Law & International Studies

A world of possibilities

The Law & International Studies profile provides students with an opportunity to develop an awareness and understanding of how media, history, law, politics and international relations shape today’s globalized world.

Throughout the profile, multiple perspectives are used to investigate factors that influence the position of an individual or group in society. Students develop insight into various socio-economic, human rights and global issues that define the 21^st century.

By expressing and representing their understanding and opinions on issues of governance, social justice, political and media influence, sustainable development, law and international relations, students hone their research and communication skills. This profile prepares students to become the leaders of tomorrow in law, international development, social and environmental justice, politics, humanities, journalism and communications, as well as all social sciences.

Targeted careers

Lawyer
Economist
Politician
Journalist
Teacher
Psychologist

Skill sets

Understanding of rights/legislation and law
Global and local social awareness
Historical awareness
Critical thinking
Awareness of social justice issues
Open-mindedness
Activism and advocacy
Humanitarianism
Community involvement and engagement
Learning methodology
Conflict management
Research skills and methodology
Mastery of written and oral communication
Debating
Ethical environmental awareness

CEGEP programs*

Commerce
Social Sciences:
Psychology
Law
Social Justice
North-South Studies
Liberal Arts
Arts, Literature & Communication

*Some requiring SO math

specific classes

History and Development Through the 21^st Century

This course provides students with an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and perspectives of 20^th century events as they have shaped and continue to shape our current view of history, geopolitics, development, human rights and climate action in the 21^st century. Students will be called upon to use appropriate historical knowledge, identify elements of continuity and change in the chronology of human development over the past 100 years, and look at how the notion of progress has evolved.