Last updated: June 24, 2004 @ 03:43PM

Integrated Studies

Students wishing to pursue a pattern of studies which does not coincide with either a single major or a combined major program may choose an Integrated Studies program.

An Integrated Studies Program is offered at both Honours and Pass levels for students whose special interests cannot be accommodated by a major, combined major or General Studies program. (An Integrated Studies program in Education is not available). A student who chooses an Integrated Studies program must receive prior approval for such a program or any subsequent changes to an approved program from the appropriate Dean.

Program Requirements

A student electing to pursue an Integrated Studies program must maintain a minimum 70 percent major average and 60 percent non-major average in order to continue in the program and to graduate. Additionally, an Integrated Studies program must include a COSC/MATH credit if the pattern of study includes an emphasis in Science or Social Science or a language credit (in accordance with the language requirement of the Faculty of Humanities) if the pattern of study includes an emphasis in the Humanities. Both may be required where circumstances warrant. When choosing a program students should take care that prerequisites for advanced courses are met and that the schedule for cycled courses be considered.

Program Notes
  1. Students enrolled in the program are invited to participate in the study year in Germany at the University of Freiburg Students may also avail themselves of the many summer programs offered by universities in Québec and France.
  2. In all Honours degree programs, at least 12 credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, six of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above and of these, three must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above. In all 3 Year (Pass) degree programs, at least seven credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, three of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above.
  3. A typical example of an Integrated Studies Program is the BA (Honours) program in Canadian and European Union Studies.

BA Integrated Studies in Canadian and European Union Studies

The program is offered only as a four-year Honours program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Integrated Studies in Canadian and European Union Studies. In order to proceed to years -3 and -4 students must hold a minimum 70 percent overall average.

Students will be required to pass an oral proficiency test in either French or German prior to graduation. Competence in both languages is strongly recommended.
·   Two FREN credits numbered 1(alpha)00 or above
·   two GERM credits numbered 1(alpha)00 or above
·   two FREN or GERM credits numbered 2(alpha)90or above
·   HIST 4F99 or POLI 4F99
·   one Humanities context credit
·   five European content credits
·   five Canadian content credits
·   one Science context credit
·   one Social Science context credit
·   one elective credit
A minimum of five credits must be taken in either HIST or POLI. Students should consult the Dean of Humanities regarding course selection.