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2005-2006 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar |
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2005-2006 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar |
X. Degree ProgramsBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Program InformationA student's selection of courses must follow the B.A. Program Regulations (including Distribution Requirements), a pattern of study for either the General or Honours degree (below), and the detailed schedule(s) of studies which follow for any special subject(s) studied. In fulfilling distribution requirements a) and b) students must in semester 1 choose 2 courses from 2 different schools or departments in the College of Arts and 2 courses from 2 of the following departments in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences: Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology. Students entering the B.A. program with advanced standing must complete the distribution requirements a) and b) as soon as possible after entrance to the program. Requirement c) need not be completed immediately but is a graduation requirement. Note: Courses taken to satisfy the distribution requirements may also be counted toward a specialization in the general or honours program. Academic CounsellingProgram CounsellingStudents are urged to seek the assistance of the counsellors in the B.A. Counselling Office regarding their program and academic regulations, selecting courses, services and resources available on campus, and when they are experiencing difficulties that affect their academic progress. Departmental AdvisingEvery academic department has advisors available to assist students in their course selection planning. Students should seek the advice of the departmental advisor when declaring a major, area of concentration, or minor, regarding course scheduling and completing the requirements for the specializations. Students encountering difficulties within a course should first consult the instructor of the course. Co-operative education students in Computing and Information Science, Economics and Psychology will also have a departmental Co-op Academic Advisor and Co-ordinator, and should consult Co-operative Education Services regarding scheduling work terms and the COOP*1000 course. Academic Residence Requirements
University of Guelph courses include courses taken on exchange and on study abroad programs. Letter of Permission courses are not included. Continuation of StudyStudents are advised to consult the regulations for continuation of study within the program which are outlined in detail in Section VIII--Undergraduate Degree Regulations and Procedures of this calendar. Conditions for GraduationIn addition to meeting the general and honours degree requirements listed below under Program Regulations, students will not normally be eligible to graduate while on probationary or required-to-withdraw status. Distribution RequirementsThe distribution requirements are designed to provide the student with exposure to and some understanding of a range of disciplines in the Arts, Social Sciences and Mathematical and Natural Sciences. The distribution requirement of 8 courses (minimum 4.00 credits) is as follows:
Natural and Mathematical Science Courses Acceptable for B.A. Distribution RequirementsStudents must take 1.00 credit in natural and/or mathematical science courses to fulfill the B.A. science requirements. Students should choose their courses from the list below or any course for which those listed serve as prerequisites. Students are advised to fulfill this requirement before their final semester. Any problems related to this requirement should be discussed with a B.A. Program Counsellor. Courses recommended for students with limited preparation (e.g.. lacking OAC credit in a specific area):
Double Counting of CoursesA maximum of 50 percent of the courses in a second major or minor may be courses taken in fulfillment of the first major where required courses are the same. Double counting is not allowed in the General Program. Program RegulationsThe General Degree Program provides the opportunity for a sound general education in the arts and social sciences, mathematics and sciences, while allowing for concentration of studies in one or more subjects. The Honours Degree Program provides depth of study in one specialization, strengthening written and oral communication skills, research and analytical abilities, as well as ensuring a breadth of study in the arts, social sciences, mathematics and sciences. General Degree Requirements (BAG)To graduate from a general program a student must:
While students are encouraged to complete the requirements of one or more areas of concentration, this is not a graduation requirement. The requirements for each area of concentration are set out separately in the pages following the list of Honours and General Specializations Available in the B.A. Degree. Honours Degree Requirements (BAH)To graduate from an honours program a student must:
