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Residency Requirements Chart

Program of Study (*Specific Requirements to be completed at AU)

Required Credits to be taken at AU

Prior Learning Assessment Credits

Bachelor of Arts (3-year)
30
6
Bachelor of Arts (4-year)
30
9
Bachelor of Commerce
30
(must include ADMN 404 and ADMN 405)
21
Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma)
30
(must include ADMN 404 and ADMN 405)
9
Bachelor of General Studies - Applied Studies
No residency requirement
21
Bachelor of General Studies - Arts & Sciences
No residency requirement
9
Bachelor of Health Administration
Bachelor of Health Administration (Post Diploma)
24
24
21
6
Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations
24
30
Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (Post Diploma)
24
6
Bachelor of Management (3-year)
24
(must include ADMN 404)
15
Bachelor of Management (4-year)
30
(must include ADMN 404 and ADMN 405)
21
Bachelor of Management (Post Diploma) (3-year)
24
(must include ADMN 404)
6
Bachelor of Management (Post Diploma) (4-year)
30
(must include ADMN 404 and ADMN 405)
9
Bachelor of Nursing (must be in required nursing courses)
  • Post RN BN
15 9
  • Post LPN - BN
51 (must include BIOL 235) 9
Bachelor of Professional Arts - Communication Studies
30
30 (also, see regs)
Bachelor of Professional Arts - Criminal Justice
30
30
Bachelor of Professional Arts - Governance, Law and Management
30
30 to 60
Bachelor of Professional Arts - Human Services
30
30 (also, see regs)
Bachelor of Science
30
30
Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma)
30
15
Bachelor of Science Major in Architecture
30
30
Bachelor of Science Major in Architecture (Post Diploma)
30
30
University Diploma in Arts
24
0
University Diploma in Inclusive Education
12
0
University Certificate in Accounting
15
6
University Certificate in Advanced Accounting
18
6
University Certificate in Computers and Management Information Systems
15
6
University Certificate in Counselling Women 6 15
University Certificate in Finance 15 6
University Certificate in French Language Proficiency 15 0
University Certificate in Heritage Resources Management 15 0
University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations
15
15
University Certificate in Management Applications 15 6
University Certificate in Management Foundations 15 6
University Certificate in Marketing 15 6
University Certificate in Public Administration
15
9

 

Information effective Sept. 1, 2018 to Aug. 31, 2019.

Updated May 16 2019 by laurab

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