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4. Undergraduate Programs

Regulations effective September 1, 2018.

When you are ready to enrol in a program, complete and submitthe Undergraduate General Application Form to AthabascaUniversity.

Graduate programs are also available.

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4.1 Program General Information

4.1.1 Enrolling in a Program

4.1.2 Student Resources

4.1.3Program GPA and Graduation with Distinction or GreatDistinction

4.1.4 French Language Recognition

4.1.5 Residency Requirement

DEGREES CONCENTRATIONS/MAJORS

GeneralEnglish ConcentrationFrench ConcentrationHistory ConcentrationPsychology Concentration

Bachelor of Arts (3-year)

The content on these pages was captured on August 16, 2018, and is effective September 1, 2018. The online Calendar is the official version. If there are any discrepancies between

this publication and the online version, the online Calendar will be binding.

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Post-RN BN ProgramPost-LPN BN Program

Common Core CoursesCommunication Studies MajorCriminal Justice Major

Bachelor ofCommerce (4-yearPost Diploma)

Bachelor of General Studies

Bachelor of Health Administration

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Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations

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Governance, Law andManagement MajorHuman Services Major

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BSc Majors

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BSc Minors

Applied MathArchitectureBiologyBusiness AdministrationComputingFinance ManagementGame Design and DevelopmentGame ProgrammingGeoscienceHuman ScienceInformation Systems ManagementInformation SystemsLearning TechnologyPhysical SciencesPsychologyWeb Development

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UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAS

University Diploma in Arts

University Diploma in Inclusive Education



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University Certificate in Accounting

University Certificate in Advanced Accounting

University Certificate in Career Development

University Certificate in Computers and Management Information Systems

University Certificate in Computing and Information Systems

University Certificate in Counselling Women

University Certificate in Finance

University Certificate in French Language Proficiency

University Certificate in Heritage Resources Management

University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations

University Certificate in Management Applications

University Certificate in Management Foundations

University Certificate in Marketing

University Certificate in Public Administration

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

English Language Proficiency Program

Information effective Sept. 1, 2018 to Aug. 31, 2019.



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4.1 Program General Information

As an open university, Athabasca University will accept applicationto become a student from any individual who is 16 years of age orolder.

Students complete the program regulations in effect at the timeof their enrolment. For degree programs with enrolmentrequirements, students will follow the regulations in effect uponnotification of acceptance into the degree.

Students may not enrol in an AU undergraduate degree programwhile they are enrolled in a degree program at another post-secondary institution. Those students may take courses asunclassified (non-program/visiting) students until they have eithercompleted or withdrawn from the other program.

For more information on admission to AU, visit the Admissionssection of the undergraduate Calendar.

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4.1.1 Enrolling in a Program

When you are ready to enrol in a program, complete and submitthe Undergraduate General Application Form to AthabascaUniversity.

Within two to three weeks, you will receive a letter welcoming youto the University and confirming receipt of your application form.

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4.1.2 Student Resources

Mapping Your FutureMastering Exam Anxiety

4.1.2.1 Program Planning

If you have not completed any post-secondary courses before, wesuggest you begin by selecting a preparatory (100 level) or junior(200 level) course in your degree area. Check carefully to ensure100-level courses meet your program requirements.

Select a course that includes topics that interest you, and considerall of the requirements within your specific degree or certificateprogram. Some of our undergraduate programs, such as theBachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Commerce degree, havespecific program requirements.

Most programs contain a number of core courses and requiredelective courses. Select courses that are designated as core orrequired electives first. These junior-level courses will helpprovide you with the information base you will need tosuccessfully complete senior (300/400) level courses.

4.1.2.2 Learning Outcomes

Athabasca University has developed program learning outcomesthat outline the knowledge, skills, and values you may expect toobtain after completing a credential. Possible career options arealso listed. Choose from the list of programs.



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4.1.2.3 Counselling and Advising Services

If you are having difficulty pinpointing a specific program orcourse of interest, an Athabasca University counsellor or advisorcan help. The following will help you determine the type of adviceyou require.

Learner Support Services

A counsellor will help you:

clarify your educational and career objectivesselect a program of studydevelop study and time management skillsidentify and overcome any barriers to your learning.

