Students in the Faculty of Social Sciences are governed by the academic regulations in this section as well as the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar. Additional program and course requirements of individual departments are specified in subsequent departmental and course listing sections.

New applicants should refer to "Admission Requirements" in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for regulations regarding University admission requirements.

Students wishing to enroll in any program of the Faculty of Social Sciences must meet the following admission requirements:

1. High school matriculation or equivalent which must include English Language Arts 30-1 and one of Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 31, or their equivalents. Refer to the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for regulations regarding University admission requirements.

2. All students must satisfy the Effective Writing Requirement as outlined in the Academic Regulations section (at the front) of this Calendar.

3. Students transferring from other faculties and institutions must meet the competitive admission requirements in place for the program for which they are applying. For more information refer to "Admission Requirements" in the Academic Regulation section of this Calendar.

4. Students maybe admitted or readmitted to the Faculty on probation if (a) they are on probation in another faculty at the time of admission to the Faculty of Social Sciences, or (b) they previously have been required to withdraw from the University of Calgary or any other post-secondary institution (see Readmission below). Students admitted on probation must clear probation at their first academic review (see Performance Review below).

Specific programs offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences may require, for purposes of admission, the completion of particular courses and other admission criteria than that specified in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar (see specific program descriptions in the following sections).

Students considering a Major or Honours program in the Faculty of Social Sciences must contact the Department concerned as early as possible for proper advice regarding their programs.

Readmission

· Students who have been required to withdraw for unsatisfactory academic performance may be considered for readmission after 12 or more months have elapsed since the date of dismissal.

· Applicants must apply by the deadlines stated in the current Calendar and meet the current admission requirements of the program to which they are seeking admission.

· Applicants must attach a letter to their application which (a) offers an explanation for their previously poor record, (b) outlines their academic plans and (c) explains why they are now likely to be successful.

· Readmission is not guaranteed.

Students so readmitted must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.00 on all courses taken after readmission. Failure to do so will result in permanent dismissal from the Faculty of Social Sciences. Students who have twice been required to withdraw from one or more Faculties at this or any other institution will not normally be considered for admission at any time.

Once admitted to the Faculty of Social Sciences, students are required to register in courses consistent with their academic program. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of their course registration by the Associate Dean. Students are advised to read and consider carefully all regulations and, in cases of doubt as to the precise meaning of any statement or regulation, to consult the Department concerned and the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

All students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration and for arranging their course selections to meet all program requirements as detailed in this Calendar section, Faculty of Social Sciences.

Students should seek the advice of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) and/or the Department of their Major. Consultations with the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) are specifically recommended for those students who are registering in the final courses towards a degree. Any departure from standard program requirements must receive prior written authorization from the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

Regardless of their home Faculty, students are not permitted to register in more than six full-course equivalents from any group of courses constituting the field of a Major program other than that to which the student has been officially admitted.

Students are advised not to register in a course unless they have achieved a grade of at least "C-" in each prerequisite course. A student who has successfully completed a course without having the normal prerequisite course(s) may not subsequently register in the prerequisite course(s) for program credit without permission of the department offering the course in which the student wishes to register.

First Year Requirements

Until at least three full-course equivalents at the junior level have been successfully completed, a student may not register in senior courses unless their program requires it.

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The equivalent of five full courses in the Fall/Winter Sessions represents a normal full load. Students with a GPA of at least 3.20 over their last five full-course equivalents will normally be permitted to register in one additional course. All other students may carry additional courses only with the special permission of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs). It should be pointed out that extra courses represent substantial burdens and may damage overall performance. Opportunities for accelerated progress also exist through credit courses in the Spring and Summer Sessions as well as credits obtained "by Special Assessment."

Withdrawal from Courses

Students will not be permitted to withdraw more than once from a particular course. Students will be required to withdraw if they have accumulated a total of more than five full-course equivalent withdrawals while in attendance at the University of Calgary.

