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

General Studies

Students wishing to pursue a pattern of studies that does not coincide with either a single major or a combined major program may choose either a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) or Bachelor of Science (Honours or Pass) Degree with a General Studies major.

Bachelor of Arts

The BA in General Studies is available as a 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.

A Bachelor of Arts General Studies degree will carry no major or area 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.

Program Requirements

A student may select a maximum of three and one-half credits from anyone discipline (including courses cross listed 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, Business and Education courses (including courses cross listed with that faculty.)
·   One COSC/MATH credit or one credit in a language other than English
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one Science context credit
·   one Social Science context credit
·   eleven elective credits
Seven credits (maximum) may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99, at least eight credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, three of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above.

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. Students admitted to the program, who subsequently elect to change their major, may have the applicability of the transfer credits re-evaluated.

Program Requirements

Graduation from the two-year General Arts and Science Diploma program with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of B (70 percent) 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 one-half SOCI credits
·   two and one-half elective credits, (excluding SOCI courses)
Two credits (maximum) may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99, at least five credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, three of which 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.

It should be noted that a maximum of seven credits from any combination of courses from the faculties of Applied Health Sciences, Business and Education can be included in an Honours BSc; a maximum of five credits 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.

Students electing to pursue a General Studies program should consult with the Dean of Mathematics and Science, the Assistant Registrar, Academic Advising or an undergraduate program adviser when choosing courses.

Honours
·   Seven credits must be chosen in one subject
·   five credits must be chosen in another subject
·   three credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above, with a minimum of two credits from the chosen subjects
·   three credits numbered 3(alpha)90 or above, with a minimum of two credits from the chosen subjects
·   one COSC or MATH credit
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one Science context credit
·   one Social Science context credit
·   two elective credits
Pass
·   Five credits must be chosen in one subject
·   three credits must be chosen in another subject
·   three credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above, with a minimum of two credits from the chosen subjects
·   one COSC or MATH credit
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one Science context credit
·   one Social Science context credit
·   two elective credits