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The Degree Structure
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Modules Offered in Arts and Humanities
The Degrees
The Honors Bachelor Degree - (20.0 Courses)
15.0 courses after first year, including at least an Honors Specialization or a Double Major, as follows:
- Honors Specialization module (9.0 or more)
This may be combined with a Major module or a Minor module or option(s). - Major module (6.0 -7.0) plus a Major module (6.0 - 7.0) plus option(s) (3.0 - 1.0). This combination requires two Major modules.
The Bachelor Degree (Four-Year) - (20.0 Courses)
15.0 courses after first year including at least a Specialization module or a Major module, as follows:
- Specialization module (9.0 or more)
This may be combined with a Major module or a Minor module or option(s). - Major module (6.0 -7.0) plus a Major module (6.0 - 7.0) plus option(s) (3.0 - 1.0)
- Major module (6.0 -7.0) plus Minor(s) modules(s) or option(s).
- Major module (6.0 -7.0) plus options
The Bachelor Degree (Three-Year) - (15.0 Courses)
10.0 courses after first year including at least a Major module or Double Minors, as follows:
- Major module (6.0 - 7.0) plus option(s)
- Major module (6.0 - 7.0) plus a Minor module (4.0 - 5.0)
- Minor module (4.0 - 5.0) plus a Minor module (4.0 - 5.0) plus option(s) (2.0 - 0). This combination requires two Minor modules
The Modules
There are four possible modules of study which may be entered after First Year:
- Honors Specialization (9.0 or more specified courses)
- Specialization (9.0 or more specified courses)
- Major (6.0 -7.0 specified courses)
- Minor (4.0 -5.0 specified courses)
The modular degree structure affords the opportunity to combine various subjects from different Departments and Faculties. The chart below shows how modules can be combined in the three different types of degrees offered. The modules taken must fit within these degree structures.
Click here to visit the Academic Calendar for Approved Module Combinations in the Academic Calendar.
Modules Offered in Arts and Humanities
To see complete Classical Studies module details, visit the Academic Calendar HERE- Honors Specialization in Classical Studies: 9.0 courses
- Major in Classical Studies: 6.0
- Specialization in Classical Studies: 9.0
- Minor in Classical Studies: 4.0
- Minor in Greek: 4.0
- Minor in Latin: 4.0
- Minor in Greek and Latin: 4.0
- Minor in Greek and Latin Literature: 4.0
- Minor in Greek and Roman Archaeology: 4.0
English
To see complete English module details, visit the Academic Calendar HERE
- Honors Specialization in English Language and Literature: 10.0 courses
- Major in English Language and Literature: 6.0
- Specialization in English Language and Literature: 9.0
- Minor in English Language and Literature: 4.5
- Minor in General English: 4.0
- Minor in Dramatic Literature: 4.0
- Minor in English for Teachers: 5.0
- Minor in Popular Literature and Cultural Studies: 4.0
- Honors Specialization in Film Studies: 9.0 courses
- Specialization in Film Studies: 9.0
- Major in Film Studies: 6.0
- Minor in Film Studies: 4.0
- Minor in General Cinema Studies: 4.0
- Minor in National Cinemas: 4.0
- Honors Specialization in French Language and Literature: 10.0 courses
- Honors Specialization in French Linguistics and Literature: 10.0
- Honors Specialization in French Language and Linguistics: 10.0
- Specialization in French: 9.0
- Major in French Language and Literature: 6.0
- Major in French Language and Linguistics: 6.0
- Major in French Studies: 6.0
- Minor in French Language and Literature: 4.0
- Minor in French Language and Linguistics: 4.0
- Minor in French Language and Translation: 4.0
- Minor in French Studies: 4.0
- Minor in Francophone Studies: 4.0
- Major in Linguistics: 6.0 courses
- Minor in Linguistics: 4.0
Modern Languages and Literatures
- Honors Specialization in Comparative Literature and Culture: 9.0 courses
- Major in Comparative Literature and Culture: 6.0
- Specialization in Comparative Literature and Culture: 9.0
- Minor in Comparative Literature and Culture: 4.0
- Minor in Gender, Sexuality and Culture: 4.0
- Honors Specialization in German Language and Literature: 9.0
- Major in German Language and Literature: 6.0
- Specialization in German Language and Literature: 9.0
- Minor in German: 4.0
- Minor in Italian Studies: 4.0
- Minor in Mediterranean Studies: 5.0
- Honors Specialization in Spanish Language and Literature: 9.0
- Major in Spanish Language and Literature: 6.0
- Major in Spanish Language and Linguistics: 6.0
- Specialization in Spanish Language and Literature: 9.0
- Minor in Spanish Studies: 4.0
- Minor in Spanish Language and Linguistics: 4.0
- Honors Specialization in Philosophy: 9.0 courses
- Major in Philosophy: 6.0
- Specialization in Philosophy: 9.0
- Minor in Philosophy: 4.0
- Minor in Philosophy of Science: 4.0
- Minor in Ethics: 4.0
Visual Arts
To see complete Visual Arts module details, visit the Academic Calendar HERE
- Honors Specialization in Visual Arts: 9.0 courses
- Honors Specialization in Art History and Criticism: 9.0
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honors Specialization in Studio Arts: 11.0
- Major in Visual Arts: 6.0
- Major in Art History: 6.0
- Major in Museum and Curatorial Studies: 6.0
- Specialization in Visual Arts: 9.0
- Minor in Visual Arts: 4.0
- Minor in Art History and Criticism: 4.0
- Minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies: 4.0
Women's Studies & Feminist Research To see complete Women's Studies & Feminist Research module details, visit the Academic Calendar HERE
- Honors Specialization in Women's Studies: 9.0 courses
- Major in Women's Studies: 6.0
- Major in Sexuality Studies: 6.0
- Specialization in Women's Studies: 9.0
- Minor in Women's Studies: 4.0
- Minor in Feminist Theory: 4.0
- Minor in Gender, Sexuality and Culture: 4.0
Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication
To see complete Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication module details, visit the Academic Calendar HERE
- Minor in Creative Writing: 4.5 courses
- Minor in Writing Studies: 4.5
Certificates and Diplomas
To see complete Certificates and Diplomas module details, visit the Academic Calendar HERE
- Certificate in Writing
- Diploma in Writing
- Certificate in Writing for Professional Programs
- Diploma in Writing for Professional Programs
- Certificate in Ethics
- Diploma in Ethics
- Certificat de français pratique
- Certificat de français des affaires
- Diplôme de français pratique
- Diplôme de français des affaires
- Certificate in Practical Italian
- Certificate in Practical Spanish
- Certificate in Practical German
- Certificate in Theatre Arts
- Diploma in Arts Management (offered by Continuing Studies)
- Diploma in Public Relations (offered by Continuing Studies)
- Diploma in Gallery and Museum Practice (offered by Continuing Studies)
WORKSHEET
Click here for the Worksheet for Degree and Module Choices. Using this tool you can begin to form your degree.
Degrees offered in Arts and Humanities
Click the the degree program listed below to view and print the (PDF) checklist:
Honors Bachelor Degree (4 year) Honors Specialization
Honors Bachelor Degree (4 year) Double Major
Bachelor Degree (4 year) Specialization
Bachelor Degree (4 year) Major
Bachelor Degree (4 year) Double Major
Bachelor Degree (3 year) Major
Bachelor Degree (3 year) Double Minor
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