Concordia university-undergraduate program guide 2015-2016

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PROGR AM GUIDE
Undergraduate
Concordia
University

Located in Montreal, Canada, Concordia University is a dynamic learning environment that
is on the leading edge of interdisciplinary education and innovative research. Renowned for
our high-quality academic programs, our dedicated and inspiring professors, and our engaged
student population, Concordia has become a top choice for students across Canada.
Concordia provides an enriching academic environment rife with creative activity and
experiential learning opportunities. We are committed to fostering teaching and research
excellence, outstanding student experience, community engagement and social responsibility.
More than 36,000 undergraduate students are currently registered in bachelor’s and certificate
programs in more than 300 areas of study, including Co-operative education programs.
Your passions. Our programs. It happens here.
concordia.ca/find-your-program
Note: The Undergraduate Calendar is the official document of the university. The programs listed in this document are current to the time of printing.
Academic units may make major and/or minor changes on an ongoing basis.
Accountancy 82
Actuarial Mathematics 37
Actuarial Mathematics/Finance 37
Administration 82
Adult Education 25
Analytical Economics 25
Anthropology 46
Anthropology and Sociology 46
Art Education – Visual Arts 59
Art History 60
Art History and Film Studies 60
Art History and Studio Art 61
Assurance, Fraud Prevention
and Investigative Services 82
Behavioural Neuroscience 41
Biochemistry 20
Biology 19
Biophysics 40
Building Engineering 50
Business Studies 88
Business Technology
Management 86
Canadian Irish Studies 43
Cell and Molecular Biology 19
Ceramics 70
Certificate in Arts and Science 34
Certificate in Science
and Technology 55
Certificate in
Science Foundations 34
Chemistry 21
Child Studies 26
Civil Engineering 50
Classical Archaeology 21
Classical Civilization 21
Classical Languages
and Literature 21
Classics 21
Communication and
Cultural Studies 24
Communication Studies 24
Community, Public Affairs
and Policy Studies 44
Community Service 17
Computation Arts 62
Computer Applications 54
Computer Applications
with Computation Arts 54/62
Computer Applications with
Mathematics and Statistics 54
Computer Engineering 52
Computer Games 54
Computer Science programs 54
Computer Science (Minor) 55
Computer Systems 54
Contemporary Dance 61
Creative Writing 27
Data Intelligence 87
Design 63
Design for the Theatre 76
Diversity and the
Contemporary World 36
Early Childhood and
Elementary Education 26
Ecology 20
Economics 25/83
Education 26
Electrical Engineering 52
Electroacoustic Studies 68
English and Creative Writing 28
English and History 28/33
English Literature 28
Entrepreneurship 85
Environmental Geography 31
Environmental Science 31
Études françaises 29
Exercise Science 30
Exercise Science/
Athletic Therapy 30
Exercise Science/Clinical
Exercise Physiology 30
Family Life Education 17
Fibres and Material Practices 71
Film Animation 65
Film Production 66
Film Studies 66
Finance 83
Financial Reporting 82
First Peoples Studies 44
German 22
History 33
Human Environment 32
Human Relations 17
Human Resource Management 85
Human Rights Studies 41
Industrial Engineering 53
Information Systems 54
Interdisciplinary Studies
in Sexuality 34/67
Intermedia/Cyberarts 71
International Business 84
Iranian Studies 42
Israel Studies 34
Italian 22
Jazz Studies 69
Journalism 35
Journalism/Audiovisual 35
Journalism/Multi-Platform 35
Journalism/Textual 35
Judaic Studies 42
Langue française 29
Law and Society 33
Leisure Sciences 18
Linguistics 22
Littératures de langue française 29
Management 85
Management Accounting 82
Marketing 86
Mathematical and
Computational Finance 38
Mathematics and Statistics 38
Mathematics and Statistics
and Computer Applications 38
Mechanical Engineering 54
Modern Arabic Language
and Culture 23
Modern Chinese Language
and Culture 23
Multidisciplinary Studies
in Science 45
Music 69
Music Composition 69
Music Performance Studies 69
Painting and Drawing 72
Pastoral Ministry 47
Philosophy 40
Photography 72
Physics 40
Playwriting 77
Political Science 41
Print Media 73
Professional Writing 29
Psychology 42
Public History 33
Pure and Applied Mathematics 39
Religion 43
Sculpture 73
Sociology 47
Software Engineering 51
Software Systems 54
Southern Asia Studies 43
Spanish 23
Spanish: Expression and Culture 23