You may reach a counsellor by:

Appointment Formby phone: Canada and U.S.: 1.800.788.9041

An advisor will help you:

clarify your undergraduate program requirementsselect courses for your program of studiesinterpret transfer credit assessmentsinterpret Athabasca University policies and procedurescomplete Students Finance study plans.

You may reach an advisor by:

Appointment FormBy phone: Canada and U.S.: 1.800.788.9041 Calgary area: 403.263.6465 Edmonton area: 780.421.8700




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4.1.3 Program Undergraduate Degree GPA andGraduation with Distinction or GreatDistinction

All Athabasca University students who graduate with anundergraduate degree and who have successfully completed aminimum of 24 credits at AU, are automatically considered forgraduation with distinction or great distinction recognition. Allcompleted AU courses taken as part of the undergraduate degreeprogram in which the student is registered will be used in theprogram GPA calculation including unsuccessful course attempts.

For courses that are repeated, the highest grade achieved will beused in the program GPA calculation.

Courses excluded from the GPA calculation are:

Transfer courses (courses for which transfer credit has beenawarded)Courses using a pass/fail grading schemeCourses with a grade of W (Withdrawal) or WF (WithdrawalFailure), both without academic penaltyCourses considered extra to the degreeCredits awarded for Prior Learning Accreditation andRecognition (PLAR)Non-credit courses and courses with no grades.

For more information on graduating with distinction or greatdistinction, reference the Undergraduate Grading Policy.



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4.1.4 French Language Recognition

Athabasca University recognizes students who have completedstudies in both official languages: English and French. Studentswho complete a minimum of 30 credits in English and 30 creditsin French instruction as part of an AU credential (excluding Frenchas a second language and preparatory [100-level] courses) areeligible to have a notation written on their parchment andtranscript. If you qualify, and would like this notation written onyour parchment, please complete the appropriate section on yourApplication for Graduation Form.





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4.1.5 Residency Requirement

Residency is defined as the minimum number of AthabascaUniversity credits that must be completed to fulfill a program'srequirements. In some cases, specific Athabasca Universitycourses are prescribed as part of the overall residencyrequirement for a given program.

ADMN 404, for example, is a required course in the Bachelor ofCommerce degree and the Bachelor of Management degree, andit must be completed at AU. No transfer credit is allowed for thiscourse within the Bachelor of Commerce degree and the Bachelorof Management degree. Please review the residency charts.





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PROGRAM OF STUDY(*SPECIFICREQUIREMENTS TO BECOMPLETED AT AU)

REQUIREDCREDITS TOBE TAKENAT AU

PRIORLEARNINGASSESSMENTCREDITS

30 6*

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30(must includeADMN 404)

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21

No residencyrequirement

9

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Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce (PostDiploma)

Bachelor of General Studies- Applied Studies

Bachelor of General Studies- Arts & Sciences

Bachelor of HealthAdministration Bachelor of Health



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Post RN BN

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Bachelor of HumanResources and LabourRelations

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Bachelor of Management(Post Diploma) (3-year)

Bachelor of Management(Post Diploma) (4-year)

Bachelor of Nursing (must be in required nursing courses)

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24 9

Bachelor of ProfessionalArts - CommunicationStudies

Bachelor of ProfessionalArts - Criminal Justice

Bachelor of ProfessionalArts - Governance, Law andManagement

Bachelor of ProfessionalArts - Human Services



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30 15

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15 6

15 15

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Bachelor of Science

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Bachelor of Science major inHuman Science

Bachelor of Science (PostDiploma) Human Science

Bachelor of Science inComputing and InformationSystems

Bachelor of Science inComputing and InformationSystems (Post Diploma)

University Diploma in Arts

University Diploma in HealthAdministration

30 0

University Diploma inInclusive Education

University Certificate inAccounting

University Certificate inAdvanced Accounting

University Certificate inAdministration

University Certificate inCareer Development

University Certificate inComputers andManagement InformationSystems

University Certificate inComputing and InformationSystems

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15 15

15 15

15 9

University Certificate inCounselling Women

6 15

University Certificate in e-Commerce

University Certificate inEnglish Language Studies

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University Certificate inFinance

15 6

University Certificate inFrench Language Proficiency

15 0

University Certificate inHeritage ResourcesManagement

15 0

University Certificate inHuman Resources andLabour Relations

University Certificate inLabour Studies

University Certificate inManagement Applications

15 6

University Certificate inManagement Foundations

15 6

University Certificate inMarketing

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4.2 Arts

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts is tostrengthen your critical and creativethinking by offering a broad range ofsocial, political, and cultural programs ofstudy. A liberal arts education fromAthabasca University is designed tobroaden your perspective on local andglobal affairs, encourage community andsocial involvement, and prepare you forlifelong learning and occupationaldiversity.

