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Bachelor of Arts — Double Minor

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3rd & 4th year courses are offered on Surrey Campus

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Note: See Bachelor of Arts, Double Minor in the Faculty of Humanities for information on Minor in Creative Writing, Minor in English and Minor in Philosophy.

DESCRIPTION

Working with an advisor, students may create a Bachelor of Arts, Double Minor degree program of study by selecting minors in two arts related disciplines. These programs of study will normally involve a selection of courses from departments that most interest the students and best meet their needs for a coherent program. Building on Kwantlen's existing two-year arts and science university transfer programs, the new curriculum adds third- and fourth-year courses in the social sciences and humanities disciplines.

Additional minor programs have been developed for implementation in Fall 2008 in Anthropology, and Geography, and with the possibility of additional minor programs in the future in Applied Communications, Business Management, Human Resources Management, and Marketing.

The BA, Double Minor degree program will bridge knowledge and skills acquisition, combining traditional classroom-based theory courses with those emphasizing essential and analytical skills and their application to problem solving.

Key features of the program include:

  • The development of knowledge, core competencies, and skills characteristic of traditional bachelor of art programs
  • The preparation of students for entry into the labour market by incorporating essential skills in all courses
  • The preparation of students to respond innovatively to emerging trends in society
  • Clear benefits to students and to our communities by providing an opportunity for students to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree at Kwantlen where there is established emphasis on teaching, emerging emphasis on undergraduate research, long-standing connections to South Fraser communities, and accessibility for students in the expanding South Fraser region.

The flexibility of the program will allow students to target a wide range of employment opportunities. They may pursue a general liberal arts education or, in consultation with an advisor, structure a program leading to a specific career goal in fields such as peace studies, counselling, urban planning, urban environmental issues, teaching and law.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates with a BA, Double Minor degree will be well prepared for a range of potential occupations. The versatility of the BA, Double Minor degree will allow students to design programs of study that will prepare them for careers or further study in areas such as the following:

  • Business
  • Community Service
  • Law and Justice
  • Policing
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • Professional Writing
  • Public Administration
  • Public Planning
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Work
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Students may be admitted into the BA program at year one or year three.

In order to enter the BA program at year one and enrol in required writing and quantitative courses, students must have a grade of ‘B' in English 12 (or equivalent) and a grade of ‘C' in Principles of Math 11 (or equivalent). Students who do not qualify upon initial registration at Kwantlen will be able to apply for entry to the BA Qualifying Year and then enter the BA program after they have successfully completed appropriate qualifying courses.

To be eligible to apply for or continue to third-year level studies, students must have completed 60 credits with a 200 or higher GPA (with a C or higher in required courses), including the English writing requirement, 2 Quantitative courses, 12 credits of breadth courses, the language requirement, Principles of Math 11 (or its equivalent), and all first and second year course requirements for their Major and/or Minor program(s).

Students can apply to the BA program at any time provided they meet entrance requirements. Full-time BA program students receive registration priority over part-time and non-program students. In addition to Kwantlen's standard application start date, students will be considered for admission based on the date of qualification.

CONTENT

Note: See Bachelor of Arts, Double Minor in the faculty of Humanities for information on Minor in Creative Writing, Minor in English, and Minor in Philosophy

The flexibility of the BA, Double Minor degree allows students to customize their programs to reflect more directly their personal interests and facilitates their preparation for future career and educational goals. The program structure for each student in the BA, Double Minor program will vary depending upon the courses selected. However, both 15-credit minor options and 18-credit extended minor options will be available. Detailed descriptions of the courses, credits, prerequisites and program progression for each of the minors in Criminology, English, History and Psychology are indicated below.

