Website: www.ufv.ca/arts
The Faculty of Arts at UCFV provides the community with a broad range of educational opportunities that prepare students to be active, successful citizens of the 21st century. Our goal is to help students realize their potential as members of local and global communities, as inheritors of traditions, and as creators of possible futures. Maintaining the highest academic standards, we offer innovative disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and applied degrees which prepare students for both continued scholarship and employment. The Faculty meets the intellectual, artistic, and vocational needs of students through an emphasis on pedagogical excellence, flexible programming, and respect for diversity.
Majors
English
Geography
History
Psychology
Sociology
Extended
Minors/Minors
Anthropology
Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy
Criminology/Criminal Justice
English
Geography
History
Latin American Studies
Mathematics
Math/Statistics
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre
Visual Arts
Associate of Arts degree
General
International Studies
Media and Communication Studies
Theatre
Diplomas
General Studies
Liberal Arts
Theatre
Visual Arts
Theatre Wardrobe Technician (subject to funding)
Arts Disciplines
Anthropology
Art History
Economics
English
Film
Geography
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International studies
Latin American Studies
Literature in Translation
Media and Communications Studies
Modern Languages
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Theatre
Visual Arts
University Transfer
A variety of university- transfer
courses, which can be applied towards a credential at UCFV or other institutions, are
offered.
Dean: Don Tunstall, MA, MEd (UBC), PhD (Alta)
Dean’s Office: B315, Abbotsford campus
Telephone: (604) 854-4516
Fax: (604) 855-7558
Administrative
Assistant: Dale Demeules
Telephone: (604) 854-4539
Advisor: Joanne Bishop, BGS (SFU)
Advice Centre: Room D3059, Abbotsford campus
Telephone: (604) 854-4577
Academic
Assistant: Pam Mercer, BA (SFU)
Room D3057, Abbotsford campus
Telephone: (604) 853-7441, local 4283
Department Heads
English/Film
Rhonda Schuller, BS, MA (Iowa State), MA (USC)
Geography/Economics
John Belec, BA (Brock), MA, PhD (Queen’s)
History
Bonnie Huskins, BA (Mt. Allison), MA (Warwick), PhD (Dalhousie)
Modern Languages Institute
Alan Cameron, BA (Hons) (Calgary), MA, PhD (UBC)
Philosophy/Political Science/Religious Studies
Jeff Morgan, BA, MA, PhD (SFU)
Psychology
Jacalyn Snodgrass, BA (N. Carolina), MS, PhD (UBC)
Social, Cultural, and Media Studies
(Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communication Studies, Latin American Studies)
Jean Ballard, BA, MA (Calgary)
Theatre
Ian Fenwick, BA (Brock), BA (Hons) (Queen’s), MFA (UBC)
Visual Arts
Don Murray, BFA (Regina), MFA (UBC)
Priority Admission
Applications for priority admission are accepted for all Faculty of Arts programs. See Admissions and Registration section for information.
General Studies in the Faculty of Arts
The General Studies category is designed for students wishing to take courses for their own interest or to help them in choosing a direction of study. As a General Studies student, you may take arts, science, and/or applied courses. General Studies is not a true “program”; it has no structured group of courses. Students can apply later for any of the associate, diploma, or degree options at UCFV. Credit is given for courses recognized by your chosen option. University-level courses can be transferred to another institution.
Bachelor of Arts Degrees Offered by Other Faculties
In addition to the Bachelor of Arts degree offered by the Faculty of Arts, UCFV also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Adult Education, a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.
Workload and Classroom Expectations
You may register for a single course, or up to six courses, depending on the Arts option you choose. Five courses per semester is the normal load for a student wishing to complete a “year” of Arts courses in one school year (two semesters). A single course will require attendance in class for three to seven hours per week, and an additional five to 10 hours per week of homework. Out-of-class homework is extremely important, and you should guard against taking too many courses if you have other time commitments.
Fees and Other Costs
See the Fees and Other Costs section.