The three-year Bachelor of Arts program isa well-respected credential in Canada andthe United States. While the three-yeardegree program is a highly marketablecredential, it is not aimed at providingstudents with direct access to graduatelevel studies. Often an additional year ofstudy is required to achieve that academicgoal.

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programs. Graduates of the Bachelor ofArts with a major are expected to havegained sufficient analytical and criticalthinking skills to be able to engage inindependent research in their chosenmajor.

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Students complete the programregulations in effect at the time of theirenrolment.

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level studies. Often an additional year ofstudy is required to achieve that academicgoal.

Students who are currently enrolled in thefour-year Bachelor of Arts degree and whowish to transfer to the three-year degreeprogram, may find it is not possible totransfer all their completed coursesbecause of degree requirements.

Students may also be interested in theUniversity Diploma in Arts, which isdesigned for students who wish to obtainan intermediate credential that provides agrounding in the intellectual skills requiredof university studies. It is also a foundationfor further studies in Humanities andSocial Science.

Athabasca University has developedprogram learning outcomes that describethe career options that may be available toyou upon graduating.

English Writing SkillsRequirement

Students must meet the following Englishwriting skills requirement:

hold credit in ENGL 255 (Students arestrongly encouraged to register inENGL 255 early in their program.);orhave a grade of B- (70 per cent) orbetter in an Athabasca UniversityEnglish course above the preparatory(100) level;orreceive credit for an English course inwhich a grade of B- or better wasachieved.



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In addition to completing this degreethrough online and distance learning,students have the option to take Bachelorof Arts courses in a classroom setting atother institutions.

Enrolment Restriction

Students who hold a previous degree mustenrol in the Bachelor of Arts four-yearprogram and follow the secondundergraduate degree requirements. Thisdegree requires a minimum of 60 credits.

Degree Conversion Provision

The degree conversion provision isavailable to Athabasca University studentswho have been awarded a three-year AUdegree and wish to convert to a four-yeardegree.

Undergraduate Degree ConversionFrom Three- to Four-Year ProgramPolicyBachelor of Arts degree (4 years – 120credits)

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Program Structure

Minimum Credits Required

HumanitiesSocial Science

Maximum Credits Allowed

Total credits in the program 90

At the senior (300 or 400) level 54

In the Arts (Humanities and SocialScience)

66

1212

Science 6

In any one discipline 45

Applied Studies and/or Science 24

At the junior (200) level 36

At the preparatory (100) level 6

At the junior level in one discipline 15

Maximum Prior LearningAssessment and Recognition (PLAR)credits

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Residency requirement. Aminimum of 30 credits must beobtained through AthabascaUniversity.

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Graduation with Distinction orGreat Distinction. At least 24 creditsmust be obtained throughAthabasca University in order to beconsidered.

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Total credits in the program 90

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Senior-level credits in theconcentration

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At the preparatory (100) level 6

At the junior level in one discipline 15

Maximum Prior LearningAssessment and Recognition (PLAR)credits *A maximum of 30 PLAR credits isallowed if you choose the LabourStudies Concentration.

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Graduation with Distinction orGreat Distinction. At least 24 creditsmust be obtained throughAthabasca University in order to beconsidered.

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The four-year Bachelor of Arts providesstudents with a broad, flexible educationthat allows them to develop, understand,and disseminate knowledge, to thinkcritically, and to build on these abilities. Inaddition, the four-year degree fullyprepares students for most graduateprograms. Graduates of the Bachelor ofArts with a major are expected to havegained sufficient analytical and criticalthinking skills to be able to engage inindependent research in their chosenmajor. Athabasca University does not offeran Honours BA.

