Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance

at Concordia University of Edmonton Canada

Mathematics is the basis of many disciplines, and is constantly evolving. This ongoing change allows for exciting educational opportunities for students who wish to tackle challenging problems. Mathematics is involved in a widely diverse number of career paths such a business, computer science, the medical field, and engineering, to name a few.

Concordia University provides a diploma in Classical Music which spans for 3 years. This program offers students a wholesome and creative environment to nurture their potential. This program is a unified whole of theoretical, historical as well as performance studies. Students are taught a number of instruments such as piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and composition.

In addition, courses in conducting, arranging, music pedagogy, church music, composition, music history, music theory and therapy are available. After completing this program, students can also go for a post graduate degree in Music Education and Liberal Arts. Concordia University has an expert faculty and professional music teachers who guide students at every step of the way during the course. Graduates from the said program go on to teach privately and work in music-related fields, including music therapy, recording and arts administration. 

Sociology is a subject that studies intricate details about the fabric of the society and human role in the society. Concordia University offers its students a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree program in sociology covering a wide multitude of topics such as family, religion, deviance, gender, education, identity, environment, different types of methodologies, relationships between human beings and animals.

For someone who wishes to build a career in social services and social work, this program is ideal. Sociology can be referred to as the science of the society and thus helps an individual gain an insight into the multicultural world. This course deals with multiple aspects of society and research about various social institutions such as religion, education, governance, health-care, family, and law. This course also prepares students to further delve into academics or work as a teacher. Students can enroll themselves in B.Ed. program after the degree finishes if they wish to get into teaching. 

Concordia University offers students a four year Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology where a student studies multiple subjects such as English, Sociology, Psychology and a multiple other subjects pertaining to general knowledge and education. The aforementioned course offers training in the field of academic and applied psychology as well as a number of other counseling courses. 

The faculty at Concordia University is focused on teaching the students the practical skills and knowledge required in the field of psychology and also helps them to be successful while taking up a post graduate education. Concordia University has state of the art facilities for the students who wish to do research and practical work. 

 During the Degree students have the option of gaining practical experience and therefore are well prepared for the working environment. Students have the opportunity to build a profession in field such as community development, law, counseling, research, industrial psychology, behavioral psychology, clinical psychology and multiple others. Associated careers and further areas of study include, but are not limited to, education, forensics, law, medicine, nursing, and social work.

English is the most global language in the world and is spoken widely across the globe. Concordia University has an extraordinary Bachelor’s program in English that helps students learn about literature as well as language and sharpen their skills pertaining to the language. Under this course students study literature and through the affluence of English literature we can have a better worldview. BA in English integrates a comprehensive historical approach to literature with an emphasis on literary theory and recent approach and Concordia also offers courses in creative and technical writing.

Literature offers us a culturally diverse perspective of the world and offer us a more historical, political and social context of events. Studying literature helps an individual develop and hone their preexisting skills such as reading, writing, critical thinking and higher level of understanding. From classic literature to contemporary literature, from poetry to prose and from fiction to nonfiction, this course covers all genres and type of literature as well as all the aspects of learning language as well. This is a four year long Bachelor’s degree in which students can also choose to undertake courses according to their choice. Students can also join interesting activity clubs such as drama, theatre etc. Students are also eligible to work for a certificate in Theatre Arts.

History is the careful organization of the past and is a very important part of our existence. At Concordia University, students are given the opportunity of taking up an undergraduate three year program in the field of history. Concordia University is home to an extraordinary department of history which helps students to get an all-round, informed approach to the past with guidance by great academics at every step. The program covers African, American, Canadian and European history, as well as special topic courses related to the history of genocide, totalitarianism, science and technology.

Students are provided with state of the art facilities and great faculty as well as the option of a co-operative education program that helps students work while studying. CU provides it students a comprehensive internship program at places of historical importance. Students also have the opportunity of participating in exchange programs all around the world in countries such as England, Scotland, France and many more. By means of this program, students can work out a large number of career options such as journalism, public history, law, teaching, historians, heritage preservation and promotion as well as archival work. 

French is one of the most widely spoken languages in Canada after English and hence it has great professional as well as academic value. Concordia University offers an undergraduate level course for four years in French with excellent faculty and an exquisitely designed curriculum. Learning a language is a an obvious upper hand over other people and gives the students a cutting edge over other people willing to enter the Canadian workforce and various government degrees. Through this program students discover the richness and diversity of the French and Francophone cultures. Our growing international programs also offer you the option to study in a Francophone country.

Since learning a language can be a daunting task, students are guided through this course with step by step instructions to students as well as personalized attention from the teachers. This four year course is divided into multiple sections, with each level and section dealing with various specificities of the French language. The first two years of the course deals with improvement of the listening and speaking skills. The third year of the program deals with linguistics and French literature. This year is very crucial for the students for it helps them delve into the literary aspects of the French language. 

Concordia University of Edmonton offers a four yearlong under graduate course in religious study which offers knowledge about religion from different points of view such as skepticism, science, and the secular. Students who are intrigued with religion and wish to learn more about it should most definitely consider this course for themselves. Students are educated about religion by means of different disciplines such as philosophy, history, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and theology. The study of religion develops a student’s research ability, critical thinking, and both written and communication skills, and also provides an interdisciplinary foundation related to other disciplines.

This program helps students understand how religions have influenced politics, economics, culture, art, science, and society throughout history and continues to do the same till date. It is a 48 month long course which helps students gain deep insight about religion. By the end of the course students will experience and acquire skills in researching, direct observation, interviewing, critical thinking and written and oral communication. 

Environmental Science is the study of interactions within ecosystems, both terrestrial and aquatic. As the world changes, scientists in this field are paramount to proactively assessing the implications and mitigating risks to the fauna and flora inhabiting those environments.
In studying Environmental Science, you will partake in discourse around the nature and characteristics of the major environmental issues prevalent in such environments. The focus of learning in this topic is to concentrate on what causes these problems, and develop the resourcefulness to propose solutions.

Several of Environmental Science courses are offered in alternating years. The Environmental Science Course Rotation shows which courses are offered each year and which are offered every other year.

Biology is the field of science that deals with life and the living organisms. Biology has a number of subfields such as Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Ecology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Concordia University of Edmonton offers a four year bachelor degree program in the field of biology and the course allows students to specialize in the areas of ecology and evolutionary biology, cell and molecular biology and health/medical sciences.

Concordia University has great facilities for students for research and has highly equipped laboratories and research areas. The subject also has plenty of opportunities in the field of Research and Development (R&D), Pharmaceuticals and Chemical industries, Public Health and Environmental Protection Sectors, Clinical Research, Waste Management, etc. Concordia University has highly trained professional teachers and faculty members who guide the students throughout their degree and prepare them for the future. Students can work in laboratory or field jobs, or further study in areas such as Education and Public Health.