2015-2016 Undergraduate Calendar

Admissions Criteria  
2015-2016  
Fall 2016 Entry Go to top of document
Ontario secondary school students must present a minimum of six 4U or 4M courses and have completed the OSSD to be considered for admission. Prerequisite courses are used in the calculation of admission averages. For programs that require EITHER Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) with a specified minimum average requirement: Brock University will use the better of the two mathematics grades to calculate an admission average (in cases where an applicant expects to complete more than six 4U or 4M credits). Only one of PSE4U (Exercise Science) or PSK4U (Introductory Kinesiology) will be counted toward the six required 4U or 4M courses.  
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Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Go to top of document
BHL Honours Child Health BA Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U) Strongly recommended subject: one 3U math BAH Community Health BA Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one of Biology (SB14U) or Chemistry (SCH4U) Strongly recommended subjects: 12M Science (SNC4M) or Exercise Science (PSE4U) or Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) or one 3U math. BPI Concurrent Bachelor of Physical Education Honours/Bachelor of Education, Intermediate-Senior Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), one 4U math Strongly recommended subject: Exercise Science (PSE4U) or Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) BPJ Concurrent Bachelor of Physical Education Honours/Bachelor of Education, Junior-Intermediate Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), one 4U math Strongly recommended subject: Exercise Science (PSE4U) or Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) BPK Honour Kinesiology BKin Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology (SB14U, one 4U math Strongly recommended subject: Exercise Science (PSE4U) or Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) BSK Honours Kinesiology BSc Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min. 70%), Biology (SBI4U) Strongly recommended subject: Exercise Science (PSE4U), SPH (Physics), SCH4U (Chemistry) or Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) BSH Honours Medical Sciences BSc Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min. 70%), one 4U math (MDM4U preferred) Strongly recommended subject: Exercise Science (PSE4U) or Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) BNS Honours Nursing BScN Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U) (min.75%), Biology (SBI4U) (min.75%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.75%) Strongly recommended subject: One 4U math (Important note: Effective for Fall 2017 entry, one 4U Mathematics (min.75%) will be required in addition to the English, Biology and Chemistry.) Honours Nursing BScN Collaborative Program with Loyalist College Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U) (min.75%), Biology (SBI4U) (min.75%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.75%) Strongly recommended subject: One 4U math (Application is made via the Ontario College's Application Service [OCAS]) BP Honours Physical Education BPhEd Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), one 4U math Strongly recommended subject: Exercise Science (PSE4U) or Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) BPU Honours Public Health BPH, Honours Public Health BPH Co-op Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one of Biology (SBI4U) or Chemistry (SCH4U) Strongly recommended subjects: 12M Science (SNC4M) or Exercise Science (PSE4U) or Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U), one 3U math BW Honours Recreation and Leisure Studies BRLS Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) BSM Honours Sport Management BSM Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U), one 4U mathematics  
Goodman School of Business Go to top of document
BK Honours Accounting BAcc, Honours Accounting BAcc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), two 4U maths BN Honours Business Administration BBA, Honours Business Administration BBA Co-op Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), two 4U maths BND Honours Business Administration BBA - International Dual Degree Co-op only Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), two 4 U maths Collaborative with either The European Business School in Germany, NEOMA Business School in France, or Dublin City University in Ireland)  
Faculty of Education Go to top of document
INTERMEDIATE-SENIOR TEACHING DIVISION (GRADES 7-12) BII Concurrent Bachelor of Science Honours/Bachelor of Education, Intermediate-Senior Students admitted directly from secondary school. Majors in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Geography, Mathematics and Physics (see below for details). BII Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics Majors only: Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min. 70%), one from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math Strongly recommended subjects: Chemistry major - a second 4U math; Physics major - Physics (SPH4U) For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12). BII Mathematics majors only: Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%), and Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)*(min.70%) For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12). BII Physical Geography majors only: Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), one from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), or Earth and Space Science (SES4U) Strongly recommended subject: Chemistry (SCH4U) (min. 70%) For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12). BAI Concurrent Bachelor of Arts Honours/ Bachelor of Education, Intermediate-Senior Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one 4U math Students admitted directly from secondary school. Majors in Dramatic Arts, English, French Studies, Geography, History and Visual Arts (see below for details). BAI French Studies majors only: Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one 4U math, and one of FSF4U, FEF4U or FIF4U For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12). BAI Dramatic Arts majors only: Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one 4U math Attendance at DART Invitational mandatory (see brocku.ca/dramatic_arts/). For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12). BAI Visual Arts majors only: Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one 4U math Submission of Visual Arts portfolio mandatory (see brocku.ca/visual-arts). For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12). BPI Bachelor of Physical Education Honours/Bachelor of Education Intermediate-Senior Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), one 4U math Strongly recommended subject: Exercise Science (PSE4U) or Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) Students admitted directly from secondary school. For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12). JUNIOR-INTERMEDIATE TEACHING DIVISION (GRADES 4-10) BIJ Concurrent Bachelor of Science Integrated Studies Honours/Bachelor of Education, Junior-Intermediate Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%) Students admitted directly from secondary school. Teachable subjects include Physical Geography, Mathematics and General Science. Applicants should consider additional prerequisite requirements for entry to first-year courses in intended teachable subjects. For example, if intending to register in Year 1 Chemistry, applicants should consider completing SCH4U in grade 12. For teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level (grades 4-10). BAJ Concurrent Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies Honours/Bachelor of Education, Junior-Intermediate Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one 4U math Students admitted directly from secondary school. Teachable subjects include Dramatic Arts, English, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music-Vocal, Science-General, Visual Arts. For teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level (grades 4-10). BPJ Concurrent Bachelor of Physical Education Honours/Bachelor of Education, Junior-Intermediate Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), one 4U math Strongly recommended subject: Exercise Science (PSE4U) or Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) Students admitted directly from secondary school. For teaching at the Junior-Intermediate level (grades 4-10). BDP Concurrent Bachelor of Arts Child and Youth Studies (Honours)/Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one 4U math (Mathematics of Data Management - MDM4U preferred) Students admitted directly from secondary school. For teaching at the Primary-Junior level (grades K-6). BED Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) Required: graduate of a two-year Early Childhood Education diploma program from an Ontario public college with an overall 75% average. Registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) or evidence that educational credentials are being assessed by the College at time of application.  
