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The University of Calgary is committed to providing students with rich undergraduate educational experiences that can be completed in four years. Beginning in the Fall of 2008, for first year students studying in the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Humanities, Science or Social Sciences, the University introduced a four year graduation guarantee. Participation in this program requires a shared commitment from the University and the Student ensuring timely progression towards degree completion. To find out more on this program visit www.ucalgary.ca/gradguarantee/. If you have additional questions on this please call the Undergraduate Programs Office, 403.220.5881.

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, and the GPA for the major field must also be at least 2.00.

(b) Not more than three 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 most four full course equivalents transferred from other institutions may be counted towards the major field.

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 most eight full-course equivalents at the junior or 200 level.

5. A minimum of 12 full-course equivalents must be taken from courses offered in the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Fine Arts, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences. These twelve must include:

(a) Breadth Requirement: At least four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Fine Arts, Humanities and Science. Of the four required full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in each of at least two faculties. Note that some departments specify requirements from the Faculty of Science (excluding Urban Studies and International Relations). 

(b) A minimum of one full-course equivalent outside the major field must be taken in the Faculty of Social Sciences (excluding Urban Studies and International Relations).

6. 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.

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 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, 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. At the time of admission they must present (1) a GPA of at least 3.30 over the most recent course work to a maximum of 10 full course equivalents, and (2) a GPA of at least 3.30 calculated for all Social Sciences courses included in 1 above (both GPAs will be calculated using University of Calgary courses and courses taken at other institutions). Once admitted, yearly reviews will require a GPA of 3.30 over all courses completed since the last review, and a GPA of 3.30 in all Social Sciences courses completed since the last review.

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 MyUofC Student Centre. Applications will only be considered at the time of Fall Term 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 Term. 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 3.30, or higher if specified by the Department, over all courses completed since the last academic review and all Social Sciences courses taken since the previous 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 a student to 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.

2. For Honours, the corresponding Faculty requirement is a minimum GPA of 3.30 over the last 15 FCE. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. At most eight full-course equivalents at the junior or 200-level.

8. A minimum of 12 full-course equivalents must be taken from courses offered in the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Fine Arts, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences. These twelve must include:

(a) At least four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Fine Arts, Humanities and Science. Of the four required full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in each of at least two faculties. Note that some departments specify requirements from the Faculty of Science.

(b) A minimum of one full-course equivalent outside the major field must be taken in the Faculty of Social Sciences (excluding Urban Studies and International Relations).

9. 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.

10. 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 normally includes 12 months (but may include 16 months with Department and Faculty approval) of supervised work experience in various private and government agencies, 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 three work placements.

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

Students considering application must 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 term 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. For BA and BSc programs, the required GPA is 2.70. For BA and BSc Honours programs, the required GPA is 3.30

Students apply to the Faculty Co-operative Education office by May 1 or December 1.

Required Courses

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

These Co-operative Education half courses are also required: Co-operative Education 551.01, 551.02, 551.03. A fourth Co-operative Education placement may be approved by the Department and Faculty. 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 551.01, 551.02 and 551.03 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 one and ½ hours in length, and ordinarily held in the early evening.

To graduate with the Co-operative Education designation on their degrees, students in the BA or BSc programs must (a) declare a major in their field of study (b) present a grade point average of at least 2.70 on the courses which they have completed since their admission to the Co-operative Education program and (c) satisfy all the Faculty and Departmental regulations governing Co-operative Education programs. Those in the BA or BSc Honours programs must (a) declare a major in their field of study (b) present a grade point average of at least 3.30 on the courses which they have completed since their admission to the Co-operative Education program and (c) satisfy all the Faculty and Departmental regulations governing Co-operative Education programs.

Sequence

In the Co-operative Education program, students will normally alternate academic terms and Co-operative Education placements and must be registered full time.

Normally students apply for their first work term in the term immediately following the session in which they were admitted into the Co-operative Education program, and enter their first Co-operative Education work term (Co-operative Education 551.01) at the beginning of the subsequent session. For example, students who submit their admission applications for the December 1 deadline and are subsequently admitted normally begin applying for their first work term in January and commence their first work term in May. The remaining four-month Co-operative Education placements are taken in alternating sequence with the student's remaining academic terms.