Dates and Locations
Days and times for courses are listed in the timetable, which is available at all UCFV centres about one month prior to the beginning of each registration period. Most courses are taught at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses, many in Mission, with occasional course offerings in Hope. Both day and evening times are shown in the timetable.
Course Selection and Transferability
You may register for courses for which you meet the prerequisites. These are listed for each course in Course Descriptions.. Be sure to consult an educational advisor in Student Services if you are planning to transfer courses to another university. Some courses carry transfer credit only to certain universities, and careful planning is important. Courses numbered 300 and 400 that are part of the UCFV Bachelor of Arts program may be considered for transfer at the time of application on a course-by-course basis by the university to which you are transferring. Provincial Transfer Guides are online, and are available in UCFV's Student Services, and Library.
The Co-operative Education option provides Arts students with the opportunity to acquire paid, career-related work experience in conjunction with their studies in the Bachelor of Arts degree, associate degree, and diploma programs.
Bachelor of Arts degree students should successfully complete a minimum of four work terms in order to receive a Co-operative Education designation. To be eligible for Co-op, you must select a program of studies in the Faculty of Arts which ensures that you are:
A typical study and work schedule is:
Year |
Fall |
Winter |
Summer |
1 |
Study term 1 |
Study term 2 |
Work term 1 |
2 |
Work term 2 |
Study term 3 |
Work term 3 |
3* |
Study term 4 |
Study term 5 |
Work term 4 |
4* |
Study term 6 |
Work term 5 |
Study term 7 |
5* |
Work term 6 |
Study term 8 |
Degree graduation |
*These study and
work-term sequences will vary for students entering into a UCFV
Co-op Ed option at the third-year level. See the
Co-operative Education section calendar for more details.
The Associate of Arts degree is a formal two-year credential that recognizes the successful completion of a two-year academic program. It also serves as an intermediate qualification for students wishing to transfer to UCFV degree programs or other educational institutions, or as a qualification for employment. Students have four options to complete the general requirements or pursue studies in specific concentrations. The associate degree options are:
This program includes
a breadth of intellectual and academic experience worthwhile for students whose
educational or career goals are in the humanities, the creative and performing arts, and
the social sciences. The minimum requirements for the B.C. Ministry of Education, Skills
and
Training Associate of Arts degree are met in the UCFV Associate of Arts program.
Because transfer
credit and degree requirements vary widely, it is very important to consult with
an advisor in Student Services if you plan to go on to a university to make sure that you
fulfil the needs for your field of study at your chosen institution.
Admission Priority to Simon Fraser University
SFU will accommodate Associate of Arts degree holders before other B.C. college transfer credit applicants, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant has a minimum of 54 SFU-transferable credits.
2. The applicant has a minimum admission GPA of 2.00, based on transferable courses only.
Entrance Requirements
There are two options for entry into the Associate of Arts program:
Option I
B.C. secondary school
graduation with a minimum average of 67% (C+) calculated on four
courses: English 12 or Communications 12 and the best academic Grade 12 subjects (at least
three courses with a minimum total of 10 credits), as selected from the following list:
Biology Calculus Chemistry Comparative Civilizations Economics English Literature First Nations French (& French 12A) |
Geography Geology Geometry German History Information Technology Japanese Latin Law |
Mandarin Mathematics Physics Probability & Statistics Punjabi Spanish Survey Mathematics Writing |
or English 12 or
Communications 12 and the best two academic subjects (from the list above)
plus one provincially approved fine or performing arts course. Contact the Admissions and Records office if clarification on
a particular course is needed.
Option II
A minimum of nine university-level credits with a grade point average of 2.0.
How to Apply
1. Submit the
application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and
Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or
Student Services office. See complete list of application dates and general information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
Entrance Option I:
You must submit an official transcript showing proof of graduation and completion of
the required courses/credits with a minimum average of 67 percent. Students
currently in Grade 12 must submit interim grades.
Entrance Option
II: You must submit an official transcript (sealed envelope) from every post-secondary
institution you have attended, whether or not you completed courses there. Transcripts do
not have to accompany the application if you have indicated that official copies
are on order.
