Return to Academic Calendar
Year Course ID Course
2026-2027 ECON 302

Intermediate Macroeconomics for Managerial Decision-Making

The main concepts and methods usually used by economists to explain macroeconomic variables: inflation, unemployment, consumption, investment, foreign trade, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic growth. Classical and Keynesian macroeconomic models are studied and compared in terms of economic statics and dynamics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202
NB: May not be offered every year.
Cross-listed: BUSI 302
2025-2026 ECON 304

Financial Markets & Institutions

The study of the role of money, monetary policy, and financial institutions in the Canadian and U.S. economies. Major topics include interest rates, decision-makers, financial asset prices, risk management, banking and financial institutions, and central banks and monetary policy.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 ECON 304

Financial Markets & Institutions

The study of the role of money, monetary policy, and financial institutions in the Canadian and U.S. economies. Major topics include interest rates, decision-makers, financial asset prices, risk management, banking and financial institutions, and central banks and monetary policy.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202
Cross-listed: BUSI 304
2024-2025 ECON 304

Financial Markets and Institutions

The study of the role of money, monetary policy, and financial institutions in the Canadian and U.S. economies. Major topics include interest rates, decision-makers, financial asset prices, risk management, banking and financial institutions, and central banks and monetary policy.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202. (3-0 or 3-0)
Cross-listed: BUSI 304
2024-2025 ECON 306

History of Economic Thought

An investigation of the overlap of economic history and economic thought all the way from ancient Greeks philosophers, through medieval scholastics, to mercantilist businessmen, to Adam Smith and the classical economists of the Industrial Revolution, to macroeconomists emerging from the Great Depression, and into the Twenty-First century. Students examine the main economic questions and themes of these various periods including: What is the good life? Is business moral? How do selfish individuals promote societal good through markets? What is the proper role and scope of government? As an inquiry-based course, students will have considerable latitude to examine topics of particular interest to them in more detail.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202. (3-0 or 3-0)
NB: May not be offered every year.
Cross-listed: HIST 306
2025-2026 ECON 306

History of Economic Thought

An investigation of the overlap of economic history and economic thought all the way from ancient Greeks philosophers, through medieval scholastics, to mercantilist businessmen, to Adam Smith and the classical economists of the Industrial Revolution, to macroeconomists emerging from the Great Depression, and into the Twenty-First century. Students examine the main economic questions and themes of these various periods including: What is the good life? Is business moral? How do selfish individuals promote societal good through markets? What is the proper role and scope of government? As an inquiry-based course, students will have considerable latitude to examine topics of particular interest to them in more detail.

Course Credits: 3
NB: May not be offered every year.
2026-2027 ECON 306

History of Economic Thought

An investigation of the overlap of economic history and economic thought all the way from ancient Greeks philosophers, through medieval scholastics, to mercantilist businessmen, to Adam Smith and the classical economists of the Industrial Revolution, to macroeconomists emerging from the Great Depression, and into the Twenty-First century. Students examine the main economic questions and themes of these various periods including: What is the good life? Is business moral? How do selfish individuals promote societal good through markets? What is the proper role and scope of government? As an inquiry-based course, students will have considerable latitude to examine topics of particular interest to them in more detail.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202
NB: May not be offered every year.
Cross-listed: HIST 306
2024-2025 ECON 311

Global Issues in Business

The focus of this course is on understanding the institutions (e.g. political, economic, and cultural) and the resources (e.g. natural, human, technology, and innovation) that are present within home and host countries that influence the decision making of business owners and managers as they consider going global with their product or service. Discussions centre around understanding culture, ethics, and global sustainability that relate to being a responsible and ethical global citizen.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202. (3-0; 3-0)
NB: May not be offered every year.
Cross-listed: BUSI 311
2025-2026 ECON 311

Global Issues in Business

The focus of this course is on understanding the institutions (e.g. political, economic, and cultural) and the resources (e.g. natural, human, technology, and innovation) that are present within home and host countries that influence the decision making of business owners and managers as they consider going global with their product or service. Discussions centre around understanding culture, ethics, and global sustainability that relate to being a responsible and ethical global citizen.