Subject to the regulations specified above, students may withdraw from courses by using Infonet. In any full or half course, the withdrawal must be processed prior to the deadline specified in the Academic Schedule printed in this Calendar. The letter "W" will be recorded on the transcript in lieu of a grade. Before deciding to withdraw from a course, students are encouraged to seek advice on the implications of this action with their course instructor or from the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

Students wishing to withdraw completely from the University should refer to the Academic Regulations section at the front of this Calendar.

Repetition of Courses

Students may repeat a course previously failed or one in which a higher grade is sought, including withdrawals. Normally, however, any one course may be repeated only once.

See the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for the University regulations.

Credit in Courses "By Special Assessment"

This Faculty allows students to gain credit in some courses "by Special Assessment." Students are referred to the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar where the University regulations are described. Not more than five full-course equivalents completed "by Special Assessment" may be counted towards a degree.

Opportunities to Take Courses at Another Institution for Transfer of Credit - Visiting Students

Subject to any relevant conditions set out in the specific program regulations which follow, students may be authorized to take some of their program course work at another university if their registration as a visiting student is acceptable to that university. (Note particularly point 2 of the Graduation Requirements--Degrees with a Major Field.)

Applications for such authorizations must be made as early as possible in writing to the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) and be accompanied by full details of the proposed courses and the total hours of instruction (machine copies of actual Calendar descriptions are preferred). Students will be advised officially by letter of the acceptability of the proposed courses for transfer credit in their programs and an appropriate letter will be sent to the Registrar of the other University. Students on probation are not eligible to receive a Letter of Permission to study at another institution.

It will be the responsibility of the student to ensure that an official transcript of grades is forwarded directly to the Registrar of the University of Calgary so that appropriate credit may be officially recorded.

Course Classification

All degree programs in the Faculty of Social Sciences require the completion of at least two full-course equivalents from each of three Areas which are designated as listed (see Areas Chart).

Courses normally available for credit towards a baccalaureate degree carry numbers from 200 to 599. Courses numbered below 300 are termed junior courses, those numbered 300 or higher, senior courses.

The numbering of courses at the 200, 300, 400, and 500 levels in a particular field is intended to indicate the level of sophistication involved and although many courses do not have prerequisites, it is often the case that a 200-level course is a prerequisite for a 300-level course, a 300-level course for a 400-level course, etc.

All courses offered by the Faculty of Humanities, Film courses, plus those Fine Arts courses listed below.

Note: In fulfilling Area I degree requirements students should note that at least one full-course equivalent must be presented from the Faculty of Humanities.

The Fine Arts courses listed below are not subject to the limitations imposed on courses from other Faculties. (See regulation 6. under "Graduation - Degrees with a Major Field.")

Art History
201, 203, 301, 303, 305, 309, 311, 313, 315, 319, 321, 323, 325, 327, 329, 357, 359, 365, 367, 369, 405, 407, 411, 413, 415, 419, 423, 425, 469, 501, 503, 511

Dance
341, 345

Drama
240, 340, 342, 344, 356, 371, 440, 471, 540

Music History and Literature
201, 203, 209, 211, 281, 301, 309

All courses offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences with the exception of those listed under Area III.

All courses offered by the Faculty of Science, plus the following courses from the Faculty of Social Sciences:

Anthropology
307, 311, 351, 353, 404, 435, 451, 457, 505, 552, 553, 589

Archaeology
201, 203, 306, 413, 415, 417, 437, 453, 471, 493, 506, 507, 517, 533, 555, 589, 595, 596, 599

Environmental Science

401, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505

Geography
205, 211, 231, 305, 307, 313, 333, 339, 357, 391, 392, 393, 401, 403, 405, 409, 413, 415, 417, 433, 439, 445, 457, 503, 511, 515, 519, 531, 533, 537, 539, 557, 590, 599

Psychology
312, 365, 369, 375, 407, 411, 425, 427, 451, 455, 461, 463, 465, 467, 469, 471, 473, 475, 476, 479, 491, 497, 504, 505, 507, 511, 573, 591, 598

Transportation Studies
301, 473, 499, 503, and 599.