Spanish: Literature and Society 23
Spanish Translation 23
Statistics 39
Studio Art 74
Supply Chain Operations
Management 87
Sustainability Studies 36
Teaching English as a
Second Language (TESL) 27
Theatre 77
Theatre and Development 78
Theatre Performance 78
Theological Studies 47
Therapeutic Recreation 18
Traduction 30
Urban Planning and
Urban Studies 32
Web Services and Applications 54
Western Society and Culture 35
Women’s Studies 45
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM LISTING
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How to Apply 2
Application Deadlines 2
Tuition Costs and Fees 3
Required Documents 4
Language Proficiency
and Conditional Admission 5
University Transfer, International and
Mature Applicants 6
Program Structure and Length 7
Paid Internships – the Institute
for Co-operative Education 8
Minimum Admission Requirements 9
Faculty of Arts and Science
Admission Chart 10
Programs 16
Faculty of Engineering
and Computer Science
Admission Chart 48
Programs 49
Faculty of Fine Arts
Admission Chart 56
Programs 58
John Molson School of Business
Admission Chart 80
Programs 81
Undergraduate Program List 89
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Create a profile on Connect2Concordia to gain access to the online
application, register for a campus tour and communicate with us about
any questions you may have concerning your application.
Visit connect2concordia.ca.
Campus visitors
In the neighbourhood? Stop by the Welcome Centre! We’re here
to provide information and arrange campus tours. We are located
in the J.W. McConnell Building (Library Building), Room LB 187,
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Campus tours are offered year-round to interested students, parents
and friends. Check availability and book your tour online
at connect2concordia.ca.
EVENTS ON CAMPUS
Open House and Portfolio Day
November 8, 2014
Admissions Information Day and Portfolio Day
February 14, 2015
Our on-campus events give you a chance to get all the information
you need to make a smart decision about your future. Spend the day
experiencing what it’s like to be part of the Concordia community.
Future Fine Arts students can get one-on-one constructive feedback
about their work at Portfolio Day. Keep track of what we’ve got
planned this year at concordia.ca/openhouse.
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CONnect with US
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/CUFutureStudents
@ConcordiaUniversity
This guide provides you with the tools you will need to apply for admission.
• Start with the “How to Apply” checklist on page 2 and use it as a reference page.
• Continue reading through the admissions section until page 9 to find out what requirements are needed.
• Explore our 300+ undergraduate programs, pages 10 through 88.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
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concordia.ca/tuitionandfees
Quebec’s Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur, Recherche et Science (MESRS) establishes three tuition rates for Quebec, Canadian out-of-
province and international students. If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you would normally pay the Canadian out-of-province
rate. However, if you qualify as a Quebec resident according to specific MESRS guidelines, you pay the Quebec rate. To see if you qualify, visit
quebecresidency.concordia.ca.
Costs
Approximate costs for one academic year (from September to April) in Canadian dollars.
Full-time (30 credits)
Canadian citizens and permanent residents Non-Canadian citizens
Quebec residents Out-of-province residents International students
Tuition fees $2,273.10 $6,631.80 $17,127.30 – $20,700
Non-academic fees $1,195.60 – $1,346.50 $1,195.60 – $1,346.50 $1,195.60 – $1,346.50
Health and dental plan $189.22 $189.22 N/A
Health insurance for international students N/A N/A $895
Total
(does not include books, housing or transportation)
$3,657.92 – $3,808.82 $8,016.62 – $8,167.52 $19,217.90 – $22,941.50
Books and supplies $1,800 – $2,400 $1,800 – $2,400 $1,800 – $2,400
Residence $4,000 – $7,200 $4,000 – $7,200 $4,000 – $7,200
Meal plan $3,950 $3,950 $3,950
Off-campus living $9,000 $9,000 $9,000
Transportation $378 $378 $378
Health insurance – Quebec and out-of-province students can opt out of the health and dental plan by going to ihaveaplan.ca. Health
insurance is mandatory for international students. Visit the International Students Office at concordia.ca/iso for more information.
