), placement availability, past practice experience and interviews.

Prior to starting a Nursing Practice Placement, you must complete and submit the Placement Information Record and Practice Requirement Record forms to the

TheoryAs a nursing student, you are accountable for your own learning and we o"er multiple teaching/learning approaches to facilitate that process. This includes delivery of all courses through partial or full Internet modality. We aim to ensure that the program is flexible, accessible and in keeping with the needs of the current and future health-care system.

During the 19-course program, you will take required courses in areas such as research and research design, health assessment, community nursing, ethics and health care, current issues and future perspectives in nursing, nursing practice, geriatric nursing, acute care, family health and community mental health.

You will also choose professionally related electives and upper-level liberal studies courses that will enable you to look at the world from a variety of perspectives, and to pursue ideas and interests both related to and beyond your specific nursing studies.

CAREERSYou will graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a leader in our ever-changing health-care community and society at large. We believe that we excel at preparing nursing leaders – professionals who are highly competent, knowledgeable and committed to playing an integral role in shaping the future of health care.

The traditional route of hospital nursing is an option, but your career choices are exceptionally diverse. Possible directions include community health nursing, research, occupational health or education. Potential employers include professional associations, ambulatory clinics, street health organizations and long-term care hospitals.

GRADUATE STUDIESThe Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing o"ers a master of nursing (MN) degree program that supports and complements the school’s vision and mission: to focus on assisting nurses to achieve an advanced level of knowledge and skill in evidence-based practice, education, policy and leadership. For detailed program information, visit www.ryerson.ca/graduate/programs/nursing.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Degree Completion Part Time: Degree Completion


Accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing The Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing is a member of the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing.

NURSING POST-DIPLOMA DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM

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NURSING POST-DIPLOMA DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM

ANDREA RIP Nursing Post-Diploma ‘09MN in Nursing from University of Toronto ‘10RN, Hamilton Health Sciences ICU and Coronary Care Units

“With all the extracurricular opportuni-ties and the friendly and approachable faculty, Ryerson offered great prepara-tion for the work force and graduate school. I began my master’s in nursing feeling confident that I had a solid background in research, collaboration, writing and presenting, which are all life-long skills that I still use today.”


THE FIELDNutrition and food practitioners are specialists in how diet and health interrelate and how these issues impact society at large. They possess knowledge and skills drawn from the social and natural sciences, as well as research and communication theories which they use to meet the diverse nutrition-related needs and quality-of-life issues experienced by individuals, families, groups and communities.

THE PROGRAMAccredited by Dietitians of Canada, this professional program has an outstanding reputation. It is recognized by professional associations including the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology, the Cana-

Studies/Home Economics Educators Association.

Experiential Learning

opportunities for you to gain practical experience, such as:

Exchange agreements between Ryerson and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, the Curtin University of Technology, and the University of South Australia provide opportunities for students to spend one or two semesters studying in Australia.

A!liated with our school, this innovative centre provides students with opportunities to become involved with international and domestic food-security initiatives in three areas – research and information dissemination, education and training, and networking and capacity building.

collaborate in operating a food bank, a food-buying club and an information service for members of the Ryerson community.

A!liated with Ryerson’s Medical Centre, the Health Promotion o!ce operates a nutrition information program and provides resources that engage our students in health promotion activities across campus.

Ryerson students can support their peers’ academic development by participating in the peer mentoring program.

Students have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary and inter-professional projects in Toronto or overseas.

A fourth-year course (FNP 400) o"ers practicum placements in nutrition and food related organizations that help students explore their passion for nutrition and food.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)



NUTRITION AND FOOD

Accredited by Dietitians of Canada

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NUTRITION AND FOOD


CurriculumThe first two years consist mainly of required courses that emphasize nutrition and food, along with foundation courses in chemistry, physiology, research methods and professional practice. In years three and four, you continue with advanced studies in nutrition and food, and choose from a number of elective courses. Courses may be selected to satisfy a minor in Entrepre-neurship, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Politics, Psychology, Public Administration, or Family Supports and Community Practice. A minimum of one interdisciplinary or international course must be selected from a wide variety of o"erings including international field experience, First Nations issues, disability studies, health promotion and community development, and conflict resolution.

The diversity of the curriculum extends to a partnership with Ryerson’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continu-ing Education which o"ers certificates in Food Security, Gerontology, and Physical Activity: Assessment & Promotion that provide Nutrition and Food graduates with valuable knowledge and expertise that comple-ments our degree and positions them to provide professional leadership in these key areas.

PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS

the food service, food manufacturing and processing industries, with food equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, community agencies, government, ingredient suppliers, marketing boards, and companies active in the marketing and promotion

of consumer food products. Graduates who work as dietitians or nutritionists practise within a community framework, in business, in hospital-based settings, as part of corporate wellness education programs or in private practice.

The curriculum satisfies the entrance requirements for Dietitians of Canada’s accredited post-degree dietetic internship and graduate programs. More details concerning these competitive post-graduation opportunities through which you can become a registered dietitian can be found at www.dietitians.ca/ Career/Education.

a Faculty of Education program through which you can become a Grade 7 to Grade 12 U/M teacher

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/list/faculty.html for more information. Additional careers in education can be found in the public health and food industry sectors.

The curriculum satisfies the entrance requirements for master’s degrees in nutrition including Ryerson’s master of health science (MHSc) in Nutrition Com-munication. Visit www.ryerson.ca/graduate/nutrition for more information. Graduate-level study opportunities exist in community nutrition, health promotion, public health, and nutrition and food sciences. See oraweb.aucc.ca (national) and www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/postseconary/schoolsprograms

JOY OKAFO3rd year Nutrition and Food

“I really enjoy how the Nutrition and Food program provides me with great learning opportunities in the various sectors in nutrition and food. With the exposure to clinical nutrition, food services and everything in between, I’ve gained a mixture of valuable skills that prepare me for any career in the field.”

NUTRITION AND FOOD


THE FIELDThe fields of public health and safety and occupational health and safety practice the science of disease and injury prevention through the anticipation, evaluation and control of physical, biological, chemical and other hazards, in both public and private workplaces.

THE PROGRAM

the only four-year bachelor’s degree program of its kind in Canada – one that supplies the majority of public health and safety and occupational health and safety professionals in the country. The program, which has a strong reputation spanning more than five decades, is divided into two study options:

focuses on injury and disease prevention in both private and public workspaces.

focuses on public health protection and disease prevention.

Practical ExperienceAs part of the four-year degree, students may apply to the co-operative option that consists of 20 months of work experience integrated into your study semesters. The paid co-operative program is undertaken in a variety of employment settings and adds one calendar year to the regular four-year program.

Practical lab experience is o"ered in several courses and allows you to become proficient in testing and analysis methods, and interpretation of lab reports. Both occupational health and public health courses have field trips that allow you to visit program-specific locations and talk with field professionals.

Students who may wish to go on to do graduate work, have the opportunity in their fourth year to design and conduct a research project under faculty supervision.

Theory In a common first year, both occupational and public health students will study epidemiology, physiology, ecology, microbiology, and health and safety law, as well as chemistry, physics and math. It is only in your third semester that you begin your chosen specialization: public health and safety or occupational health and safety.

– In the second and third years of the program, you will study microeconomics, health e"ects of radiation, occupa-tional hygiene, accident theory, workers’ disability management, biostatistics, toxicology, ergonomics and workplace safety techniques. In the fourth year, you will study fire safety management, risk assessment, workplace policy and planning, and sectoral hazards and prevention measures. The eighth-semester semi-nars course gives you the opportunity to hear guest speakers discuss current occupational health and safety issues and liaise with respected professionals.

– In the second and third years of this program, your studies will include wastewater treatment systems, food hygiene, water quality, infection control (in settings that include hospitals, childcare centres, schools and prisons), international health, communicable diseases, and health administration. In the fourth and final year, you will study parasitology, health education and promotion, public health law, emergency measures and planning, and risk assessment. The eighth-semester seminars course gives you the opportunity to hear presentations by public health professionals on current public health issues.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)

PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op; Two-Year Option for University Graduates


Accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)

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CAREERS graduates are often

employed in both public and private organizations as in-house health and safety consultants and co-coordinators, health and safety o!cers, occupational hygienists, safety project o!cers and safety specialists. Examples of occupational health and safety employers include the following sectors: manufacturing, education, forestry, transportation, mining, petro-chemical, agricultural, construction, law enforcement

that provide occupational health and safety evaluation, training and monitoring services.

There is a strong demand for occupational health and safety professionals due to the more stringent legislation governing occupational health and safety issues, and a growing recognition by business that accident prevention is good practice.

graduates are often employed in public health agencies at the municipal, provincial and federal levels as inspectors, environmen-tal health o!cers, field epidemiologists, communicable disease investigators and health promoters. Public health employers include local public health agencies (boards of health) and industries that cover the areas of food safety, quality assurance, sanitation, water quality

in non-governmental and non-profit agencies that specialize in health education and promotion.

There is a strong demand for public health professionals due to the following: an expected retirement bulge in the next few years, widespread pressure for enforcement of public health and safety (e.g., second-hand smoke, water quality and food handling), emerging diseases (e.g., SARS, H1N1,West Nile virus) and re-emerging diseases (e.g., tuberculosis).

GRADUATE STUDIESGraduate study opportunities exist in a wide variety of subject areas. Public health graduates may pursue careers in epidemiology, international health, health promotion and education, and health administration.

fields of industrial hygiene, disability management or ergonomics, with a number of graduates moving on to assume senior-level policy or program- management positions.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONAn degree prepares you for a number of professional certifications you may choose to pursue after graduation, such as

is granted by the Canadian Registration Board of

Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), which is granted by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety-Professionals (BCRSP). You may also pursue American designations such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Ryerson’s program is recognized by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) – the certifying body for all public health inspectors. Completion of your academic degree is only the first step to certification. You must also complete 12 weeks of authorized field training with a recognized public health agency, and take your oral examination, prior to being certified. The field practice component of your certification usually occurs during the summer months, between academic years or after graduation. Certification, however, is not a requirement for graduation. For graduates planning careers in the private sector, professional certification by the CIPHI does open doors to Canada-wide employment opportunities.

RAFAEL BARROS Occupational and Public Health ‘11

“The Occupational and Public Health program is unique; its invaluable applied and theoretical knowledge has been instrumental in the development of my critical thinking and analytical skills. These skills have not only allowed me to succeed in my professional career but have also helped me in my pursuit of graduate studies in population health.”


Occupational and Public Health is the only four-year bachelor’s degree program of its kind in Canada.


THE FIELDAs a social worker practising from an anti-oppression perspective, you are involved in assessing problems and situations in a comprehensive manner. It is your job to work with people to ensure their access to services and resources, to support them in accomplishing their goals, and to advocate in a collaborative manner for social justice, equity and the promotion of social change.

THE PROGRAMLocated in the heart of downtown Toronto, the School of Social Work o"ers an excellent, comprehensive social work education designed to work with diverse populations that seek multiple social services to address their needs and goals.

and socially diverse people and communities to advance the causes of human dignity, social equality and social care. We also focus on the ways in which gender, race, ethnic-cultural origin, class, sexual diversity, age, and physical and mental capacities shape the experiences of those who require social services. In your first year, the foundations of social work course and the theories course will help you to understand the social, political, economic and cultural context of social welfare as an institution and social work as a profession, and introduce you to some of the theories that guide social work practice.

on anti-oppression and human diversity issues, social welfare policies and programs, practice theory approaches and application, and research. A variety of electives will provide the opportunity to explore related areas. While you major in Social Work, you may choose to take electives on issues related to child welfare, gerontology, youth, sexual and ethnic diversity, addic-tions or mental health. You are eligible for a minor in Sociology, Politics, Public Administration, Disability Studies or Psychology. Your studies will provide you with the opportunity to engage in individual and group projects and assignments enhancing your communica-tion and presentation skills.

If you are a university graduate with related social services work experience or a social services diploma holder from a community college, you may apply to the part-time Advanced Standing option which may be completed over a minimum of a three-year period. While this option is o"ered on a part-time basis, it requires 364 hours of field practicum for third year and 546 hours for fourth year. Spring/summer practica are available for part-time students, but these necessitate time away from full-time employment.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year Part Time: Advanced Standing


Accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE)

SOCIAL WORK

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Practical ExperienceAs one of the largest undergraduate schools of social work in Canada, we provide a practical education based

Toronto location provides access to a broad spectrum of placement locations within the city and there is a convenient public transit system available.

Field placements will be an important element of your studies. Placements in years three and four will give you 910 hours of experience. You will work in two di"erent practicum settings that can include social service agencies or community organizations providing social work services to marginalized commu-nities of children, adolescents, families and adults. Past placements include the following:

populations.

for families.

criminal justice system.

with new Canadians.

services and school-based support programs.

In addition to fieldwork, students are involved in multiple community and faculty projects. Recent experiences include the following:

families and communities.

interfamilial safety in the Dominican Republic.

of those living in poverty, people living with HIV/AIDS, Aboriginal self-determination and people a"ected by racism.

bachelor of social work (BSW) degree program by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education.

Association of Social Workers both as a student and upon graduation. Also, upon graduation, you will be

Workers and Social Service Workers.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you’ll find career opportunities in many settings such as child welfare and youth services, immigrant and settlement services, community and health services, social action groups, and non-profit

in other provinces and territories as well as many other countries.

With a BSW, you will be able to pursue graduate studies at a variety of universities. For example, you will be able to apply to a one year master of social work program

Ryerson graduate programs that may be of interest include Early Childhood Studies, Communication and Culture, Immigration and Settlement Studies, and Public Policy and Administration.

SABRINA SAMSUDEENSocial Work '08Master of Social Work, Ryerson University

“The Social Work program at Ryerson has challenged me to understand and analyze issues using a critical lens while learning to practice through an anti-oppressive framework. The program's focus of becoming an ally and advocate for social justice, equity and social change has prepared me for the field and enabled me to be effective in my work as a social worker."

SOCIAL WORK


THE FIELDPlanners understand how communities are structured,

negotiating between conflicting needs, planners develop land-use plans for the growth and revitalization of regional, urban, suburban and rural communities. They often advise on decision-making related to social, economic, cultural, land-development, transportation, resource-development, environmental, heritage and other issues. Many planners work in the private sector in real estate development, planning law practice, and consulting and managing the sites and facilities of retail and service firms.

THE PROGRAMRyerson’s Urban and Regional Planning program is in the business of educating planning professionals

prominently among Canadian planners who enjoy a strong international reputation.

The program is recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) through its provincial a!liate, the

graduates are therefore exempt from one of two membership exams, and require fewer years of profes-sional experience to qualify for full membership with CIP – often a requirement for planning jobs.

Practical ExperienceYou get considerable studio practice and develop drafting and computer skills. In the critical studio stream, you present solutions to urban design and planning problems; learn to collect, analyze and present data; and undertake major land-use and policy planning practices that address the needs of real clients. In the final two studios, small student-consulting teams make a public presentation of their work to a panel of critics. Recent projects have included:

of federally owned lands for Habitat for Humanity.

and Region Conservation Authority.

Street for the Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURPI)

PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Two-Year Post-Baccalaureate; Two-Year Post-Diploma Degree Completion


Recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute

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TheoryStarting in first year, you learn the roles of planners, the relationship of government to planning, land analysis and ecology, and social analysis. You are introduced to basic design principles and technology, and to land-use planning, including its transportation and housing aspects.

In second year, you study statistics for planning and develop an understanding of the political, economic, legal and institutional contexts within which both urban and regional planning is practised. In third year, you study planning law and begin to master planned change-processes and research techniques.

In fourth year, subjects include project proposal development, municipal finance for planners, ethics, planning administration and implementation, and planning and program evaluation.

Planning electives are drawn from urban and site design, environmental planning, transportation, housing and private land development, and community development planning. Courses in strategic planning, international development, and conflict resolution and dispute negotiation are also elective o"erings.

Cities are studied through week-long field trips, giving you an opportunity to learn how communities plan. You may also take part in national and international exchanges with professional planning programs at other universities.

You graduate able to use information technology; problem-solve; think critically and analyze; negotiate and mediate; facilitate; deliver written, visual and oral presentations; conduct research; and manage time e"ectively.

FAST-TRACK OPTIONSThe school also o"ers two fast-track programs: a two-year post-baccalaureate degree program; and for graduates of the Urban and Regional Planning Technician program at Mohawk College and the GIS and Urban Planning program at Fanshawe College, a two-year post-diploma degree completion program.

Both programs enable career advancement in the

the requisite degree credentials for advancement to

The bachelor of urban and regional planning (BURPl) degree will also qualify graduates of these fast-track

Registered Professional Planners.

CAREERSAs a city planner, employment opportunities exist not only in municipal and provincial governments, but also in private firms in real estate development, finance and retail, as well as with consulting firms, community social service and volunteer agencies, and legal firms.

include technical analyst, researcher, program and policy developer, political advisor, and educator as well as in private practice.

GRADUATE STUDIESThe School of Urban and Regional Planning o"ers a master of planning (MPl) degree in Urban Development. This program focuses on the study of accommodating growth by restructuring built-up areas to avoid further urban sprawl. The program is an innovative integration of culture and nature to facilitate the study and practice of sustainable urban development. Visit www.ryerson.ca/graduate/ urbandevelopment for more information.

DON BROWNUrban and Regional Planning ’10

“The Urban and Regional Planning program has shown me how theory can in fact inform practice. Through client-based studios, I have had the opportunity to work with a rural municipality to develop a sustainability framework for guiding decision-making. The relationships I have built with faculty have also opened doors for me includ-ing a summer planning internship.”