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

BA, BSc and BA, BSc Honours in Archaeology Co-operative Education Program

At the time of their first Co-operative Education placement, students must have successfully completed two half-courses in Archaeology at the 200-level, and two of Archaeology 306, 413, 415, 417 or 471. At this time, students must have successfully completed at least eight and normally no more than 14 full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program. Students are strongly recommended to take Anthropology 307, Statistics 333, Computer Science 203 and Geography 339.

BA and BA Honours in Economics Co-operative Education Program

At the time of their first Co-operative Education placement, students must have successfully completed Economics 201, 203, 301, and 303. At this time, students must have successfully completed at least eight and normally no more than 14 full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program. Students are strongly recommended to take Economics 311, 387 and 389, or a similar course demonstrating computer skills.

BA, BSc and BA, BSc Honours in Geography Co-operative Education Program

At the time of their first Co-operative Education placement, students must have successfully completed Geography 211, 231, and 251.  For those completing the BA in Geography, Geography 339. For those completing the BSc, Geography 339, and one of Geography 333, 357 or 439. At this time, students must have successfully completed at least eight and normally no more than 14 full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program. Students are strongly recommended to take at least one half-course from Geography 305, 307 or 313.

BA in History Co-operative Education Program

At the time of their first Co-operative Education placement, students must have successfully completed at least two full-course equivalents in History at the 300 level. At this time, students must have successfully completed at least eight and normally no more than 14 full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program. Students are strongly recommended to take History 211, 213 and 351.

BA in International Indigenous Studies Co-operative Education Program

At the time of their first Co-operative Education placement, students must have successfully completed International Indigenous Studies 201 and 213. At this time, students must have successfully completed at least eight and normally no more than 14 full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program. Indigenous Studies 303 is also strongly recommended.

BA in International Relations Co-operative Education Program

At the time of their first Co-operative Education placement, students must have successfully completed International Relations 301, as well as Economics 201 and 203. Students must also have completed one of Statistics 211 or 213 or Political Science 399. At this time, students must have successfully completed at least eight and normally no more than 14 full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program. Political Science 381 is strongly recommended.

BA and BA Honours in Linguistics Co-operative Education Program

At the time of their first Co-operative Education placement, students must have successfully completed Linguistics 201 and 203 with a minimum grade of "C." At this time, students must have successfully completed at least eight and normally no more than 14 full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program. Students are strongly recommended to take Linguistics 311, 313, and 331.

BA and BA Honours in Political Science Co-operative Education Program

At the time of their first Co-operative Education placement, students must have successfully completed one full-course equivalent in Political Science at the 200-level and Political Science 321. At this time, students must have successfully completed at least eight and normally no more than 14 full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program. Students are strongly recommended to take Political Science 399.

BA and BA Honours in Sociology Co-operative Education Programs

At the time of their first Co-operative Education placement, students must have successfully completed Sociology 201, 311 and 313 with a minimum grade of "C." At this time, students must have successfully completed at least eight and normally no more than 14 full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program.

BA in Urban Studies Co-operative Education Program

At the time of their first Co-operative Education placement, students must have successfully completed Urban Studies 253 and Geography 357, plus one methods course from the Urban Studies program. At this time, students must have successfully completed at least eight and normally no more than 14 full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program. One of Political Science 399, Sociology 311 or 313; Geography 439; and Geography 557 is strongly recommended.

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 3.1 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 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. Of the 25 full-course equivalents students are allowed credit for a maximum of 10 full-course equivalents from other institutions. A maximum of four transfer equivalents may be counted toward the major field.

4. The number of junior courses taken must not exceed nine 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 10 full-course equivalents counted towards any previous degrees may be used towards requirements in the Second Degree. These may not include more than half of the minimum number required in the new Major field.

2. Courses extra to previous degrees and so noted on transcripts may be counted towards the Second Degree if completed before enrolling in the Second Degree program and if consistent with Faculty regulations. Courses not used toward previous degrees (as determined by the institution awarding that degree) may be used to reduce the number required in the Second Degree where applicable.

3. Of all courses used toward the second degree, at least 10 full-course equivalents must be taken from the University of Calgary.

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 courses completed in the Second Degree.

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. The regulations governing program content and the standards of performance for the corresponding first degree with Honours must be satisfied with the exception that admissibility will be determined based on the overall grade point average obtained in the first degree, and that grade point averages required for graduation will be calculated using the courses completed in the Second Degree.

2. The consent of the Department must be obtained.

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

4. For First Class Honours, the Faculty requires a GPA of at least 3.60 over the courses completed in the Second Degree.

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-opertive 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 3.6 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.)