Undergraduate Program Calendar 2007|08

Bachelor of Professional Arts (4 years—120 credits)


Regulations effective January 1, 2007 Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.


The Bachelor of Professional Arts program is designed for students who have completed an approved two-year diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or institute of technology. Some students may qualify to earn additional credits through prior learning assessment. There are four majors offered in the Bachelor of Professional Arts degree: Communication Studies; Criminal Justice; Human Services; and Governance, Law, and Management. Additions and changes may occur during the Calendar year. Contact the program advisor if you require additional information. Counselling Services offers an assessment web site, "Mapping Your Future: Your Career and Athabasca University." Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.



	Common Core Courses
	Communication Studies Major	email
	Criminal Justice Major	email
	Governance, Law and Management Major	email
	Human Services Major	email



	Students must complete the regulations that are in effect at the time they enrol in the program. Inactive students (students who have not registered for a course within 12 months from the last contract date) must re-enrol and follow the regulations in effect at the time of re-enrolment. Courses in the Bachelor of Professional Arts degree program are available by individualized study. Some courses are available by grouped study at selected sites. The course syllabus will indicate the delivery mode. If you have any questions, please contact the specific program advisor. Students are strongly encouraged to register in their English course early in their program.
	Program Structure

	Total credits in the program	120

	Enrolment requirement	60


	Minimum Credits Required beyond the College Diploma

	Core courses	12

	Major and elective and/or option courses	48

	Total	60

	Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University	30


	Within the Degree Students are Required to Earn for Degree Completion

	Senior (300/400) level	48

	400 level	18

	Maximum credits allowed at junior (200) level	12


	Common Core


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