College Pathways

Pathways to Indigenous Studies (BA) at Laurier

We have lots of college partnerships in place that open the door to you broadening your educational experience and completing your Indigenous Studies (BA in Combination) degree in less time. Throughout your Indigenous Studies degree, you will take courses in topics such as Indigenous perspectives on globalization, the people of the Longhouse, Indigenous pedagogy and Indigenous research methodologies.

Once you have accepted your offer, please consult Academic Advising and our Course Registration Guide to determine where you are with your program requirements, the specific courses you'll need to complete and the length of your academic journey at Laurier.

Indigenous Specializations (Lambton and Mohawk College)

Students who have completed Lambton College's Liberal Studies diploma with an Indigenous Studies specialization, or Mohawk College's General Arts and Science (University Transfer) diploma with an Indigenous specialization, may be eligible for admission into the Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Indigenous Studies program at Laurier's Brantford campus via this 2+2 agreement. 

Note: Participants in this 2+2 agreement will not participate in the Indigenous Studies "in combination" program – only the independent Indigenous Studies program.

• Required final average from either diploma program: 75%
• Other admission requirements: 60%+ in a 4U English (or equivalent) and proof of graduation
• Number of transfer credits granted: 10.0
• Number of Laurier credits required to graduate: 10.0 

Required Courses 

To be eligible for this pathway, you must complete the following during your studies at each college:

Lambton College 

• SCU1403: Indigenous Family Structure and Child Welfare
• SCU1503: Global Citizenship – First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Perspectives
• SCU1703: First Nations Languages – Resilience and Reclamation
• SCU1903: Indigenous Peoples – Evolving Media and Artistic Images
• SCU2303: Indigenous Connections to the Land
• SCU2003: Indigenous Wholistic Practices
• SCU1803: The Impacts of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
• SCU2203: First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Perspectives 

Mohawk College 

• INDS10030: First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Perspectives
• INDS10031: The Impacts of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
• INDS10032: Indigenous Peoples – Evolving Media and Artistic Images
• INDS10034: Indigenous Wholistic Practices
• INDS10035: Indigenous Connections to the Land
• INDS10036: First Nations Languages – Resilience and Reclamation
• INDS10037: Indigenous Families Structures and Child Welfare
• INDS10038: Global Citizenship – First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Perspectives 

Anticipated Transfer Credits 

These are the transfer credits you will receive outlined in your offer letter if you are admitted via this pathway:

• SOJE100: The Engaged Citizen: Social and Environmental Justice in the 21st Century
• SOJE204: Social and Environmental Justice in Practice
• SOJE215: Environmental Concerns: From the Grand to the Globe
• SOJE312: Sustainability and Global Society.
• SOJE403: Community Internship
• ID120: Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• ID100: Indigenous Peoples and Media
• 2.0 credits: Indigenous Studies (200 level).
• 3.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 1.0 credit: Interdisciplinary (200 level) 

2 or 3 Year College Diplomas

Students who have successfully completed a 2 or 3-year college diploma at an Ontario college may be eligible for admission into the Indigenous Studies (BA in Combination) program at Laurier's Brantford campus via this block transfer agreement.

• Required final average from an approved program: 75%+   
• Other admission requirements: 60%+ in a 4U English (or equivalent) and proof of graduation
• Number of transfer credits granted: 6.0 (2-year diploma) OR 7.5 (3-year diploma)*
• Number of Laurier credits required to graduate: 12.5 to 14.0 

*Please note, your exact transfer credits will be determined based on your unique academic journey and outlined in a transfer credit assessment as part of your offer package.

Learn More About Transferring to Laurier

If you have additional questions about your transition to Laurier, financial aid for transfer students or transfer credit evaluation, visit our transfer students website. If you are interested in transferring into this program with an academic history different than what is outlined above, apply using the undergraduate application form and your transfer credits will be assessed on an individual basis and reported to you, along with your offer letter, upon admission to Laurier.

Note: Not all program requirements are reflected in these pathway descriptions. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all academic program and course requirements have been met. Refer to regulations in the academic calendar and connect with an academic advisor once you have accepted your offer.