2. You will be
advised of an admission decision and invited to register. A deposit is required
when you register (see the Fees
and Other Costs section). This money will be applied to the
tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all course fees is due the end of the
second
week of classes.
3. In cases where
course work is in progress, an admission decision may be made conditional
upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is
due
the end of the first week in August for the September intake.
Program Definitions
Courses numbered 100
or 200 level at UCFV may not transfer at the same level at UBC, SFU, UNBC, or UVic. When
planning courses, students should refer to the B.C.
Transfer Guide,
available online, or in UCFV's Student Services or Library-line.
The ministry has outlined the following definitions to assist students in completing program requirements:
1. A first-year
course is defined as a course that has assigned or unassigned transfer credit at the
100 level at UBC, SFU, UNBC, or UVic.
2. A second-year
course is defined as a course that has assigned or unassigned transfer credit at
the 200 level or higher at UBC, SFU, UNBC, or UVic.
3. An arts course is
defined to be any first- or second-year course in a subject area for which
there is a Bachelor of Arts degree at UBC, SFU, UNBC, or UVic. The determination of which
specific arts courses satisfy the Humanities (including Creative and Performing Arts) and
Social Science requirements will be the responsibility of the institution granting the
credential.
4. A science course is defined to be any first- or second-year course in a subject area for which there is a Bachelor of Science degree or Bachelor of Applied Science degree at UBC, SFU, UNBC, or UVic.
Program Requirements
A minimum grade of C-
is required in each course applied to the Associate of Arts program. Students must
complete a minimum of 60 university-level credits of which at least 30 must be completed
at UCFV. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 must be maintained to retain
registration priority.
The requirements for the Associate of Arts: International Studies, the Associate of Arts: Media and Communications, the Associate of Arts: Theatre, and the Associate of Arts: general option are listed under their respective subjects' webpages.
Standing Required for Continuance
Associate of Arts students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
Academic Warning
Students whose grades
fall below a 2.0 CGPA will be placed on Academic Warning for the next semester. A student
on Academic Warning may not register in a course overload. Students who achieve a semester
grade point average of 2.0 will continue on Academic Warning until the
CGPA equals or exceeds 2.0.
Required to Withdraw
Students who do not
achieve a minimum semester grade point average of 2.0 while on Academic Warning will be
withdrawn from the Associate of Arts program. A student who has been required
to withdraw may continue to take courses as a General Studies student.
Readmission to the Program
To be readmitted to
the Associate of Arts program, you must complete nine university-level
credits (can be duplicate courses), with a minimum 2.0 CGPA. Once these criteria are met,
you
may apply for readmission at the Admissions and Records office. When readmitted, you will
remain on Academic Warning until your overall CGPA is 2.0.
Graduation
It is the
student’s responsibility to ensure all program requirements are met. This should be
done
by regular program review and/or consultation with the appropriate department.
Candidates who
qualify to receive an Associate of Arts degree must be approved by the Faculty
of Arts and the University College Board.
Students must apply
for graduation by completing a request to graduate form available at the Admissions and
Records office. This must be done no later than April 1, with program
requirements completed by May 31.
Associate of Arts degree (general option)
Program Requirements
The Associate of Arts general option requires a minimum of 60 university-transfer credits of which 30 must be taken at UCFV. A minimum grade of C- in each course applied to the degree is required. No course will be used to meet more than one of the following specific requirements, except Requirement #6. No more than six credits shall be in any one subject area to satisfy Requirements #1 and #2.
1. English
Six credits chosen from English 105–170.
2. Arts —
other than English.
Eighteen credits in 100-level Arts as follows:
Social Sciences
Six credits chosen from:
Humanities and the Creative/Performing Arts
Six credits chosen from:
Social Sciences/Humanities and the Creative/Performing Arts
Six credits.
3. Arts —
200-level Arts in two or more areas.
Eighteen credits.
4. Science
Nine credits to include:
5. 100- or
200-level Arts or Sciences
Nine credits.
