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New Programs
Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement
The Wilson College Leadership and Civic Studies (WCLCS) program is Canada’s only Combined Honours degree that has students engage with real-life issues and learn to think critically and creatively about our collective future.
As a small cohort, students can expect an interdisciplinary approach to civic studies that combines topics in the humanities and social sciences with an exploration of diverse models of leadership. Our program integrates experiential learning, research, practical application, and public engagement as we build our students’ understanding of how to foster an inclusive, ethical, and sustainable civic culture in Canada and beyond.
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities)
The new Level 2 program brings humanities education offered by the Faculty of Humanities and combines it with the clinical knowledge of rehabilitation. This will create a unique undergraduate program that is focused on training empathetic professionals and engaged citizens.
In this program, just over half of the content will be offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences; just over one-third by the Faculty of Humanities; and the remaining one-sixth from other university courses to fulfill the learning outcomes of the program. With this structure, students in the BHSc (Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities) will encounter strong experiential learning components, options for clinical research and opportunities to participate in community engagement.
STEP:
The Summer Transition through English Prep (STEP) program is an intensive 6-week academic English bridging program designed for English-Language Learners who wish to pursue their undergraduate studies at McMaster University and almost meet the university’s language proficiency requirements. During the STEP program, students will develop the academic English skills necessary for a successful transition in September, into their first-year undergraduate program.
Program Changes
Nursing @ Conestoga
McMaster’s nursing program will no longer be offered in collaboration with Conestoga College. Currently enrolled students will not be impacted.
Social Sciences Co-op:
The Faculty of Social Sciences has introduced 3 new co-op program options for current Level I students when applying to Level II programs:
- Economics Co-op (Honours BA)
- Work & Labour Studies Co-op (Honours BA)
- Political Science Co-op (Honours BA)
In April of the student’s first year (Level I), all Social Sciences students will be asked to rank their Level II program choices.
Students applying to a co-op program are encouraged to ensure that they:
- Have taken all required courses to be eligible to apply to their desired program(s).
- Order selected programs with the most desired ranked first (i.e., ensure that you place the program you would most like to join first).
Admission Updates
The Music I program will temporarily suspend admissions for the September 2024 intake as the program undergoes a redesign.
Prospective applicants with an interest in pursuing a degree in Music are encouraged to apply to Humanities I.
Interested applicants can take relevant courses within this program to work toward obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Please note, auditions are not required for this program.
One of our Academic Advisors will be pleased to meet with you to discuss the program.
Please contact humanities@mcmaster.ca to set up a virtual appointment.