Bachelor of Arts
(4 years—120 credits)
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Regulations
effective September 1, 2004
Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time
of their enrolment.
 Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Change of Major
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The four-year Bachelor of Arts provides students with a broad,
flexible education that allows them to develop, understand, and
disseminate knowledge, to think critically, and to build on these
abilities. In addition, the four-year degree fully prepares students
for most graduate programs. The Bachelor of Arts remains a general
degree and is not intended either as an honours or an advanced degree.
Although students may change majors, a major must be selected when
enrolling in the four-year Bachelor of Arts program. Students select
from the following majors: Anthropology, Canadian Studies, English,
French, History, Humanities, Information Systems, Labour Studies,
Political Economy, Psychology, Sociology, and Women's Studies.
Athabasca University advisors have developed a program plan to assist you. Counselling Services offers an assessment Web site, "Mapping Your Future: Your Career and Athabasca University."
Students enrolled in the three-year Bachelor of Arts program who
wish to transfer to the four-year Bachelor of Arts program must
complete a new Undergraduate General Application Form. Previous
education will be reassessed and students will be notified of the
results.
Students are strongly encouraged to register in ENGL 255 early
in their program. However, the Alberta Universities Writing Competence
Test may be used to indicate competence in English writing skills. The English writing skills requirement is waived for students enrolling in the second undergraduate degree. |
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Majors |
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Anthropology
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Canadian
Studies Major |
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English
Major |
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French
Major |
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History
Major |
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Humanities
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Information
Systems Major |
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Labour
Studies Major |
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Political
Economy Major |
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Psychology
Major |
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Sociology
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Women's
Studies Major |
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Double Majors
Students in the Bachelor of Arts program,
as either a first or second undergraduate degree, generally have
the option to combine two majors, if they wish. Students who undertake
double majors must fulfill all requirements for both majors. Depending
upon the majors chosen, this may greatly restrict course selection
(particularly in the second undergraduate degree program) or require
the completion of more than 120 credits.
Students considering enrolling in double majors should consult
with an Athabasca University advisor for assistance in selecting
their programs and courses. |
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Bachelor of Arts Degree
(4 years — 120 credits) |
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General Degree Requirements |
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Total Credits in the Program |
120 |
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Minimum Credits Required |
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At the senior (300 or 400) level
(including
18 credits at the 400 level) |
75 |
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Arts (Humanities and Social Science) |
96 |
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Humanities
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18 |
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Social Science |
18 |
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Science |
6 |
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Through Athabasca University |
30 |
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Maximum Credits Allowed |
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In any one discipline |
54 |
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Applied Studies |
18 |
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At the preparatory level |
6 |
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At junior level in any one discipline |
15 |
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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
(PLAR) credits |
9* |
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* Up to 39 PLAR credits are allowed if
you declare a
Labour Studies major. |
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Major (compulsory) |
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Minimum senior level credits
in major
(including a minimum of 12
credits at the 400 level)
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(30) |
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The following courses can satisfy either
the Social Science area of study or the Science area of study requirements,
but
not both. To use these courses to satisfy the Science area of study
requirements, students must call Admissions and Evaluations Services,
upon completion of the course, and request the change. |
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| ENVS 253 |
Global Environmental Change:
The Scientific and Social Issues |
(3) |
| PSYC 289 |
Psychology as a Natural Science |
(3) |
| PSYC 355 |
Cognitive Psychology |
(3) |
| PSYC 387 |
Learning |
(3) |
| PSYC 402 |
Biological Psychology |
(3) |
| PSYC 404 |
Experimental Psychology |
(3) |
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English Writing Skills Requirement
Students must meet the following English writing skills requirement
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pass the Alberta Universities Writing Competence
Test. (For information
about this test contact an Athabasca
University learning Centre. Refer to
Section 8.5.5. Learning Centres);
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hold credit in ENGL
255 (ENGL 255
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not satisfy the Humanities area of study.
It will, however, count as part of the
total number of credits required for
the degree);
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have a grade of B- (70 percent)
or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory
(100) level;
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receive transfer credit for
an English course in which a grade of B- or better was achieved. |
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Change of Major
Students may change majors at any
time. The degree regulations in force at the time of the conditional enrolment
in the program are the regulations that govern the program. Students who
change majors and wish to be governed by a set of regulations that was introduced
after their conditional enrolment, must indicate such when requesting the
change of
enrolment by referencing the appropriate Calendar, e.g., 2002-2003 regulations.
To request a change of major, complete and submit a new Undergraduate General
Application Form. No fees are required. |
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Bachelor of Arts Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
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Graduates of a three-year or four-year Bachelor
of Arts program are required to enter the second undergraduate Bachelor of
Arts degree program and follow those regulations. The English writing skills requirement is waived for students enrolling in the second undergraduate degree.
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General Degree Requirements |
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Total credits not applied to a previous
degree |
60* |
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Note: May be higher depending
on the specific
requirements of the major. |
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Minimum Credits Required |
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At the senior level (including 18 credits
at the
400 level) |
48‡ |
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May be higher depending on the specific
requirements of the major. |
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Arts (Humanities and Social Science)
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48 |
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Humanities** |
9 |
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ENGL 255 Introductory Composition cannot be
used to meet this requirement. |
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Social Science |
9 |
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Science
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6 |
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Through Athabasca University |
30 |
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Maximum Credits Allowed |
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In any one discipline |
42 |
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Applied Studies |
12 |
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At the preparatory level |
0 |
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At junior level in any one discipline |
12 |
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Maximum Prior Learning Assessment
and Recognition credits |
9 |
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Major (compulsory) |
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Minimum senior (300 or 400) level credits
in major (including 12 credits at the 400 level) |
30 |
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The following courses can satisfy either
the Social Science area of study or the Science area of study requirements,
but not both. To use these courses to
satisfy the Science area of study
requirements, students must call Admissions and Evaluations Services and request
the change upon completion of the course. |
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| ENVS 253 |
Global Environmental Change:
The Scientific and Social Issues |
(3) |
| PSYC 289 |
Psychology as a Natural Science |
(3) |
| PSYC 355 |
Cognitive Psychology |
(3) |
| PSYC 387 |
Learning |
(3) |
| PSYC 402 |
Biological Psychology |
(3) |
| PSYC 404 |
Experimental Psychology |
(3) |
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