The Human Rights (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University empowers you to explore the critical issues of injustice and inequality impacting individuals, organizations, and states globally. You will delve into pressing contemporary topics such as racism, discrimination, children's rights, gender equality, and crimes against humanity. This undergraduate degree is designed for proactive students eager to understand the mechanisms of human rights advocacy and develop practical skills in areas like grant writing and project management, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to positive social change.
This full-time, on-campus program, studied over four years, offers you the flexibility to specialize through options like the Certificate in Non-Profit Career Foundations or the International Development Specialization, enhancing your practical and theoretical knowledge. You will gain hands-on experience, potentially through an 84-hour placement with a non-profit organization for academic credit. Upon graduation, you will possess a robust understanding of human rights principles and advocacy strategies, positioning you for diverse career paths in non-profit management, international development, or further postgraduate studies.