Employment Relations offers students the opportunity to study the employment relationship in a Canadian context from the perspectives of economics, history, law, management, political science and sociology.  The program provides students with a theoretical background and knowledge of current developments in the labour field that will serve as a basis for careers in employment relations and human resources or for further training at the graduate level.

• Employment Relations Program Website

• Calendar Listing

Admission Information

• Apply to the Social Sciences admission category on the St. George campus
• Six Grade 12 U or M courses, including English, are required
• A senior level Math courses is recommended preparation for first-year courses
  
• Students outside of Ontario should have the equivalent senior high school credits

Bachelor of Arts Program

• Employment Relations (specialist and major options)

First-Year Courses

There are no specific Employment Relations at the first-year level.

Advice For First Year

Faculty of Arts and Science students choose their program of study, such as Employment Relations, after completion of first year.    

Students interested in enrolling in an Employment Relations program must complete at least two first-year, full-course equivalents in Economics (ECO100Y or ECO105Y) and Sociology/Psychology (any combination from this list is acceptable: SOC101Y/102H/ 103H/ PSY100H.)  For detailed information about admission to the Employment Relations program please visit the Program Website.

Professional Qualification

Some courses taken in the program are applicable to the program of studies leading to the designation of Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) awarded by the Human Resources Professionals Association.

Careers

Direct career options include:

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