Meal plan – Students living in residence are required to purchase the meal plan.
Fees are subject to change. For up-to-date fee information, see concordia.ca/tuitionandfees. The university reserves the right to change
the published scale of fees without prior notice, and at any time before the beginning of an academic term. For further information regarding
tuition costsand fees visit studentaccounts.concordia.ca.
Quebec Residency
You can apply for Quebec residency, and provide all supporting
documents, online through MyConcordia. Quebec residency status
is not retroactive, so be sure to apply early before your study term
begins. For more information, and to find out if you qualify, visit
quebecresidency.concordia.ca.
Financial Aid and Awards
We know that a university education is an investment of time
and money. A good budget will help you identify and plan for the
expenses you’ll have during your studies. Concordia’s Financial
Aid and Awards Office can help you sort through your options.
You’ll receive personalized, in-depth advice about the many ways
to organize your finances so you can focus on your studies! Visit
concordia.ca/faao to learn more about the options
available to you.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Concordia Entrance Scholarships: Scholarships are offered based
on academic achievement, along with other criteria in some cases.
Your application to Concordia is also your application for an entrance
scholarship. There’s no need to apply separately.
Concordia Entrance Bursaries: Incoming students who are in
financial need may be eligible for an entrance bursary. To apply,
complete the “Entrance Bursary” form on MyConcordia.
EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AWARDS
The Financial Aid and Awards website concordia.ca/faao lists
privately funded scholarships and bursaries sponsored by external
associations, companies, foundations, societies and clubs. External
awards, including privately funded scholarships and bursaries, require
a separate application.
Government Student Financial Aid
Concordia participates in all Canadian government student financial
aid programs as well as the United States Federal Student Aid
program. Application procedures and requirements vary per
program. As a general rule, students should apply to the program
where they currently live. It is always a good idea to apply early to
make sure you receive your funds on time.
Apply for government student aid as soon as possible.
Do not wait to be admitted to start this process!
Contact the Financial Aid and Awards Office at
concordia.ca/faao or by calling 514-848-2424, ext. 3507.
Visit us on the Sir George Williams Campus, GM Building, suite
GM-230 or on the Loyola Campus, AD Building, suite AD-121.
tuition costs and fees
application deadlines
concordia.ca/application-deadlines
We consider complete applications on an ongoing basis and give priority to applicants who apply by the deadline. Late applications will
be considered where places are still available.
September (fall term) is the normal point of entry for undergraduate studies. Entry in January (winter term) is possible for certain
programs, where places are available.
Fall Term (SEPTEMBER) Winter Term ( JANUARY)
Deadline to
apply
February 1: International applicants
and all applicants who last studied
outside Canada
March 1: Applicants from within Canada
September 1: International applicants and all applicants
who last studied outside Canada.
November 1: Applicants from within Canada.
Available
programs
All programs are open Arts and Science: Most programs are open. Please consult
concordia.ca/application-deadlines for more information.
Engineering and Computer Science: All programs are
open. Students starting in Engineering may be required to
take summer courses to maintain course sequencing.
Fine Arts: Applications are only available for September
entry. Check program availability online:
concordia.ca/application-deadlines
John Molson School of Business: All programs are open
The university reserves the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
concordia.ca/how-to-apply
1. Choose your degree program
Find a complete list, including admission requirements, at concordia.ca/ugradprograms.
2. Apply online
• Create a profile at Connect2Concordia.ca, then click on “Apply Now.”
