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2010-2011 Calendar | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
Bachelor of Arts Concurrent Degrees Program
Bachelor of Arts Program | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
91ÅÝܽ Calendar 2010-2011
Students have the option of completing two undergraduate degrees concurrently by meeting the requirements of a first bachelor’s degree (see below) and the requirements of a second bachelor of arts (BA) degree. Students choosing this option will complete both degrees simultaneously and apply for graduation from both degrees in the same term.
In most instances, instead of two concurrent degrees, it may be preferable to complete two extended minors, a joint major, a double major or a joint honours program leading to one bachelor’s degree. Students are encouraged to determine whether a second BA degree is actually required because, in may cases, post-degree studies may be more appropriate.
For information regarding concurrent degrees and/or post-degree studies, seek advice from faculty advisors in Arts Central, located in 3020 Academic Quadrangle.
First Bachelor of Arts Degree
Students can meet the bachelor of arts (BA) requirements through one of the following five options: a major program, a joint major program, two extended minor programs, an extended minor and a minor program, or two minor programs. In addition to the following degree requirements, students may also fulfil the requirements for one or more additional extended minor(s) or minor(s).
Program Declaration
Prior to or upon enrolling for the term in which the 61st unit is completed, students in the bachelor of arts program must formally declare and be accepted into a major program, a joint major program, two extended minor programs, an extended minor and a minor program, or two minor programs, and may apply for an honours program, subject to the regulations below. Program declaration establishes the exact major, extended minor, minor and honors requirements for graduation as they appear in the Calendar in effect at the time of declaration. Students are urged to keep a copy of this Calendar, known as the graduating Calendar, for reference.
Program requirements may be changed any time prior to graduation. A new formal declaration must be approved by the new program department and the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences if a faculty change is involved. The Calendar then in effect becomes the new graduating Calendar, and the requirements it specifies for the program must be fulfilled.
Graduation GPA Requirements
Grade point averages (GPAs) used for graduation are the minimum GPAs that must be achieved to satisfy the requirements for a degree or other credential. The graduation GPA must be obtained both on the overall course work (CGPA) as well as on the upper division subset of that work (UDGPA).
In addition, program GPAs are the required minimum to satisfy the requirements of an honours, major, extended minor or minor program. In each case, the program GPA must be obtained both on the overall course work (CGPA) as well as on the upper division subset of that work (UDGPA) in the program area.
The graduation and program GPAs specified are University minimum requirements; individual faculties and departments may, with senate approval, have higher requirements.
In the event of repeated courses, only the higher grade is used in these GPA calculations.
Individual departments may have additional GPA requirements for graduation. Please check individual department Calendar listings for further information.
Please note that the minimum GPA requirements for graduation differed during the following time periods: September 1965 to August 1991; September 1991 to August 2003. Please consult the appropriate Calendar(s)* for information about GPA requirements during these time periods.
*Calendar in effect at the time of entry to 91ÅÝܽ and the Calendar that was in effect at the time of approval to credential and/or program.
For further information, see Grade Point Averages Needed for Graduation.
Course Duplication
University regulations governing the duplication of courses are rigorously applied in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. No more than five course duplications will be allowed.
General Program Requirements
For all BA programs except the honours program, students complete 120 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at 91ÅÝܽ
- at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at 91ÅÝܽ
- at least 65 units in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
- satisfaction of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements (see below)
- an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0, and a program (major, joint major, extended minor, minor) CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to 91ÅÝܽ beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
| WQB Graduation Requirements A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit. |
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| Requirement | Units |
Notes | |
| W - Writing | 6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at 91ÅÝܽ within the student’s major subject | |
| Q - Quantitative | 6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
| B - Breadth | 18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) | |
Major Program
To concentrate in a program area, students may complete a major consisting of at least 30 upper division units in that program area. The major program is the most common option chosen by students pursuing a BA degree.
The following requirements are in addition to those listed in the General Program Requirements section above.
