Degrees, Certificates and Program Types
The College of Arts & Science offers the following degrees and certificates:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Four-year (120 credit units);
- B.A. and B.Sc. Three-year (90 credit units);
- B.A. Honours and B.Sc. Honours (120 credit units);
- Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) degree (120 or 126 credit units);
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Studio Art (120 credit units plus exhibition);
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama (120 credit units);
- Advanced and Honours Certificates for students who have already received a B.A. or B.Sc. Four-year or Honours degree;
- Post Degree Specialization Certificate (PDSC), for students who have already completed a recognized degree (currently available in Computer Science and Economics).
Students who have already completed or are in the process of completing a degree from the College of Arts & Science or another college, may obtain a second degree from the College of Arts & Science. For more information, see
Second Degree Programs in the
Calendar.
Courses for Professional Colleges and Other Programs
In addition to these degree and certificate programs, students may complete preparatory coursework to apply to other colleges and programs.
However, students are responsible for contacting the host college or institution directly to ensure they have the most current admission and program information. Students who wish to enter any of these programs of study should apply for admission to the College of Arts & Science. Since programs often have more qualified applicants than can be accepted, students may find they need additional years of study, perhaps a B.A. or B.Sc. degree, before they are accepted. Students should select courses to fulfill the requirements for a B.A. or B.Sc. degree in the College of Arts & Science. Students are also advised to utilize the career counselling services available at the University’s Student Employment and Career Centre.
Minor and Recognition Programs
Minors are available in many disciplines, on completion of 18 to 24 credit units as specified by the department. Refer to the specific subject in the Calendar for further information as not all disciplines offer Minors.
Recognition in a Language is available in French, German, Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian upon completion of 18 credit units as specified by the Department of Languages and Linguistics.
The minor or recognition must be completed in conjunction with a major in a different subject or an interdisciplinary program, and must be completed at the time of graduation with an Arts & Science degree or an advanced or honours certificate.
Other Courses Offered
Depending on the availability of resources, courses are offered in Chinese, Cree, Hebrew, Literature, and Sanskrit. Courses in these areas may not be offered annually or in sufficient number to make up a major or minor. Such courses may be taken as electives. See the specific subject for program information
.