Course Credits: 3
NB: May not be offered every year.
2026-2027 ECON 311

Global Issues in Business

The focus of this course is on understanding the institutions (e.g. political, economic, and cultural) and the resources (e.g. natural, human, technology, and innovation) that are present within home and host countries that influence the decision making of business owners and managers as they consider going global with their product or service. Discussions centre around understanding culture, ethics, and global sustainability that relate to being a responsible and ethical global citizen.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing
NB: May not be offered every year.
Cross-listed: BUSI 311
2024-2025 ECON 317

Investment Theory

A study of financial markets and the various instruments traded on those markets, to include how these instruments are priced. Other topics explored include portfolio theory, market efficiency and equilibrium, asset analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio management.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 342
Cross-listed: BUSI 317
2025-2026 ECON 317

Investment Theory

A study of financial markets and the various instruments traded on those markets, to include how these instruments are priced. Other topics explored include portfolio theory, market efficiency and equilibrium, asset analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio management.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 ECON 317

Investment Theory

A study of financial markets and the various instruments traded on those markets, to include how these instruments are priced. Other topics explored include portfolio theory, market efficiency and equilibrium, asset analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio management.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 342
Cross-listed: BUSI 317
2025-2026 ECON 330

Theory & Practice of Development

A study of major theories or models of economic development and evaluation of practices and approaches to economic development by studying various cases from several different countries. Theories and practices of development are examined from a Christian perspective, with consideration of the influence of the human factor.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 ECON 330

Theory & Practice of Development

A study of major theories or models of economic development and evaluation of practices and approaches to economic development by studying various cases from several different countries. Theories and practices of development are examined from a Christian perspective, with consideration of the influence of the human factor.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 230
2024-2025 ECON 330

Theory and Practice of Development

A study of major theories or models of economic development and evaluation of practices and approaches to economic development by studying various cases from several different countries. Theories and practices of development are examined from a Christian perspective, with consideration of the influence of the human factor.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 230.
2024-2025 ECON 354

Geography of the World Economy

This course investigates the changing geographical patterns of global economic activity and the processes influencing the organization of economic space. It focuses on the spatial patterns of production and manufacturing; the distribution of goods and services; and the role of multinationals, global marketing strategies and outsourcing. It also investigates issues and challenges from global to local economies, including: population growth and development, poverty and unemployment, and environmental sustainability.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GENV 111
GENV 354
NB: Offered every other year
2025-2026 ECON 354

Geography of the World Economy

This course investigates the changing geographical patterns of global economic activity and the processes influencing the organization of economic space. It focuses on the spatial patterns of production and manufacturing; the distribution of goods and services; and the role of multinationals, global marketing strategies and outsourcing. It also investigates issues and challenges from global to local economies, including: population growth and development, poverty and unemployment, and environmental sustainability.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Offered every other year.
2026-2027 ECON 354

Geography of the World Economy

This course investigates the changing geographical patterns of global economic activity and the processes influencing the organization of economic space. It focuses on the spatial patterns of production and manufacturing; the distribution of goods and services; and the role of multinationals, global marketing strategies and outsourcing. It also investigates issues and challenges from global to local economies, including: population growth and development, poverty and unemployment, and environmental sustainability.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GENV 111
GENV 354
NB: Offered every other year.
2024-2025 ECON 412

International Economic Competitiveness

This course studies the competitiveness of companies in different countries and regions given ever-changing economic conditions and policies. The course reviews factors that determine competitive advantage including: factor conditions, demand conditions, supporting industries, firm strategy, and government policy.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202; third year standing.
NB: May not be offered every year
Cross-listed: BUSI 412
2025-2026 ECON 412

International Economic Competitiveness

This course studies the competitiveness of companies in different countries and regions given ever-changing economic conditions and policies. The course reviews factors that determine competitive advantage including: factor conditions, demand conditions, supporting industries, firm strategy, and government policy.

Course Credits: 3
NB: May not be offered every year.
2026-2027 ECON 412

International Economic Competitiveness

This course studies the competitiveness of companies in different countries and regions given ever-changing economic conditions and policies. The course reviews factors that determine competitive advantage including: factor conditions, demand conditions, supporting industries, firm strategy, and government policy.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202; third-year standing
NB: May not be offered every year.
Cross-listed: BUSI 412
2024-2025 ECON 480

Leadership in the Global Context

This course addresses issues faced by leaders working in settings throughout the globe. Students examine approaches to leadership and develop an understanding of the important role culture plays in multi-cultural organizational contexts. Cross-cultural communication, cultural intelligence, and individual and organizational behaviour in various cultures is studied. Particular attention is given to the servant leadership approach and how to develop the mindset of an effective leader in both non-governmental and for-profit organizational contexts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third year standing
Cross-listed: BUSI 480
2025-2026 ECON 480

Leadership in the Global Context

This course addresses issues faced by leaders working in settings throughout the globe. Students examine approaches to leadership and develop an understanding of the important role culture plays in multi-cultural organizational contexts. Cross-cultural communication, cultural intelligence, and individual and organizational behaviour in various cultures is studied. Particular attention is given to the servant leadership approach and how to develop the mindset of an effective leader in both non-governmental and for-profit organizational contexts.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 EDAP 101

