Second Degree Programs
Programs in Arts & Science and in other colleges of this University may be combined to enable the student to obtain more than one degree in less time than if the two programs were taken separately. Students intending to complete degrees from Arts & Science and from another college should be aware that they must be admitted to the other college before they can receive the other college degree. It is possible to complete an Arts & Science degree while registered as a student in another college or as a student in Open Studies.
Students who wish to follow a Second Degree Program are advised to consult the Undergraduate Office of the College of Arts & Science to ascertain the precise course requirements. The form to request a review of outstanding second degree requirements is available online at
http://arts.usask.ca/forms. The duration of the Second Degree Program and the course requirements are determined by the following regulations:
- Residency requirement: Students must meet the residency requirements of the college for the specific degree sought (see Courses from other Universities for Arts & Science Credit).
- Additional credit requirements: Students pursuing a B.A. or B.Sc. Three-year in addition to another degree must complete at least 30 Arts & Science credit units not used for the other degree. Similarly, for all Four-year and Honours Arts & Science degree programs, at least 60 additional Arts & Science credit units, not used for any other degree or certificate, are required. These additional Arts & Science credits are required regardless of the number of Arts & Science courses included in the program leading to the first degree. These courses must be allowable for credit in the College of Arts & Science.
- Program requirement: Students must satisfy all program requirements and the graduation standards for the degree being attempted.
- In some cases, these regulations may mean that students are required to take more than the minimum 90 credit units for a Three-year degree or more than 120 credit units for a Four-year or Honours degree. The credit units which are in excess of the 90 or 120 may be in the subject of the major.
- Students completing an Arts and Science degree and a degree from another college may not receive credit for more than 48 junior credit units in the Three-year degree and not more than 54 junior credit units in the Four-year or Honours degree.
- Date of commencement of a program: Once a degree has been received, students must complete the program requirements and the graduation standards which are in place for the academic session in which they begin their studies toward the additional degree or certificate. If the date of program commencement is more than 10 years ago, students should contact the Undergraduate Office. Normally, such students will be required to meet the current degree requirements. For example, students who complete a B.Sc. Three-year and return to upgrade to a B.Sc. Four-year must follow the new B.Sc. Program.
- The overall and major Cumulative Weighted Averages (C.W.A.) for Arts & Science graduation are calculated on grades from all University of Saskatchewan courses taken, including any course from another college which credits toward the Arts & Science degree and all Arts & Science courses taken while in another college. This means that the average will include any courses which transfer to the College of Arts & Science even if they are extra to the Second Degree program requirements. Under certain restrictions, failures and marks below 60% will be excluded from the average if these courses have been retaken in accordance with the rules of the College. See "Cumulative Weighted Average" in this section of the Calendar.
- Students who have completed a B.A. Type A (Humanities) prior to a B.Sc. (Natural Science) are exempt from the Humanities Writing Requirement for B.Sc. programs.
Arts & Science
B.A. and B.Sc., or B.Sc. and B.A.
The following regulations apply to students who have a B.A. and wish to complete a B.Sc. or who have a B.Sc. and wish to complete a B.A.:
- Students may not receive two Three-year degrees.
- To receive a second Four-year or Honours degree, students must complete a minimum of 60 additional credit units and fulfill all program requirements. Students must complete a minimum of 180 credit units.
- To receive a Three-year degree, students must complete a minimum of 30 additional credit units and fulfill all program requirements. Only students who have completed a Four-year or Honours degree may subsequently complete a Three-year degree. Students must complete at least 150 credit units.
Upgrade of Arts & Science Three-year degree to Four-year or Honours degree
The following regulations apply to students who are upgrading their B.A. or B.Sc. to a higher degree in the same or different major but of the same degree type. For example, a student with a B.A. Three-year in Sociology may upgrade to a B.A. Four-year in History or a student with a B.Sc. Four-year in Biology may upgrade to a B.Sc. Honours in Biology.
- Students who have a Three-year degree with the minimum 90 credit units must complete a minimum of 30 additional credit units and fulfill all program requirements in order to upgrade to a Four-year or Honours degree. A minimum of 120 credit units is required for the Four-year or Honours degree.
- Students with a Four-year degree may upgrade to an Honours degree in the same major provided that there are additional Honours program requirements remaining and that they successfully complete these requirements.
- Students who have already completed all program requirements for an Honours degree, Certificate, or B.F.A. degree, but did not achieve the C.W.A. graduation standard required for Honours, are not permitted to take or retake courses to upgrade to an Honours degree under this policy.
- Students who complete a Three-year B.Sc. and return to upgrade to a Four-year B.Sc. must follow the new B.Sc. Program.
Degrees for students with a B.A. or B.Sc. from another university
Students with a B.A. or B.Sc. degree from another university may be allowed to receive a B.A. or B.Sc. degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Students who wish to pursue such an option must consult the Undergraduate Office, College of Arts & Science.
Advanced and Honours Certificates
A student who has already completed a B.A. Four-year or Honours degree can receive an Advanced or Honours Certificate in a different B.A. major or interdisciplinary program, on completion of at least 30 additional credit units, subject to completion of Four-year or Honours program requirements in that major or interdisciplinary program. A student who has already completed a B.Sc. Four-year or Honours degree can receive an Advanced or Honours Certificate in a different B.Sc. major or interdisciplinary program, on completion of at least 30 additional credit units, subject to completion of Four-year or Honours program requirements.