Although you may change majors, a majormust be selected when you enrol in thefour-year Bachelor of Arts program. Youmay select from the following majors:Anthropology, Canadian Studies, English,French, History, Humanities, InformationSystems, Labour Studies, PoliticalEconomy, Political Science, Psychology,Sociology, and Women’s and GenderStudies.

Students enrolled in the three-yearBachelor of Arts program who wish totransfer to the four-year Bachelor of Artsprogram must complete a newUndergraduate General Application Form.Previous education will be reassessed andstudents will be notified of the results.

You are strongly encouraged to register inENGL 255 early in your program. TheEnglish writing skills requirement is waivedfor students enrolling in the secondundergraduate degree.




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Students in the Bachelor of Arts program,as either a first or second undergraduatedegree, generally have the option tocombine two majors if they wish. Studentswho undertake double majors must fulfillall requirements for both majors.Depending upon the majors chosen, thismay greatly restrict course selection(particularly in the second undergraduatedegree program) or require thecompletion of more than 120 credits.Students considering enrolling in doublemajors should consult with an AthabascaUniversity advisor for assistance inselecting their programs and courses.

Change of Major

You may change majors at any time. Youwill be placed in the current regulations. Ifyou wish to remain in the regulations thatwere in effect at the time of your originalenrolment, contact Admissions andEvaluations Services. Please reference theappropriate Calendar, e.g., 2002-2003regulations. To request a change of major,complete and submit a newUndergraduate General Application Form.No fees are required.

Minors

A student has the option of taking a minorin addition to their major. Althoughstudents must declare a major when theybecome BA program students, they maydeclare a minor at any point in theirstudies. A BA minor comprises 30 creditsdistinct from the major in a relateddiscipline in the Humanities or Social



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Sciences offered at Athabasca University.At least 15 of the 30 minor credits must beat the 300 or 400 level. If they choose aminor, students must still complete allrequirements of the major. No course canbe used to complete requirements forboth the major and the minor. The minorwill be recorded on the transcript. BAminors now available are Anthropology,Canadian Studies, English, French, GlobalStudies, Heritage Resource Management,History, Humanities, Inclusive Education,Labour Studies, Philosophy, PoliticalEconomy, Political Science, Psychology,Public Administration, Sociology, andWomen’s and Gender Studies.

Degree Conversion Provision

The degree conversion provision isavailable to Athabasca University studentswho have been awarded a three-year AUdegree and wish to convert to a four-yeardegree. For more information about thisregulation, please review theUndergraduate Degree Conversion FromThree- to Four-Year Program Policy.

Program Plans

Our online program plans can assist you inselecting the courses needed to fulfill yourprogram requirements.

Counselling Services offers an assessmentwebsite, "Mapping Your Future: YourCareer and Athabasca University."

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In addition to completing this degreethrough online and distance learning,students have the option to take Bachelorof Arts courses in a classroom setting atseveral institutions. See Partnerships andStudent Recruitment for partners.

Majors

Anthropology MajorEnglish MajorFrench MajorHistory MajorHumanities MajorLabour Studies MajorPolitical Economy MajorPolitical Science MajorPsychology MajorSociology MajorWomen’s and Gender Studies Major

Bachelor of Arts Degreewith Major (4 years – 120 credits)

Program Structure


Total Credits in the Program 120

At the senior (300 or 400) level (including 18 credits at the 400level)

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45*

Minimum senior-level credits inmajor (including a minimum of12 credits at the 400 level)

30

Arts (Humanities and SocialSciences)

96

1818

Science 6


30

Graduation with Distinction orGreat Distinction. At least 24credits must be obtainedthrough Athabasca University inorder to be considered.

24

Minimum credits in the minor (including a minimum of 15credits at the 300 and 400 level)

30

Students may not apply a course to boththe major and the minor.



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Applied Studies 18

At the preparatory level 6

At junior level in any onediscipline

15

Maximum Prior LearningAssessment and RecognitionCredits ** A maximum of 39 PLARcredits is allowed if you declarea Labour Studies major.

9**

English Writing SkillsRequirement

Students must meet the following Englishwriting skills requirement:

hold credit in ENGL 255 (Students arestrongly encouraged to register inENGL 255 early in their program.);orhave a grade of B- (70 per cent) orbetter in an Athabasca UniversityEnglish course above the preparatory(100) level; orreceive transfer credit for an Englishcourse in which a grade of B- or betterwas achieved.