Introduction to Inclusive Education in Canada

This course is the first course of the Education Assistant Program and will lay a foundation to the entire certificate, introducing students to the history of Inclusive Education in Canada, a theology of disability from the Christian Worldview and First People Principles of Learning, the Ministry of Education designations and funding, different support models, understanding the roles and responsibilities of Education Assistants as well as school cultures.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDAP 101

Introduction to Inclusive Education in Canada

This course is the first course of the Education Assistant Program and will lay a foundation to the entire certificate, introducing students to the history of Inclusive Education in Canada, a theology of disability from the Christian Worldview and First People Principles of Learning, the Ministry of Education designations and funding, different support models, understanding the roles and responsibilities of Education Assistants as well as school cultures.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 EDAP 102

Diversity in the Classroom

The study of the identification, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of students with exceptional learning needs such as learning and physical disabilities, visual and auditory impairments, behaviour disorders, intellectual delay, and giftedness as related to classroom experiences in schools.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDAP 102

Diversity in the Classroom

The study of the identification, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of students with exceptional learning needs such as learning and physical disabilities, visual and auditory impairments, behaviour disorders, intellectual delay, and giftedness as related to classroom experiences in schools.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 EDAP 103

Childhood & Adolescent Development

Change and development are central parts of the human experience and this course is designed to foster an understanding in the process of human development. The content of the course is organized chronologically, beginning from preconception to infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, early, middle and late adolescence. The topics to be covered include the dimensions of human development such as the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social, academic, moral, and spiritual aspects.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDAP 103

Childhood & Adolescent Development

Change and development are central parts of the human experience and this course is designed to foster an understanding in the process of human development. The content of the course is organized chronologically, beginning from preconception to infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, early, middle and late adolescence. The topics to be covered include the dimensions of human development such as the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social, academic, moral, and spiritual aspects.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 EDAP 104

Interpersonal Skills for Education Assistants

This course is designed to equip education assistants with essential communication and relationship-building competencies required to excel in their roles. The topics emphasize the significance of strong interpersonal skills in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Students will learn effective communication techniques, develop active listening skills, and enhance their abilities to collaborate with teachers, students, parents, and other education professionals. The importance of the Educational Assistant’s personal self-care, growth and development is also emphasized.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDAP 104

Interpersonal Skills for Education Assistants

This course is designed to equip education assistants with essential communication and relationship-building competencies required to excel in their roles. The topics emphasize the significance of strong interpersonal skills in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Students will learn effective communication techniques, develop active listening skills, and enhance their abilities to collaborate with teachers, students, parents, and other education professionals. The importance of the Educational Assistant’s personal self-care, growth and development is also emphasized.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDAP 105

EA Practicum 1

This course equips students as education assistants in the school system by combining theoretical concepts with hands-on experience. Students learn to observe and understand the dynamics between education assistants, classroom teachers, and students with exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on developing competencies for education assistants within the classroom where essential skills such as observation and documentation, guiding and nurturing students, and fostering collaboration with teachers and other staff members are learned. Practicum seminars will offer students guidance and assistance during their field practice while Professional Development Plans will track students’ progress towards their practicum goals.

Course Credits: 2
2025-2026 EDAP 105

EA Practicum I

This course equips students as education assistants in the school system by combining theoretical concepts with hands-on experience. Students learn to observe and understand the dynamics between education assistants, classroom teachers, and students with exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on developing competencies for education assistants within the classroom where essential skills such as observation and documentation, guiding and nurturing students, and fostering collaboration with teachers and other staff members are learned. Practicum seminars will offer students guidance and assistance during their field practice while Professional Development Plans will track students’ progress towards their practicum goals.

Course Credits: 2
2025-2026 EDAP 201

Social & Emotional Learning

This course focuses on the design of positive behaviour supports that enhance and motivate student behaviour in the classroom and various school settings. It emphasizes that behaviour is a form of communication and that the key to behaviour support is understanding what students are trying to say with their behaviour. The goal of this approach is less on managing student’s behaviour but helping them to build strong social and emotional skills which will lead to more prosocial behaviour.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDAP 201

Social & Emotional Learning

This course focuses on the design of positive behaviour supports that enhance and motivate student behaviour in the classroom and various school settings. It emphasizes that behaviour is a form of communication and that the key to behaviour support is understanding what students are trying to say with their behaviour. The goal of this approach is less on managing student’s behaviour but helping them to build strong social and emotional skills which will lead to more prosocial behaviour.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 EDAP 202

Health Matters in the Classroom

This course will focus on the physical and mental health needs of students in K-12 classrooms and the role of the Education Assistant in supporting them. The importance of the physical, mental health and well-being of the Education Assistants will also be explored.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDAP 202