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ENGINEERING 64 Aerospace Engineering

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66 Chemical Engineering Co-op

67 Civil Engineering

68 Computer Engineering

69 Electrical Engineering

70 Industrial Engineering

71 Mechanical Engineering

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74 Biology

75 Chemistry

76 Contemporary Science

77 Mathematics and its Applications

78 Medical Physics

73 Undeclared Science

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80 Architectural Science

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THE FIELDAerospace engineers focus on a broad spectrum of advanced transportation-related technologies to create newer, better or faster vehicles that move through air and space, or across land and water. They design, manufacture, operate and maintain everything from jets and space-exploration vehicles to high-speed cars and hovercraft.

THE PROGRAMThe Aerospace Engineering program includes related studies in aerodynamics, stress analysis and structural design, materials science, flight mechanics, stability and control, aircraft performance, propulsion, avionics and systems, together with courses in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering. The program is one of only two Canadian Aerospace undergraduate programs accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). You are eligible for professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after meeting graduation and experience requirements.

Practical ExperienceThe program emphasizes practical applications and deals with real-life engineering problems. You receive significant design, computer and lab experience within the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, a $70-million state-of-the-art facility. You have access to an aircraft structures lab, a propulsion testing facility, wind tunnels, structures and materials testing devices, controls and avionics facilities, space dynamics and structural dynamics facilities, and engine testing equipment. You also participate in a team project that includes designing an aircraft or spacecraft/system for a specifically assigned role and performance requirement.

If you are in good academic standing after third year, you may apply to take part in the Industrial Internship Program (IIP), consisting of 12 to 16 months of full-time, paid engineering work. Up to 12 months of this internship placement can be applied to the work experience requirement for a P.Eng. designation.

Through the Ryerson Institute for Aerospace Design and Innovation (RIADI) – a unique project-based

learning program in partnership with major aerospace companies – selected undergraduate students par-ticipate in paid industry projects over the spring/summer period spending time at various aerospace companies and at Ryerson, gaining valuable career- related experience.

TheoryFirst-year courses include chemistry, computer science, math, physics, engineering graphics and design, computer programming, and materials science. While some second-year courses are common to Mechanical Engineering – such as fluid mechanics and basic thermodynamics – you will begin to focus on aerospace with studies that include flight mechanics, stress analysis and strength of materials.

In third year, studies include aerodynamics, control systems, electronics and sensors, aircraft performance, structural design and gas dynamics. In your third and fourth years (in fifth year if an industrial internship is taken), you major in one of three elective streams: aeronautical design (aircraft and civil/military helicop-ters), space system design (spacecraft, satellites, etc.), avionics design (aircraft, spacecraft and rotorcraft) and can elect to do a thesis. Past theses have included top-ics such as multistage rocket flight trajectories for orbital payload insertion and developing a leg design for a walking planetary rover.

CAREERSEmployment opportunities for graduates exist in commercial and military aircraft or spacecraft engi-neering, space exploration, teaching, research, military service, air transportation and space-based tele-communications, as well as in related fields such as transportation, information and the environment.

Your focus may include aerodynamics, avionics and flight controls; stress analysis; vehicle design and testing; engine development; or designing support systems such as air conditioning, heating, pneumatics and hydraulics.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP)

Option for specialization in Management Science


Professional accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board

RYERSON INSTITUTE FOR AEROSPACE DESIGN AND INNOVATION (RIADI)

Representing a partnership between Ryerson and major aerospace companies, RIADI is a unique venture that offers students up to 1,000 hours of design and research work.

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

The Ryerson Aero Design (RAD) Team designed and built this

plane called the Dragonfly.

LEVON LARSONAerospace Engineering ‘11

“After having completed four years of the Aerospace Engineering program at Ryerson I found that I was left with multiple career and graduate study opportunities. Through course work, lab experiments and collaborative group work, I have gained the knowledge to further my interests within the field of aerospace engineering.”

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

THE FIELDBiomedical engineering is the application of engineer-ing techniques and principles to the medical field. Biomedical engineers aim to advance state-of-the-art patient care and improve patients’ quality of life. This multidisciplinary field integrates physical, chemical, mathematical and computational sciences with the study of biology, medicine, behaviour and health. Biomedical engineers advance fundamental concepts, creating knowledge from molecular to organ-system levels. They also develop innovative medications, materials, devices and processes for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and trauma. Throughout their careers, biomedical engineers serve as a vital link between medical professionals and traditional engineers and scientists, developing new approaches and products to improve human health and productivity.

THE PROGRAMThe four-year bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Biomedical Engineering started in September 2008 and is the first stand-alone undergraduate Biomedical Engineering program in Canada. The program takes advantage of Ryerson’s close proximity to Toronto’s Medical Discovery District and seven world-class hospitals.

Practical ExperienceThe optional Industrial Internship Program (IIP) provides insight into career life after graduation as well as on-the-job experiential learning. If you are in good academic standing after third year, you may apply to take part in the IIP, consisting of 12 to 16 months of full-time paid engineering work. An added bonus is that the IIP can count for up to one year of the four- year industrial experience required for graduates to become a full member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

TheoryIn your first two years, you take fundamental courses in biology, physiology, physics, electric circuits, electron-ics and sensors, biomaterials, biomechanics, software systems and digital systems.

In third year, the emphasis is on microprocessor systems, biomedical instrumentation, biostatistics, bioinformatics, control systems, signals and systems, and fluid mechanics.

In fourth year (in fifth year if the IIP option is exercised), the capstone design experience is provided through the engineering design project course. Over a period

of a year, you and your group will research, design, implement, make operational, evaluate, document and demonstrate a working engineering prototype in response to project design specifications laid out by your faculty supervisor. At a departmental open house, you will publicly demonstrate and explain your group’s project to industry members, visitors, friends, family and peers.

There is also a wide range of technical elective courses to choose from, including tissue engineering, radiation-therapy devices, rehabilitation engineering, biomedical systems modelling, biomedical signal analysis, human-computer interfaces, bio-MEMS design, computations in genetic engineering and biomedical image analysis.

CAREERS There is a growing need for engineers trained in the biomedical sciences. Biomedical engineers are employed in industry and government regulatory agencies, in hospitals, in teaching and in the research facilities of educational and medical institutions. They often serve a co-ordinating or interfacing function, using their backgrounds in both the engineering and medical fields.

Some examples of work done by biomedical engineers include the following:

defibrillators, artificial kidneys and blood oxygen-ators, as well as artificial heart valves, blood vessels, joints, arms and legs.

uses, such as a laser system for eye surgery or a device for automated delivery of insulin.

computer models of physiological systems.

tissue.

GRADUATE STUDIESRyerson University currently o!ers related graduate programs leading to master of applied science (MASc), master of engineering (MEng) and PhD degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a master of science (MSc) degree in Biomedical Physics.

Biomedical Engineering can lead to successful enrolment in medical, dental or veterinary schools. It equips you with engineering skills that are excellent preparation for technology driven and research-based careers in modern medicine.

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Biomedical engineers serve as an interface between traditional engineering disciplines and living systems.

Students in the Biomedical Engineering program learn the underlying theory in

designing methods and biomedical devices. One example is the Pacemaker, which regulates

the heartbeats of millions of at-risk patients.

KARL MAGTIBAY3rd year Biomedical Engineering

“My passion for biomedical engineering is complemented by Ryerson’s intense and integrated curriculum that combines theories and applications of electrical, computer and mechanical engineering and biology. The program has helped me realize great potential in improving the quality of life for many people through innovative engineering technologies.”


THE FIELDChemical engineering involves the development and application of new processes that transform raw materi-als (in some cases, even waste materials) into products that find use in almost all walks of life. With their expertise in advanced processing, and manufacturing and production technologies, chemical engineers develop innovative processes to yield a kaleidoscopic array of material and energy sources responsible for sustaining and enriching our lives. Some examples are faster silicon chips, better-tasting food, cleaner water, improved pollution control and waste treatment technologies, new pharmaceuticals, cleaner fuels and longer-lasting batteries.

THE PROGRAMThe Department of Chemical Engineering o!ers a five-year co-operative bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Chemical Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. You will be eligible for the professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after graduating and meeting the experience requirement. The mandatory co-op work component of the program can furnish up to one year of that experience.

Practical ExperienceThe program emphasizes practical applications, deals with real-life engineering problems and prepares students for professional accreditation. You will benefit from coursework covering the latest in theoretical knowledge and strengthened by hands-on laboratory work as well as co-op experience.

The mandatory co-op component amounts to a maximum of 20 months of work experience, which extends the program to five years. After your fourth semester, you will work in your first of a series of paid co-op jobs that you will alternate with the remaining study terms. Through co-op, you will not only develop analytical and problem-solving abilities, but also ac-quire direct, professional experience and employment networking.

TheoryThe first-year studies will include chemistry, computer science, math, physics and engineering basics. By the end of the second year, you will have learned thermo-dynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, instrumental

methods of analysis, process measurement techniques, organic chemistry, technical communications, electrical circuits and mathematics.

After an eight-month co-op placement and during your fifth semester, you will resume studies that include materials, mass transfer, statistical design, computa-tions and bioengineering. In the sixth semester, you will study advanced subjects such as separation processes, chemical reaction engineering, and process modelling and simulation. You may take a professional technical elective course as well.

In your final two semesters, you will study process control, work in a unit operations laboratory and specialize in the area of polymers, pharmaceuticals, food or environment by choosing suitable professional technical electives. Most importantly, you will work on a group project in plant design – a capstone design course – to develop and design plants for the production of chemicals, generation of energy from alternate sources, abatement of pollution, treatment of wastewater and production of biomaterial-based hygiene products, etc.

CAREERSChemical engineering graduates have consistently been among the highest paid professionals. As one of them, you will find tremendous employment opportunities in a wide industry of oil and gas engineering, biotech-nology, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, design and construction, electronics, foods and beverages, environment regulation, and health and safety enforce-ment. You may work in petrochemical plants, oil and gas production facilities, process design and develop-ment companies, chemical engineering software firms, and pollution control and waste management agencies. Your career may also be in management and related areas such as industrial safety, risk assessment and insurance. Moreover, you may choose to pursue higher studies, and a career in research and academics.

GRADUATE STUDIESThe department o!ers graduate degree programs in Chemical Engineering (MASc, MEng and PhD) for advanced studies and independent research in wastewater and treatment technologies, and polymer and process engineering. The department also supports research in green fuels and renewable energy, and biomaterials and nanobiomaterials.


PROGRAM FORMAT Full Time: Five-Year Co-Op



OSWALDO MATOS Chemical Engineering ‘11Sub-surface Engineer, Esso Imperial Oil

“As a student in Ryerson’s Chemical Engineering program, you won’t just find professors, classmates andco-op jobs; you’ll find good mentors, supportive friends and professional networks. These three factors definitely prepared me for success and made it possible for me to obtain great, full- time employment prior to graduation.”

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THE FIELDCivil engineers plan, design and build the infrastructure that we all use every day. Most of us cannot imagine a world without buildings, roads, bridges, a water supply, waste treatment facilities and power delivered to our homes. Civil engineers not only build these facilities but manage, operate and maintain them 24 hours each day.

THE PROGRAMThe Department of Civil Engineering o!ers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Civil Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. You are eligible for professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after meeting graduation and experience requirements. An option in Geomatics Engineering is also available.

Practical ExperienceCourses emphasize practical applications and deal with real-life engineering problems. You gain experience in well-equipped hardware and computer labs, many of which are located in the state-of-the-art George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre.

If you are in good academic standing after third year, you may apply to take part in the Industrial Internship Program (IIP), consisting of 12 to 16 months of full-time paid engineering work. Up to 12 months of this internship placement can be applied to the work experience requirement for the P.Eng. designation.

TheoryYour studies include computer science, chemistry, physics and mathematics combined with engineering studies that include strength of materials, hydrology, soil properties, fluid mechanics, project management, geology, structural analysis, solid waste management, tra"c management and highway design. You then explore subjects that include construction management, engineering law, advanced concrete and structural design, highway engineering, water and solid waste management, and advanced structural analysis.

Through the Geomatics Engineering option beginning in third year, you concentrate on the science of using satellites to pinpoint Earth surface locations, while continuing regular Civil Engineering studies. Geomatics topics covered include geodesy and map projection, geomatics, photogrammetry and digital mapping, spatial data management systems, survey design and terrain analysis.

In your fourth year (in fifth year if an industrial internship is taken), you may focus on a certain area of civil engineering (environmental, structural or trans-portation engineering) by selecting from a list of technical elective courses. You also produce a project report, sometimes working on a specific civil engineering problem for a real client.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you will find employment opportunities working on environmental, transportation, geotech-nical, structural, geomatics and project management issues. Potential employers include engineering con-sulting firms, construction companies, government agencies, inspection and testing companies, munici-palities, provincial and federal governments,utility corporations, and construction material suppliers.

GRADUATE STUDIESRyerson o!ers graduate degree programs in Civil Engineering (MASc, MEng and PhD) for advanced studies and independent research in the areas of environmental, structural and geomatics engineering.


PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP) Option in Geomatics Engineering



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CIVIL ENGINEERING

AMANDA LIDIA ALAICA Civil Engineering ‘10

“Throughout my four years, I have committed myself to my academics but have also been involved in the Ryerson Civil Engineering Society and all of its design competitions. Through this, I have gained a passion for civil engineering, and Ryerson has taught me it truly enhances the quality of life for everyone.”


THE FIELDComputer engineering involves the use of scientific and practical knowledge in digital circuit technology to create systems and devices for the benefit and well-being of people. It focuses on the computer hardware and its interaction with software. Computer engineering is primarily concerned with the firmware, hardware, software and interfacing systems that allow computer systems to communicate with the outside world as well as with each other.

Many practitioners function as both computer and software engineers to some extent. However, computer engineers distinguish themselves with their versatile set of skills: they can design and build computer systems that interface with other devices and equipments, as well as develop and create system-level and user/ application-level software.

THE PROGRAMThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer-ing o!ers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Computer Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. As a graduate, you are eligible to become a professional engineer in training, and after four years of acceptable industrial experience, you can apply for full professional engineer (P.Eng.) status and membership to the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

Practical ExperienceThe capstone design experience is provided through the engineering design project course. Over a period of a year, you and your group will investigate, design, implement, make operational, evaluate, document and demonstrate a working prototype engineering system in response to project design specifications laid out by your faculty supervisor. At a departmental open house, you will publicly demonstrate your group’s project to industry and faculty members, visitors, friends, family and your peers.

The optional Industrial Internship Program (IIP) provides insight into career life after graduation as well as on-the-job experiential learning. After third year, if you are in good academic standing, you may apply to take part in the IIP, consisting of 12 to 16 months of full-time paid engineering work. In the past, our Computer Engineering students have performed IIP at various computing- related industries including IBM, Advance Micro Devices, Research in Motion, Bell and Celestica. An added bonus is that the IIP program can count

for up to one year of the four-year industrial experi-ence required for graduates to become a full member of the PEO.

TheoryAs a computer engineering student, you take fundamen-tal courses such as electric networks, electronics circuits, digital systems and microprocessors, software systems, engineering algorithms and data structures.

In your third year, the emphasis is on computer architecture, microprocessor systems, operating systems, object-oriented software design and analysis, digital electronics, communications systems and control theory. Fundamental science subjects – such as electromagnetics, probability and stochastic processes – round out the program in addition to the liberal arts and law, ethics and professional practice components.

In fourth year (in fifth year if the IIP option is exercised), you will take five subjects in your core program, which include embedded systems, computer networks, digital systems engineering, engineering design project, programming languages and structures, and software engineering. You may then choose to take technical elective courses in areas such as micro-electronics and circuits design, hardware-software codesign, robotics and control systems, and digital and wireless communication systems.

CAREERS Career opportunities in the computer engineering field include work in research and development, design pro-duction engineering and quality control, the automotive industry, communications, health-care systems or the electronic service industry. Computer engineers design computer chips and circuit equipment/systems, plan computer layouts, and formulate mathematical models of technical problems that can be solved by a computer. They design, develop and test computer hardware and peripheral equipment, as well as develop and maintain software programs and systems.

GRADUATE STUDIESThe department also o!ers graduate programs leading to master of applied science (MASc), master of engineering (MEng) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees. Graduate students have the option to specialize in one of three areas: Computer Systems Engineering, Power Engineering, or Signal Processing and Communications.

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING

COMPUTER ENGINEERING





Computer Engineering students showcase their projects at an open house for professionals.

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ANITA TINO Computer Engineering ‘09 Pursuing an MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ryerson

“My years at Ryerson have taught me the fundamentals of engineering and design needed for the pursuit of my graduate studies. My professors have been passionate in their areas of expertise and are always available for future guidance.”


THE FIELDElectrical engineers understand electrical phenomena from their basis in physics and mathematics to their embodiment in electrical circuit relationships, electronic devices, integrated circuits, digital logic, microprocessors and computers.

Electrical engineers are intimately capable of the hands-on design, development and implementation of various aspects of electrical and electronic systems as well as their creative application to “intelligent” systems such as telecommunications, robotics, consumer electronics, multimedia, biomedical, integrated sensors and transducers, miniaturized high-density devices, power systems, aerospace and industrial automation.

THE PROGRAMThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer-ing o!ers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Electrical Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. As a graduate, you are eligible to become an engineer- in-training and after four years of acceptable industrial experience, you can apply for full professional engineer (P.Eng.) status and membership to the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

Practical ExperienceThe capstone design experience is provided through the engineering design project course. Over a period of a year, you and your group will research, design, implement, test, evaluate, document and demonstrate a working engineering prototype in response to project design specifications laid out by your faculty supervisor. At a departmental open house, you will publicly demonstrate and explain your group’s project to industry members, visitors, friends, family and your peers.

