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) Degree in General Studies or Bachelor of Science (Honours or Pass) Degree in General Studies.

Bachelor of Arts (Pass) Degree

BA in General Studies is available as a 15-credit 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. The requirement for graduation with a BA in General Studies is a minimum 60 percent overall average on completion of program requirements.

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

Students electing to pursue a General Studies program should develop a program plan in consultation with an Academic Adviser in the Office of the Registrar.

Program Notes

Program Requirements

A student may select a maximum of five credits from each of two disciplines (including courses cross listed with each discipline), with the exception of courses from the Faculties of Applied Health Sciences, Business and Education. A maximum of five credits may be taken from any combination of designated Applied Health Sciences, Business and Education courses (including courses cross listed with that faculty.)

Pass

	One APCO/COSC/MATH credit or one credit in a language other than English
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one Social Sciences context credit
	eleven elective credits (see program note 3)

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 in General Studies 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 the Office of the Registrar to develop a program plan. 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 Niagara College 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 in General Studies, students will be required to complete at least seven Brock credits (in addition to CANA 1F91.)

Pass

A maximum of two credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; a maximum of two credits may be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above.

	One APCO/COSC or MATH credit or one credit in a language other than English
	one Sciences context credit
	two and one-half SOCI credits
	two and one-half elective credits (excluding SOCI courses)

Bachelor of Science

A BSc in General Studies is offered at both the Honours and Pass degree levels.

A BSc General Studies degree will carry no major, minor, or area of concentration.

Students electing to pursue a General Studies program must identify 2 subject areas, with the majority of credits earned offered by Departments/Centres within the Faculty of Mathematics and Science. In addition students should develop a program plan in consultation with an Academic Adviser in the Office of the Registrar. Such a plan requires approval by the Dean of Mathematics and Science.

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.

Program Notes

Program Requirements

It is recommended that students in the BSc program in General Studies take the following courses in Year 1:

	BIOL 1F90
	CHEM 1F92 (preferred) or CHEM 1P00 and one-half elective credit of (see program note 2)
	MATH 1P97 and 1P98
	one Humanities or Social Sciences context credit
	one Science elective (see program note 3)

In subsequent years a student may choose to declare a major, in a subject area of interest, or remain in General Studies and follow the program requirements outlined below.

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 APCO, COSC or MATH credit
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one Social Sciences 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 APCO, COSC or MATH credit
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one Social Sciences context credit
	two elective credits