Health Matters in the Classroom

This course will focus on the physical and mental health needs of students in K-12 classrooms and the role of the Education Assistant in supporting them. The importance of the physical, mental health and well-being of the Education Assistants will also be explored.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 EDAP 203

Alternative & Augmentative Communication

This course is an introduction to assistive technology and how it may support diverse learners in the classroom. Different components of various technologies, related to the needs of the users are explored. Ethical and technological issues that emerge when supporting children who use assistive technology, in K-12 classrooms, are also examined.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDAP 203

Augmentative & Alternative Communication

This course is an introduction to assistive technology and how it may support diverse learners in the classroom. Different components of various technologies, related to the needs of the users are explored. Ethical and technological issues that emerge when supporting children who use assistive technology, in K-12 classrooms, are also examined.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 EDAP 204

Autism Spectrum Disorder

This course provides information on Autism Spectrum Disorder, including its causes, diagnosis, prevalence, and characteristics as well as effective, evidence-based strategies and approaches that education assistants can utilize to maximize support for students with ASD.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDAP 204

Autism Spectrum Disorder

This course provides information on Autism Spectrum Disorder, including its causes, diagnosis, prevalence, and characteristics as well as effective, evidence-based strategies and approaches that education assistants can utilize to maximize support for students with ASD.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDAP 205

EA Practicum 2

This final practicum builds upon the preparation of students for their roles as education assistants in the school system by combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. The focus is on developing specific competencies for education assistants within the classroom setting, with an emphasis on augmentative communication and curriculum modification and adaptation skills. More advanced skills, including data gathering, writing, guiding, and caring, as well as enhancing collaboration abilities will be practiced. Seminars that offer valuable support and guidance during their field practice will also be attended. An individualized Professional Development Plan is created tracking students’ progress towards achieving their practicum goals. Students will be observed and given feedback and guidance from an EDAP faculty member.

Course Credits: 4
2025-2026 EDAP 205

EA Practicum II

This final practicum builds upon the preparation of students for their roles as education assistants in the school system by combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. The focus is on developing specific competencies for education assistants within the classroom setting, with an emphasis on augmentative communication and curriculum modification and adaptation skills. More advanced skills, including data gathering, writing, guiding, and caring, as well as enhancing collaboration abilities will be practiced. Seminars that offer valuable support and guidance during their field practice will also be attended. An individualized Professional Development Plan is created tracking students’ progress towards achieving their practicum goals. Students will be observed and given feedback and guidance from an EDAP faculty member.

Course Credits: 4
2024-2025 EDUC 210

Teaching to Diversity

An exploration of student diversity in contemporary Canadian K-12 classrooms. The aim of this course is to provide pre-service teachers with an intersectional lens, to explore their social identities, worldviews, and beliefs to better understand the diverse students they will be teaching in the future. Some of the themes will include: disability awareness, children’s rights and welfare, gender, race, religious practices, refugees, English Language Learners, at-risk students, mental health and trauma-informed practice.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 EDUC 210

Teaching to Diversity

An exploration of student diversity in contemporary Canadian K-12 classrooms. The aim of this course is to provide pre-service teachers with an intersectional lens, to explore their social identities, worldviews, and beliefs to better understand the diverse students they will be teaching in the future. Some of the themes will include: disability awareness, children’s rights and welfare, gender, race, religious practices, refugees, English Language Learners, at-risk students, mental health and trauma-informed practice.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDUC 210

Teaching to Diversity

An exploration of student diversity in contemporary Canadian K-12 classrooms. The aim of this course is to provide pre-service teachers with an intersectional lens, to explore their social identities, worldviews, and beliefs to better understand the diverse students they will be teaching in the future. Some of the themes will include: disability awareness, children’s rights and welfare, gender, race, religious practices, refugees, English Language Learners, at-risk students, mental health and trauma-informed practice.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 EDUC 211

Psychological Foundations of Teaching & Learning

An evaluation of psychological theories and research relating to learning and teaching, with a focus on: developmental stages, learning theories, motivation, classroom management, evaluation, inter- and intra-individual differences, and needs of exceptional children.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 EDUC 211

Psychological Foundations of Teaching & Learning

An evaluation of psychological theories and research relating to learning and teaching, with a focus on: developmental stages, learning theories, motivation, classroom management, evaluation, inter- and intra-individual differences, and needs of exceptional children.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed at least one semester
Cross-listed: PSYC 214
2024-2025 EDUC 211

Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning

An evaluation of psychological theories and research relating to learning and teaching, with a focus on: developmental stages, learning theories, motivation, classroom management, evaluation, inter- and intra-individual differences, and needs of exceptional children.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed at least one semester. (3-0; 3-0).
Cross-listed: PSYC 214