The optional Industrial Internship Program (IIP) provides insight into career life after graduation as well as on-the-job experiential learning. After third year, if you are in good academic standing, you may apply to take part in the IIP, consisting of 12 to 16 months of full-time paid engineering work. As an added bonus, the IIP program can count for up to one year of the four-year industrial experience required for graduates to become a full member of the PEO.

Years One and TwoIn first year, you take fundamental courses such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, electrical science and

electrical circuits. Second-year studies include discrete mathematics, data structures and engineering algorithms, and analog and digital electronics.

Years Three and Four (or Five)In your third year, the emphasis is on analog and digital electronics, microprocessor systems, object-oriented software design and analysis, communications systems and control theory. Fundamental science subjects – such as electromagnetics and probability – flesh out the program, in addition to liberal arts and law, ethics and professional practice components. In order to ensure that our graduates are trained in cutting-edge technologies, four new options have been introduced for students entering their third year of study: Energy Systems, Microsystems, Multimedia Systems, and Robotics and Control Systems.

In fourth year (in fifth year if the IIP option is exercised), you take two subjects in your core program, which include an engineering design project, and law and ethics in engineering practice. You may then choose to take technical elective courses in areas such as microelectronics and circuits design, robotics and control systems, digital and wireless communication systems, hardware and software systems, biomedical engineering, power engineering, photonics and optical communications, and computer networks.

CAREERSThe Electrical Engineering program prepares you for a wide range of careers in the design, development, manufacturing, testing and marketing of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. Graduates find employment in professional activities including research and development, production engineering and quality control, computer systems engineering, industrial process control, telecommunications, marketing, and technical service and education.

GRADUATE STUDIESThe department also o!ers graduate programs leading to master of applied science (MASc), master of engineering (MEng) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees. Graduate students have the option to specialize in one of three areas: Computer Systems Engineering, Power Engineering, or Signal Processing and Communications.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

MEHRNAZ SHOKROLLAHI Electrical Engineering ‘07MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering ‘09Pursuing a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ryerson

“The Electrical Engineering program allowed me to choose the area of research that could help me improve the quality of human life. My fourth-year project on electrical and biomedical engineering and the professors that were sources of inspiration prepared me for the academic goals and objectives of my graduate studies.”


THE FIELDIIndustrial engineers find best-fit solutions between people, machines, materials and information technol-ogy in order to improve manufacturing and service productivity. Their goals are to make things better, faster, safer, more e"cient and more economical.

Industrial engineering involves a combination of engineering and management science to develop and improve such things as products, services, processes, facilities, information systems, work methods and standards, production planning and control, ergonomics and safety, financial and cost systems, and distribution.

THE PROGRAMThe Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering o!ers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Industrial Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. You are eligible for professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after meeting graduation and experience requirements.

Practical ExperienceCourses emphasize practical applications and deal with real engineering problems. You also receive significant computer and lab experience. Industrial subject labs simulate actual industrial situations, design labs expand on theoretical studies including layout and materials handling, and hardware labs complement courses in areas such as ergonomics and reliability. You will also gain valuable experience in the state-of-the-art RFID lab, which enhances your engineering skills.

After third year, if you are in good academic standing, you may apply to take part in the Industrial Internship Program (IIP), consisting of 12 to 16 months of full- time paid engineering work. Up to 12 months of this internship placement can be applied to the work experi-ence requirement for the P.Eng. designation.

TheoryFirst-year studies provide a solid foundation in science, math and engineering concepts. Courses include mathematics, physics, computer science, mate-rial science, engineering graphical communication and engineering economics.

Second- and third-year Industrial Engineering focuses on engineering science courses such as statics and mechanics of material, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, as well as core industrial engineering courses such as work measurement and design, algorithms and web-based systems, operations research, facilities design, systems modelling and simulation, and ergonomics.

In your fourth year (in fifth year if the IIP is taken), you take specialized courses such as information systems, production and inventory systems, project manage-ment, reliability and decision analysis, and service operations management. You also complete a two-term industrial systems design course, working on a number of individual or team projects. Examples of past projects include service improvement at Canadian Blood Services, ergonomic design for a pharmaceutical process, and optimization and standardization at a chocolate production facility.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you will find employment opportunities in process improvement, planning, production, operations research, product development, systems design, information systems, plant management, logistics, motion study, ergonomics, and performance measurement and standards. Industrial engineers work in just about every industry and sector including transportation, financial services, government, manufacturing, distribution, health care, retailing and consulting.

GRADUATE STUDIESRyerson o!ers graduate degree programs (MASc, MEng, PhD) for advanced studies and independent research in mechanical and industrial engineering. In addition, students in Industrial Engineering who intend to pursue an MBA in the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University can choose an optional path during their undergraduate studies and receive credits.





INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Industrial Engineering students use RFID technology and computer simulation models to design, evaluate and improve processes.

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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

FARAAZ BAHMANYIndustrial Engineering ‘08Senior Engineer, Loblaw Companies Ltd

“The hands-on training and education I received at Ryerson University prepared me to take up challenges from the first day I started working. The real-life projects and the variety of courses offered in the program help develop an overall understanding of the real world. Industrial Engineering has helped me explore different career options in different industries since graduation.”


THE FIELDMechanical engineers research, develop, design, manufacture and test mechanical devices for use in machines, robots and other automated mechanical systems. Our graduates develop these devices to drive generators, engines, transmissions, turbines, refrig-eration and air conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, computers, artificial limbs, bio-mechanical implants, pumps, industrial production equipment and robots.

THE PROGRAMThe Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering o!ers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Mechanical Engineering, which is accred-ited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. You are eligible for professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after meeting graduation and experience requirements.

Practical ExperienceCourses emphasize practical applications and deal with real engineering problems. You also receive extensive computer and lab experience. Facilities include manufacturing labs equipped with computer- controlled machine tools, metrology, fabrication, materials testing and process controls labs. Thermo/ fluid labs are equipped with fully instrumented refrigeration cycles, gas and diesel internal combustion engines, and gas turbine engines. Computer labs are equipped with CAD/CAM and other engineering software, and a variety of programming and simulation packages.

If you are in good academic standing after third year, you may apply to take part in the Industrial Internship Program (IIP), consisting of 12 to 16 months of full-time paid engineering work. Up to 12 months of this internship placement can be applied to the work experience requirement for the P.Eng. designation.

TheoryFirst-year studies include computer science, chemistry, physics, material sciences and engineering design fundamentals with CAD (computer-aided design).

In second year, you take advanced engineering courses, including CAM (computer-aided manufacturing),

manufacturing, material science, stress analysis and basic thermodynamics. In third year, your studies include machine design, fluid dynamics, applied thermodynamics and heat transfer. You can also decide to specialize in the Mechatronics option, where you design, analyze and control mechanisms through electrical interfaces. Mechatronic devices are found in everything from home automation to the automotive industry and advanced automation.

In your fourth year (in fifth year if the IIP is taken), you can choose from a wide variety of technical elective courses from the following areas:

Solid Mechanics – design machines and mechanical components found in cars, robots, etc., including advanced stress analysis and materials selection.

Design for Manufacture – apply best-design practices for use in the fabrication and assembly of products and systems for manufacturing industries.

Thermo/Fluids – design complex systems involving heat transfer, fluid flow and energy conversion for heating and ventilating, and power generation industries.

Mechatronics – integration of electronic and mechanical systems.

You also complete a team-based design project under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

CAREERSOur graduates are highly successful and find employ-ment opportunities in all areas of applied mechanical engineering – from automotive, pharmaceutical and electronic industries to research and development, technical sales, field support, management and engineering consulting.

GRADUATE STUDIESRyerson o!ers graduate degree programs in Mechanical Engineering (MASc, MEng, PhD) for advanced studies and independent research in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, industrial engineering, manufacturing, materials and solid mechanics.


PROGRAM FORMATS Full-Time: Four year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP)



MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGThe team designed and built this Formula SAE racecar.

HAMID EBRAHIMI4th year Mechanical Engineering

“At Ryerson, the gap between theory and practice is filled by the reliable expertise of the professors, from whom I have learned a lot, and the Industrial Internship Program, which has provided me with hands- on experience in mechanical design environment.”


All engineering programs share a common first semester. Students admitted to Undeclared must indicate, by December 1 of the first semester, which of the eight engineering programs they intend to pursue.

UNDECLARED ENGINEERING

THE FIELDIt’s an exciting time to be a student in the faculty. Our modern world depends on the innovations of engineers. Whether discovering new sources of energy, designing more e"cient and reliable engines, or developing more sustainable building methods and materials, these professionals visualize and actualize new ways to improve the quality of our lives.

Engineering at Ryerson champions that spirit of innovation. Our students of today will serve as the catalysts for change tomorrow. Our role is to provide the necessary skills and experiences to prepare students for career success, and we do that by delivering high-quality education through our cutting-edge programs.

UNDECLARED ENGINEERINGThe Undeclared Engineering entry option provides students with the opportunity to learn more about the various disciplines before selecting a plan of study. All engineering programs, including Undeclared Engineering, share a common first semester.

Students are given the opportunity to review the di!erent disciplines of engineering o!ered at Ryerson through the common engineering course Introduction to Engineering. This course helps students to make an informed decision when selecting the engineering plan that is right for them.

TheoryIn first semester, all engineering students, including those in Undeclared Engineering, take the following courses: Introduction to Engineering, General Chemistry, Calculus I, Linear Algebra, Physics: Mechanics, and a liberal studies course.

Students admitted to Undeclared Engineering must choose one of the following programs by December 1 of the first semester: Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical Co-op, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.

In the second semester, students take the required courses listed for all programs (from Group 1) and the courses listed for the program they have chosen (from Group 2).

Group 1: Required Courses for All Programs

Group 2: Required Courses for Specific ProgramsAerospace Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Co-op

Civil Engineering

Computer and Electrical Engineering

Industrial and Mechanical Engineering

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMHighly innovative and proactive retention strategies play an important role in helping students build the skills for success in a demanding engineering curriculum. The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science by way of the First-Year and Common Engineering O"ce has incorporated the Early Interven-tion Program into the first-year engineering experience. At the semester’s mid-point, students who are failing courses in their core curriculum are identified and encouraged to attend an interview with a member of our academic support team (Program Director/Academic Advisor and/or Counsellor) where options to help reduce the chances of academic failure are discussed.

OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATION IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCESStudents in good academic standing may pursue this option to prepare for careers in engineering or applied science management, or for graduate studies, such as an MBA program.

The option is available to all engineering students, with the exception of those enrolled in Industrial Engineering, which already places a strong emphasis on management issues.

Courses in this optional specialization cover the following areas: strategic engineering management, operations management/operations research, financial sciences and organizational sciences.

PROGRAM FORMAT Full Time: Entry Option Only


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Engineering your success.


PROGRAMSThe opportunities that build upon a science degree today are diverse, and a Ryerson science degree makes a di!erence.

Our bachelor of science programs in Biology, Chem-istry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics provide you with a career-oriented science education focused on current, relevant issues in modern science. Through a cur-riculum that emphasizes application as well as theory, you’ll gain a sound knowledge of scientific principles complemented by practical problem-solving skills and technological expertise.

All programs o!er a spectrum of scientific themes for you to explore. Best of all, you have the freedom to choose the direction of your science education. A range of majors, minors and specializations lets you tailor your program to your interests and develop the multi-disciplinary expertise that is in high demand at a time when many branches of science are converging and new sciences are being created. Depending on the program you choose, your cross-disciplinary linkages could include combinations of chemistry, biology, physics, computational sciences, informatics, environmental sciences, psychology and management.

You’ll learn from professors who are engaged in both fundamental and industry-oriented research that is helping move Canada to the forefront in science-based knowledge and innovation in such areas as the following:

cular biology, proteomics and bioinformatics.

-ronmental biotechnology, biofilms, ecotoxicology and trace metal contaminants.

computer science, biology, chemistry and physics.

image processing and development of thermal therapies for cancer treatment and other novel diagnostic techniques.

You’ll benefit from faculty expertise through courses that incorporate the very latest advances in knowledge. You may also gain research experience in laboratories as a research assistant or by doing a fourth-year thesis project.

COMMON FIRST YEARAll incoming students pursuing the bachelor of science degree in one of the disciplines noted at right share a common year. Initially, you will be registered in the discipline of your choice or, if you are unsure of your direction, as an undeclared science student. During your first year, you will explore the di!erent science disciplines and confirm your interests. You will also have the opportunity to change your science program if you wish. This decision is typically made at the end of your first year and you may apply to transfer into one of the five science programs.

CO-OP OPTIONIf you maintain a good grade-point average, you may choose to participate in the co-operative education option through which you’ll be placed in a paid curriculum-related job where you’ll gain professional experience to enhance your employability upon graduation. As a co-op student, you’ll complete a minimum of four work terms between the end of year two and graduation.

CAREERSThere is a growing need for scientists in many branches of industry and government in Canada. As a graduate, your career options will be varied and rewarding.

Demand is especially strong in the high-growth biotechnology, medical technology and environmental sectors. A BSc degree is generally considered excellent preparation for professional, post-graduate degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmacy. Some graduates will choose careers in education; others will continue their studies in graduate programs (MSc and PhD). There is a need throughout North America for highly qualified personnel with excellent laboratory skills. You can also use your degree as a basis to enter into careers such as business or law.

Biology

Chemistry

Contemporary Science


Medical Physics

Undeclared Science

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science (BSc) in each of Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics

PROGRAM FORMAT FOR UNDECLARED SCIENCE Full Time: Entry Option Only


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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE


THE PROGRAMThe bachelor of science (BSc) program in Biology has been designed to meet student demand for greater curriculum diversity and flexibility. Focus on your keen interest in biology, or blend it with your interest in chemistry, psychology, computers, physics or manage-ment in this flexible program that opens doors to many careers at the leading edge of science and technology.

Years One and TwoYour point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics (see page 73). You may also enter this first year as an undeclared science student which would allow you to explore various science-based routes to degree completion before you commit to the Biology program. In addition to BSc foundation courses in biology, chemistry, math and physics, your first-year studies will include an introduction to the use of computers as scientific tools and an orientation course that will help you make a successful transition to university and plan your steps to degree completion.

In second year, you will begin to focus on more special-ized courses in biology, such as microbiology and cell biology, with opportunities to increase your professional versatility and meet your career or graduate education goals by choosing any of the following combinations:

Biology major.

Biology major with a minor in Chemistry or Psychology.

Biology with a specialization in Biophysics or Computational Biology.

Biology (all streams) with an optional designa-tion in Management Science.

Biology (all streams) with option to choose co-operative experience.

The Biology core curriculum is built around biochemis-try, molecular biology, microbiology and environmental biology. Its strong applied focus emphasizes skills development, problem solving and technological innovation particularly in the areas of biotechnology and environmental science. Additional courses in liberal studies and communication examine the historical and contemporary role of scientific inquiry, and the impact of science and technology on society.

Years Three and FourIn the upper years of the curriculum, you will focus on developing your scientific expertise by selecting professionally related elective courses and exploring the applications of biological science. In your final year, you may also have the opportunity to assist in faculty research and gain first-hand experience by undertaking an independent faculty-supervised thesis project in your field of academic focus.

The Chemistry minor will give you additional expertise in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, spectroscopy and other branches of the science that are consistent with your interests, such as organic, pharmaceutical or materials chemistry. Choosing a dual focus on biology and chemistry will align your skills with the growing movement in both fields toward cross-disciplinary studies such as biological chemistry.

If you have a keen interest in mind and behaviour, you may complement your Biology major with a Psychology minor, which focuses on the science, health applications and social/cultural dimensions of psychology.

The specialization in Computational Biology integrates training in genomics, proteomics and the computational methods (bioinformatics) needed to analyze informa-tion generated in these fields. Computational biology is an essential tool of modern biotechnology research and will support advances in new fields of scientific endeavour such as biological and ecological modelling.

The specialization in Biophysics applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology. The scope of research that falls under its umbrella ranges from radiation e!ects on cellular function to medical physics and imaging.

The optional designation in Management Science o!ers a solid foundation in management sciences courses that will help you prepare for a career in applied science management or for graduate studies in management related to your specialization.

The optional co-operative program allows students to combine work experience with academic terms. The co-op program requires five years to complete but it allows students to earn competitive wages during their 20 months of co-op experience.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you’ll have high-calibre skills in problem solving and technological innovation, particularly in the areas of biotechnology and environmental science – two sectors experiencing increasing demand for quali-fied professionals. You’ll be prepared for employment in a variety of fields: biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental science, health sciences, microbiology and molecular sciences. Jobs may range from researcher or science manager in government, academia or industry to technical support, product development and quality control in the agri-food, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. You may go on to earn a master’s or doctorate in your discipline or pursue a professional degree in medicine, dentistry or another health-related field. Your biology education can also open doors to careers in such diverse fields as business, journalism, law, education, marketing and consulting.

This is one of five Bachelor of Science degrees that share a common first year.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science (BSc)

PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op


CO-OP OPTION If you maintain a good grade point average, you may choose to participate in the program’s co-operative education option. For details, see page 73.

BIOLOGY


BIOLOGY

ARI MORGENTHAUBiology ‘10

“I like Ryerson for its small class sizesand the relationships I have been ableto develop with my professors as aresult. In addition, the co-op programprovided me with the platform to obtaininteresting positions in my field of studywhere I could apply the very things Iwas learning in my regular classes.”


THE PROGRAMChemistry is a dynamic field spanning a range of exciting research areas and applications, including the synthesis of new organic and inorganic materials, advances in analytical chemistry and biochemistry, and recent developments in computational chemistry, proteomics and molecular biology. Ryerson’s bachelor of science (BSc) program in Chemistry o!ers a flexible curriculum that will enable you to chart your own academic path to career opportunities or research fields that most interest you.