6. Canadian
content course
Three credits.
To determine which
courses fulfil this requirement, students should consult with the Faculty of
Arts advisor or Arts department heads before completion of the program.
Associate of Arts degree
(International Studies option)
Entrance Requirements
See above for details on entrance requirements and application procedures.
Careers Related to International Studies
The program is
designed to provide a sound background for students who intend to pursue
careers in businesses with interests overseas, church work in the third world, teaching,
journalism, community relations, translation, international development work, the travel
industry, diplomacy, government, international trade and commerce, as well as for those
wishing to prepare for
advanced scholarly work and research.
International Studies Field School
Optional field
schools and study tours of three to six weeks duration are organized on a regular
basis. A typical field school in Latin America of a three-week duration would cost
approximately $2,000 plus meals. A field school certificate will be awarded to those
students successfully completing this aspect of the program.
Work Experience and Practica
By the second year of
the program students will be expected to undertake an average of three
hours of voluntary work each week for the period of one semester. This can be fulfilled in
a
number of ways and might include activities involving community education,
non-governmental organizations, church groups involved in international issues, etc.
Students will thus be introduced
to the work world as it pertains to the international sphere, blending academic studies
with the realities of employment.
It may be possible to arrange employment opportunities, probably on an exchange basis, in the regions of specialization. This can only be done for individuals who have taken the appropriate language courses.
Transfer Arrangements
All courses in the
International Studies option will transfer to at least one of the B.C. universities,
and most transfer to SFU, UBC, UVic, and the Open University (see the Provincial Transfer
Guide for details). However, because of university specializations, students interested in
Latin American Studies will most likely wish to transfer to SFU. Accordingly, all courses
in this program transfer to SFU and the program is specifically designed so that students
who successfully complete all requirements may continue in Latin American Studies at SFU
in their third and fourth years of study.
Program Requirements
The Associate of Arts
International Studies option requires a minimum of 60 SFU transferable credits of
which 30 must be from UCFV. A minimum grade of C- in each course applied to the degree. No
course will be used to meet more than one of the following specific requirements,
except requirement #6. No more than six credits shall be in any one subject area to
satisfy requirements #1 and #2.
Program Outline
1. English
— chosen from English 105–170.
Six credits.
2. Arts —
other than English.
Eighteen credits in 100-level Arts as follows:
Social Sciences
Six credits chosen from:
Humanities and the Creative/Performing Arts
Six credits chosen from:
Latin American Studies
Six credits chosen from:
3. Arts — 200-level Arts
Eighteen credits to include:
Nine credits chosen from:
4. Science
Nine credits to include:
5. 100- or
200-level credits
Nine credits chosen from:
6. Canadian
Content course
Three credits.
To determine which
courses fulfil this requirement, students should consult with the Arts
departmental advisor or Arts department heads before program completion.
Associate of Arts degree:
(Media and Communication Studies option)
Entrance Requirements
See above for details on entrance requirements and application procedures.
The Associate of Arts, Media and Communication option, focuses on the study of information — how it is created, packaged, shared, distributed, consumed and used.
You will learn about
all media industries, including the internet, and how they are changing. You
will learn how you are affected by advertising and other commercial images, how Canadians
“fit”
in the global village, what literacy in the new media means; in short, how your life and
your society are changing in response to innovations in communication.
Students seeking
careers as media professionals (e.g., film-makers, broadcast journalists) will
find these courses very valuable, but will need courses from elsewhere to provide
instruction in
the mechanics of production. For example, while the film industry in Canada is studied,
film-making
is not.
Careers in Media and Communication
People with degrees
in Communication find work in a variety of fields, including management or research
connected with communication industries; research or policy development in government
(related, for example, to the introduction of new technologies); research in international
develop-
ment; public education, advertising, or marketing. A bachelor’s degree is also
appropriate preparation for graduate work in a variety of other disciplines.
