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Majors and Minors

​Single Major

A single major in a 3-year general program consists of 36 credits in a single discipline, normally six credits at the introductory level and 30 credits at the upper year level. (Where this is not the case, students must complete program requirements as specified.) Where specified, a 60% minimum grade is required in the introductory course(s) in order to declare a major in that discipline. Please refer to the Program Requirements for minimum grade requirements in additional required courses for the major.

A single major in an honours program consists of at least 60 credits in a single discipline, normally six credits at the introductory level and 54 credits at the upper year. (Where this is not the case, students must complete program requirements as specified.) Where specified, a 60% minimum grade is required in the introductory course(s) in order to declare a major in that discipline. Please refer to the Program Requirements for minimum grade requirements in additional required courses for the major.

Combined Major

A combined major in a 3-year general program consists of 30 credits in each of two disciplines. (Where this is not the case, students must complete program requirements as specified.) As in the single major, students must achieve the minimum grade requirements in the required courses for the major. A combined major in an Arts and a non-Arts discipline is allowed in a Bachelor of Arts (General) degree. A combined major in an honours program consists of 42 credits in each of two disciplines. As in the single major, students must achieve the minimum grade requirements in the required courses for the major.

Minor

A minor is available to students pursuing a major(s) in another discipline. A minor consists of a minimum of 24 credits in a discipline, with at least six credits at the first year level and at least six credits at the upper year level. Cross-coded and cross-listed courses may count towards a minor if they have not been used elsewhere to complete program requirements. A minimum grade of 60 % is required in the introductory course(s) presented for the minor. Please see the respective minors for specific details.
Minors are available in: Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science, Economics, English Studies, Fine Arts, French, Gender Equality and Social Justice, Geography, History, Mathematics, Native Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religions and Cultures, Social Welfare and Social Development and Sociology.




 
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