Years One and TwoYour point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics (see page 73). You may also enter this first year as an undeclared science student which would allow you to explore various science-based routes to degree com-pletion before you commit to the Chemistry program.

In second year, you will begin to decide on the direction of your science education and you may choose either of the following streams:

Chemistry major.

Chemistry major with a specialization in Applied Physics.

Either of these streams can be supplemented with an optional designation in Management Science. Students in Chemistry may also pursue a Biology minor.

The core curriculum encompasses all the traditional branches of the discipline through required and elective courses in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, materials, pharmaceutical and computational chemistry; instrumentation, spectroscopy and chro-matography; and environmental science. Additional courses in math, science, communication and liberal studies add technical depth and cultural breadth to your professional education.

Elective courses in biology give you the choice of additional expertise in microbiology, genetics, cell biology and other branches of the science, such as physiology, ecotoxicology, immunology, developmental biology, biotechnology and environmental science. Choosing a dual emphasis on chemistry and biology will align your skills with the growing interdisciplinary movement in both fields.

Because this is a strongly applications-oriented program, a large proportion of your learning will take place in the laboratory.

Years Three and FourIn the upper years of the curriculum, you can develop your scientific expertise by conducting research and exploring the applications of chemical science. You may have the opportunity to assist in faculty research and gain first-hand experience in this exacting but creative process.

The specialization in Applied Physics gives you the opportunity to link two fundamental sciences – chemistry and physics – in understanding the laws of nature. This specialization will examine di!erent phenomena, and the relationship between chemistry and physics in explaining them, based on an adaptable problem-solving approach that is easily transferred between the disciplines.

The optional designation in Management Science o!ers a solid foundation in management sciences courses, which will help prepare you for a career in applied science management or for graduate studies in management related to your specialization.

CAREERSDemand for science-educated professionals is growing in many fields and a wide spectrum of career opportu-nities will await you as a graduate. You may work as a scientist, researcher or science manager in government, academia or industry. You may find your niche in the fast-growing biotechnology and environmental sectors, in laboratory analytical services (health sciences, environmental assessment and regulatory compliance), in product development (chemical, food, biopharma-ceutical and cosmetic industries) or in quality control (food, biopharmaceutical and cosmetic industries). You may go on to graduate studies or to a professional program in medicine, dentistry or another health- related field. Your chemistry background can also open doors to careers in such diverse fields as business, journalism, law, education, marketing and consulting.







CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY

MAJA CHOJNACKA4th year Chemistry

“Chemistry at Ryerson offers many courses and a lot of laboratory practice. It is great preparation for graduate school since it helps you develop necessary skills that are essential for the work of a scientist.”


THE PROGRAMThe bachelor of science (BSc) degree in Contemporary Science o!ers a broad-based science education that will allow you to synthesize ideas from various branches of knowledge, explore their connections and consider them in exciting new combinations. It examines the convergence of knowledge, methods and skills that emanate from the basic sciences in a cultural context applied to innovation, new technology, health, economic growth and a sustainable environment.

Common First YearYour point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Math-ematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics (see page 73). You may also enter this first year as an undeclared science student which would allow you to explore various science-based routes to degree completion before you commit to the Contemporary Science program.

In addition to BSc foundation courses, your first-year studies will include an introduction to the use of computers as scientific tools and an orientation course that will support you in making a successful transition to university and planning your steps to degree completion.

Upper YearsYou’ll gain a solid foundation in the classical aspects of science, but you’ll also learn how to apply your expertise in a modern way. In science today, the knowledge, methods and skills of formerly discrete disciplines are converging. Advances in such areas as new technology, health care and environmental sustainability have all arisen from the multidisciplinary application of science. You’ll study the relationships among these fields and disciplines and the ways in which they flow together. Most importantly – because this program emphasizes application as well as theory – you’ll learn how this understanding can be used to address contemporary issues and problems.

Beginning in your second year, you’ll experience the interrelated nature of modern science first-hand through a multidisciplinary curriculum o!ering seven streams. You will choose a minimum of one of the following streams:

Computational Sciences – incorporates mathemat-ics and applications of computing in solving complex mathematical problems (such as statistics and modelling) associated with contemporary science.

Informatics –a computer science- and mathematics-based stream focusing on dimensions of information management such as storage, retrieval, large database management, computing technologies and applications in science.

Physics – physics with emphasis on molecular inter-actions in biological, chemical and physical processes.

You will choose a maximum of two of the following streams:

Biology – biology and biochemistry with emphasis on molecular interactions in biological, chemical and physical processes.

Chemistry – chemistry and biochemistry with empha-sis on molecular interactions in biological, chemical and physical processes.

Environmental Sciences – a broad scope of topics incorporating the basic sciences, including biology and chemistry, and specific courses in biotechnology, ecology, limnology, ecotoxicology, microbiology and environmental science.

Psychology – psychology with emphasis on molecular interactions in biological, chemical and physical processes.

Note: Owing to the overlap in curriculum content and focus, students may not choose both Biology and Environmental Sciences as areas of specialization.

The streams are supported by a well-developed curriculum in applied biology, chemistry, mathematics and medical physics with faculty whose research expertise spans biochemistry, biotechnology, micro-biology, food and nutrition science, medical physics, chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical and analytical), mathematics and psychology.

You’ll complement your science education with a range of liberal studies courses to broaden your awareness of the world and the social and cultural context in which innovation and technology emerge. You’ll learn how to convey scientific ideas to the public and help society understand the goals of science.

You may also earn an optional designation in Manage-ment Science, which will help you prepare for a career in applied science management or for graduate studies in management related to your specialization.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you will be qualified for many career opportunities in today’s technology-oriented society. Government (policy development and consulting), industry (business development, marketing and sales), the media (communications) and education (teaching) are just some of the sectors that will value your broad-based science knowledge, your practical grasp of contemporary issues and your ability to work in a multidisciplinary context. You may wish to use your degree as a foundation for further professional studies in a field such as law, business or health science.


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CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE

ROBERT EARL 2nd year Contemporary Science

“Contemporary Science is a program that allows students to explore a wide variety of subjects within the Faculty of Science and prepares us for the many science-related career paths. The flexibility of the program has allowed me to explore and find out what I want to do long term, without having to switch programs.”


THE FIELDMathematics is a powerful problem-solving tool, as well as a highly creative field of study that combines precision with intuition and imagination with logic. The goal is to explore general patterns that explain our world, which can arise in areas as diverse as electrical impulses of the human nervous system, in the evolution of animal populations or their habitats, and in fluctuations of stock-market prices. Mathematics goes far beyond science and engineering into medicine, business, economics and even the social sciences.

The ProgramRyerson’s bachelor of science (BSc) program in Mathematics and its Applications has been designed to make use of the versatility of mathematics by being interdisciplinary in nature. You will study core courses in mathematics and also take a number of courses in an area of specialization choosing from Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or Physics. Two of the specializations – Computer Science and Economics – are also program options, as the number and depth of courses in these specializations is quite extensive. If you do not take either of these two options, you can obtain a minor in Accounting, Biology, Chemistry or Finance.

The First YearYour point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and its Applications, Medical Physics and Contemporary Science (see page 73).

Upper YearsBeginning in the second year, your studies will focus on a core curriculum in mathematics. Regardless of which path you choose to pursue, the same essential mathematical skills are learned early on and applied throughout. You will become well versed in analysis, algebra, discrete mathematics and statistics. You will also engage in advanced courses in computer science to further your ability to apply mathematics to real-world problems.

The second year is also when you choose which path to follow. If computer science is your passion, you may choose this option. The upper years find you involved with core computer science courses along with advanced mathematics courses. This will prepare you to study in fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence or Internet security. If instead you possess an interest in economics, in second year you begin a series of fundamental courses leading to the opportunity to take upper level courses in areas such as international trade, public finance or environmental economics to name a few.

The program also o!ers a specialization in a number of applications which are areas of academic and research strength at Ryerson. Students who do not choose an option take elective courses in one field of study outside of mathematics. If you are interested in science, you may specialize in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. If business and finance appeal to you, then there are specializations in Accounting or Finance. In all cases except physics you can earn a minor degree in your area of specialization.

CAREERSMathematics provides a foundation for advanced careers in a knowledge-based, modern world. The strong analytic and numeracy skills you will develop in this program are much in demand and will give you a distinct advantage in many fields.

As a graduate, you will choose from a wide range of prospective careers, ranging from finance to computer security to medical research. The interdisciplinary nature of the program will prepare you for work as a computer or research scientist, educator, economist or actuary. Mathematics graduates work for industry, business and governments where they are involved in a wide variety of tasks such as biological and environ-mental studies, design and analysis of market research, software development and consultancy, manufacturing design and testing (by doing numerical simulations), statistical analysis for polling agencies, insurance and accounting (risk assessment and actuarial work).






MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Mathematics goes far beyond science and engineering into medicine, business and even the social sciences.

ARIANNE PINEDO ALVARIZ 2nd year Mathematics and its Applications

“Mathematics at Ryerson has helped me to open my mind to an infinite world of knowledge. The professors are amazing, highly enthusiastic and motivated; once in the classroom you can feel their passion for math and make it your source of inspiration. Ryerson has prepared me academically and professionally in a way that I’m sure I’d never find anywhere else!”


MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS


THE FIELDMedical physics is a rapidly growing branch of applied physics concerned with the application of physics-based concepts and methodologies to medical procedures. Typical applications of medical physics include medical imaging (computed tomography or CT, magnetic resonance imaging or MRI, positron emission tomog-raphy or PET, ultrasound and X-ray), radiation therapy (accelerator-based radiation therapy and brachy- therapy), radiation protection and dosimetry, medical modelling and computing, and biomedical engineering.

Ryerson’s Department of Physics is a leader in the following cutting-edge fields, for example:

or in combination with lasers or magnetic fields to ocate cancer cells and help treatment by determining its impact as it progresses, as well as using high- frequency ultrasound to destroy tumours.

the art of selectively sending magnetic nano-particles to cancer tumours in order to image the tumours and destroy them.

spread of infectious diseases like influenza or hepatitis through the human body or a cell culture to understand what drives the disease and how to optimize the treatment.

treatment of tumours that, for the first time, allow adaptive radiation treatments that will yield more accurate destruction of tumours with smaller side-e!ects on healthy organs.

activation techniques) to detect toxic levels of aluminum in humans, to measure traces of toxic elements in human bone and to assess, by modelling, the impact of the results of these measurements in diseases like Alzheimer’s and osteoporosis.

THE PROGRAMThe bachelor of science (BSc) program in Medical Physics is built on foundation studies in physics and mathematics, the core elements of a traditional physics degree. The program becomes more professionally specialized in the upper years with the addition of discipline-specific courses in medical imaging, radiation therapy, health physics and radiation pro-tection. At the same time, the curriculum will expose you to other branches of science – including biology,

chemistry and computer science – to develop your awareness of the multidisciplinary approaches that are fuelling innovation in the medical and health field today.

Your point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics (see page 73). If you’re not ready to confirm your program choice at the end of first year, second year gives you more time to clarify your interests and the latitude to move to another BSc curriculum path, should that be your preference, without having to “start all over.” The upper years have many courses in common with the Biology major, the Biology specialization in Biophysics, the Chemistry major and the Chemistry specialization in Applied Physics curriculum paths.

As the program progresses, you’ll focus on developing the specialized knowledge and technological skills that are the medical physicist’s tools of practice. Courses and lab work will encompass such topics as radiation biology, image analysis, medical diagnostics and computer modelling techniques. In your final year, you will consolidate your learning by undertaking an indepen-dent, faculty-supervised thesis project in an area of personal research interest.

CAREERSAs a Medical Physics graduate, you’ll have a range of contemporary skills that will equip you for employment in businesses and industries involved in the application of physics and technology to medical research, industries and government agencies involved with human and environmental exposure to radiation, and health-care settings such as cancer diagnosis/ management services and research centres.

GRADUATE STUDIESYou can use your degree as a bridge to a professional program in medicine/health science, education, business or law. You will also be prepared for graduate studies in physics or health/medical physics – an essential next step if you’re interested in a career as a medical physicist in clinical diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy departments, or teaching/research at the university level. Ryerson o!ers its own graduate programs (MSc and PhD) in Biomedical Physics. The most common career paths are in the areas of clinical service and consultation, radiation safety, research and development, and teaching.


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FIRAS ALMASRI 4th year Medical Physics

“Students in the Medical Physics program have great research opportunities that begin in second year. The Medical Physics program has provided me with a high level of practical skills and research experience that has prepared me for my future career.”

MEDICAL PHYSICS


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COMPUTER SCIENCETHE FIELDAlmost any endeavour – whether in business, industry or science – needs computer support to stay competitive. No wonder those who design and implement computers and computer systems are in demand. From solving end-user problems to devel-oping new strategies for increasing the capacity of a system, computer science specialists have the skills the world depends on.

THE PROGRAMThe Computer Science program at Ryerson is based on curricular guidelines used by universities across North America. Shaped by industry and student input, and ongoing feedback from peer and advisory committees, the program is constantly evolving to meet the current needs of the industry. The program is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Council of the Canadian Information Processing Society.

Our faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research in areas such as web technology, artificial intelligence and usability. While research is important, faculty are also dedicated to teaching and are available for individual consultation.

The School of Computer Science is housed in the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, a $70-million facility that features state-of-the-art lecture theatres, high-tech laboratories and specialized applied- research facilities.

Practical Experience You’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise to real-life situations in an optional co-op program. Consisting of five co-op terms integrated into the regular curriculum, the co-op option provides valuable work experience and adds one year to the length of your program.

TheoryThe first two years of the program lay the foundation for computer science. You’ll explore the design of algorithms, develop programming skills and examine

the object-oriented paradigm through introductory studies in Java, C++ and other in-demand programming languages. You’ll examine data structures, artificial intelligence and operating systems. You’ll also study the software/hardware interface through physics and computer science courses.

The third and fourth years of the program include a variety of electives and compulsory courses. Advanced computer science courses are available in operating systems, software engineering, robotics, data commu-nication networks, compiler design, computer graphics, CAD/CAM, computer-assisted learning, artificial intelligence, database systems, multimedia systems, the theory of parsing and advanced algorithms. You can choose electives from advanced mathematics courses, including graph theory, Fourier analysis, numerical analysis, computational complexity and cryptography. By taking additional courses like these, you can obtain a minor in Mathematics. There are also opportunities to obtain a minor in Accounting, Business Communi-cation, eBusiness, Economics and in many other areas of interest.

CAREERSRyerson’s Computer Science program is known for graduating software leaders and strategists. These software architects work in a wide variety of principal roles in the computing industry. As a graduate, you may work for the civil service, manufacturers, banks, utility companies, computer service, insurance companies and consulting firms. Typical starting positions include applications programmer, support programmer/ analyst and database administrator. You might even decide to start your own consulting business.

GRADUATE STUDIESSome graduates of our program choose to pursue graduate studies. Ryerson o!ers a master of science (MSc) program in Computer Science that provides students with a solid background in core areas and exposure to cutting-edge research in computer science.


PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op Part Time: First-Year Entry


Accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Council of the Canadian Information Processing Society

ALEX DELA CRUZ2nd year Computer Science

“Students in the Computer Science Program benefit from a fun learning environment with great resources and faculty who strive to prepare us for a rewarding career. Thanks to the program’s strong corporate and community relationships, I was able to secure an invaluable co-op placement with the Toronto Transit Commission.”

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science students test robots on an obstacle course.


THE FIELDArchitects perceive buildings in unique ways: each structure showcases creativity and the desire to transform their surroundings. Architects know that design excellence can e!ect tremendous change, and these imaginative professionals are always looking for new and more sustainable ways to actualize their ideas. What’s more, architects possess the technical know-how, commitment to collaboration and project management skills to guide an entire design and construction process from start to finish.

THE PROGRAMThe program delivers a forward-looking architectural education. With its broad range of courses and integrat-ed approach to sustainable design, the pre-professional program prepares you for today’s workplace and encourages you to be a design pioneer of the future.

Practical ExperienceThe studio becomes your second home and within this shared environment, you and your classmates develop a supportive network. You undertake individual and group assignments that simulate real-life problems in design, construction and project management. Some projects may even involve actual clients.

These practical experiences build your teamwork and leadership abilities, and enhance your knowledge of structures, computer technologies and environmental systems. In addition, you develop the skills to adapt to future innovations.

TheoryStudents share a common academic foundation during the first three years of the program. Throughout this time, you develop critical-thinking skills while mastering the fundamentals of your chosen field. In addition to studying design principles, building industry regulations and site selections, you learn how to design for a future with fewer natural resources, make environ-mentally sound decisions, examine the dynamic role of architecture in society, and manage time and resources in various projects.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Architectural Science (BArchSc)



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As a fourth-year student, you select one of the following program options to reflect your academic strengths and career goals:

Architecture

perspectives.

including planning, sustainability, and social and physical context.

Building Science

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construct facilities.

Project Management

-ment process.

projects to clients.

Institute of Quantity Surveyors once you graduate from this option.

CAREERSWith their specialized knowledge and reputation for resourcefulness, graduates of this program find employment throughout the architectural, manage-ment, construction and building industries. Potential career paths include architectural design, management consulting, government policy-making, real-estate development, material and building manufacturing, and trade and general contracting. Alternatively, some graduates go on to establish consulting firms or work in industry-related product development and testing, marketing, sales, production or digital applications.