Dean's List

The Dean's List recognizes the outstanding achievement of students in the Faculty. It is compiled annually at the end of the Winter Session. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.60 or higher over all courses taken in the preceding Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Sessions. One of (a) a minimum of four and one-half full-course equivalents, or (b) a minimum of four full-course equivalents plus one Co-op work placement, or (c) a minimum of two full-course equivalents plus two Co-op work placements must be completed with a grade point average of 3.60 or higher. A statement of inclusion on the Dean's List will be recorded on the student's transcript.

The academic standing of each student registered in the Faculty will be reviewed after each Winter Session, except for students who have not completed three full-course equivalents since their previous review; those students will retain their current standing.

Students will normally be required to withdraw from the Faculty of Social Sciences if they have accumulated more than five full-course equivalent course withdrawals.

Students Previously in Satisfactory Standing

(a) will retain that standing if they have achieved a GPA of at least 2.00 over all courses taken since the previous review.

(b) will either be placed on probation (if they have achieved a GPA of at least 1.70 but less than 2.00 over all courses taken since their previous review) or will be required to withdraw from the Faculty if their overall record is considered unsatisfactory.

(c) will be required to withdraw from the Faculty if they have achieved a GPA of less than 1.70 over all courses taken since their previous review.

Students Already on Probation

(a) will be reinstated in satisfactory standing if they have achieved a GPA of at least 2.00 over all courses taken since their previous review.

(b) will be required to withdraw from the Faculty if they have achieved a GPA of less than 2.00 over all courses taken since their previous review.

Students will be permitted a maximum of one probationary period while registered as undergraduate students at the University of Calgary. Students will be required to withdraw rather than be placed on probation for a second time. Probationary periods that have occurred in excess of five years previous will not be counted.

In the case of students required to withdraw from the Faculty but who have subsequently been admitted to another Faculty, the Faculty of Social Sciences reserves the right to refuse registration in any Social Sciences' courses other than junior or recognized and required service courses.

With Distinction

The notation "With Distinction" will be inscribed on the permanent record and graduation parchment of any students completing a Major program with a grade point average of at least 3.60 over the last 15 full-course equivalents completed at the University of Calgary. In cases in which the "last fifteen" must include some but not all of a group of courses taken concurrently, the selection will be made in the manner most advantageous to the student. Students who have taken part of their work at another university or who have transferred into this Faculty may be granted a degree "With Distinction" at the discretion of the Faculty.

1. Successful completion of an approved program equivalent to 20 full courses.

(a) A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be achieved over all 20 courses.

(b) Not more than five full "D" or "D+" grades will be allowed in the 20 courses.

(c) Not more than one full "D" or "D+" grade may be in the Major Field.

2. (a) Not more than 10 of the required 20 courses may be transferred from other institutions and counted towards the degree.

(b) At least half the courses counting towards the Major must be taken at the University of Calgary.

3. Successful completion of at least seven and not more than 10 full-course equivalents in the Major field (except for the BA Majors in International Indigenous Studies, International Relations and Urban Studies). Of these the Department may specify certain courses as required. In the case of cross-listed courses within the Faculty of Social Sciences, credit will be given toward a Major in either Department as appropriate, regardless of the title under which the course was taken.

4. At least two full-course equivalents in each of the three Areas. At least one full-course equivalent of those presented in Area I must be from the Faculty of Humanities. (See Course Classification section under "Faculty Regulations - Course Work.")

5. At least 12 full-course equivalents at the senior level.

6. At least four full-course equivalents offered by faculties other than the Faculty of Social Sciences.

7. A minimum of eleven full-course equivalents must be taken from courses offered in Areas I, II, and III. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory, Outdoor Pursuits Activity/Theory, and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards degree program requirements.

8. Normally, for the BA degree the total number of courses taken from Areas I and II must exceed the number taken from Area Ill. Conversely, for the BSc degree the number of courses taken from Area III must exceed the total from Areas l and II.

