X--Degree Programs
The general program is designed to provide a sound general education while allowing for concentration of studies in 1 or more subjects.
The honours program is designed to provide depth of study and specialization beyond that available in the general program, while at the same time ensuring a complementary breadth of education.
To graduate from a general program a student must:
Eighteen of the required 30 credits must be courses offered by the College of Arts, the College of Social Science, the Department of Computing and Information Science, or the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
While students are encouraged to complete the requirements of one or more areas of concentration, this is not a graduation requirement.
To graduate from an honours program a student must:
The requirements for a major are set out separately for each major.
Students may take more than 1 major. They may also take one or more minors, but a minor is not required for graduation.
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.
The 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 is as follows:
In order to fulfill this requirement all students in semester 1 must take: 1 course from each of 2 different departments in the College of Arts, normally at the 100 level; 1 course from each of 2 different departments in the College of Social Science, normally at the 100 level.
Students entering the B.A. program with advanced standing must complete the semester 1 requirement in their first semester in the program.
Students should complete distribution requirements a) and b) by the end of semester 3. In the case of a transfer student, the distribution requirements a) and b) should be met as soon as possible after the transfer. Requirement c) need not be completed by the end of semester 3.
Note 1: Courses taken to satisfy the distribution requirements may also be counted toward a specialization in the general or honours program.
Natural and Mathematical Science Courses Acceptable for B.A. Distribution Requirements.
Students must take 2 natural and/or mathematical science courses to fulfill their 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 the B.A. program counsellors.
Courses recommended for students with limited preparation (e.g.. lacking OAC credit in a specific area):
Courses available for students with adequate preparation (e.g.. OAC credit in the discipline or its equivalent):
Students are advised to consult the regulations for continuation of study outlined in detail in Section VIII--Degree Regulations & Procedures in this calendar.
Students, regardless of program, who do not register in their program of studies for 6 or more consecutive semesters are required to apply for readmission. Students who are studying on exchange programs, study abroad, or work-terms are considered to be registered at the University.
Students requiring readmission must apply to Admissions Services, Office of Registrarial Services, University Centre, Level 3. Applications for readmission must be submitted by the deadline date established for each semester (refer to Section III--Schedule of Dates). An application fee is payable at the time the application is submitted (refer to Section VI--Schedule of Fees).
Students who do not require readmission to their program register under the normal regulations as an in-course student.
Students 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 courses taken on letter of permission is 5 (based on Guelph credits), of which not more than 4 can be summer session, inter session, extension or correspondence courses.
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 Chair of French Studies.
Honours B.A. students, except those doing a major in Computing and Information Science, must take a minimum of 24 courses in the Colleges of Arts and Social Sciences.
Provided they fulfil that and all other requirements of a B.A., they may take any minor or major offered by a department outside of the Colleges of Arts and Social Science (with the written permission of the Dean of the College of the department housing the desired program) as either a minor or a second major. In the cases of Computing and Information Science, Mathematics, and Statistics, Honours B.A. students may do the program as a single major as well.
Honours B.A. students also have the option of doing an Individual Studies major. An Individual Studies major must include a minimum of 16 courses, and be approved by the end of semester 5 by a committee consisting of the deans of the Colleges of Arts and Social Science and two appropriate department chairs. A student wishing to follow the independent studies option must submit the proposed program of studies to the B.A. Counselling Office by the sixth week of classes for prescreening. Proposals must be submitted on a special form available in the B.A. Counselling Office. Proposals will not be considered unless they articulate a detailed rationale for a coherent program of study that is significantly different from any existing major. A senior level Directed Readings or Special Project course must be completed. When appropriate, the Committee will identify a faculty member as the supervisor for a student's course of study.
Students are urged to avail themselves throughout the semester of the counselling services listed below, for selecting courses and planning their future program. The following procedure is suggested:
Academic Counselling
1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar
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