Second UndergraduateDegree Requirements

Students are not permitted to obtain asecond undergraduate degree in the samefield or related field as their firstundergraduate degree. Students who havecompleted a previous undergraduate



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degree must enter the secondundergraduate Bachelor of Arts four-yeardegree and follow these regulations. TheEnglish writing skills requirement is waivedfor students enrolling in the secondundergraduate degree.

Program Structure



Total new credits not applied froma previous degree* May be higher depending on thespecific requirements of themajor.

60*

At the senior level (including 18credits at the 400 level)

48‡

‡ May be higher depending on thespecific requirements of the major.

Arts (Humanities and SocialScience)

48

99

Science 6

Residency Requirement. Aminimum of 30 credits must beobtained through AthabascaUniversity.

30

Graduation with Distinction orGreat Distinction. At least 24credits must be obtained throughAthabasca University in order to

24



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Major (compulsory)

be considered.


Applied Studies 12

At the preparatory level 0

At junior level in any one discipline 12

Maximum Prior LearningAssessment and Recognition(PLAR) credits

9

Minimum senior (300 or 400) levelcredits in major (including 12credits at the 400 level)

30



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GeneralInformation




GeneralInformation

Arts



Anthropology

AnthopologyMajor

AnthopologyMinor

Anthropology


Graduates of Athabasca University’sAnthropology programs will becomefamiliar with the four fundamentalsubfields within Anthropology(archaeology, biological anthropology,cultural anthropology, and linguisticanthropology), and their stronginterrelationships. As well, you will gain abroad understanding of the physical andcultural diversity of people throughout theworld, leading you to adopt a comparativeand holistic approach to understandingand appreciating humanity, past andpresent.

Anthropology MajorAnthropology Minor





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GeneralInformation




GeneralInformation

Arts



Anthropology

AnthopologyMajor

AnthopologyMinor

Anthropology Major


As a graduate of Athabasca University’sAnthropology program, you will gain an in-depth appreciation for the fourfundamental subfields withinAnthropology (archaeology, biologicalanthropology, cultural anthropology, andlinguistic anthropology), and their stronginterrelationships. In particular, you willgain familiarity with the sub-disciplines ofarchaeology, biological anthropology, andcultural anthropology, which make up thecurrent strengths of faculty and courseofferings. The objective of theanthropology program is to providestudents with a broad understanding ofthe physical and cultural diversity ofpeople throughout the world, leading toand fostering a comparative and holisticapproach to understanding andappreciating humanity, past and present.


Did you know? Athabasca University alsooffers:

Minor in Anthropology (optional)



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CanadianStudies

English

French

GlobalStudies


History

Humanities

InclusiveEducation

LabourStudies

Philosophy

PoliticalEconomy

PoliticalScience

Psychology


Sociology


Commerce

GeneralStudies


For specific degree requirements vieweach program page.


Program Requirements

Requirements in addition to the generalprogram requirements for the 4-year BAwith Major:

1. A minimum of 45 credits from majorcourses including 30 senior (300 or400) level credits (a minimum of 12,400-level credits).

Introduction toArchaeology

or

ANTH272

(3)

ANTH277

The Archaeology ofAncient Peoples

ANTH275

Faces of Culture: AnIntroduction toCultural Anthropology

(3)

ANTH278

Human Evolution andDiversity

(3)

2. 9 junior (200) level Anthropologycredits.

ANTH434

The History ofAnthropologicalThought

(3)

3. 3 senior-level credits in the history ofAnthropology.

4. 6 senior-level credits in researchmethods. For example:



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Management

Nursing


Science

Architecture

UniversityDiploma







Faculty

Student Codeof Conduct and

ANTH402

EthnographicResearch Methods

(3)

ANTH476

Archaeological Theory (3)

SOSC366

Research Methods inthe Social Sciences

(3)

ANTH390

Community BasedResearch Methods

(3)

ANTH354

Language andCulture

(3)

5. 3 senior-level credits in linguisticAnthropology. For example:

ANTH All courses

6. Electives (select 24 credits from thefollowing)





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