Students desiring a degree with a double Major must complete all requirements of both Major fields. Students registered in the Faculty of Social Sciences who wish to pursue a second Major outside the Faculty must take more than half of their courses in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Permission to undertake a double major must be obtained from the Associate Dean (Student Affairs). Students are not normally allowed to use the same course(s) in both Majors.

Students may formally declare a Minor field and have this officially recorded on the transcript of record provided that they complete at least five and not more than six full-course equivalents of which at least half must be at the senior level. This declaration may be made not later than the time of last registration. At present these Minor fields may be taken from Continuing Education and the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Education (Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies), Fine Arts, Haskayne School of Business, Humanities, Medicine, Science and Social Sciences. For permission and further information contact the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Students should consult the Calendar regulations in other faculties within which they intend to declare a Minor. In the case of cross-listed courses within the Faculty of Social Sciences, credit will be given toward a Minor in either Department as appropriate, regardless of the title under which the course was taken.

Admission

A principal aim of an Honours program is to prepare the student in the field of major interest for entry to higher degree programs. High standards of performance are required.

In addition to the general admission requirements of the Faculty, students wishing to be considered for admission into an Honours program must have completed at least five full-course equivalents and must have achieved: (1) a GPA of at least 3.00 over the most recent five full-course equivalents, and (2) a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 over previous University of Calgary courses and courses taken at other institutions which are applicable towards the completion of degree requirements.

Departments may set additional requirements.

Applications are referred to Departments for their recommendation before being considered by the Faculty. Students applying to be considered for admission to the Honours program must do so using the student access terminals. Applications will only be considered at the time of Fall Session registration.

With the exception of the Honours program in Psychology, students may apply for Honours after the first, second or third year of their program. Entry into an Honours program after the completion of two or more years may require the completion of course work in addition to the normal 20 full-course equivalents in order to meet the requirements for an Honours Degree. Students are thus urged to transfer into Honours at the earliest possible stage in their program to avoid complications. Entry into the Honours program in Psychology is only possible for the final year of study (see under 'Psychology' for details on admission to the Honours program in Psychology).

Performance Review

The academic standing of each honours student will be reviewed each year following the Winter Session. Continuation in the Honours program is contingent upon the student meeting the Faculty and Departmental requirements concerning the structure and content of the program (see Graduation Requirements below) and upon maintaining a grade-point average of 3.00, or higher if specified by the Department, over all courses completed since the last academic review. Students are advised that Departments may set additional requirements.

Graduation Requirements

1. Degrees with Honours are awarded in two classes: First Class Honours and Honours. For First Class Honours the Faculty requires that a student must have successfully completed an approved program equivalent to 20 full-course equivalents with a GPA of at least 3.60 over the last 15 full-course equivalents completed. In cases in which the "last 15" must include some but not all of a group of courses taken concurrently, the selection will be made in the manner most advantageous to the student.

For Honours, the corresponding Faculty requirement is a minimum GPA of 3.00. Individual Departments may require higher standards for graduating in an Honours program, and graduation is contingent upon the recommendation of the Department concerned, to the Dean.

In the field of specialization, a candidate for Honours may have no failures while enrolled in the Honours program. Within the 20 full-course equivalents included in the degree program, no more than one full-course equivalent "D" or "D+" grade may be in the field of specialization.

2. Candidates entering the Honours program after five full-course equivalents of study must complete the degree within six 12-month periods; candidates entering the program after 10 full-course equivalents of study must complete the degree within five 12-month periods; candidates entering the program after 15 full-course equivalents of study must complete the program within four 12-month periods.

Candidates entering the Honours Co-operative Education program after eight full-course equivalents must complete the degree within the following six 12-month periods; candidates entering the program after 15 full-course equivalents must complete the program within the following five 12-month periods.

3. Successful completion of at least eight and not more than 12 full-course equivalents in the Major field. Of these the department may require not more than 10. In the case of cross-listed courses within the Faculty of Social Sciences, credit will be given toward a Major in either Department as appropriate, regardless of the title under which the course was taken.