Faculty of Humanities Go to top of document
BAI Concurrent Bachelor of Arts Honours/ Bachelor of Education, Intermediate-Senior Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one 4U math BAI French majors only: Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one 4U math, and one of FSF4U, FEF4U or FIF4U BAI Dramatic Arts majors only: Required 4U subject: English (ENG4U), one 4U math Attendance at DART Invitational mandatory (see brocku.ca/dramatic_arts/ for details). BAI Visual Arts majors only: Required 4U subject: English (ENG4U), one 4U math Submission of a portfolio mandatory (see brocku.ca/visual-arts). BAJ Concurrent Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies Honours/Bachelor of Education, Junior-Intermediate Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one 4U math BT Honours Dramatic Arts BA, Honours Dramatic Arts BA Co-op Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subject: ADA4M Attendance at DART Invitational mandatory (see brocku.ca/dramatic_arts/ for details). BGD Game Design (BA) Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: One from 4U history, 4U philosophy, 4U classical studies, or 4U international language. Any one of ASM4U, AVI4M, ADA4M or ICS3C would also be recommended. A Statement of Interest is mandatory (see brocku.ca/gaming). Collaborative with Niagara College. BHI Honours History BA, Honours History BA Co-op Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: One from 4U history, 4U philosophy, 4U classical studies, or 4U international language. BHE Honours - Faculty of Humanities (BA) Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: One from 4U history, 4U philosophy, 4U classical studies, or 4U international language. Applicants declare a preferred major after completion of a general first year. BA Canadian Studies (CM) BA Canadian Studies and French Studies (CM) BA Classics (streams in Ancient Art and Archaeology; Classical Languages; Classical Studies) BA Comparative Literatures and Cultures (CM) BA English and Contemporary Culture BA English and Creative Writing BA English Language and Literature BA French Studies BA Pass: General Humanities BA Hispanic and Latin American Studies (CM) BA History of Art and Visual Culture BA Italian (CM) BA Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CM) BA Philosophy BA Studies in Arts and Culture BA Canadian Studies and French Studies (CM) CM = Combined Major Only BIS Honours Interactive Arts and Science BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: One from 4U history, 4U philosophy, 4U classical studies, or 4U international language BM Honours Music BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: One from 4U history, 4U Music, 4U philosophy, 4U classical studies, or 4U international language A theory placement test (RMC advanced Rudiments) and aural skills test must be passed. Audition required. BR Honours Visual Arts BA ( Studio Art) Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: One from 4U history, 4U philosophy, 4U classical studies, or 4U international language. Portfolio submission required (see brocku.ca/visual-arts)  
Faculty of Mathematics and Science Go to top of document
BCH Honours Biochemistry BSc, Honours Biochemistry BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: English (ENG4U), a second 4U math BS Honours Biological Sciences BSc Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subject: English (ENG4U) BIM Honours Biomedical Sciences BSc Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subject: English (ENG4U) BBP Honours Biophysics BSc Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70% ) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: English (ENG4U), Physics (SPH4U) BIT Honours Biotechnology BSc, Honours Biotechnology BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subject: English (ENG4U) BJC Honours Chemistry BSc, Honours Chemistry BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: English (ENG4U), a second 4U math BG Honours Computer Science BSc, Honours Computer Science BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%) Strongly recommended subject: Computer and Information Sciences (ICS4U) BHG Honours Computer Science and Mathematics BSc (Co-op only) Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.75%), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.75%) Strongly recommended subject: Computer and Information Sciences (ICS4U) BCB Honours Computing and Business BCB, Honours Computing and Business BCB Co-op Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), a second 4U math (min. 75% between two math) Strongly recommended subject: Computer and Information Sciences (ICS4U) BGN Honours Computing and Network Communications BSc (Co-op only) Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min. 70%) Strongly recommended subject: Computer and Information Sciences (ICS4U) BSC Honours Computing and Solid State Device Technology BSc, Honours Computing and Solid State Device Technology BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Physics (SPH4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min. 70%) BX Honours Earth Sciences BSc, Honours Earth Sciences BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subject: English (ENG4U) BEG Honours Environmental Geoscience BSc, Honours Environmental Geoscience BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subject: English (ENG4U) BGP Honours Game Programming BSc Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min. 70%) A 'Statement of Interest' is mandatory (see brocku.ca/gaming). Collaborative with Niagara College. BH Honours Mathematics and Statistics BSc; Honours Mathematics and Statistics BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) (min. 75% in each math) Strongly recommended subject: English (ENG4U) BJ Honours Mathematics and Statistics BSc - Accelerated Mathematics and Statistics Studies Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) (min. 90% in each math) Strongly recommended subject: English (ENG4U) Personal Statement, Mathematics Portfolio, Interview and Examination required. BIN Honours Neuroscience BSc, Honours Neuroscience BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subject: English (ENG4U) BOV Honours Oenology and Viticulture BSc (Co-op only) Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: English (ENG4U) BII Concurrent Bachelor of Science Honours/Bachelor of Education, Intermediate-Senior Students admitted directly from secondary school. Majors in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Geography, Mathematics and Physics. BII Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics Majors only: Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min. 70%), one from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math Strongly recommended subjects: Chemistry major - a second 4U math; Physics major - Physics (SPH4U) For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12). BII Mathematics majors only: Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%), and Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)*(min.70%) For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12). BII Physical Geography majors only: Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), one from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), or Earth and Space Science (SES4U) Strongly recommended subject: Chemistry (SCH4U) For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12). BIJ Concurrent Bachelor of Science Integrated Studies Honours/Bachelor of Education, Junior-Intermediate Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%) Applicants should consider additional prerequisite requirements for intended teachable subjects. BJP Honours Physics BSc, Honours Physics BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min.70%), Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%), two from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), a second 4U math or English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects: English (ENG4U), Physics (SPH4U) BI Honours Bachelor of Science BSc Required 4U Subjects: Three from: SB14U (Biology), SC4U (Chemistry), SPH4U (Physics), MCV4U (Functions), MHF4U ( Calculus and Vectors), SES4U (Earth and Space Science), ICS4U (Computer Studies) Strongly recommended subject: English (ENG4U)  
Faculty of Social Sciences Go to top of document
BAE Honours Applied Economic Analysis BA, Honours Applied Economic Analysis BA Co-op Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min. 65%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min. 65%) BAL Honours or Pass Applied Linguistics BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subjects for majors in Hearing Sciences or Speech and Language Sciences: Two from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U), Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) Strongly recommended subjects for majors in Applied Linguistics or TESL: One from 4U history, 4U philosophy, 4U classical studies, or 4U international language Co-op offered second year (on a competitive basis). BUD Business Communication BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG 4U) BE Honours Business Economics BBE, Honours Business Economics BBE Co-op Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min. 65%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min. 65%) BD Honours Child and Youth Studies BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subject: One 4U math (MDM4U preferred) BDP Concurrent Bachelor of Arts Child and Youth Studies Honours/Bachelor of Education, Primary-Junior Required 4U Subject(s): English (ENG4U), one 4U math (Mathematics of Data Management - MDM4U preferred) BEC Honours Economics BA, Honours Economics BA Co-op Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.65%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min. 65%) BF Honours Film Studies BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) BGE Honours Human Geography BA, Honours Human Geography BA Co-op Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) BO Honours Physical Geography BSc, Honours Physical Geography BSc Co-op Required 4U Subjects: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min. 70%), one from Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), or Earth and Space Science (SES4U) Strongly recommended subject: English (ENG4U) BIP Honours International Political Economy BA Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.65%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)* (min. 65%) BLB Honours Labour Studies BA, Labour Studies BA Co-op Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) BPO Honours Political Science BA, Political Science BA Co-op Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) BPC Honours Popular Culture BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) BPY Honours Psychology BA, Honours Psychology BA Co-op Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) Strongly recommended subject: One 4U math (MDM4U preferred) BSS Social Sciences BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) BSO Honours Sociology BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) BTV Honours Tourism and Environment BA, Tourism and Environment BA Co-op^ Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U) (^Co-op offered as part of Tourism Management Stream) BUC Media and Communication Studies BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG 4U) BWS Honours Women's and Gender Studies BA Required 4U Subject: English (ENG4U)  
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