Program Requirements
The Associate of Arts Media and Communications option, requires a minimum of 60 SFU transferable credits of which 30 must be from UCFV. A minimum grade of C- in each course applied to the degree is required. No course will be used to meet more than one of the following specific requirements, except for requirement #6. No more than six credits shall be in any one subject area to satisfy requirements #1 and #2.
1. English
— chosen from English 105–170.
Six credits.
2. Arts —
other than English.
Eighteen credits in 100-level Arts as follows:
Social Sciences
Six credits:
Humanities and the Creative/Performing Arts
Nine credits chosen from:
Social Sciences/Humanities and the
Creative/ Performing Arts
Three credits.
3. Arts —
200-level Arts in two or more areas.
Eighteen credits, with a minimum of 15 credits chosen from:
4. Science
Nine credits to include:
5. 100- or
200-level courses
Six credits chosen from:
6. Canadian
content course
Three credits.
Faculty:
Kathleen Galarneau, BA (Waterloo), MA (SFU)
Madeleine Hardin, BA, MA (SFU)
Eric Spalding, BA (Concordia), MA (Quebec), PhD (SFU)
Associate of Arts degree (Theatre option)
Admission for the program is for the September semester. Students wishing to start in January may do so by taking any course for which they have the stated prerequisites and then applying for the following September.
Audition
In April you will be
informed of an interview and audition that is required. You must attend or
make special arrangements with the program head to be eligible for admission to the
program.
Entrance Requirements
See above for details on entrance requirements and application procedures.
Program Requirements
The Associate of Arts Theatre option requires a minimum of 60 university transfer credits of which 30 must be from UCFV. In addition, students must complete one practicum course chosen from Theatre 199 or Theatre 299. A minimum grade of C- in each course applied to the degree is required. No course will be used to meet more than one of the following specific requirements, except requirement #6. No more than six credits shall be in any one subject area to satisfy requirements #1 and #2.
1. English
2. Arts —
other than English.
Eighteen credits in 100-level Arts as follows:
Social Sciences
Six credits chosen from:
Creative/Performing Arts
Six credits:
Social Sciences/Humanities and the Creative/ Performing Arts
Six elective credits.
3. Arts —
200-level Arts in two or more areas.
Eighteen credits, to include:
4. Science
Nine credits to include:
5. Nine credits chosen from:
6. Canadian
content course
Three credits.
To determine which
courses fulfil this requirement, students should consult with the Arts advisor
or Arts department head before completion of the program.
7. Audition
for Theatre 111: Students must audition before permission to register will be
granted. Theatre program students have first priority for available spaces. Auditions will
be held
in May and early June. Contact the department for an audition time.
General Studies diploma
Although there are no specific entrance or course requirements for this option, you may request a General Studies diploma upon successful completion of any 60 credits at UCFV with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students must submit a Request for Graduation form to the Admissions and Records office by April 1.
Liberal Arts diploma
The Liberal Arts
diploma program requires a minimum of 60 university-level credits. It is designed
to provide students with a breadth of intellectual and academic experience while
recognizing the importance of concentrated study in a specific field or discipline. The
diploma addresses the needs
of students pursuing educational or career goals in the humanities or social sciences. The
Liberal
Arts diploma may serve as an educational goal or as an intermediate qualification for
those who transfer to other educational institutions. Students planning to obtain the
Bachelor of Arts offered
by the Faculty of Arts can complete the diploma and satisfy the general program
requirements for
the degree and the lower-level requirements for their majors/extended minors.
Entrance Requirements
There are two options for entry into the Liberal Arts program:
Option I
B.C. secondary school
graduation with a minimum average of 67% (C+) calculated on four
courses: English 12 or Communications 12 and the best academic Grade 12 subjects (at least
three courses with a minimum total of 10 credits), as selected from the following list:
Biology Calculus Chemistry Comparative Civilizations Economics English Literature First Nations French (& French 12A) |
Geography Geology Geometry German History Information Technology Japanese Latin Law |
Mandarin Mathematics Physics Probability & Statistics Punjabi Spanish Survey Mathematics Writing |
or English 12 or
Communications 12 and the best two academic subjects (from the list above)
plus one provincially approved fine or performing arts course. Contact the Admissions and
Records office if clarification on a particular course is needed.