The following core requirements are to be completed for all Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs:

  • Complete a total of 120 credits with a minimum of 65 credits in Arts courses (Humanities and/or Social Sciences), and 45 credits with courses numbered 3000 or higher.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. with a minimum grade of “C” in all of the following required courses within the degree program (except where stated):
    • 6-credit English writing requirement which includes ENGL 1100 and one of either ENGL 1202 or 1204.
    • Minimum 9-credit quantitative requirement that must include a minimum of 3 approved quantitative courses, and of which one approved course must be taken from the Faculty of Science, Mathematics and Applied Sciences or the School of Horticulture.
    • 24-credit breadth requirement consisting of a minimum of one course in at least four separate Social Science or Humanities disciplines outside of the major program area, one of which must be at the 3000-level or higher. CMNS 3100, UNIV 1100, and UNIV 4100 may also be credited towards the breadth requirement.
    • Second language at the Grade 11 level (Beginner's or Introductory Language 11 courses are ineligible to meet this requirement), or 6-credits of post-secondary language courses (in the same language). Students who can demonstrate competency in a second language may request an assessment to have this requirement waived.
    • Required courses for the Major and/or Minor program(s).

Other completed courses may qualify to meet degree requirements. Students are encouraged to contact the BA Degree Advisor with questions about eligibility for program application or graduation.

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded with a Bachelor of Arts – Double Minor.

MINOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY
DESCRIPTION

The Minor in Anthropology enables students to acquire skills and a well-rounded knowledge base in both the general discipline of anthropology and a specific sub-field of study (i.e., archaeology and biological anthropology, or cultural anthropology) that suits their individual interests.

It is our intention that these requirements provide students with employable skills that include:

a) critical thinking skills;
b) cross-cultural and historical awareness in a multicultural society affected by globalization;
c) the ability to apply abstract ideas to deal with specific issues or problems;
d) practical and cross-cultural experience in the areas of archaeological, forensic, and ethnographic research.

CONTENT
1000 Level

The 1000 level of study in Anthropology provides an introduction to the subfields and a foundation for undergraduate study in Anthropology. Required 1000-level courses introduce students to key concepts and issues in Anthropology’s interdisciplinary subject matter.

AND

Note

With this course students complete the science requirement for the lower division courses. It is the lab component of the degree.

Completion of the courses listed above with a minimum GPA of 2.0 will fulfill prerequisites to all 2000-level Anthropology courses.

2000 Level

2000-level courses are built on the multi-disciplinary foundations developed in the 1000 level. At this point the student’s required second year courses will deviate depending upon the focus they have chosen for their B.A., Minor in Anthropology. Courses required for a Cultural Anthropology focus are listed below:

  • ANTH 2100 Methods and Ethics in Anthropology

And

Any Two of:

These courses provide the necessary foundations in topical areas of study, both generally and regionally in Social and Cultural Anthropology.

Courses required for the Archaeology & Biological Anthropology focus are:

And

Either of:

These courses provide the necessary archaeological theories and methods of data analysis used to study ancient cultures in both the old and new worlds.

And

Either of:

These courses provide the necessary grounding in the analysis of combined archaeological and biological anthropological data, and information that enables the student to conduct multidisciplinary research in Anthropology. Students completing appropriate courses at the 1000 and 2000-level will be able to exit with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science in Anthropology.

3000 Level

Students will complete an upper level course in theory and research methods in both areas of concentration. In addition, students in the Archaeology & Biological Anthropology focus will be required to complete an upper division lab based course. All Anthropology B.A. Minor students in either focus area will be required to take our first capstone course listed below that reintegrates the three subfields of anthropology taught at Kwantlen:

In addition to ANTH 3500, courses required for a Cultural Anthropology focus include:

And

Any Two of:

In addition to ANTH 3500, courses required for an Archaeology & Biological Anthropology focus include:

  • ANTH 3220 Human Osteology [forthcoming course]
  • ANTH 3300 Archaeological Theory [forthcoming course]

And

Any One of:

  • ANTH 3130 The Sikhs, Culture, Religion, and Society
  • ANTH 3330 East Asian Archaeology
  • ANTH 3340 British Columbia Archaeology [forthcoming course]
  • ANTH 3361 Archaeology Field Studies I [forthcoming course]
  • ANTH 3362 Archaeology Field Studies II [forthcoming course]
  • ANTH 3510 Anthropology of Genocide [forthcoming course]

Please Note: ANTH 2300, 3340, 3361 and 3362 will be offered simultaneously as a field school option for upper level students in Summer Term.

4000 Level

This level will be open to students in the B.A. Minor in Anthropology Program who have completed the appropriate prerequisites at the 2000 and 3000 level. Students will complete the second capstone course of our minor program that integrates study in all the anthropological subfields.