GRADUATE STUDIESThe program prepares you to pursue a professionally accredited degree, the master of architecture (MArch), which leads to professional licensing as a registered architect. MArch degree programs are available throughout Canada and the United States, and Ryerson’s own program is strongly focused on research and critical practice. Ryerson also o!ers a graduate program in Building Science (MBSc/MASc).

Some graduates opt for advanced studies in areas closely associated with architecture, including real-estate finance, urban planning, business and construction law.


Craig Sobeski, a fourth-year Architectural Science student, designed a more sustainable model of suburban development as part of a scholarly research project with a faculty member.

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DAVID CAMPBELLArchitectural Science ‘10

“I wanted to be part of a challenging program that allowed me to creatively explore real-world issues. The Architectural Science program allowed me to work with many talented individuals on various projects including a design/build excursion to Ghana, West Africa, in 2009.”

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THE FIELDDue to the increasingly global nature of economies the world over, the fields of accounting and finance have become the backbone for continued economic growth and prosperity. As a result, demand for career-ready graduates in these fields is strong and growing.

THE PROGRAMThe Ted Rogers School of Accounting and Finance is situated in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, at the corner of Bay and Dundas streets. The school is housed in a multimillion-dollar facility that features state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms, computer labs, research centres and is wireless-enabled throughout.

As the only dedicated School of Accounting and Finance in the Greater Toronto Area, this program provides graduates with a competitive advantage, not only when seeking a job but after obtaining employment as well. The Accounting and Finance majors, previously housed in the Ted Rogers School of Business Management, have a proven and longstanding track record in preparing graduates for a variety of careers in the accounting and finance field.

Our experienced and dedicated faculty provides students with real-world insight into the complex worlds of accounting and finance. In the process, our graduates are not only prepared for the workplace, but also for professional postgraduate studies for those students pursuing professional accreditation.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

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New program for 2013 Launch of this program has been deferred to Fall 2013

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See pages 108 and 109

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MajorsAccounting – This major is flexible so you can keep your career opportunities open upon graduation. We o!er all of the courses needed to obtain a professional accounting designation, including chartered accountant, certified general accountant and certified management accountant. We also maintain a close relationship with all of the major accounting bodies to ensure the program is current.

Course o!erings include studies in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, public sector accounting and international accounting. The curricu-lum is rounded out with courses that include marketing, management, human resources, information technol-ogy, finance and decision support systems.

Finance – This major focuses primarily on the science of funds management. It is an increasingly important aspect of business with the tremendous growth in the derivative markets, personal financial planning and the mutual funds industry, as well as advances in electronic data interchange.

To prepare you for the world of finance, you can focus on corporate financial management, investments management or personal financial planning. You are prepared for careers that include account and financial management, insurance, mutual and pension funds, trading securities, capital markets and personal financial planning.

CAREERSThe career opportunities open to Ryerson Account-ing and Finance graduates are diverse. Ryerson’s accounting graduates can be found working in industry, government agencies, public accounting firms and not-for-profit organizations. Graduates have progressed to positions such as controller, chief financial o"cer and partners in public accounting firms. Finance graduates are spread across Canada’s financial sector and industry, working in financial management, personal financial planning and securities trading. Other careers include positions in the insurance, mutual and pension funds and capital market sectors.



THE PROGRAMRyerson’s Ted Rogers School of Business Management is situated in the heart of Toronto’s business district at the corner of Bay and Dundas streets. The school is housed in a multimillion-dollar facility that features state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms, computer labs, research centres and is wireless-enabled throughout.

With our great location in downtown Toronto, you’ll find opportunities to create a network of contacts before you graduate. In addition, we have a large pool of alumni who value the Ryerson approach and prefer hiring our graduates. These relationships, combined with our reputation for a career-ready education, translate into excellent placement records for our students. The school is currently a candidate for AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation and is expected to be accredited in 2011.

During the first two semesters – common to all students – you build an understanding of basic business functions and various business disciplines. In your third semester, you begin to develop a career focus by selecting a major, while continuing to take courses chosen from a variety of business topics. (If you are a Direct Entry student, you will choose a major when you apply.) Throughout the program, liberal studies and professionally related courses broaden your perspective and awareness of topical social, human and economic issues. Regular presentations by industry guests enhance the relevance of your education.

The world of business is broad enough that everyone can find his or her niche. Create yours by choosing from the widest, most flexible selection of majors and minors o!ered by any Canadian undergraduate school of business.

MajorsEconomics and Management Science – Acquiring and analyzing timely and accurate business data is essential for successful management decision-making. The Economics and Management Science major is designed to meet the need for professionals with well-developed analytical and model-building skills.

Course o!erings include studies in macroeconomics, microeconomics, business forecasting, quality management, labour economics, managerial finance, business law and business research.

Entrepreneurship – Learn how to become an entrepreneur and play a key role in society by relent-lessly pursuing opportunities to create and sustain a competitive, viable enterprise, whether your goal is to own your own business or to assist existing organizations grow and develop.

Ryerson o!ers more undergraduate entrepreneurship courses than any other English-language university in Canada. Studies include entrepreneurial behaviour, opportunity identification, business planning, management of innovation and entrepreneurial finance. In the final year of the program, you will be able to apply what you’ve learned by assisting with the growth of a real entrepreneurial business.

Global Management – The Global Management major equips you with the decision-making skills and cultural understanding required to function e!ectively in the new global business environment. The major recognizes that all businesses are a!ected by global events and students must have an appreciation of how the forces of globalization shape management decisions. It is now recognized that a firm’s competitors may be around the corner or halfway around the world. Suppliers may be headquartered in Canada or in distant countries, and to compete, the firm may need to set up production facilities in a number of foreign countries. In order to take advantage of opportunities for growth, or just to survive, firms may also have to acquire new cus-tomers in international markets.

The Global Management major includes courses in international marketing, legal aspects of international business, international finance, international relations, project management, management of multinational enterprises and ethical leadership in international business. You also choose from a variety of regional courses on the business environments in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America


PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Direct Entry



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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT


ANGELO PIROSZ 3rd year Business Management

“Attending the Ted Rogers School of Business Management has been the best decision I could have made for my university career. The focus on student life and experiential learning has taught me so much more than simple classroom education. The staff and faculty are truly oriented with student success and the school breeds business leaders and successful individuals.”

Graduates find employment opportunities in both large and small companies in Canada and around the world. Career paths include positions in general management, international management consulting, global project management or the management of export/import operations.

Human Resources Management – This major is concerned with the human side of organizational life. The curriculum prepares you for careers that include human resources management, diversity management, compensation management, training and develop-ment, industrial relations and sta"ng.

Course o!erings include studies in human resources management, organizational behaviour, managing interpersonal dynamics, training and development, negotiation skills and leadership. This major permits students to satisfy all of the course requirements for the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) professional designation of Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP). Fulfilling these course requirements is the first step toward achieving the CHRP designation.

Law and Business – Critical thinking and the application of legal knowledge are at the heart of all courses o!ered in the Law and Business major, which o!ers you the strongest integration of law and business among all bachelor of commerce programs in Canada. Legal education is important to your future success as an executive and a manager since you will acquire the skills that will allow you to evaluate competing arguments while seeking truth and compromise. You will learn the value of process, rights and responsibilities, and learn to accept subjectivity and ambiguity as inevitable. Knowledge of the law will be of value to you when dealing with many of the areas of business such as contract negotiations, human resources, risk management, policy development and property transactions, as well as areas that are of increasing importance and significance such as corporate social responsibility and corporate governance.

Marketing Management – The Marketing Man-agement major gives you insights into marketing principles and practices and the quantitative and IT skills necessary to work in a range of positions that include brand management and analysis, marketing research, communications, services and retail management.

Course o!erings include marketing metrics, case analysis, social media, understanding consumers, marketing research, business intelligence, decision modelling, strategic planning and market plan development.

MinorsYou may decide to combine your major with any of the following minors: Accounting, Business Communication, eBusiness, Economics, Entrepre-neurship and Innovation, Finance, Human Resources Management, Information Systems, International Business, Law, Marketing or Public Administration.

Part-Time StudiesYou have the flexibility to pursue your education while you build experience in the field or to continue working as you plan your transition to a new career.

GRADUATE STUDIESThe Ted Rogers School of Management o!ers three master’s programs: master of business administration (MBA), master of business administration (MBA) in Management of Technology and Innovation, and master of management science (MMSc) in Management of Technology and Innovation. The MBA program o!ers a business management education with a global focus, while the MBA and MMSc programs o!er options in Media Management, Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Management. For more information, please visit www.ryerson.ca/mba.

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THE FIELDWith the constant evolution of information and communications technology (ICT), virtually every organization requires business management profes-sionals who are also ICT experts. Working with both technical and non-technical users of information, these professionals are uniquely positioned to plan, design and administer information systems.

THE PROGRAMA business/technology hybrid, Ryerson’s Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management (ITM) is Canada’s only school dedicated to business management and ICT. Our graduates help drive business strategies using ICT solutions, making ITM a leading contributor to Canada’s ICT economy.

Our Business Technology Management (BTM) program is soon to be accredited by the Canadian Coalition for ICT Skills. The coalition represents major Canadian employers and industry associations that rely on graduates with ICT skills. The coalition has

focused on the significant industry need to increase the number of graduates with strong management and interpersonal skills from ICT programs, and as Canada’s largest business/ICT school, we strongly support this goal. The BTM approach requires a strong focus on developing personal and interpersonal skills, in addition to technical and academic skills, producing a hybrid business/ICT professional. As well, the BTM approach requires students to gain hands-on working experience prior to graduation, often working with employers in the coalition.

The school is housed in a multimillion-dollar facility that is wireless-enabled throughout and features state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms, computer labs and research centres. In addition to providing instruction using the latest applications, communication and development software, BTM delivers an understanding of the underlying principles driving ICT innovation. You learn to anticipate and capitalize on business opportunities tied to technological change.


PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op; Direct Entry; Advanced Standing

Part Time: First-Year Entry; Direct Entry; Advanced Standing


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Prof. Deborah Fels teaches a popular class called Advanced Multimedia Projects, where students learn about game development and the gaming industry.

Practical ExperienceLearning that reflects the “real world” is achieved through extensive use of case studies with an ICT focus; these are problem-solving exercises based on real-life enterprises. Hands-on experience is gained using a wide range of industry-current program applications. In your final year, you participate in a team-consulting initiative in which a business technology plan is developed for an actual client. An optional summer practicum is also available.

You may opt for the five-year co-op program in which you receive mentoring and gain valuable work experi-ence while you study. Up to 20 months of paid work experience is integrated into the academic program. For full-time students, work terms start after second year and extend the program from four to five years.

TheoryYou learn ICT for business from day one, building a foundation in ICT with studies that include business and information systems and an introduction to application development. You study business management basics including accounting, human resources, marketing, foundation of management and statistics for manage-ment. Most importantly, you will develop your inter-personal, consulting, collaborative and leadership skills.

In the later years of the program, study topics include systems and database analysis/design, Internet software applications development, managing information systems, and IT and strategic management. You develop a command of business topics that include microeconomics, macroeconomics, training and development, finance, and business law. Throughout the program, there is a strong emphasis on team building and communications skills.

To add breadth to your studies, you can combine your area of concentration with a minor such as Accounting, Business Communication, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Human Resources Management, International Business, Law, Marketing, Public Administration, Politics, or Sales Management and Service Quality.

Part-Time StudiesYou have the flexibility to pursue your education while you build experience in the field, or to continue working as you plan your transition to a new career. To accommodate work schedules, classes run evenings and weekends with some access to daytime classes.

CAREERSBTM graduates will find work in two distinct markets: ICT (which supplies and supports hardware, software, systems and services) and the “user community” (which consists of any organization that uses ICT technology).

GRADUATE STUDIESThe Ted Rogers School of Management o!ers three master’s programs: a master of business administration (MBA), a master of business administration (MBA) in Management of Technology and Innovation, and a master of management science (MMSc) in Management of Technology and Innovation. The MBA program o!ers a business management education with a global focus while the other MBA program and the MMSc program o!er options in Media Management, Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Management. For more information, please visit www.ryerson.ca/mba.


ROXANA ZAMFIR Business Technology Management ‘10Business Systems Analyst, RBC Capital Markets

“The Business Management program provided me with theoretical and practical knowledge to effectively liaise between business and IT stakeholders. The co-op program offers a great opportunity to bridge the gap between the academic environment and the outside world. I gained valuable work experience and made connections through the various industry positions that I held while in the program.”


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THE FIELDThe hospitality and tourism industry is led by business management professionals. They manage, consult, supervise and launch their own ventures in providing accommodations, adventure tourism and outdoor recreation, attractions, food and beverages, tourism services, transportation, travel trade and events, and conferences. One in 10 Canadians is employed in the six largest tourism-related sectors.

Working in the world’s largest and fastest-growing industry, hospitality and tourism management professionals are in high demand.

THE PROGRAMThe Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) o!ers the best in business management theory – tied to hospitality and tourism – and is administered through the Ted Rogers School of Management. It is the longest-running program of its kind in Canada, with a curriculum designed to prepare you for management and leadership roles in the Canadian and international hospitality and tourism industry.

The school is housed in a multimillion-dollar facility that is wireless-enabled throughout and features state-of-the-art demonstration and teaching kitchens, multimedia classrooms, computer labs and research centres. The professors are distinguished by high-end

industry experience and lead by example. They build ties with industry and alumni who help the school deliver a quality education through their participation on our advisory council, in curriculum design, as guest lecturers and as work placements.

Practical ExperienceOver the four years of the program, you accumulate 1,600 hours of industry work experience, giving you an edge in the job market upon graduation. Some of your hours may be accumulated at the International Living/Learning Centre (a combined residence and confer-ence facility that o!ers work experience opportunities) and the Ted Rogers Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Research. Ryerson is just steps away from hundreds of entertainment, sporting, cultural and other attractions, as well as 20 major hotels – which means easy access to work and study opportunities.

As part of the school, the Four Seasons Hotels Seminar Suite within the new research facility o!ers state-of-the-art technology for focus groups. The Delta Hotels Resource Room supports students and faculty research. The Cara Demonstration Kitchen and the teaching and preparation kitchens allow students to run restaurant facilities as part of their studies and allow chefs and vendors to demonstrate how to prepare and handle food products.




Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality (formerly HCIMA)

Hospitality and Tourism Management students learn about food and beverage management in the Cara Demonstration Kitchen.

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Hospitality and Tourism student Mimi Shum receiving the William F. Lougheed Hospitality and Tourism Management Award at the 2010 awards ceremony held at One King West Hotel & Residence. The award is presented by William F. Lougheed, Professor Emeritus.

Theory You begin your studies in hospitality and tourism in first year. Studies include the food and service industry, lodging operations, human resources and tourism. Business studies include microeconomics, business information systems, financial accounting and macroeconomics.

Second-year studies include food and beverage cost-control systems, organizational behaviour, property management, marketing, statistics for business, research concepts, law, and market distribution channels for travel products and services. Third-year studies include managerial accounting, new business planning, service management systems and hospitality information systems. Fourth-year studies include revenue management, research and data analysis, and management career strategies.

Students participate in fieldwork, case studies, simulations, workshops, seminars and group projects throughout their hospitality and tourism courses. Team-building skills, which are required for future managerial roles, are practised through regular group projects. Many students take one-day-a-week intern-ships for a semester, providing them further insights into the industry and additional contacts and mentors. These internships may include corporate research, field projects or operational roles.

Electives are available in areas that include corporate communications, statistics, politics, finance, retailing, economic geography and psychology. Minors are available in Human Resources Management, Business Communication, Marketing, eBusiness, Econom-ics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Information Systems and International Business. There are also study-abroad programs in Australia, England, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand and Scotland.

CAREERSCareer fairs are held on campus as well as within the school. A student-run job placement centre is available to help you find work. The Hospitality and Tourism Management program unlocks doors to local, national and international opportunities in operations management, sales, marketing, human resources, IT, revenue management, consulting, customer service, research, and policy and planning within all sectors of the industry.

KEVIN MCKINNONHospitality and Tourism Management ‘06Front Office Manager, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

“The Hospitality and Tourism Manage-ment program combines business concepts, service management theory and hospitality ideals with practical, real-world examples and assignments. My studies prepared me for the workplace and gave me confidence to succeed as a leader, mentor and manager in my field. The program afforded me the opportunity to study in Toronto: the top hospitality market in the country.”

S�Mark Goldrup (third from the left), Food and Nutrition ’99, General Manager, Toronto Marriott �Downtown Eaton Centre, with members of the HTM Course Union at an event sponsored by �Marriott Hotels & Resorts Canada.


RETAIL MANAGEMENT

THE FIELDThe retail industry is the largest sector in Canada with a growing employee base of nearly two million people. One in eight graduating students in Canada eventually pursue careers in retailing, which o!ers a large variety of interesting and lucrative choices.

THE PROGRAMThe Ted Rogers School of Retail Management is the Canadian leader for retail education and research. The school is housed in a multimillion-dollar facility that is wireless-enabled throughout and features state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms, computer labs and research centres. The program graduates business management professionals with knowledge and experience tailored to the unique needs of the retail industry.

Practical ExperienceThere are many opportunities to gain experience through internships, a final-year independent project and training with industry-standard software applica-tions. You also gain real-world, motivational insights through guest lectures with speakers at the forefront of the retail industry.

You undertake a mandatory internship at a major retail organization (additional optional internships are also available) with responsibilities including store operation and management, buying, marketing, advertising and allocation analysis.

Recently, students have worked for companies such as Wal-Mart Canada, Loblaw group of companies, Future

Shop, Winners and Ivanhoe Cambridge (a company that manages, develops and owns shopping centres).

The optional final-year independent project involves preparing and implementing a business plan or research proposal for an actual company.