Option II
A minimum of nine university-level credits with a grade point average of 2.0.
How to Apply
1. Submit the
application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and
Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or
Student Services office. See complete list of application dates and general
information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
Entrance Option I:
You must submit an official transcript showing proof of graduation and completion of
the required courses/credits. Students currently in Grade 12 must submit interim grades.
Entrance Option II: You must submit an official transcript (sealed envelope) from
every post-secondary institution you have attended, whether or not you completed courses
there. Transcripts do not have to accompany the application if you have indicated that
official copies are
on order.
2. You will be
advised of an admission decision and invited to register. A deposit is required
when you register (see the Fees and Other Costs section). This
money will be applied to the
tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all course fees is due the end of the
second
week of classes.
3. In cases where
course work is in progress, an admission decision may be made conditional
upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is
due
the end of the first week in August for the September intake.
Standing Required for Continuance
Liberal Arts students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
Academic Warning
Students whose grades fall below a 2.0 CGPA will be placed on Academic Warning for the next semester. A student on Academic Warning may not register in a course overload. Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 2.0 will continue on Academic Warning until the CGPA equals or exceeds 2.0.
Required to Withdraw
Students who do not achieve a minimum semester grade point average of 2.0 while on Academic Warning will be withdrawn from the Liberal Arts program. A student who has been required to withdraw may continue to take courses as a General Studies student.
Readmission to the Program
A student who is required to withdraw from the Liberal Arts program must complete a further nine university-level credits (may be duplicate courses), with a minimum CGPA of 2.0. Once this criteria is met, a student may apply for readmission through the Admissions and Records office. When readmitted, students will remain on Academic Warning until their overall CGPA reaches 2.0.
Graduation
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all program requirements are met. This should be done by regular program review and/or consultation with the appropriate department.
Candidates who qualify to receive a Liberal Arts diploma must be approved by the Faculty of Arts and the University College Board.
Students must apply
for graduation by completing a request to graduate form available at the Admissions and
Records office. This must be done no later than April 1, with program require-
ments completed by May 31.
Liberal Arts diploma
program requirements
A total of 60
university transfer credits with an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.0
is needed to complete this program. Of those 60 credits, 30 must be completed at UCFV. A
minimum grade point average of 2.0 must be maintained to retain registration priority
and/or
reserves for subsequent courses.
Students in the
Liberal Arts program planning to continue on to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree
offered by the Faculty of Arts at UCFV are advised to take courses to satisfy their
choices within requirements numbered 1 to 7, and to follow the discipline requirements of
their chosen
major, extended minor/minor options.
1.Breadth Requirement
30 university-level credits from at least five subject areas. No more than 12 credits from any one subject area can be used to satisfy this requirement.
2. Literacy Requirement
Three credits from:
3. Reasoning Requirement
Beginning Fall 2000,
Philosophy 100 will be required for all students. For 1999/2000 the
reasoning requirement may be met by taking at least three credits from:
4. Laboratory Science Requirements
Four credits from:
5. Humanities Requirement
Six credits from:
6. Social Science Requirement
Six credits from:
7. University-level elective credit(s), to bring total credits to 60.
* Interdisciplinary
courses are determined by the Arts advisor.
** Please contact the Arts advisor for details regarding acceptable Criminal Justice
courses.
Note: Students
should choose their electives according to the degree they may be pursuing.
Please refer to the appropriate section of the Calendar for details.
Theatre diploma
Please refer to Theatre section for details.
Theatre Wardrobe Technician certificate
(Subject to funding approval) . Please refer to Theatre section for details.
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Arts program since 1996 will receive a UCFV degree.
Students who were
admitted to the Bachelor of Arts program prior to September, 1996, will
have the option of receiving a SFU degree in affiliation with UCFV to be completed by
June,
2000, or receiving an approved UCFV degree.
All 300/400-level courses offered by the Faculty of Arts are equivalent to third-or fourth-year university level.