ANTH 4500 Culture, Community, and Well-Being [forthcoming course]

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of a Minor in Anthropology, students can qualify to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts–General Studies, or when combined with a second minor program, a Bachelor of Arts – Double Minor.

MINOR IN CREATIVE WRITING

See the Faculty of Arts: Humanities

MINOR IN CRIMINOLOGY
CONTENT
1000 LEVEL

The 1000 level of study in Criminology provides the foundation for undergraduate study in Criminology. Required 1000-level courses in Psychology and Sociology introduce students to key concepts and issues in Criminology's interdisciplinary subject matter.

  • CRIM 1100 Introduction to Criminology
  • CRIM 1101 Criminal Justice System Intro
  • CRIM 1107 Canadian Legal Systems
  • PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology: Basic Processes
  • SOCI 1125 Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures

Completion of the courses listed above with a minimum GPA of 2.0, will fulfill prerequisites to all 2000-level Criminology courses.

2000 LEVEL

2000-level courses are built on the multidisciplinary foundations developed in the 1000 level. Students begin to synthesize material from sociology, psychology, law and criminal justice to understand aspects of criminality and criminalization. Completion of the core 2000-level courses listed below, with a minimum GPA of 2.0, will fulfill prerequisites to most upper-level Criminology courses.

  • CRIM 2330 Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
  • CRIM 2331 Sociological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
  • CRIM 2341 Canadian Criminal Justice of Administration

Note: Those students in the Minor program are not required to complete a 2000-level statistics course as required in the Major. Those specifically interested in upper-division research courses may wish to incorporate a 2000-level statistics course within the Faculty of Social Sciences into their lower-division courses. The courses listed below provide lower levels elective options:

Upper-division Criminology courses build on the foundational skills and knowledge of law, social science theory and research, and criminal justice developed in the 1000 and 2000 levels. Students will apply these skills and concepts to emerging issues in criminological theory, research, and criminal justice policy. Criminology courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels will generally be accessible to students who have completed CRIM 2330, 2331, and 2341.

3000 AND 4000 LEVEL

A minimum of one course from each of the three core areas and a maximum of one course from the list of Additional Courses to a minimum total of five courses are required for the BA, Minor in Criminology program.

These courses will fulfill the minimum 15 credits required in third or fourth year criminology courses.

  1. Theory and Methods
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Law, Advocacy and Conflict Resolution
  4. Additional Courses
GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of a Minor in Criminology, students can qualify to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts – General Studies, or when combined with a second minor program, a Bachelor of Arts – Double Minor.

MINOR IN ECONOMICS

September/Fall 2008 intake for this program has been postponed

DESCRIPTION

Economics students begin their first year of studies with courses that provide a foundation in basic microeconomics and macroeconomics principles. Students will also begin to acquire the quantitative courses that will be necessary for success in upper year Economics courses. In the second year, they build on the basic principles with courses that introduce intermediate economic theory. At the third year level, students continue to build on their foundation of intermediate theory as well as being introduced to statistical analysis and international topics. Finally, fourth year courses will offer specialized topics to provide students with a thematic focus in their graduating year.

CONTENT

1000 Level

2000 Level

Students will be required to take the twelve credits of Economics listed above as well as meet BA entrance requirements in order to apply for the BA, Minor in Economics

3000 Level

Students will be required to take the twelve credits of third year Economics listed above.

Courses at the 3000 level require specific course prerequisites at the 1000 and 2000 levels.

4000 Level

  • ECON 4210 Monetary Theory*
  • ECON 4345 International Trade*
  • ECON 4355 International Finance*
  • ECON 4xxx Issues in Globalization*

Students will need to take at least three credits of fourth year Economics

Courses at the 4000 level will be available to all students who have successfully completed relevant Economics prerequisites, however with enrollment preference to BA Minor in Economics students.

*Pending Approval

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of a Minor in Economics, students can qualify to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts – General Studies, or when combined with a second minor program, a Bachelor of Arts – Double Minor.

MINOR IN ENGLISH

See the Faculty of Arts: Humanities

MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION

The Minor in Geography aims to provide a coherent focus on the interconnection between the social world and the natural world.