To prepare you for the workforce, you work with an assortment of advanced software applications for such tasks as visual merchandising, product and demand planning, and customer data analysis.

You will have the opportunity to connect with the industry and learn valuable skills through participating in several campus events throughout the year. Some of these events include the annual Window Wonderland, where you will compete with fellow students to design a storefront window along Yonge and Dundas; Retail Week, a week-long series of events where industry executives host lectures, networking sessions and case competitions; and the Michael Belcourt Lecture Series, a grand lecture and reception featuring some of the retail industry’s leaders. Past speakers at these lectures include Don Green and Michael Budman, co-founders of Roots; Joe Mimran, founder of Joe Fresh Style; and Tom Stemberg, founder of Staples.

In the sixth semester, you have the opportunity (subject to availability and academic performance) to study for a semester in Europe, Asia or North America. You may complete an assignment or a project based on your travel/study experience, which will be used in the final assessment of the course.


PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Direct Entry



The Ted Rogers School of Retail Management is the Canadian leader for retail education and research.

www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/rm

RETAIL MANAGEMENT

S�Retail Management student Tara Prentice makes a �sale at PopUp Ryerson, a retail pop up shop featuring �apparel designed by Ryerson students.

S�Retail Management students on an exclusive tour of the outdoor lifestyle �shopping centre, Shops at Don Mills, by executives at Cadillac Fairview.


TheoryExploring retailing within the entire supply chain, the curriculum is structured around four themes: leadership and people skills, technology, strategy, and customer service and store operations.

Leadership and people skills – used to build teamwork and motivation. They are developed through studies that include interpersonal communications (group interviewing, conflict resolution and negoti-ating), human resources (training, recruitment and performance evaluation), organizational behaviour (team dynamics, leadership, and power and politics), and marketing and management.

Technology – used to identify customers, assemble information and support research. It includes studies in supply and demand (warehousing and inventory management, and order processing); virtual retailing, information management and systems (information access and retrieval technologies); and retail software and retail technology.

Strategy – includes studies in buying, research, new venture startup (including assessing the potential of a business and buying an existing business or franchise), change management, microeconomics, finance and accounting, and retail innovations.

Customer service and store operations – where an understanding of buyers’ needs is used to increase sales and productivity. It includes studies in retail operations, visual merchandising, store design, relationship marketing (which involves building long-term relation-ships with customers), consumer behaviour (which looks at customer decision-making patterns), geodemo-

graphics (where socioeconomic and demographic data are applied to marketing) and retail site selection.

MinorsEnhance your career potential with a minor in one of the following specialized areas: Accounting, Business Communication, eBusiness, Economics, Entrepre- neurship and Innovation, Fashion, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Law, Marketing, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or Sales Management.

Part-Time Studies Students employed in the retail sector or related fields can pursue studies with the flexibility to choose from a year-round schedule of daytime, evening and Internet-based courses (subject to availability).

CAREERSCareer opportunities include retail entrepreneurship, buying, marketing, operations, category management, supply chain management and logistics, store man-agement, e-commerce, visual merchandising, brand management, public relations and communications, and shopping centre management.

With a degree in Retail Management, you are also rigorously prepared for graduate studies, including the master of business administration (MBA) program o!ered by the Ted Rogers School of Management.

RETAIL MANAGEMENT

MICHAEL DECATA Retail Management ‘11President of the Retail Students’ Association

“Entering into the Retail Management program was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Leadership opportunities in the program allow students to further their growth professionally and personally. Industry support for the school is prevalent; different companies donate prestigious awards and actively offer internships. The specialized nature of this degree gives graduates a competitive advantage in the retail industry.”

S�Recruitment Specialist for the �Forzani Group, Wanda Camilleri, �presents the Sport Chek Award �to Retail Management Student, �Davis Courneyea, at the annual �Retail Awards ceremony.

W�Retail Management students pose in front of their winning window display at the Hard Rock Café at Dundas Square as part of the annual Window Wonderland competition.

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www.ryerson.ca/graduate

GRADUATE STUDIES

THE G. RAYMOND CHANG SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATIONThe G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada’s largest university-based continu-ing education provider. With approximately 70,000 enrolments annually, students choose The Chang School because of its commitment to flexible access to a university curriculum. Whether it’s online, in the classroom, or via a combination of delivery modes, the school operates three terms per year and schedules classes six days per week so there are options for even the busiest of schedules.

You can choose from over 1,400 courses, seminars and workshops, and more than 80 career-related certificate programs in the following areas: arts; business; commu-nication and design; community services; engineering, architecture and science; gateway for international

professionals; and programs for those aged 50+. As a leader in online learning, The Chang School has developed over 350 distance education courses and currently o!ers 16 certificate programs that may be completed online. Many o!erings are degree-credit courses that may be used for advanced standing (if admission is secured) for many part- and full-time Ryerson degree programs. We o!er a variety of delivery modes to fit our students’ busy schedules, such as evening, weekend and online distance education, as well as various combinations of these formats.

For students who lack the prerequisite requirements for admission to Ryerson degree or certificate programs, The Chang School’s academic bridging courses enable students to upgrade in specific subject areas.

GRADUATE STUDIES/THE G. RAYMOND CHANG SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Ryerson’s Yeates School of Graduate Studies o!ers programs at both the master’s and doctoral levels. All are designed to include a high degree of interaction between faculty members and students, and to have a strong component of scholarship, research, creativity, innovation and critical analysis.

Graduate o!erings at Ryerson have grown rapidly over the past few years. Programs o!ered in 2011-2012 include the following:

MASc, MEng

Management, MA

HEASLIP HOUSE Home of The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education

Phone: 416-979-5035 Fax: 416-979-5277 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/ce d

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RYERSON LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES The Ryerson Library and Archives serves students in all undergraduate programs regardless of their disciplines of study.

The facility is located in the heart of the campus in the Library building, and will be expanding its presence with the new Student Learning Centre planned for the corner of Yonge and Gould streets.

THE COLLECTIONThe library has more than 500,000 books and 2,000 print journal titles. More than $2-million is spent annually to support electronic resources which reflect the breadth of programs available at Ryerson. This includes approximately 26,000 e-journals, e-books, databases and indexes, geospatial data and catalogued websites or electronic documents. You can access electronic resources using library computers, your own laptops with wireless connectivity and remote computers o! campus.

COMPUTER ACCESSThe Ronald D. Besse Information and Learning Commons on the main floor of the library provides more than 140 computers for student use, as well as printers and scanners. More desktop computers are available throughout the building. Using these comput-ers, you can connect to the Internet and to the library’s electronic resources. In addition, the laptop loan program allows students to borrow laptops. IT Support is available onsite.

THE SPACEQuiet and group study areas are available throughout the library, with the 10th floor reserved for silent study. The fourth floor has movable furniture to enable students to arrange the seating in a variety of configu-rations depending on their study needs. You can also reserve group study rooms online. With the new Student Learning Centre, there will be even more access to study space.

GETTING HELPTo help develop the research skills needed to be success-ful at the university level, help is available in a variety of ways. Research support is available on the library’s main floor. We also have Ask a Librarian LIVE chat which you can access from remote locations o! campus. Throughout the academic year, free workshops are o!ered to help you become familiar with all of the resource materials the library o!ers and to help you build your research skills, an essential tool for university life.

RYERSON LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES

VISIT US Ryerson Library and Archives 350 Victoria Street Entrance on the second floor www.library.ryerson.ca

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In addition to gaining valuable work experience, co-op work terms allow you to earn a competitive salary while helping you to clarify your career objectives. You’ll also gain an appreciation for the expectations and needs of employers, which will boost your opportunities for full-time employment after graduation.

The alternating work and academic terms begin follow-ing the second year of studies. The inclusion of work terms lengthens your program of study from four to five years. The various work and academic term sequences for each program are outlined in the Ryerson calendar at www.ryerson.ca/calendar/2011-2012/pg1496.html.

The O!ce of Co-operative Education helps students obtain suitable co-op positions. To help you make an informed decision, the O!ce of Co-operative Education and academic departments organize information seminars every fall for students entering second year. You can meet faculty advisors as well as senior students and alumni who have experienced

co-operative education and who can answer your questions and o"er valuable advice. The decision to pursue the co-op option must be made during the third semester, or the fall term of your second year.

Most students find work with companies in the Greater Toronto Area, and some students choose to work in other parts of Ontario, other provinces and even abroad.

Many nationally and internationally recognized companies o"er suitable opportunities for co-op students. Companies that have supported these programs include AGAT Laboratories, Ashland Canada, CIBC, Environment Canada, Exxon Mobil/ Imperial Oil, IBM, Hydro One, Intelliware, Los Alamos National Laboratory (USA), Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Research in Motion (RIM), RBC Financial Group, Sanofi Pasteur, Apotex and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION

416-979-5068 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/co-op

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION

A degree enhanced by experience and work-related skills can be the key to opening doors to the career of your choice. Many programs at Ryerson offer some form of experiential learning. Co-operative education (co-op) programs alternate periods of academic study with periods of paid, full-time work experience in discipline-related jobs in business, industry, government, social services and the professions. See individual program listings for details.

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We live in a globalized, highly connected world and Ryerson is dedicated to ensuring that our students are able to find their places in it. In order to help students along, we have made a strong commitment to provide international opportunities for them.

Each year, we send more than 140 students on academic exchanges to our more than 60 partner institutions in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia. Our students find themselves studying fashion in London, business management in Hong Kong, urban planning and nutrition in Melbourne, and politics in Paris. These exchanges o!er students opportunities to immerse themselves in di!erent cultures or languages, gain di!erent perspectives on their programs, make new friends and become even more marketable to employers.

Ryerson students also have chances to undertake research, present at conferences and take part in com-petitions in places like Chile, China, India, Japan, Uganda and the United States.

As a Ryerson student, you can also use your education to help make a di!erence by working and volunteering abroad. Journalism students have documented con-ditions in refugee camps, early childhood education students have worked with disadvantaged children in orphanages, architectural science students have built emergency shelters in Pakistan following the

earthquake in 2005 and social work students have worked on HIV/AIDS education programs.

Not only do we o!er these international opportu-nities, but we also o!er financial support to ensure students have a chance to take advantage of them.

Ryerson takes pride in providing a range of responsive, flexible and innovative international mobility funding programs. These have included:

) – provides students with funding to undertake program-related placements and internships or to vol-unteer in the developing world to pursue one or more United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

– provides grants for students to pursue research, attend conferences or take part in competitions outside Canada.

– provides generous support for all international activities and is based on financial need. This program is funded by the Ontario government.

Go to www.ryerson.ca/ri for more information.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Ryerson students have had opportunities to study, work and compete in dozens of cities including the following:

Accra, GhanaAmsterdam, NetherlandsAuckland, New ZealandBeijing, ChinaBuenos Aires, ArgentinaCape Town, South AfricaCopenhagen, DenmarkCusco, PeruDublin, IrelandEdinburgh, ScotlandFlorence, ItalyGeorgetown, GuyanaHanoi, VietnamHavana, CubaHong Kong, ChinaKampala, UgandaKyoto, JapanLondon, EnglandMumbai, IndiaNairobi, KenyaParis, FrancePhnom Penh, CambodiaRio de Janeiro, BrazilSantiago, ChileSydney, AustraliaTel Aviv, Israel Wroclaw, Poland

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Ryerson Aerospace Engineering gradu-ate student Marina Selezneva (centre) worked on a joint research project at the Kyoto Institute of Technology, and attended the Seventh Canada-Japan Conference on Composite Materials in Tokyo and Shonan.

Journalism student Carmelle Wolfson produced two short documentaries as part of her internship in Kenya.

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You must have completed, or be currently completing, your program’s admission requirements at the time you apply. Meeting the minimum published admission requirements and/or grades does not guarantee admission. O!ers of Admission are granted to the best-qualified candidates based on the information available at the time of application review.

All fall 2012 applicants, including those given an early or conditional O!er of Admission, are required to successfully complete all admission requirements by June 30, 2012. In most cases, this will exclude the possibility of using summer school, night school, virtual school, correspondence and/or distance education courses completed after this date to meet admission requirements. However, some Ryerson programs may consider extensions beyond June 30, 2012. Visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/ admission/apply/after and follow the links for Requests for Summer School and Other Extensions for details.

Minimum Admission Requirements You are encouraged to achieve as much breadth of prep-aration as possible in the course of your studies leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent while also meeting the stated subject prerequisite requirements of the program(s) of your choice. The following are minimum requirements only and are subject to change:

Equivalent Admission Requirements, page 99).

program-specific prerequisite courses and English

and is the required English for Journalism and Radio

All Ryerson programs stipulate specific subject

determined on the basis of competition.

Please note: is an admission requirement for all undergraduate

a substitute. Applicants whose first language is not English must also submit proof of proficiency in English (see page 111).

Admission requirements vary from program to program. Visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/ admission/programs and select your program of interest to view program-specific requirements. See the Admission Requirements Charts on pages 102 to 109 in this publication for a quick overview.

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Ryerson University is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information. To read our Registrar’s Notice of Collection and Use of Personal Information statement visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/privacy.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/overview


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Basis of AdmissionAdmission is based on competitive grades in program-specific subject requirements, competitive overall admission averages and, where applicable, non- academic requirements (e.g., portfolio, admission essay, interview, audition, etc.). For current Ontario secon-

results in the early admission selection process.

Your complete academic record, including secondary school as well as all post-secondary studies (e.g., college, university or other post-secondary institutions), will be reviewed and considered as part of the competitive selection process.

Program-Specific Subject Requirements: Specific

grade(s) required for admission vary with each program. Minimum grades typically in the range of 65% to 75% or higher are required in each of the program-specific subject requirements; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades.

Overall Admission Averages: A minimum overall

equivalent) establishes your eligibility to apply for admission; subject to competition, individual programs may establish higher academic averages. *Ryerson receives more applications than spaces available. The averages/grades required for admission selection to each program is determined on the basis of competition each year. Possession of minimum averages and/or grades does not guarantee admission.

Non-Academic Requirements: Some programs

for admission (e.g., portfolio, admission essay, interview, audition, etc.). See specific non-academic

including specific submission dates and procedures at www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/overview.

Alternate/Equivalent Admission Requirements Applicants educated outside of Ontario or those who have followed an alternate curriculum must present the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School

www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/ overview and select Alternate/Equivalent Admission Requirements Standing for details. Please note: alternate admission requirements are determined by Ryerson at its sole discretion.

Students From Canadian Provinces/Territories Outside of Ontario If you have been educated in a province or territory outside of Ontario, you are required to present a high school diploma (or equivalent) including the subject prerequisite(s) and grade(s) required for specific Ryerson programs. For a complete list of requirements by province/territory, including acceptable courses to meet program-specific prerequisite requirements, visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/overview.

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Mature Student ApplicantsIf you do not possess the minimum admission require-ments, you may be considered for admission if you meet all of the following requirements:

which you will commence studies;

two years;

to cope with the Ryerson program and have completed, typically with grades of 70% or higher, all subject prerequisite(s) or equivalent required for individual program admission.

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for admission purposes will vary by program and is

prerequisite is required for a program, the grade in that course must be competitive for admission purposes.

Minimum grades do not guarantee admission. Subject to competition, you may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. Your complete academic record will be reviewed and considered as part of the competitive selection process. If you think you may be eligible under Ryerson’s Mature Student Policy, you are required to follow all usual application procedures and arrange the submission of the same o"cially certified academic transcripts (including promotion/graduation status) and other documents as all other applicants. In addition, you must submit a detailed outline, year by year, of your activities in and out of formal education as well as a letter outlining why you have chosen this program, your career ambitions and goals, and your past work experience.

Applicants 60 years of age or older by December 31 of the year of application, who present proof of their age and follow regular admission procedures may enrol as undergraduate full- or part-time, special, or auditor students without paying tuition fees.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Applicants who have completed the IB Diploma

Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. Applicants must include the specific subject re-quirements for the program(s) to which they are applying among their Higher and Standard levels.

considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using IB courses. For more information about IB transfer credits, visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/ admission/overview.

American School System/Advanced Placement (AP) Applicants who have completed studies from the Ameri-

academic program at an accredited secondary school with high academic standing including minimum B grades in the program-specific subject prerequisites and a minimum B overall average. Subject to competi-tion, applicants may be required to present averages/

(including accreditation, grading scheme, etc.) must


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While every effort was made to ensure accuracy in this publication at the time of printing (June 2011), Ryerson University reserves the right to terminate the application process without notice and to amend information presented as necessary at any time. In particular, Ryerson reserves the right to withdraw or change academic program offerings and admission requirements at any time and to terminate the application process without notice. For additional information, refer to Ryerson’s Undergraduate Calendar(s) at www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/calendars.

examination results are also considered. AP courses

considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credit for core and professional engineering courses using AP examinations. For more information about AP transfer credit, visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/ overview.

British-Patterned Education Applicants must present the following:

areas with predicted and final grades of B or higher in

Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Higher results may be required for some programs due to competition. Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may also be considered on an individual basis subject to space and competition.

Prerequisite subjects should be presented at the

in the Faculty of Arts (excluding International Economics and Finance), as well as Journalism,

other programs.

considered in order to meet the English prerequisite subject requirement (except where noted otherwise).

Applicants to programs in the Faculty of Engi-neering, Architecture and Science must include mathematics and either physics or chemistry at the

who include all applicable program subject prerequisite

considered for transfer credit on an individual basis.

students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and

currently reviewing minimum grade requirements for admission consideration and transfer credit eligibility.