With the inception of
the SFU/UCFV affiliated Bachelor of Arts degree in September, 1992, all 300/400-level
courses were developed and offered in partnership with Simon Fraser University
until June, 1996, at which time the Ministry (now Advanced Education, Training and
Technology) gave UCFV the authority to grant the degree independently.
The University College of the Fraser Valley has been a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada since October, 1997.
Entrance Requirements
1. Forty-five
Arts/Science credits, and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 on all
attempted Arts/Science credits. (Pre-college or preparatory courses will not be considered
as
credit towards the 45 required for admission.),
or
2. a UCFV Liberal Arts diploma or Associate of Arts degree
or
3. a B.C. Associate of Arts degree.
For the purpose of Admissions, credits earned in the following disciplines will be considered as Arts/Science credits:
Arts
Science
Applied programs
Please contact the Arts advisor for details regarding acceptable criminal justice courses.
Additional UCFV courses outside the Arts faculty are currently under review. Please contact the Arts advisor for further information.
Students with credit
in Arts/Science disciplines other than those listed above will be considered
for admission to the BA program.
Students who have
completed university-level courses at other post-secondary institutions may
apply for the BA at UCFV. A maximum of 60 transfer credits may be transferred to UCFV for
the program. Applicants with more than 60 credits might consider completing their studies
at the original institution.
Students on probation
or with an unsatisfactory record at a college or university will not be
accepted.
How to Apply
1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or Student Services office. See complete list of application dates and general information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
2. You will be
advised of an admission decision and invited to register. A deposit is required
when you register (see the Fees and Other Costs section). This
money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all
course fees is due the end of the second
week of classes.
3. In cases where
course work is in progress, an admission decision may be made conditional
upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is
due
the end of the first week in August for the September intake.
Declaration of Majors, Extended Minors, Minors
Students must be
admitted to the BA program prior to declaring their major(s), extended minor(s)
or minor(s). Formal declaration is completed by appointment with the Arts advisor. In
order to
have access to discipline reserved seating, a student must be admitted to the BA program
and be formally declared.
Fees and Other Costs
The fees for a full-time student (five courses or 15 credits) would be about $850 per semester. Books and additional supplies would cost $80 to $100 per course. See the Fees and Other Costs section for more information.
Courses at Other Institutions
UCFV students who
wish to take academic work at other institutions for credit toward the degree must obtain
permission in advance from the Arts advisor. A form for this purpose may be obtained from
the Admissions and Records office. When approval has been granted, the Registrar’s
office
will issue a Letter of Permission to the student.
Except as noted
below, total transfer and course challenge credits, including prior learning credit, may
not exceed 60, and not more than 15 transfer credits may count toward upper-level
requirements. Within these limits, transfer credit may be applied to the BA with courses
passed
with a grade of P or higher. Transfer credit is not used in the calculation of the
cumulative grade
point average.
Graduation
It is the
student’s responsibility to ensure all program requirements are met. This should be
done
by regular consultation with the UCFV Arts advisor.
Degree candidates who
qualify to receive a UCFV degree must be approved by the UCFV
Faculty of Arts and the University College Board. Degree candidates who were admitted
prior to September, 1996, and who qualify to receive the SFU/UCFV degree by June, 2000,
must be approved by the SFU Faculty of Arts and Senate, in addition to the UCFV approvals.
Students must apply
for graduation by completing a request to graduate form available at the Admissions and
Records office. This must be done no later than April 1, with program require-
ments completed by May 31.
Standing Required for Continuance
All students at UCFV are expected to maintain acceptable standards of scholarship. Specifically, they are expected to maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
Academic Warning (Probation)
A student who has a CGPA lower than 2.0 will be placed on Academic Warning for the next semester. A student on Academic Warning may not register in a course overload.
Students who do not achieve a semester GPA of at least 2.0 while they are on Academic Warning will be required to withdraw from the program.
A student on Academic
Warning who achieves a single semester GPA of at least 2.0 will continue
on Academic Warning until the CGPA equals or exceeds 2.0.
