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Case Study Of Wilfrid Laurier University: Criminology

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Thomas Farley, Ms. Curtis, GLC2OR, 4/6/16 Wilfrid Laurier University: Criminology (BA) What is the program about? The program lasts a total of four years and at the end of your occupancy you receive a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. The program does not offer a co-op option, but does offer part-time study. You are enrolled in criminology courses immediately within your first year and you will be given multiple opportunities to listen in on seminars and lectures from people who have jobs in the field you are studying in. This program focuses on offering a well-rounded education in the fields of criminology, sociology, psychology, and law. How much does it cost? The annual tuition cost to attend this program at Wilfrid Laurier is $6,161. …show more content…

The main campus is located in Waterloo, Ontario at 75 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5. Another campus is located in Brantford, Ontario at 73 George St, Brantford, ON N3T 2Y3. The third campus is located in Kitchener, Ontario at 120 Duke Street West, Kitchener, ON M5X 1C9. The criminology program is located in Waterloo, the largest of the three campuses. There is a total of 15,650 full-time and 720 part-time undergraduate students between both the Waterloo and Kitchener campuses. There are also a total of 860 full-time graduates and 590 part-time graduates. Is there any information about the institution? Wilfrid Laurier University has many different opportunities for those who attend and they work constantly to provide new and exciting chances for educational development. For those who are athletic, the institution has over 18 different varsity sports teams and over 175 other different clubs and small organizations. The facility is over 104 years old and has a total of over 88,000 alumni from over 85 separate countries. Wilfrid Laurier is also home to more than 110 different programs and the largest business co-op program in Canada. What are the living …show more content…

Scholarships/Bursaries: These are a way to get rewarded for your academic achievement or lack of proper funds in order to pay for your secondary school education. These are typically applied for and certain requirements are usually needed e.g. high grades. OSAP: With the OSAP you can apply for up to 30% off Ontario tuition if you meet the requirements which are; being out of high school for less than four years, being a full-time student, your parents’ gross income is less than $160,000, you meet the citizenship requirements, and you are in a program where you can apply directly from high school. Grants: Sometimes grants can be received through the government or other organizations as long as the money is used to fund your education. There are many different other ways to finance your education, including loans and part-time work, and there are many services and programs out there that can help ensure you do not go deeply in

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