- students complete lower division requirements for at least one Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences major
- at least 30 upper division units must be in a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences major
- no more than 15 upper division units that have been transferred from another institution may be used toward a major
Joint Major Program
A joint major is a combination of two program areas. Students complete at least 20 upper division units in each of the two joint major program areas. Students are advised to check individual department listings for possible additional requirements.
The following requirements are in addition to those listed in the General Program Requirements section above.
- students complete lower division requirements for both joint major programs
- students complete at least 20 upper division units in each of the two joint major programs, of which at least 10 upper division units must be completed at 91ÅÝܽ in each program area
- no more than 15 upper division units that have been transferred from another institution may be used toward a joint major
Note: Students choosing to complete two separate majors (double major) will complete two major programs, with at least one major subject in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Therefore, students will complete at least 30 units of upper division courses in each of the two major subjects. Students completing two majors will graduate with one BA degree.
Minor and Extended Minor Programs
Students wishing to prepare themselves in two program areas, but not desiring to undertake a major or a joint major program, may complete a program consisting of two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors for the BA degree, at least one of which must be in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Students who are interested in this option must meet with a faculty advisor in Arts Central (located in AQ 3020) to receive academic advising and program approval.
A minor program requires at least 15 upper division units within a single program area unless otherwise specified in the Calendar. An extended minor consists of the lower division requirements for a major, and the upper division requirements for a minor.
The following requirements are in addition to those listed in the General Program Requirements section above.
- students complete lower division requirements for each extended minor and/or minor programs
- students complete at least 21 upper division units completed in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses, of which at least 12 must be completed at 91ÅÝܽ
- no more than eight upper division units that have been transferred from another institution may be used toward an extended minor or minor
Honours and Joint Honours Programs
The following requirements are in addition to those listed in the General Program Requirements section above.
- students complete an additional 12 units (132 units total)
- students complete at least 60 upper division units, which must include at least 50 units in upper division courses in a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program; no more than 15 upper division units that have been transferred from another institution can be used toward this requirement
- students complete lower division requirements for at least one Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honors program
- students are required to achieve an overall CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0, and an honors program CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0
Honors students who obtain an overall CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.5 and an honors program CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.5 will receive the designation of honors first class at the time of graduation.
Joint honors students must also complete the lower division requirements for both honors programs, and must maintain a 3.0 CGPA and upper division CGPA in each program area of the joint honors program.
A department may designate up to 12 units of program related upper division courses offered by other departments as being acceptable in fulfilling part of the required upper division units in the honors program.
Second Bachelor of Arts Degree
Bachelor’s degree holders may complete a second bachelor of arts (BA) degree, but are encouraged to determine whether a second BA degree is actually required for their purposes because post-degree studies may be more appropriate. For information regarding second BA degrees and/or post-degree studies, seek advice from the faculty advisors in Arts Central, located in 3020 Academic Quadrangle.
A student may not enrol in a second BA degree in a subject in which they already hold a degree. A student who has a minor in a particular subject may enrol in a second BA degree with a major or honours program in that subject. Students may not complete a bachelor of general studies as a second degree.
Program Requirements
The minimum requirement for a second BA degree is completion of 60 units, including at least 45 upper division units. Prior completion of lower division requirements for the major program may be required or may be waived at the discretion of the department.
Second degree students complete one upper division writing (W) course and one quantitative (Q) course.
Residency requirements for the second BA require at least 45 91ÅÝܽ units, including at least 30 in upper division.
Courses not used toward a previous degree (as determined by the institution awarding that degree) may be used to reduce the number required in the second BA degree where applicable. Courses extra to previous degrees may be counted toward the second BA degree if completed before admission into the second BA degree, to a maximum of 15 units, in accordance with faculty regulations. Students must obtain approval from a faculty advisor in Arts Central, located in 3020 Academic Quadrangle.
Second degree students may not complete courses at another institution through a letter of permission.