Last updated: March 20, 2003 @ 06:56PM

General 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 either a Bachelor of Arts (pass only) or Bachelor of Science (honours or pass) with a General Studies major.

Bachelor of Arts
The BA in General Studies is available as a pass (15 credits) degree only. Course selection for this degree program is strictly limited and, as the requirements differ from other BA degrees, students should be aware of the specific requirements for this degree.

Program requirements
·   A student may select a maximum of three and onehalf credits from any one discipline (including courses crosslisted with that discipline) with the exception of courses from the faculties of Applied Health Sciences, Education and Business.
·   A maximum of three credits may be taken from any combination of designated Applied Health Sciences, Busiess and Education courses (including courses crosslisted with that faculty).
·   Students must satisfy all general University requirements, including one context credit from the list of eligible courses in the faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Mathematics and Science.
·   Students must take eight credits at the 2(alpha)00 level or above (a maximum of seven credits at the 1(alpha)00 level or above are allowed), including a minimum of three credits at the 2(alpha)90 level or above.
·   A Bachelor of Arts General degree will carry no major or area of concentration.
·   Students must complete successfully, either one credit in MATH/COSC or one credit in a language other than English.
Students electing to pursue a General Studies program should consult with the appropriate dean, the Assistant Registrar, Advising or an undergraduate program adviser when choosing courses.

Brock University/Niagara College Degree Completion Pilot Project

This degree completion program is designed for graduates of Niagara College's General Arts and Science program to complete a BA with a General Studies major at Brock. Due to the structure of the program Niagara College graduates will lack prerequisites for upper year Brock courses. Course selection will be limited and students are advised to consult an Academic Adviser in planning their program. As this is a limited enrolment program applications will be reviewed by an Admissions Committee, chaired by the Chair of Sociology and composed of representatives from Brock and Niagara College.

Program requirements
Graduation from the twoyear General Arts and Science Diploma program with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of B (70%) or better (with a minimum grade of B in SOCL 100, 200 and 104), and a minimum grade of 70 percent in CANA 1F91.

To complete the BA program with a General Studies Major, students will be required to complete seven Brock credits (in addition to CANA 1F91)
·   one credit in MATH or COSC or one credit in a language other than English
·   one Science context credit
·   two and onehalf SOCI credits
·   two and onehalf elective credits, (excluding SOCI courses)
In this program five of the seven credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, and of these three must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above.

Bachelor of Science

A BSc in General Studies is offered at both the honours and pass degree levels and must be approved by the Dean, or designate. Of the 20 credits required for an honours degree, at least seven credits must be chosen in one subject and five in another. In addition to the normal University requirements, a student must include at least five credits in one subject and three in another as part of the 15 credits required for a pass degree. It should be noted that a maximum of seven credits from any combination of courses from the faculties of Business, Education, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies can be included in an honours BSc; a maximum of five may be taken within a pass BSc. Education may only be used as the three credit component and only in a pass degree. An honours degree with Education as a component is not possible. One credit in mathematics or computer science is required. BSc students must include three credits at the 2(alpha)90 level or above, with a minimum of two credits from the areas of concentration. In addition, General Studies (honours) students must offer three credits at the 3(alpha)90 level or above, with a minimum of two credits from the areas of concentration.

Students electing to pursue a General Studies program should consult with the appropriate dean, the Assistant Registrar, Academic Advising or an undergraduate program adviser when choosing courses.