In the first two years of the program, students take courses that introduce the main sub-fields in human and physical geography, a course in data analysis or GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and a course in regional geography. There are requirements for courses in English, in other disciplines and quantitative courses.

At the end of year two, students who have completed the appropriate courses will qualify for an Associate or Arts or Associate of Science in Geography. The end of year two is when most students officially declare their minor in geography at Kwantlen in order to pursue years three and four of Kwantlen’s BA, Double Minor. Students may also transfer into the third year of a BA or BSc major in geography at another university.

In year three of the BA Minor in Geography, courses focus on the integration of physical and human geography, further sub-areas of human geography, and in research methods or geographic theory. Year four entails more advanced courses in applied geography, and the courses in methods or theory not taken in year three. Students may also choose to undertake a Senior Project.

Completing the BA Minor entails additional courses in other disciplines, quantitative courses and evidence of language proficiency. Of the 120 credits required, 45 must be in upper year courses.

CAREERS

Studying geography can lead to a wide range of careers in fields like urban and regional planning, geotechnical engineering, retail market planning, environmental consulting, meteorology, First Nations governance, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and international development. Geography also provides a versatile background for professional programs like teaching, law, engineering and business.

The BA minor in Geography at Kwantlen is most likely to be paired with a minor in areas like History, Sociology, English and Mathematics. Such combinations may lead towards a geography-related career, a teaching degree or an advanced degree program. Other fruitful pairings would be with disciplines that also employ GIS, such as Anthropology, Business and Criminology.

CONTENT
1000 level

All of Introduction to human and physical geography:

One of Regional geography:

Other geography courses (can be taken as electives):

2000 level

One of Human geography specializations:

One of Physical geography specializations:

One of Analytical techniques:

If GEOG 1160 not completed, one of Regional geography:

Other geography courses (can be taken as electives):

3000 and 4000 level

One of Geographic theory and methods:

One of Further human geography specializations:

Two of Integration of human and physical geography:

One of Further and advanced topics:

*Course pending approval

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of a Minor in Geography, students can qualify to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts–General Studies, or when combined with a second minor program, a Bachelor of Arts–Double Minor.

MINOR IN HISTORY
DESCRIPTION

History students begin their first year of studies with broad courses that introduce them to the political and economic history of substantial areas of the globe, as well as key themes in historical development. In the second year, they progress to more specifically defined regional courses, considering not only economic and political history, but also social and cultural developments. At the third year level, students undertake in-depth studies of particular countries, considering all aspects of historical development, often in a seminar setting. Finally, in fourth year seminars students examine more narrowly focused topics, usually thematically defined, again considering all aspects of that particular topic.

CONTENT

Students will be required to take at least six credits of second year History and at least twelve credits of lower levels History in total in order to apply for the BA, Minor in History.

1000 LEVEL
2000 LEVEL
3000 LEVEL

Students will need to take at least nine credits of third year History.

Courses at the 3000 level require specific course prerequisites at the 1000 and 2000 levels.

4000 LEVEL

Students will need to take at least six credits of fourth year History.

Courses at the 4000 level require students to be registered in the BA, Minor in History program.

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of a Minor in History, students can qualify to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts – General Studies, or when combined with a second minor program, a Bachelor of Arts – Double Minor

MINOR IN MATHEMATICS
DESCRIPTION

The B.A. Minor in Mathematics Program is primarily intended for students who plan to enter a post-baccalaureate education program, with mathematics as one of their teachable subjects. It has been developed specifically to meet the requirements of admission to the post-baccalaureate Secondary Education Programs at UBC, SFU and UVic. However, it is also intended for students who are planning professional careers for which a sound foundation in formal or mathematical reasoning is required and for students with a specific interest in mathematics. The primary focus of the minor is mathematics as an expression of human understanding rather than as a science or an aid to science. The courses included in the mathematics minor are designed with the mathematically interested Arts student in mind, concentrating on the development of an understanding of the mathematical enterprise and including topics that illuminate and extend those taught in the secondary school curriculum. The scientific applications of mathematics, however, will continue to be addressed in many of the courses offered.

Teaching has consistently been one of the more frequent career choices for secondary school graduates, and these students require education in teachable subjects before proceeding into a professional program of teacher training. The Minor in Mathematics, when paired with minors in English or History, will provide the necessary background for admission to a School of Education and an excellent path to the attainment of students’ career goals. As well, the Minor in Mathematics can form part of a B.A. leading students into other professions such as law or technical writing.