4. At least two full-course equivalents in each of the three Areas. At least one full-course equivalent of those presented in Area I must be from the Faculty of Humanities. (See Course Classification section under "Faculty Regulations - Course Work.")

5. At least 12 full-course equivalents at the senior level.

6. At least four full-course equivalents offered by faculties other than the Faculty of Social Sciences.

7. A minimum of eleven full-course equivalents must be taken from courses offered in Areas I, II, and III. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory, Outdoor Pursuits Activity/Theory, and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards degree program requirements.

8. Normally, for the BA (Hons) degree the total number of courses taken from Areas I and II must exceed the number taken from Area III. Conversely, for the BSc (Hons) degree the number of courses taken from Area III must exceed the total from Areas I and II.

9. On the possibility of declaring a Minor field, check the graduation requirements for Degrees with a Major Field.

A student who fails to obtain a standing necessary to continue in an Honours program, or decides not to continue in Honours, may transfer to another program but must meet all the requirements of the new program including a maximum of 10 full-course equivalents in the major fields.

Co-operative Education in the Social Sciences consists of five-year degree programs which formally integrate university courses with relevant work experience in government, business, and non-profit organizations. Students alternate periods of work and academic study. The Social Sciences Co-operative Education programs provide students with opportunities to experience the linkages between academic knowledge and a variety of appropriate job situations. By graduation, students will have completed a Social Sciences degree with a Major Field as well as four work placements.

Students should consult both the Co-operative Education/Internship and Social Sciences Department sections of this Calendar.

It is very important that students considering application see the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) for the Faculty of Social Sciences as well as the Departmental Advisors, early in their programs, preferably during the second session of their first year.

Students thinking about combining Honours Social Sciences and Co-operative Education programs should consult with the Departments, as early as possible, in order to determine Departmental policies and expectations.

Admission

Students must meet the Departmental course and GPA requirements for admission to the Co-operative Education programs.

Required Courses

Students must complete all the usual requirements for a major in Archaeology, Economics, Geography, History, Linguistics, Political Science, or Sociology.

These four Co-operative Education half courses are also required: Co-operative Education 551.01, 551.02, 551.03, 551.04 (Co-operative Placement in the Social Sciences). Upon completion of each work term, the student must present a work term report to the Faculty of Social Sciences Associate Dean (Student Affairs). The Associate Dean will then immediately forward a copy of the report to the Department in which the student is registered and receive in return an evaluation of the work term report by an appropriate faculty member. Co-operative Education course grades (Completed Requirements/Fail) for Co-operative Education 551.01, 551.02, 551.03 and 551.04 will normally be based on (a) the Faculty of Social Sciences Co-operative Education Program Manager's site visit report, (b) the employer's evaluation, and (c) the evaluation of the work term report by an academic faculty member. The academic faculty members who evaluate Co-operative Education students' work term reports will normally be chosen by the Head of Department, in some cases following a request for a particular faculty member from the student.

At the beginning of an academic session following the completion of a work term, students attend an Integrative Session. The purpose of the Integrative Session is to focus student attention on the linkages between their particular job experiences, and the concepts, theories, and methodology of their Social Sciences major. The session is approximately three hours in length, and ordinarily held in the early evening.

It is very important, both before and after acceptance into the Co-operative Education Social Sciences programs, that students consult early and often with their Departments and with the Faculty of Social Sciences Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

BA or BSc (Social Sciences)/BA or BSc (Social Sciences)

The program leads to the BSc and the BA degrees, two BSc degrees or two BA degrees and requires the completion of a minimum of 25 full-course equivalents. Students wishing to pursue this program must satisfy the admission requirements listed under "Faculty Regulations - Admissions". At the time of admission to the Faculty of Social Sciences, they may apply to the combined degree program and declare two Major Fields.

Graduation requirements are the same as those for a Degree with a Major Field or an Honours Degree with a Major Field (see above) except for the following:

1. Successful completion of an approved program equivalent to 25 full-course equivalents.

2. Successful completion of at least seven and not more than 10 full-course equivalents in the two Major fields.

3. At least one-half of the 25 full-course equivalents must be taken at the University of Calgary. Of these, a maximum of 10 full-course equivalents may be transferred to one of the degree programs. Half the courses counting towards each of the Majors must be taken at the University of Calgary.

