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2010-2011 Calendar | Explorations |
Explorations in the Arts and Social Sciences Certificate Program
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
91ÅÝܽ Calendar 2010-2011
This interdisciplinary program provides a broad, coherent and stimulating introduction to university studies. Students explore ideas and issues in courses that introduce arts and social science perspectives to first year students. Students learn to question, research and think independently and they are encouraged to develop the communication and reasoning skills that are required to debate central ideas that shape society and community.
This cohort program, in which students complete core courses together as a group, is an excellent choice for first year students as they make the transition from high school to university.
Core courses are offered in fall and spring terms at 91ÅÝܽ Surrey during which students can also complete electives. Core courses are a foundation for the certificate which recognizes the completion of an individual plan for interdisciplinary inquiry.
During their first year of study, students are encouraged to meet with the director or student advisor for the program, to discuss their interdisciplinary interests.
Courses completed for this certificate may also apply toward major or minor program requirements, or toward a bachelor’s degree within normal University regulations.
Students who completed the pilot program for explorations in arts and social sciences in the 2005/2006 academic year may be eligible for the certificate in explorations in the arts and social sciences if they complete all other requirements and obtain the permission of the director.
Program Requirements
Students complete a total of 24 units, including a minimum total of nine units from the following core courses*
- EXPL 110-3 Organising Society
- EXPL 120-3 Experiencing Society
- EXPL 130-3 Global Development: Issues and Patterns
- EXPL 140-3 Global Identities**
- EXPL 145W-3 Selected Topic**
and both of
- EXPL 150-3 Introduction to Research Approaches in the Social Sciences
- EXPL 160-3 Introduction to Research and Interpretation in the Arts
and a minimum of six units which must be at the 200 division or higher, including three units in arts or humanities disciplines, and three units in social sciences
and at least one of the following capstone courses
- EXPL 310-3 Selected Topic Iâ€
- EXPL 320-3 Selected Topic IIâ€
*students who fail a core course must make a written request for permission to continue in the program
**in exceptional circumstances, and with permission of the director, another 100 division Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences course that is germane to a student’s interest may be substituted
†in exceptional circumstances, and with permission of the director, another 300 division Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences course that is germane to a student’s interest may be substituted
From First Year University to a Major Program
Students are encouraged to meet with the advisor to discuss and plan their future choice of major or minor programs. Doing so may prevent unnecessary education delays by planning ahead to meet program requirements, because some programs may have enrolment limitations with competitive entry standards that are based on academic performance. Students who are unable to gain admission to such programs should consult the advisor regarding other options.
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 as upper division work.
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