The New Common Degree Framework

As of July 2011, students will be introduced to the following new degree structure, which will allow for greater flexibility in combining different subjects from different Departments and Faculties. This new degree structure will be implemented Fall 2012 for all new admissions. Current students will have the option of following existing degree requirements or those introduced in Fall 2012.

It is strongly recommended that all students admitted to a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree review and familiarize themselves with the following information on the Common Degree Structure.

Definitions:

Common Degree Framework: an identified set and sequence of courses, and/or units of study, research and practice within areas of disciplinary or interdisciplinary study, that must be completed in fulfillment of the requirements for the awarding of the degree.

See  the DEGREE FRAMEWORK COMBINATION CHART.pdf and the Program Options Chart for more details.

Also, check back often to view new program and degree options. 

Please note that any reference made to a course indicates a three-credit course.

The Degree Framework

Students must choose one of the following degree options: 

Complete one of the following:

• Honours Specialization Major –Students must complete 60 credits (20 courses), with a minimum Honours Specialization Major average of 70% and an overall average of 60%. Students must include at least six credits at the 4000 level.
• Honours Double Major –Students must complete 36 credits (12 courses) in each of two majors, with a minimum Honours Double Major average of 70% and an overall average of  60%. Students must include at least three credits at the 4000 level in each major, in addition to the required 36 credits.

• Specialization Major – Students must complete 54 credits (18 courses) with a minimum overall Specialization Major average of 60% and an overall minimum average of 60%.
• Double Major – Students must complete 36 credits (12 courses) in each of two majors, with a minimum major average of 60% in each major and an overall average of 60%.
• Major Program – Students must complete 36 credits (12 courses), with a minimum major average of 60% and an overall average of 60%.

C) The Bachelor Degree (General) – 90 credits

• Major Program-Student’s must complete 36 credits (12 courses) with a minimum major average of 60% and an overall minimum average of 60%.
• Double Minor (Liberal) – Students must complete two minors at 18 credits each (6 courses), with a minimum Minor average of 60% in each minor and an overall average of 60%.

Program Combination Notes:

• Programs in the same discipline may not be combined; for example, an Honours Specialization Major in History may not be combined with a Major in History or a Minor in History.
• The following programs are currently offered as Bachelor of Science (BSc):
   Biology; Computer Science; Environmental Biology and Technology; Environmental Science and Physical Geography; Environmental Geography; Mathematics; and Psychology.
• The following programs are currently offered as Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc):
   Computer Science; Environmental Geography; Mathematics; and Psychology.
•  Minors may not be in the same discipline as the students program of study.  Minors are subject to course availability.

Faculty of Arts and Science Exceptions
The following programs are not yet in the new degree framework and are currently under review: Environmental Biology and Technology, Environmental Science and Physical Geography, and Science and Technology.  These programs can be found in their respective areas of the calendar; however, students in these programs are encouraged to consult the academic calendar online for program updates.

Professional Programs

Professional Programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Physical Health and Education, and Nursing, are found in their respective areas of the calendar and currently are not in the Common Degree Framework.

 Last revised: March 21, 2012