From another university: Students who hold a B.A. or B.Sc. Four-year or Honours degree from another university are eligible to receive the Advanced or Honours Certificate subject to the conditions listed previously. Such students must complete a minimum of 30 additional University of Saskatchewan credit units including at least 24 senior credit units and at least 18 credit units in the subject of the major.
Note: Under this policy governing second degrees and upgrades, which was effective in September, 1998, students who have a B.A. Three-year or B.Sc. Three-year degree may not be awarded an Advanced or Honours Certificate. Students already in such programs should consult with the Undergraduate Office to determine when they must complete the pre-1998 program requirements.
Arts & Science and B.F.A. (In Studio Art or Drama)
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and wish to complete a B.A. or B.Sc. Three-year degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit units in addition to those used in fulfilling the requirements of the B.F.A. degree. Students who have completed another degree and wish to complete a B.F.A. degree must complete a minimum of 60 additional credit units. All program requirements for the B.F.A. must also be completed. Students who have completed a B.F.A. in Studio Art and/or Drama cannot subsequently complete a B.A. Three-year or Four-year in Studio Art and/or Drama.
Arts & Science and Agriculture & Bioresources, Edwards School of Business, Engineering, Kinesiology, Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine
Students who wish to pursue a second degree program in Arts & Science with a degree from another college (listed above) must satisfy the program requirements for one of the program types A, B, C, or D in completing the required minimum 30 credit units for the Three-year degree or 60 credit units for the Four-year degree.
Arts & Science and Dentistry or Medicine
The Second Degree Program in Arts & Science and Dentistry or Medicine, leading to the B.A. or B.Sc. and D.M.D or M.D. is available.
Please consult the Undergraduate Office for more information.
Arts & Science and Education
The Second Degree Program for the B.A. or B.Sc. Three-year and B.Ed. requires a minimum of 156 credit units and completion of all program and degree requirements. Students who have been awarded a B.Ed. and wish to receive a B.A. or B.Sc. Three-year degree must complete at least 30 additional credit units in Arts & Science, in addition to any Arts & Science courses used in completing the Education degree, as well as completing all program and degree requirements. Students may also choose to complete a B.A. or B.Sc. Four-year or Honours degree. Such students should consult the Undergraduate Office.
Arts & Science and Law
The Second Degree Program in Arts & Science and Law, leading to the B.A. or B.Sc. and LL.B., is available. Up to 18 credit units of the following courses in the law program may be counted as senior electives in the College of Arts & Science by students following the Second Degree Program:
LAW 340, 390, 392, 393, 394, 395, 425, 426, 431, 432, 433, 436, 437, 444, 457, 460, 462, 474, 486.
Grades from all of the courses attempted from this list will be used in the calculation of the Arts & Science average.
Effective September 2003, a second degree program is available leading to the LL.B. and a B.A. Four-year or Honours in Sociology with a focus on Indigenous Peoples and Justice. To complete the program students are allowed to credit 18 credit units in law courses toward the electives requirements in the B.A. Four-year program, and so complete both degrees in less time than if they were taken separately. To complete the Second Degree program in Indigenous Peoples and Justice, Law graduates will follow the Sociology program requirements for Indigenous Peoples and Justice Programs. For more information contact the Academic Chair of the Indigenous Peoples and Justice Programs, College of Law.
Arts & Science and Music
Students may choose a Second Degree Program in Arts & Science and Music leading to the B.A. or B.Sc. Three-year and B.Mus. (composition and theory, musicology, performance, or individualized) subject to the following conditions:
- The 90 credit units needed for the B.A. or B.Sc. Three-year degree shall include not more than 33 credit units in music as follows: MUS 117.1, 120.2, 121.2, 133.3, 134.3, 150.3, 151.3, 217.1, 220.2, 221.2, 233.3, 234.3, 241.3, 317.1, 1 credit unit MUAP ensemble; and an additional 9 credit units in consultation with the Department of Music. At least 48 credit units in non-music courses are required.
- The 120 credit units needed for the B.A. or B.Sc. Four-year or Honours degree shall include not more than 33 credit units in music as follows: MUS 117.1, 120.2, 121.2, 133.3, 134.3, 150.3, 151.3, 217.1, 220.2, 221.2, 233.3, 234.3, 241.3, 317.1, 1 credit unit MUSP ensemble; and an additional 15 credit units in music, 12 of which must be at the 300 or 400 level. At least 72 credit units in non-music courses are required.
- All Music courses taken will be used for the purposes of calculation of the C.W.A.
- Students must major in a subject other than music in the B.A. or B.Sc.
Note: This Second Degree Program does not apply to the B.Ed./B.Mus.(Mus.Ed.).
Arts & Science and B.Ed./B.Mus.(Mus.Ed.)
Students who have completed the B.Ed./B.Mus.(Mus.Ed.) may ordinarily complete the work for the B.A. or B.Sc. Three-year upon successful completion of an additional 30 Arts & Science credit units. See "Arts & Science and Education".