Bachelor of Arts — Double Minor
Description
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 student and best meet their needs for a coherent program.
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, counseling, 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
For admission to the BA program students must have a grade of 'B' in English 12 (or equivalent) and a grade of 'C' in either Principles of Math 11 (or equivalent) or Applications of Math 12. Students may be admitted to the BA program at any point at which admission requirements are met. Students who do not qualify upon initial application to Kwantlen may be eligible for entry to the Qualifying Year. (Students who possess at least a 'C' in English 12 (or equivalent) and a passing grade in Principles of Math 11 (or equivalent) or Applications of Math 12 will be able to apply for entry to the BA Qualifying Year. Students will be admitted to the BA program in the second year provided they have successfully completed appropriate qualifying courses. Other applicants who do not qualify are encouraged to consult an Educational Advisor for the appropriate qualifying courses that satisfy the application criteria.
Registration access to third or fourth year courses is first awarded to students who have completed at least 60 credits of coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.00, as well as a grade of 'C' in all required courses including the English writing requirement, 2 Quantitative courses, 12 credits of breadth courses, the language requirement, Principles of Math 11 (or equivalent), and all first and second year course requirements for their declared major and/or minor program(s).
Content
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.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements.
BA Minor program options:
- Anthropology
- Criminology
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Graduation
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible for a Bachelor of Arts, Double Minor.
