James Laxer Award
The James Laxer Award will be awarded to a full-time student in the Department of Equity Studies who has earned a minimum of 54 credits, with a minimum GPA of 6.0 (B), and who demonstrates financial need.
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Department of Equity Studies
HREQ Program Specific Questions
Equity Studies Majors Need to talk to someone about Equity Studies program requirements? Problems with specific courses? Need advice on the best way to get into a graduate program? Email the Undergraduate Program Director Livy Visano at equityud@yorku.ca.
History, Human Rights & Equity Studies, Politics
Department of PoliticsDepartment of Equity StudiesDepartment of HistoryHISTDESHREQPOLSPolitical ScienceGlobal Political StudiesGPS
HREQ Work-Focused Placement Course
This work-focused, course-based placement provides HREQ majors with an intensive experiential education opportunity in their fourth year in exchange for academic credit. Participants will apply their skills and knowledge in the area of human rights and equity as they work with community organizations, government agencies, non-profit agencies, or other relevant groups.
LA&PS Co-op Program
Test-drive a career and get hands-on experience in your chosen field! The LA&PS Co-op Program offers paid, short-term employment for up to 20 months. As a Co-op student, you will complete two work terms, rotating between study and work terms. Regardless of the academic program you are pursuing, co-ops provide an opportunity to gain valuable […]
Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4)
Come together and join upper-level students from across York to work together in multi-disciplinary teams to solve real-world challenges. Challenges are posed by organizations from both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.
Work/Study Program
The Work/Study Program at York is an excellent way for undergraduate students to gain a paid, work-integratred learning experience on campus.
Certificate in Refugee & Migration Studies
This interdisciplinary certificate addresses issues concerning ethnic communities, gender, racism, migration, policy, cultural identity and international relations.