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Degree Program/Format Program-Specific Subject Requirements (Grade 12 U unless otherwise noted)

Arts and Contemporary Studies (BA)

Program Format: Full Time: Four Year

Arts (BA)

Program Format: Full Time: Four Year (One-Year Common Foundation)

> Applicants to Geographic Analysis are encouraged to include one Grade 12 U/M Geography course and one Grade 12 U Mathematics course in their Grade 12 studies.

> The Arts programs noted in this section (Criminal Justice, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology) share a one-year foundation. Students can apply to transfer to one of these programs for second year and have all their completed courses credited to the new program.

Criminal Justice

English


Geographic Analysis

History

Politics and Governance

Psychology

Sociology

Undeclared (Entry option only)

International Economics and Finance (BA)


> MHF4U and MCV4U are the preferred Mathematics courses.

Public Administration and Governance (BA)

Program Format: Part Time: First-Year Entry

Minimum Requirements and Basis of Admission:

Entry Points:

FACULTY OF ARTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

FACULTY OF ARTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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Degree Program/Format Program-Specific Subject Requirements (Grade 12 U unless otherwise noted) and Non-Academic Requirements (if/where applicable)

Fashion (BDes)

Communication Program Format: Full Time: Four Year Recommended

PLUS Non-Academic Requirements:Design Program Format: Full Time: Four Year

Graphic Communications Management (BTech)


Recommended:

Image Arts (BFA)

Film Studies Program Format: Full Time: Four Year PLUS Non-Academic Requirements:

New Media Program Format: Full Time: Four Year

Photography Studies Program Format: Full Time: Four Year

Interior Design (BID)


> Other Grade 12 U or M courses in Canadian and World Issues may be considered on an individual basis. Students should select Physics (Grade 11 or higher) and the Art option in Grades 11/12 if available. Preference may be given to applicants who have included History or Visual Arts/Art History in their Grade 12 U/M studies.

PLUS Non-Academic Requirements:

Journalism (BJourn)

Program Format: Full Time: Four Year PLUS Non-Academic Requirements:

Radio and Television (BA)

Program Format: Full Time: Four Year PLUS Non-Academic Requirements:

Theatre (BFA)

Performance Acting Program Format: Full Time: Four Year PLUS Non-Academic Requirements:

Performance Dance Program Format: Full Time: Four Year

Performance Production Program Format: Full Time: Four Year

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION & DESIGN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION & DESIGN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


Non-Academic Requirements www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/overview

Entry Points:

FACULTY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

FACULTY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


Child and Youth Care (BA)


Program Format: Full Time: Direct Entry PLUS Non-Academic Requirements:

> Potential students with extensive work experience in the field but with post-secondary academic credentials other than the three-year CAAT diploma in Child and Youth Work will be considered on an individual basis and should apply to first year. Those with out-of-province two-year diplomas will also be assessed on an individual basis.

> Secondary school transcripts not required; Mature Student Guidelines do not apply.

Program Format: Part Time: Direct Entry

Disability Studies (BA)

Program Format: Part Time: Degree Completion

AND


> Winter, Spring and Fall Entry Points.> Secondary school transcripts not required; Mature Student Guidelines do not apply.

Early Childhood Education (BA)


Program Format: Full Time: Direct Entry AND


Program Format: Part Time: Direct Entry

Health Information Management (BHA)

Program Format: Part Time: Degree Completion Stream A:

OR Stream B:



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Health Services Management (BHA)

Program Format: Part-Time: Degree Completion Stream A:

OR Stream B:



Midwifery (BHSc)



> Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed at least one year of university studies with a 3.0/B/70% cumulative GPA, or other related life experience.


Nursing (BScN)


Nursing Post-Diploma (BScN)

Program Format: Full Time: Post Diploma


Program Format: Part Time: Post Diploma

Nutrition and Food (BASc)


Occupational and Public Health (BASc)

Occupational Health and Safety Program Format: Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op

Recommended:

Public Health and Safety Program Format: Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op

Occupational Health and Safety Program Format: Full-Time: Two-Year Post-Baccalaureate Degree Program

Public Health and Safety Program Format: Full-Time: Two-Year Post-Baccalaureate Degree Program

CONTINUED >

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FACULTY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ! CONTINUED


Social Work (BSW)


Program Format: Part-Time: Advanced Standing OR

AND


> Given the strong competition for space, applicants will normally be required to present academic averages significantly higher than the minimum.


Urban and Regional Planning (BURPI)

Program Format: Full Time: Four Year Recommended

Program Format: Full Time: Two-Year Post-Baccalaureate Degree Program

Program Format: Full Time: Two-Year Post-Diploma Degree Completion


Non-Academic Requirements www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/overview

Entry Points:

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


Non-Academic Requirementswww.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/

overview Entry Points:

Degree Program/ Format

Program-Specific Subject Requirements (Grade 12 U unless otherwise noted) and Non-Academic Requirements (if/where applicable)

Science (BSc)

Program Format: Full Time: Four Year or Five-Year Co-Operative

RecommendedBiology

Chemistry

Contemporary Science

Medical Physics

Undeclared (Entry option only) Students admitted to Undeclared must indicate, by Feb. 1 of the first year, which of the Science programs they intend to pursue.


> Students are encouraged to include Grade 12 U Physics (SPH4U) in their secondary school studies.

Computer Science (BSc)

Program Format: Full Time: Four Year or Five-Year Co-Operative

Grade 12 U Physics (SPH4U) is the recommended Science course.

Program Format: Part-Time: First-Year Entry (possible Advanced Standing)

OR

AND

OR

OR

Degree Program/ Format

Program-Specific Subject Requirements (Grade 12 U unless otherwise noted) and Non-Academic Requirements (if/where applicable)

Engineering (BEng)

Program Format:

Full Time: Four Year or Optional Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP)

Aerospace

Biomedical

Chemical (Co-op only, five years in length)

Civil

Computer

Electrical

Industrial

Mechanical

Undeclared (Entry option only) All engineering programs share a common first semester. Students admitted to Undeclared must indi-cate, by Dec. 1 of the first semester, which of the eight engineering programs they intend to pursue.

Architectural Science (BArchSc)



TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS



Accounting and Finance (BComm)*


> For Fall 2012 admission, two mathematics courses are strongly recommended. The preferred mathematics courses are Grade 12 U Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U).

> E!ective Fall 2013, two mathematics courses [Grade 12 U Advanced Functions (MHF4U) AND Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)] will be required for admission.

Business Management (BComm)



Program Format: Part Time: First-Year Entry OR

AND

OR

> The cumulative grade point average required for admission each year is determined on the basis of competition. Candidates are encouraged to present cumulative grade point averages of 2.67 (B-) or higher to maximize their chances for admission consideration on a competitive basis.

Program Format: Full- and Part-Time Direct Entry


Business Technology Management (BComm)

Program Formats: Full Time: Four Year Full Time: Five Year with optional Co-Op > MHF4U and MCV4U are the preferred Mathematics courses.


OR

Mature Students who have a Grade 12 U course in English but don’t meet the Mathematics (or equivalent) prerequisite must complete at least one G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificate with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) in Information Systems Management or Telecommunications Management or the equivalent in individual courses from other post-secondary institutions. First-year entry for Mature Students under these conditions is available only via part-time study.

Program Format: Full- and Part-Time Direct Entry > Secondary school transcripts not required; Mature Student Guidelines do not apply.

Program Format: Full- and Part-Time Degree Completion




Entry Points:


Hospitality and Tourism Management (BComm)



Retail Management (BComm)


> MHF4U and MCV4U are the preferred Mathematics courses.Program Format: Part Time: First-Year Entry

Program Format: Full- and Part-Time Direct Entry


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We encourage you to apply for admission as early as possible. The application dates for guaranteed consideration have been selected to allow su!cient time for auditions, interviews and selection tests to be arranged where required, and to ensure that applications (and amendments to applications) for all programs will be received in time for consideration by the selection committees. All complete applications and amendments received by Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment by the application dates outlined below will receive equal consideration. Applications, supporting documents and amendments received after these dates will be reviewed subject to space availability in the programs. However, many programs will continue to accept applications after the Guaranteed Consideration Dates. Some part-time undergraduate programs accept applications for the winter and spring terms. Visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/apply/dates and then select Programs Accepting Applications for details.

FEBRUARY 1

Guaranteed Consideration Date for Applications to Grades-Plus ProgramsGrades-Plus programs are those that select students on the basis of grades plus non-academic requirements such as auditions, interviews, portfolios, essays, etc. If distance does not permit travel to Ryerson, selection methods may include telephone interviews, mail-in questionnaires and/or essays.

Non-academic material is generally due by the Guaranteed Consideration Date. However, it is important that you do not submit non-academic material until after you have actually submitted your application for admission and have received your Ryerson Number. Your Ryerson Number must be clearly printed on all non-academic materials you submit. Typical non-academic admission requirements are outlined in the Admission Requirements Charts on pages 102 to 109 in this publication. For further informa-tion about specific non-academic requirements, including submission deadline dates, proce-dures and applicable fees, visit www.ryerson.ca/ undergraduate/admission/overview and then select Non-Academic Requirements.

Grades-Plus Programs

Faculty of Communication & Design

Faculty of Community Servicesonly Direct Entry

program)

only Part-time, Advanced

Standing program)

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science

MARCH 1

Guaranteed Consideration Date for Applications to Grades-Only ProgramsGrades-Only programs are those that select students on the basis of academic achievement. Programs not listed under Grades-Plus programs are Grades-Only programs.

STEP 1: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

at Ryerson online via the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) at www.ouac.on.ca. Current or former Ryerson students apply online via the Ryerson Application Form available at www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/apply/forms.

STEP 2: SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION All applicants must review the information in Ryerson’s o!cial Document Submission Poli-cies and Procedures posted at www.ryerson.ca/ undergraduate/admission/apply and arrange submission of the following by all noted deadlines:

Documents

Officially Certified TranscriptsAll applicants must arrange to have one set of o!cially certified academic transcripts including promotion/graduation status of secondary and all post-secondary education (whether or not you completed your program successfully) submitted directly by the issuing school and/or agency to Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at Ryerson. If you are a current Ontario secondary

your grades will be submitted by your guidance o!ce to the OUAC. Visit www.ryerson.ca/ undergraduate/admission/apply for details.

Non-Academic Requirements In addition to academic requirements, Grades-Plus programs consider non-academic requirements such as interviews, auditions, selection tests, essays, portfolios, etc. in the selection process. For further information about specific non-academic requirements, includ-ing submission deadline dates, procedures and applicable fees, visit www.ryerson.ca/ undergraduate/admission/overview and then select Non-Academic Requirements.

APPLYING TO RYERSON

WHEN TO APPLY

www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/apply

HOW TO APPLY

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Ryerson Supplementary Form and Supporting DocumentsAs part of the application process, all applicants who are not currently attending an Ontario secondary school in a daytime program of study are required to submit a Ryerson Supplementary Form.

If you are required to submit supporting docu-ments in addition to your o!cially certified transcripts (e.g., marriage certificate or proof of name change), you must do so (along with any associated fees) directly to Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment. Visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/apply for details.

Study Permit ApplicantsIf you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, you must indicate on your applica-tion that you have obtained or intend to obtain a study permit [and a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) if applicable]. This must be acquired from a Canadian embassy or consulate in your home country as soon as you receive an O"er of Admission. Visit www.cic.gc.ca for details. If you are already in Canada on a study permit, you must submit a copy of your visa authorization form or immigration papers confirming your status.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

language but not the first language, and you have resided in Canada for four years or less (i.e., your

2008 for fall 2012), you are required to

at a satisfactory level. Ryerson will not accept

after you have received a request from Ryerson

test score, you must inform Ryerson of the an-

proficiency test results. For instructions, visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/ english and then select How to Submit an

O!cial test scores must be sent directly from the applicable issuing agency/testing centre to

-sary arrangements for test scores to be received by Ryerson by the Guaranteed Consideration Date(s) for the program(s) to which you have applied. If you apply to Ryerson using an Ontario address, you will be invited to write

administered on Ryerson’s campus. Ryerson reserves the right to deny admission to those applicants who do not demonstrate satisfactory

academic qualifications. Visit www.ryerson.ca/ undergraduate/admission/english for details.

STEP 3: TRACK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS VIA YOUR CHOOSE>RYERSON PORTAL Choose>Ryerson is your personalized web portal that we use to communicate directly with you as a prospective student and as an applicant. It will

status of your application(s) and view all com-munications issued to you from Ryerson via your Choose>Ryerson portal at choose.ryerson.ca. After you’ve submitted your application, you’ll be required to read all of the information

and Documents page of your personal Choose>Ryerson account (available to you

Note: We strongly encourage you to sign up at choose.ryerson.ca well before you submit your application for admission. For more information, see pages 132 and 133.

APPLYING TO RYERSON

Undergraduate Program TOEFL – Ryerson Institute Code 0886 MELAB IELTS CAEL

Journalism Radio and Television

580 Paper-based;92-93 Internet-based

90 6.5 70

All engineering programsBiologyChemistryContemporary ScienceMathematics and its ApplicationsMedical PhysicsUndeclared Science (entry option only)

560 Paper-based;83-87 Internet-based

85 6.5 60

All other programs 580 Paper-based;92-93 Internet-based

85 6.5 70

Minimum English Proficiency Scores (subject to change – use as a guideline only)

TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language; MELAB – Michigan English Language Assessment Battery; IELTS – International English Language Testing Service; CAEL – Canadian Academic English Language Assessment

STEP 1 – Submit Your ApplicationSTEP 2 – Submit Required Documents and InformationSTEP 3 – Track Your Application Status

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Ryerson is pleased to recognize the academic achieve-ments of the first-year class upon admission to the university with more than $2-million designated for scholarship support.

Students attending a Canadian secondary school will be considered automatically based on grades available mid-May and then on an ongoing basis until July 31, 2012 (some exceptions may apply for provinces with provincial examinations). Eligible applicants must have an active application to a full-time undergraduate four-year degree program at Ryerson via the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) by May 1, 2012. Entrance scholarship averages are calculated using your Ontario best six Grade 12 U/M courses (mid-term and/or final) or equivalent.

Applicants are automatically considered for many of our entrance scholarships.

Some of our scholarships require separate applications and/or other supporting documentation. A full list of entrance scholarships, eligibility rules, terms and condi-tions as well as any applicable applications are posted at www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards/entrance.

Ryerson’s 90%+ GuaranteeStudents attending a Canadian secondary school with fi-nal averages of 90% and higher who meet the terms and conditions for scholarship are guaranteed an entrance scholarship. Whether the scholarship is renewable or awarded on a one-time only basis varies by program.

Guaranteed and Renewable ScholarshipsA scholarship application is not required.

Canadian secondary school students with final averages of 80% and higher who meet the terms and conditions for scholarship are guaranteed a renewable entrance scholarship for programs listed in the right-hand column.

Eligible Programs for Guaranteed and Renewable Scholarships


Guaranteed and Renewable Scholarship Values

Final Admission Average

Total Value

Awarded in Year One

Annual Renewable Amount

95%+ $16,000 $4,000 $4,000

90-94.9% $10,000 $2,500 $2,500

85-89.9% $4,000 $1,000 $1,000

80-84.9% $2,000 $500 $500

www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards/entrance

FALL 2012 ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

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Competitive ScholarshipsA scholarship application is not required.

Students attending a Canadian secondary school with final averages of 80% and higher who meet the terms and conditions for scholarship will be considered for a competitive scholarship for programs listed below. Each program has a limited number of scholarships available to students with averages in the 80-89.9% range and will award them to the students with the highest final averages, on a competitive basis. Competitive entrance scholarships are not renewable and the minimum qualifying scholarship average of 80% does not guar-antee an award as the competitive average required for a scholarship may be higher. All applicants to the programs listed below with 90%+ are guaranteed a scholarship under Ryerson’s 90%+ Guarantee.

Eligible Programs for Competitive Entrance Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

Competitive Scholarship Values

Final Admission Average

Entrance Scholarship Value

95%+ $4,000

90-94.9% $2,500

85-89.9% $1,000

80-84.9% $500

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and highlights include the following:

Students are eligible if they are current, full-time (fall 2011/2012) Canadian secondary school applicants who are Canadian citizens, landed immigrants or per-manent residents who will start full-time, four-year undergraduate degree programs at Ryerson in fall 2012 and who are enrolling in a post-secondary institu-tion for the first time with an academic average of 90% in six Ontario Grade 12 U/M courses (or provincial equivalent).

A separate application is required and available at www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awardsapply is April 1, 2012.

www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards

PRESIDENT’S NATIONAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

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Ryerson Student ScholarsStudents who have a minimum entering average of 85% from secondary school and maintain at least a

programs at Ryerson become part of a unique group of Ryerson Student Scholars.

include:

and volunteer opportunities.

to ensure academic and professional success.

[email protected]

President’s Scholars Circle Ryerson Student Scholars who were awarded one of the following entrance scholarships and maintain a

scholarships, eligibility rules, terms and conditions as well as any applicable applications are posted at www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards/entrance.

Circle include all of the benefits of being a Ryerson Student Scholar plus:

www.ryerson.ca/studentscholars

STUDENT SCHOLARS

President Sheldon Levy with Lauren Kennedy, a recipient of the 2010 President’s National Entrance Scholarship.

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MONEY MATTERS

Tuition Fees Books and Supplies Accommodations

Range from $6,001 to $8,498 ($17,602 to $19,256 for internationalstudents) for the 2011-2012 academic year depending on the program of study

Range from $500 to $9,900 depending on program of study

On campus: $9,841 to $12,294 (includes meal plan)Off campus: rent ranges from $6,000 to $9,600 (or $750 to $1,200 per month) depending on share d or single accommodation

Food Transportation Personal Expenses

Ranges from $2,000 to $4,000 ($250 to $500 per month) depending on your dietary requirements and living arrangements

$800 within the GTA for a Metropass/public transit pass (additional travel costs including a GO pass for the commuter train may be required if commuting from outside of the GTA)

Range from $2,000 to $3,200 (approximately $250 to $400 per month)

AVERAGE COSTS Based on eight months of full-time study in an undergraduate program for the fall and winter terms*

Many students need some form of financial assistance in order to pursue their academic careers. In addition to scholarships, there are several options available.

ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OSAP)The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is intended to provide opportunities for full-time and part-time students with financial assistance for education costs (such as tuition fees, books and supplies) and basic living expenses.

Students (and their families, if applicable) are respon-sible for meeting the costs of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, these interest-free loans and non-repayable grants are intended to supplement students’ financial resources and, where appropriate, those of their families. Visit www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/financialaid for more information on eligibility and application details.

Applying for OSAP automatically includes an assess-ment for the Student Access Guarantee (SAG).

STUDENT ACCESS GUARANTEEThe Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and Ontario’s provincially assisted universities and colleges have partnered to support access to post-secondary education. Post-secondary institutions are required to participate in the Student Access Guarantee. Students can review the details of the guarantee on the Financial Assistance website at www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/financialaid/sag.

Bursaries, scholarships, work-study and summer employment programs o!ered by Ontario’s colleges and universities provide funding to eligible post- secondary students in financial need. Refer to pages 112 to 115 for more information about Ryerson entrance scholarships. Review the awards section of the website (www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards) and con-tact Student Financial Assistance to learn more about educational funding options available.

* The estimated costs included are considered realistic by Ryerson. These estimates are higher than the figures used by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to determine student loan funding.

MONEY MATTERS

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial Assistance inquiries only: Podium, Room POD-59 416-979-5113 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/financialaid

Post-secondary education can be expensive. Sensible planning and good money management help solve any “unknowns” about where your money goes. Plan ahead and prepare a realistic budget.

E!ective money management strategies include deciding what extras you can or cannot a!ord. Your budget should reflect the costs for living comfortably, but not extravagantly. The key to surviving financially during university is to plan ahead.

Use Online Tools on the CanLearn website at www.canlearn.ca/eng to help you prepare for post- secondary studies. There are several planner and calculator tools available to create a budget or calculate educational costs.

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ATHLETICS AND RECREATION

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

ENROLLMENT SERVICES AND STUDENT RECORDS

LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES

OFFICE OF STUDENT COMMUNITY LIFE

OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

RYERSON STUDENTS’ UNION

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

STUDENT HOUSING SERVICES

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT

JOBS ON CAMPUS

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

Podium, Room POD-60 416-979-5177 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/career

JOBS ON CAMPUS

Last year, more than 1,000 students found paid positions on campus through the Work-Study, Non Work-Study, and Summer Experiential Learning programs co-ordinated by the Career Development and Employment Centre. Some of the on-campus employers and positions include the following:

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Ryerson delivers student-centred programs and services that facilitate the achievement of students’ academic, career and personal goals.

ABORIGINAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Kerr Hall West, Room KHW-389 416-979-5000, ext. 7699 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/aboriginal

Aboriginal Services for Students provides specialized services to Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis students on campus to develop a mutually productive relationship between Ryerson and the Aboriginal community.

Some of our key services include:

development

ACCESS CENTRE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Podium, Room POD-61 416-979-5290 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/accesscentre

Students requiring the Access Centre’s assistance with the admissions process should identify themselves at the time of application and supply documentation of

students have been accepted, individual appointments can be made with a counsellor to arrange services.

Access Centre sta! work in co-operation with departments at Ryerson to ensure that students with disabilities receive the services they need, including:

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CENTRE Podium, Room POD-60 416-979-5177 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/career

a wide range of resources to help prepare and look for work in today’s ever-changing labour market. The career services program is geared towards all students, regardless of year of study, who need help choosing a career path, becoming job ready or identifying job op-portunities. Some of the programs and services include:

appointments.

counselling appointments.

self-marketing, and resumé and interview preparation.

employers to build networks and discuss career options, job opportunities, and/or workplace tips.

each program of study at Ryerson.

(www.ryerson.ca/career/ryecareervaultvarious full-time, part-time and summer positions, and part-time on-campus job postings.

online resources on the subject of job search tools and

and travelling abroad.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

www.ryerson.ca/studentservices


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CENTRE FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND COUNSELLING Jorgenson Hall, Room JOR-07 416-979-5195 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/counselling

The Centre for Student Development and Coun-selling o!ers:

counselling on career, academic and personal issues provided by professional counsellors. The

and on the centre’s website.

of accidents, deaths, assaults, disasters or other traumatic events.

di"cult living conditions.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT Victoria Building, Room VIC-B17 416-979-5000, ext. 4682 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/els

credit programs to Ryerson students who use

assist students to improve their overall communi-cation skills, ensuring multilingual students have opportunities to make successful transitions to the university setting.

writing, speaking, pronunciation, listening and research skills for academic work. Individual one-on-one sessions, classroom instruction and online and distance learning modules are available. There

Support for multilingual students includes:

practice.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICESPodium, Room POD-61 416-979-5000, ext. 4189 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/internationalservices

crucial support to international students in their transition to Canadian university life. Services include:

International Peer Support Program for new international students.

enrolment and advising.

for study permits, work permits, Temporary

Program for international students;

application and specialized Canadian legal services and resources.

-ties through the International Student Services

International Students, Salad King International Community Celebration, monthly International

King International Student Award.

academic, personal, health, social, and anything related to international students’ lives at Ryerson in Canada.

STUDENT LIFE PROGRAMSJorgenson Hall, Room JOR-03 416-979-5187 www.studentlife.ryerson.ca

engagement by providing opportunities for stu--

ship and contribute to our vibrant campus com-munity.

Programs include:

into the Ryerson community by welcoming new students, and connecting them with their peers and the many supports available at Ryerson.

students living o! campus.

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grants funding to student-led initiatives on and o!-campus.

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DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PREVENTION SERVICES

Podium, Room POD-254 416-979-5349 www.ryerson.ca/equity

members of the Ryerson community to ensure a work, study and living en-

educational workshops, seminars and training sessions related to equity; con-

including investigation and mediation; assistance in criminal harassment

-tors on campus. The o"ce does not advocate for any particular individual or group. It advocates fairness and is in favour of a Ryerson community that up-holds the dignity and worth of all members. All matters are handled in strict

for all sessions, and be sure to check the website for updates.

SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES

111 Bond Street, 1st Floor 416-979-5000, ext. 5040 www.ryerson.ca/security

help students, sta! and faculty become safety conscious. It also oversees a sta! of security o"cers who are trained to assess and deal with campus security problems in a professional and courteous manner.

students, sta! and faculty to their cars, the closest transit stop or to their on-campus residences.

LEARNING SUCCESS CENTRE Victoria Building, Room VIC-B15 416-979-5000, ext. 7350 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/learningsuccess

resource for all students on campus, under-graduate and graduate. Services are available for individuals or groups in person and online by a professional learning strategist or undergraduate or graduate peer learning assistant. Services address key academic skills you need to succeed in your post-secondary education, including time management and task organization, test

reading and note-taking.

You may access support through:

(fee-based service)

RYERSON MEDICAL CENTREKerr Hall West, Room KHW-181 416-979-5070 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/medicalcentre

The Ryerson Medical Centre has family doctors who o!er services including physicals; treatment of acute illness and injuries; birth control

-selling, testing and treatment; immunizations and allergy shots; and specialist referrals. Almost all services are covered by provincial health insurance

services, such as completing work or school forms, have variable fees.

THE WRITING CENTRELibrary Building, Room LIB-272-B 416-979-5000, ext. 7192 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/writingcentre

students improve writing skills for essays and other written assignments. Students can book a private 50-minute session to work one-on-one with a tutor or can drop in at any time to see if a tutor is

many 50-minute workshops (see online for dates

for more information about hours of operation and workshops.

TRI-MENTORING PROGRAM Podium, Room POD-54 416-979-5000, ext. 6634 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/trimentoring

The program provides support to culturally and linguistically diverse students to help with their

-ond- and third-year students continue to develop mentoring and other leadership skills. Third- and fourth-year students are partnered with career

who will provide guidance and networking related to their job searches.


PREVENTION AND SAFETY

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Ryerson University has a number of eateries featuring a wide range of menu choices. We have created an environment that o!ers students quality, value, convenience and variety.

Available options include national brands, comfort foods, refreshment kiosks, gourmet co!ee, smoothies, sushi and much more.

HEALTHY OPTIONSWe understand that a healthy lifestyle includes balanced meals and nutritious snacks. All locations o!er healthy food choices daily. Pitman Dining Hall, the Hub Food Court and Maggie’s Eatery at the International Living/ Learning Centre meet the criteria for Eat Smart certification.

MEAL PLANSVoluntary meal plan memberships for commuter students can be purchased at the Campus One Card O"ce (416-979-5000, ext. 7565) and can be used at any food service location at Ryerson.

FOOD SERVICES ON CAMPUSOutlets on campus include the following:

locations include popular franchise kiosks as well as home-style cooking and quick to-go options

Learning Centre

www.ryerson.ca/foodservices

FOOD ON CAMPUS

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ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCESPitman Hall is a 14-storey residence that houses 566 students in single and double bedrooms. Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, dresser and bookshelf and is equipped with a telephone and individual climate control. Every floor has a common kitchen, laundry and television lounge. There are four di!erent room styles within Pitman Hall: single rooms with shared bathrooms, double rooms with shared bathrooms, paired rooms with semi-private bathrooms and apartment-style rooms.

The International Living/Learning Centre (ILC), a former hotel, has 11 floors that house 252 students in extra-large single rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. Rooms are furnished with a bed (double or queen size), colour television, desk and dresser.

Both Pitman Hall and the ILLC have compulsory meal plans, which operate on a declining balance system. Rooms include Internet and a telephone with your own extension and voice mail.

O’Keefe House is a 32-student residence that has double- and triple-occupancy rooms, a large communal kitchen, two television lounges and laundry facilities. The meal plan is optional.

For additional residence information, including virtual tours, floor plans and photos, visit www.ryerson.ca/housing.

RESIDENCE AND HOUSING

Ryerson University has three student residences that house 850 students.

Priority for residence is given to first-year students coming directly from high school whose permanent address is the furthest distance from Toronto. When the number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces, a priority sequence waiting list is generated. You must be accepted into a full-time undergraduate program to be eligible to apply for residence.

www.ryerson.ca/housing

RESIDENCE AND HOUSING

S�INTERNATIONAL LIVING/LEARNING CENTRE (ILC)

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ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCES

416-979-5284 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/ housing/resaccommodationse

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

416-979-5043 [email protected] www.ryerson.ca/offcampushousingr-vices

S Apartment-style unit with four or five bedrooms, a kitchen, a lounge and a bathroom (single rooms with shared bathrooms, double rooms with shared bathrooms and paired rooms with semi-private bathrooms are also available)

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSINGThrough the O!-Campus Housing Registry, a service available only to Ryerson students, listings of o!- campus accommodations are available along with information about how to rent. The registry is available online and the o"ce o!ers maps, tip sheets, free phones, newspapers and other resources to make your search easier. If you would like to visit in person, please go to the Student Housing Services o"ce, 160 Mutual Street, Pitman Hall residence, Room 100.

S Double room with shared bathroom (triple rooms with shared bathrooms are also available)

S Single room with private bathroom

PITMAN HALL O’KEEFE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL LIVING/ LEARNING CENTRE (ILC)

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The Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC) o!ers a fully-equipped, supervised fitness centre with the following:

Instructional programs include a variety of group

Certification courses are o!ered in first aid, CPR, NCCP

Intramural programs

sports such as:

Varsity sports programs o!er students the opportu-

universities across the province, the country and the

following sports:


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VARSITY SPORTS

Kerr Hall West, Room KHW-274 416-979-5340 [email protected] www.ryersonrams.ca

CAMPUS RECREATION

Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC) 416-979-5096 [email protected] www.ryersonrams.ca


S RYERSON’S MASCOT, EGGY THE RAM

NEW HOME OF THE RYERSON ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

Maple Leaf Gardens – a three minute walk from campus – is being revitalized and will house the new Ryerson University Athletics and Recreation Centre at Maple Leaf Gardens. As a Ryerson student, you will have access to nearly 220,000 square feet of space on the upper floors of the building, including an NHL-sized ice rink, a multi-purpose court, fitness centre, studios and high-performance gym. This amazing centre will become the gem of Canadian university athletics facilities.

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SERVICES The Member Services O!ce is located in the Student Centre lobby and o"ers most of the services that come with your membership in the RSU. These include:

cheaper monthly TTC passes. RSU members can buy

student is allowed.

across Canada and around the world.

students are automatically enrolled in this plan, which provides comprehensive, extended health and dental

sure to opt out online for a refund by the first Friday in October.

The service is a year-round, convenient and centralized

more information.

in-house lawyer.

advocate to assist students with academic appeals and to

-

able in September of each year and is useful year-round.

VOLUNTEER AND GET INVOLVEDThere are more than 50 part-time employment

students.

annual elections are held each February.For more information, email [email protected].

WHAT IS THE RSU?

meet the needs of students and advocates on their behalf.

here to save you money and improve your Ryerson experience.

.

RYERSON STUDENTS’ UNION (RSU)


S�STUDENT CAMPUS CENTRE – home to the Ryerson Students’ Union and all of the RSU services

RYERSON STUDENTS’ UNION

Student Campus Centre SCC-311 416-979-5255 [email protected] www.rsuonline.ca

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Building an equitable campus:

Saving you money, making life easier:

Building community and having fun:

Visit www.rsuonline.ca for more information.


2011-12 RSU EXECUTIVES�FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Melissa Palermo, Vice-President of Education; Rodney Diverlus, Vice-President of Equity; Caitlin Smith, President; Sean Carson, Vice-President of Operations; and Alyssa Williams, Vice-President of Student Life & Events

THE RSU WORKS TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE AS A STUDENT:

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www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/visit

VISIT THE CAMPUS

Visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/ admission/visit to book your general campus tour or to register for an event.

CAMPUS TOURS

Fall 2011 – Monday, September 12 through Friday, November 25, 2011

Winter 2012 – Monday, January 9 through Friday, April 13, 2012

General campus tours are available Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. throughout the year (except on holidays or during Ryerson exam periods). All tours last approximately one hour and are led by current Ryerson students.

DISCOVER RYERSON DAYS

• Thursday, November 10, 2011 • Thursday, November 24, 2011 • Thursday, March 8, 2012 • Thursday, March 15, 2012

Each Discover Ryerson day gives you the chance to attend an information session about the undergraduate program that interests you. You’ll have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with representatives from undergraduate admissions and student services, as well as faculty, sta! and students. You can also tour the general campus, residences and athletic facilities.

RYERSON THEATRE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

• Friday, November 25, 2011

Interested in finding out more about Canada’s leading theatre conservatory training program? You won’t want to miss the Ryerson Theatre School Open House where you will meet faculty, sta!, current and former students; watch master classes; see a short dance and acting presentation;

and receive a tour of the facility. Meet our internationally acclaimed faculty to learn more about auditions, portfolio reviews, and overall training. This is one Open House you won’t want to miss!

OTHER EVENTSFrom Part-Time Degree Information Nights to a Sneak Peek Lecture Series for applicants, we’re always introducing new activities to help you learn more about our programs and community. Visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/visit often to check out what’s available.

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AMC 10 Dundas Street East

ARC Architecture Building, 325 Church Street

BKS Bookstore, 17 Gould Street

CED Heaslip House, The G. Raymond Chang School of

Continuing Education, 297 Victoria Street

COP Co-operative Education and Internship,

101 Gerrard Street East

CPF Campus Facilities and Sustainability,

111 Bond Street

CUE 159 Dalhousie Street

ENG George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre,

245 Church Street

EPH Eric Palin Hall, 87 Gerrard Street East

GER Research/Graduate Studies,

111 Gerrard Street East

HEI HEIDELBERG Centre – School of Graphic

Communications Management,

125 Bond Street

ILC International Living/Learning Centre,

133 Mutual Street /240 Jarvis Street

IMA School of Image Arts and future home of

the Ryerson Gallery and Research Centre

122 Bond Street

JOR Jorgenson Hall, 380 Victoria Street

KHE Kerr Hall East, 340 Church Street/

60 Gould Street

KHN Kerr Hall North, 31/43 Gerrard Street East

KHS Kerr Hall South, 40/50 Gould Street

KHW Kerr Hall West, 379 Victoria Street

LIB Library Building, 350 Victoria Street

MLG Future home of the Ryerson University Athletics

and Recreation Centre, 341 Church Street

MON Civil Engineering Building, 341 Church Street

OAK Oakham House, 63 Gould Street

OKF O’Keefe House, 137 Bond Street

PIT Pitman Hall, 160 Mutual Street

PKG Parking Garage, 300 Victoria Street

POD Podium, enter from Jorgenson Hall or

the Library Building

PRO Projects Office, 112 Bond Street

RAC Recreation and Athletics Centre, entrance

through archway at 40 and 50 Gould Street

RCC Rogers Communications Centre, 80 Gould Street

SBB South Bond Building, 105 Bond Street

SCC Student Campus Centre, 55 Gould Street

SHE Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Studies in

Community Health, 99 Gerrard Street East

SID School of Interior Design, 302 Church Street

THR Theatre School, 44/46 Gerrard Street East

TRS Ted Rogers School of Management,

575 Bay Street (entrance at 55 Dundas

Street West)

VIC Victoria Building, 285 Victoria Street

YDI Yonge-Dundas I, 1 Dundas Street West

YNG 415 Yonge Street

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