Other students may choose one or more of the courses of the Mathematics Minor to fulfill the requirements (such as the breadth or quantitative requirements) of other programs.

Students within the B.A., Minor in Mathematics Program will take a general academic program in the first and second year, including at least five Mathematics courses in the first four semesters. As well, students will select elective courses from the Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Fine Arts, Modern Languages, Music and Business, as per the B.A. curriculum framework.

Students completing appropriate courses in Years 1 and 2 will be able to exit with an Associate of Science in Mathematics.

The B.A., Minor in Mathematics Program will require 15 credits of mathematics courses at the 1000 and 2000 level and 15 to 18 credits at the 3000 and 4000 level.

CONTENT
Years One and Two

Students will be required to take 15 credits of mathematics courses at the 1000 and 2000 level.

Required 1000 Level MATH Courses

One course from the following (Credit will not be granted for more than one of these courses.):

  • MATH 1120 Differential Calculus (3 credits)
  • MATH 1130 Calculus for Life Sciences I (3 credits) with a grade of C+ or better
  • MATH 1140 Calculus I (Business Applications) (3 credits) with a grade of B- or better

One course from the following (Credit will not be granted for more than one of these courses.):

  • MATH 1220 Integral Calculus (3 credits)
  • MATH 1230 Calculus for Life Sciences II (3 credits) with a grade of C+ or better
  • MATH 1240 Calculus II (Business Applications) (3 credits) with a grade of B- or better
Required 2000 Level MATH Courses
  • MATH 2321 Multivariate Calculus (Calculus III) (3 credits)
  • MATH 2232 Linear Algebra (3 credits)

One course from the following:

*Note: Students may substitute MATH 1115, Introductory Statistics, but should be aware that it will not satisfy the statistics requirement for admission into the Secondary Education Program at UBC. Students should not take more than one course from this list as only three credits will be recognized as credits towards the Mathematics Minor degree.

Students who desire another lower division Mathematics course should consider MATH 1116 Mathematical Explorations (3 credits) or MATH 2331 Real Analysis (3 credits).

Years Three and Four

Students will be required to take 15 credits of mathematics courses numbered 3000 and above.

A minimum of 12 credits from the following:

Required 4000 Level MATH Course

MATH 4350 Senior Project (3 credits)

Students planning to enter the Education program at either UBC or SFU will require an additional 3 credits of MATH courses numbered 3000 or higher. Those choosing UBC must also be sure to include MATH 3250 Geometry, MATH 4150 Number Theory and a Statistics course numbered 2000 or higher, (MATH 2341, MATH 2335, or MATH 2315) in their program.

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Bachelor of Arts, Double minor in the programs chosen.

MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY

See the Faculty of Arts: Humanities

MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
DESCRIPTION

Students in the Political Science minor will begin their studies with an introductory course which will provide a base of knowledge in a number of areas within the discipline. Early in their studies, students will take a course in research methods to enhance their abilities in that area. Two required courses, one in Canadian government and politics and one in international relations, in the second year will provide students with the basis for further study. Additional credits from the 1000 and 2000 level will enhance students' knowledge in a number of comparative and thematic areas. At the 3000 level students will be exposed to a detailed examination of various political factors, contexts and phenomena. At the 4000 level students will study, in a seminar format, areas of enduring importance in the discipline on a thematic basis.

CONTENT

The following courses are required for the BA, Minor in Political Science:

At least one of the following:

Years Three and Four

At least five from the following, with at least two each from the 3000 and the 4000 level:

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of a Minor in Political Science, students can qualify to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts – General Studies, or when combined with a second minor program, a Bachelor of Arts – Double Minor

MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
CONTENT
1000 LEVEL

The 1000 level of study in Psychology provides a foundation for Psychology's Associate of Arts degree, Bachelor of Applied Arts (Psychology), and Bachelor of Arts (Major and Minor in Psychology). They are required for the Associate of Arts (Criminology) degree and are popular courses with students across a wide array of programs.

Both of the following courses are required, with a minimum grade of C, and are prerequisites to any 2000 level Psychology course.

  • PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology: Basic Processes
  • PSYC 1200 Introduction to Psychology: Areas and Applications

2000 LEVEL

The following four courses are required with a minimum grade of C:

  • PSYC 2300 Applied Statistics
  • PSYC 2315 Brain and Behaviour
  • PSYC 2385 Cognition
  • PSYC 2400 Experimental Psychology: Research Methodology
  • And at least 1 course from the following list:
    • PSYC 2308 History & Systems of Contemporary Psychology
    • PSYC 2320 Developmental Psychology: Childhood
    • PSYC 2321 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence
    • PSYC 2322 Developmental Psychology: Adulthood
  • (students must not take more than one of Psychology 2320, 2321, or 2322)
3000 AND 4000 LEVEL

Psychology courses at the 3000 level are accessible to all students who have completed Introductory Psychology 1100 and 1200, plus any additional prerequisite course indicated.

Students who have completed nine credits of required Psychology courses at the 2000 level (including Psychology 2300 and 2400), plus the BA entrance requirements, can apply into the Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Psychology.

Courses at the 4000 level will require prerequisites at the 2000 and possibly 3000 level.

Core Areas

At least one (1) course from each of the five core areas to a minimum total of five courses (15 credits). These courses will fulfill the minimum 15 credits required in third or fourth year psychology courses.

  1. Biopsychology:
  2. Cognitive:
  3. Developmental:
  4. Social / Personality
  5. Clinical / Abnormal
GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of a Minor in Psychology, students can qualify to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts, General Studies, or when combined with a second minor program, a Bachelor of Arts – Double Minor.

MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY
DESCRIPTION

The 1000 level course in Sociology serves as a foundation for the B.A. Minor in Sociology, familiarizing students with the basic concepts and selected areas of specialization in the discipline. Completion of SOCI 1125 with a minimum GPA of 2.0 will fulfill prerequisites to all 2000 level Sociology courses. At the 2000 level, students complete courses that provide fundamental skills and knowledge in sociological theory and research methods, and may choose from electives in various specialized sub-fields in Sociology. 3000 level courses continue to build on material covered at the 2000 level. Students may streamline their program by choosing electives at the 2000 and 3000 levels that involve a Canadian or a Global focus. The required 4000 level course allows students to consolidate skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program and provides them with the opportunity to gain practical employment and research experience by working with local social services agencies, international organizations, or other community groups.

CONTENT

Students will be required to take SOCI 1125, SOCI 2235 and SOCI 2260 plus a minimum of six additional Sociology course credits chosen from electives at the 2000 level.

1000 Level

  • SOCI 1125 Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures
  • SOCI 2235 The Development of Sociological Thought
  • SOCI 2260 Research Methods in Sociology

2000 Level

3000 Level

Students will be required to complete a minimum of twelve Sociology course credits at the 3000 level. Some courses at the 3000 level require specific course prerequisites in addition to SOCI 1125.

4000 Level

SOCI 4325 is required for completion of the BA Minor in Sociology program. Before taking SOCI 4325, students must have completed SOCI 1125, SOCI 2235, SOCI 2260, plus 6 additional Sociology course credits at the 2000 level and 6 additional Sociology course credits at the 3000 level. It is recommended that students complete at least 60 course credits in total before taking SOCI 4325.

Students may develop a program specialization or focus for BA Minor in Sociology, based on their career and higher learning goals.

SOCIOLOGY MINOR WITH A GLOBAL STUDIES FOCUS

For a Sociology Minor with a focus on global issues, students are advised to choose Sociology electives from the following course offerings: SOCI 2100, 3230, 3270, 3310, 3320, 3385, 4310

Courses with a global focus offered in other disciplines that are also recommended include:

SOCIOLOGY MINOR WITH A CANADIAN STUDIES FOCUS

This concentration allows students to focus their studies on Canadian society and is an option for Canadian Studies AA Degree students who wish to continue their studies through a Minor in Sociology. Students are advised to choose electives from the following Sociology course offerings:

Courses with a Canadian focus offered in other disciplines that are also recommended include:

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of a Minor in Sociology, students can qualify to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts – General Studies, or when combined with a second minor program, a Bachelor of Arts – Double Minor.