Course Repetition
Students may not register for a course more than twice. No more than five course duplications will be permitted. Where a course has been repeated, only the higher grade is counted in the GPA calculation.
Required to Withdraw
Students who have been required to withdraw from the BA program may continue to take courses as a General Studies student; however, they may not register for any upper-level courses.
Appeals for Readmission
A student who is
required to withdraw from the BA program must submit an appeal for re-
admission to the Admissions and Standards committee if he/she wishes to resume studies in
the degree program.
In general, students
who have been required to withdraw will be advised to complete a further
nine credits of academic work or to repeat a similar amount of academic work taken
previously
in order to demonstrate their academic abilities. Appeals must be received at least three
months before the start of the semester for which a student has applied. Readmission is
not automatic.
Standing on Readmission
If readmitted, students will be placed on Academic Warning again, subject to the conditions for Academic Warning as described above.
Bachelor of Arts Requirements
There are three sets of requirements to note:
1. Program Requirements (below)
2. General Requirements (page 103)
3. Discipline Requirements (pp. 104–121)
1. Program Requirements
To receive a Bachelor
of Arts degree students must complete the requirements for a major or
two extended minors.
Students admitted to
the degree should seek advice from the Faculty of Arts advisor. A formal declaration of
your program choice should be made and approved by the Arts advisor prior to
the completion of 60 credits towards the degree.
A minimum of 120
Arts/Science credits of which 65 must be in Arts and the remaining credits
must be in Arts/Science subjects or a declared minor/extended minor subject area
recognized
by the Faculty of Arts. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the BA program, minimum GPA of 2.0 in your
major/extended minor(s)/minor(s) and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all upper-level credits in
Arts/ Sciences are required. Pre-college or preparatory courses will not satisfy program
requirements.
For the purposes of meeting program requirements credits earned in the following
disciplines will
be considered:
Arts
Science
Applied programs
Majors
UCFV offers majors in
Students choosing a major have the opportunity to concentrate their studies in one subject area, preparing them for related careers or for further study following graduation.
In addition, students may choose to complete a minor or extended minor in conjunction with their major. Please note that a sociology major cannot be combined with an anthropology extended minor/minor.
Of the 120 BA credits:
Extended Minors
Students wishing to concentrate on two subject areas can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree by completing two extended minors. UCFV offers extended minors in:
Any two of these areas can be combined except anthropology with sociology or mathematics with mathematics/statistics.
An extended minor consists of the 100- and 200-level credits required for a major as well as the 300- and 400-level credits equivalent to a minor in the same discipline.
Of the 120 BA credits:
Minors
UCFV offers minors in:
You may choose to complete a minor in conjunction with your major or double extended minors. At least 15 credits of upper-level credits must be taken within a single discipline unless otherwise specified in this calendar. At least seven upper-level credits counting towards the minor must be taken at UCFV. Please note that there are disciplines within the Arts faculty which have minors but do not have majors.
2. Bachelor of Arts General Requirements
Breadth Requirement
Students enrolled in a major must complete at least 30 credits in five or more subject areas outside the Arts major. No more than 12 credits from any one subject area can be used to fulfil this breadth requirement.
Students enrolled in two extended minors must complete at least 30 credits in five or more subject areas of which one can be one of their extended minors. No more than 12 credits from any one subject area can be used to fulfil this breadth requirement.
Note: These breadth requirements will be met in part by fulfilling the following requirements:
Literacy Requirement
Three credits from:
Reasoning Requirement
Lab Science Requirement
Four credits from:
Humanities Requirement
Six credits from:
Social Science Requirement
Six credits from:
* Interdisciplinary
courses are determined by the Arts advisor .
** Please contact the Arts advisor for details regarding acceptable criminal justice
courses.
Special note: Prospective
elementary and secondary school teachers must, in following the
above guidelines, take into account the B.C. College of Teachers and Faculty of Education
admission requirements. Consult an educational advisor in Student Services for assistance.
3. Discipline Requirements
See individual discipline requirements.
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