The requirements for each major and minor are set out separately in the pages following the list of Honours and General Specializations Available in the B.A. Degree. University recognition that a student has graduated with a particular major or minor requires a cumulative average of 70% for all course attempts at this University in that major or minor. Students failing to meet the graduation requirements of the Honours Program may apply to graduate with a General Degree if the requirements for the General Degree are met. Students should note that a specialization is not required to graduate with a General Degree. Honours B.A. students, except those doing a major in Computing and Information Science, Mathematics or Statistics, must take a minimum of 12.00 credits from either or both of the departments in the College of Arts and the departments of Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology (in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences). Semester One RequirementsStudents in the General and Honours Programs must take: Semester 11.00 credit from the following: Art History - ARTH*1220, ARTH*1510 Classical Studies -CLAS*1000 Drama - DRMA*1000, DRMA*1050, DRMA*1090, DRMA*1500 English - ENGL*1080, ENGL*1200 European Studies -EURO*1050, EURO*1200 French Studies -FREN*1000, FREN*1200 German Studies -GERM*1100, GERM*1110, GERM*2490 (OAC Required) Greek - GREK*1100 History - HIST*1010, HIST*1150, HIST*1250 Italian Studies -ITAL*1060 Latin - LAT*1100 Music - MUSC*1060, MUSC*1120, MUSC*1180, MUSC*1500 Philosophy - PHIL*1000, PHIL*1010, PHIL*1050 Studio Art - SART*1050, SART*1060 Spanish Studies -SPAN*1100, SPAN*1110 Women's Studies -WMST*1000 PLUS 1.00 credit from the following: Anthropology - ANTH*1150 Economics - ECON*1050 Geography - GEOG*1200, GEOG*1220, GEOG*1300 Political Science -POLS*1150, POLS*1400, POLS*1500 Psychology - PSYC*1100, PSYC*1200 Sociology - SOC*1100, SOC*1500 Women's Studies -WMST*1000 Study at Other UniversitiesStudents contemplating study at another university for credit towards a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Guelph should refer to the general regulations governing Letters of Permission in Section VIII--Degree Regulations & Procedures in this calendar. Students must obtain approval for the Letter of Permission prior to undertaking studies at another institution. Approval of the request depends on good standing in the program with a minimum average of 60%. The normal limit of credits taken on a Letter of Permission is 2.50 based on Guelph credits. Students with a specialization in languages who want to undertake a program of study in Quebec or abroad should consult the appropriate departmental advisor or the Director of the School of Languages and Literatures. Special Study OptionLondon Study SemesterA special program of studies designed to make use of the uniquely rich resources of London, England, is offered as a regular part of the B.A. program every Fall semester. The program is supervised by a faculty member from Guelph who directs the studies in London and supervises correspondence with faculty in Guelph. Courses in London are of 2 kinds: London based courses and correspondence courses. London based courses in music, theatre and fine art are given by British tutors, and the coordinator offers courses in his/her area of interest. Students are also permitted to arrange correspondence courses to meet their particular needs. Students wishing to apply for the London Semester should have good academic standing and should have completed at least 2 semesters at the University of Guelph at the time of application; although preference will be given to those with a cumulative average of 70% or above, all applications will be given careful consideration. More detailed information about academic requirements, bursaries, courses, etc. can be obtained from the B.A. Program Counselling Office, Room 130 in the MacKinnon Building. Honours and General Specializations Available in the B.A. DegreeGeneral Program Areas of ConcentrationAnthropology Computing and Information Science Drama Economics English French Studies Geography History International Development Mathematics Music Philosophy Political Science Sociology Spanish Statistics Women's Studies The schedule of studies for each area of concentration is given on the following pages under its subject heading. Honours Program MajorsAgricultural Economics Anthropology Applied Economics Art History Classical Languages Classical Studies Computing and Information Science* Criminal Justice and Public Policy Drama Economics* English European Studies French Studies Geography History Individual Studies Information Systems and Human Behaviour International Development Mathematical Economics Mathematics Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology* Rural and Development Sociology Sociology Spanish Statistics Studio Art Women's Studies Subjects marked with an asterisk (*) may be available as Co-operative Education programs. The schedule of studies for each major is given on the following pages under its subject heading. Honours Program MinorsAnthropology Art History Art Theory and Criticism Business Administration Classical Languages Classical Studies Cognitive Neuropsychology Computing and Information Science Criminal Justice and Public Policy Developmental Psychology Drama Economics Educational Psychology English Environmental Studies Family and Child Studies French Studies Geography German History International Development Italian Marketing Management Mathematics Museum Studies Music Organizational Behaviour Philosophy Political Science Rural Extension Studies Social Psychology Sociology Spanish Statistics Studio Art Visual Arts of the Americas Women's Studies The schedule of studies for each minor is given on the following pages under its subject heading. |
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