4. The number of junior courses taken must not exceed eight full-course equivalents in total.

The program requires careful selection of courses to complete all requirements of the two Major fields. Interested students are urged to contact the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) for advice in choosing their first-year courses.

It will be possible for students to opt out of the combined degree program until the end of their third year and complete one degree program in four years. Students should note, however, that if courses have been unevenly distributed, more than four years may be required to complete the degree.

Second Baccalaureate Degree with a Major Field

Students who have received one or more approved undergraduate degrees (BA, BSc, BEd, etc.) may apply for admission to a Second Baccalaureate Degree program. The graduation requirements for a Second Degree are the same as those for a Degree with a Major field (see above) except for the following:

1. Up to 12 full-course equivalents counted towards any previous degrees may be counted towards the Second Degree. These will be the most recently completed 12 full-course equivalents that can be applied to the requirements of the Second Degree program.

2. Courses extra to previous degrees and so noted on transcripts may be counted towards the Second Degree in addition to those under (1), if completed before enrolling in the Second Degree program and if consistent with Faculty regulations.

3. Of all courses additional to those approved under (1), at least five full-course equivalents must be taken on this campus including at least four numbered 300 or higher in the Faculty of Social Sciences and including at least half of the minimum number required in the new Major field.

4. Students will not normally be admitted to a Second Degree program in any field in which they already possess a degree.

Formal application for admission to a second degree program must be made to the Admissions Office. Upon admission to the program, students are advised to contact the Undergraduate Programs Office (UPO) to discuss their academic plans and obtain general advice regarding the requirements of the second degree. The UPO will then prepare a detailed formal assessment outlining the remaining requirements in each individual case.

The Second Degree may be awarded "With Distinction" at the discretion of the Faculty if a GPA of at least 3.60 is achieved over the 15 full-course equivalents most recently completed. These will include courses extra to previous degrees as well as courses from the previous degrees. In cases in which the "last fifteen" must include some but not all of a group of courses taken concurrently, the selection will be made in the manner most advantageous to the student.

Second Baccalaureate Degree with Honours in a Major Field

Students who have received one or more approved undergraduate degrees may apply for admission to a Second Degree program with Honours. Applicants for such a program are subject to the following requirements in addition to those specified above for Second Degrees with a Major field:

1. A minimum of eight of the additional full-course equivalents must be completed in four consecutive academic years.

2. The regulations governing program content and the standards of performance for the corresponding first degree with Honours must be satisfied. For First Class Honours the Faculty requires a GPA of at least 3.60 over the 15 full-course equivalents most recently completed. These will include courses extra to previous degrees as well as courses from the previous degrees. In cases in which the "last fifteen" must include some but not all of a group of courses taken concurrently, the selection will be made in the manner most advantageous to the student.

3. The consent of the Department must be obtained.

Second Baccalaureate Degree with a Major Field or Honours in a Major Field in a Co-operative Education Program

Students who have received one or more approved undergraduate degrees may apply for admission to a Second Degree Co-operative Education program with a Major or Honours in Archaeology, Economics, Geography, History (Honours not available), Linguistics, Political Science, or Sociology. Application for admission to the Co-operative Education program must be made when the student applies for admission to the Second Degree program. Students who will have completed more than 14 full-course equivalents counting towards the Second Degree prior to their first Co-operative Education placement normally will not be admitted to the Co-operative Education program.

Applicants for such a program are subject to the requirements specified for Second Degrees with a Major field and/or with Honours in a Major field as well as those specified by the relevant Department. (Students should refer to the Co-operative Education section of this Calendar, as well as to the "Faculty Regulations - Graduation - Co-operative Education Program" in the Faculty of Social Sciences, for specific regulations pertaining to Co-operative Education programs. Departmental regulations are to be found in the Co-operative Education section for each Department.)