• Charge the application fee to a valid credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
3. Log into MyConcordia.ca
Use MyConcordia to check the status of your application and upload supporting documents.
We’ll send you all the information you need to access MyConcordia in a confirmation email once you submit your application.
4. Submit your supporting documents
Here are some of the documents you may need to upload:
• Transcripts — You can submit unofficial transcripts when you apply. You’ll send official transcripts later once you’ve been accepted.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable (see concordia.ca/ugrad-elp)
• Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, if applicable
• Documents related to admission requirements specific to your program, if applicable
To find out more, go to page 4 or visit concordia.ca/ugrad-docs.
5. Accept your offer
Just log into MyConcordia to accept your Offer of Admission when it arrives!
6. Pay your deposit
MyConcordia is the place to get this done too.
How to Apply

concordia.ca/ugrad-elp
If your primary language is not English and you do not meet one of the
proofs of proficiency listed below, you must write an English proficiency test,
regardless of your citizenship.
Proof of Proficiency
In all cases, we reserve the right to require a proficiency test if we consider
it necessary. In general, if you have completed any of the following, you are not
required to write a proficiency test:
• Concordia University Continuing Education Language Institute
(CELI): Successful completion of the Advanced 2 level of the
Intensive English Language Program (IELP) with a minimum final
grade of 70%.
• Any of the following combinations in Quebec:
o The last four years of high school studies and the DES
(Secondary V)
o Both Secondary V and the Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC)
o The Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) at an English Cegep
• Four full years of study in Canada in French at the secondary-school level
immediately prior to graduating.
• A minimum of three full years of study in a secondary institution where
the sole language of instruction is English.
• International Baccalaureate: The course Group 1 English (Language A:
literature, Language A: language and literature, or literature
and performance) (Higher or Standard Level).
• Baccalauréat français: The American or British Option internationale du
baccalauréat (OIB).
• IGCSE: English Language or English as a Second Language or First Language
English with a grade of “C” or better.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you are applying to Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS), John Molson
School of Business (JMSB), Art History, Film Studies or select Arts and Science
programs, you may be eligible for conditional admission.
You can qualify for conditional admission if you:
• Meet academic requirements for your program (and)
• Have a TOEFL score between 63 and 74, with only two parts
under 15 (or)
• Have an IELTS score of 5 or 5.5, with only two bands
as low as 4.5
With a conditional offer, you will start in the Intensive English Language
Program (IELP), where you will develop the English skills necessary to enter
university studies. You must attain a final grade of 70% or higher at the
Advanced 2 level to meet Concordia language proficiency requirements.
For more information, go to study-english-at-concordia.ca.
You may also choose to retake your language test before beginning IELP. If your
new results meet Concordia’s proficiency requirements, you may begin your
academic program directly.
All students who have attained a final grade of 70% or higher at the Advanced
2 level will take a placement test to determine if additional academic English
classes are necessary. If required, the additional courses will be taken
concurrently with the student’s chosen academic program. English credit courses
may count toward degree programs, with the exception of ENCS programs.
For more information on conditional admission, go to
concordia.ca/ugrad-elp.
Minimum English Proficiency Score
for Admission
Test results must be reported directly to the Admissions Application Centre
by the test centre. Results must be less than two years old at the time of your
application in order to be accepted as proof of language proficiency.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Direct Admission Conditional Admission
TOEFL iBT score 90
or higher
TOEFL (paper-based)
score 577 or higher
TOEFL iBT score between
75 and 89
TOEFL (paper-based)
score between 540
and 576
TOEFL score between 63
and 74, with no more than
two parts under 15
TOEFL (paper-based) score
between 505 and 539
No ESL courses required ESL courses required with
option for credit
Intensive English Language
Program (IELP) option for
ENCS, JMSB, Art History,
Film Studies and select Arts
and Science programs
To ensure your TOEFL results are forwarded directly to Concordia University, you must
indicate 0956.00 as the “Institution Code” when you write the test. For more information
on the test or to register, visit toefl.org.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System )
Direct Admission Conditional Admission
IELTS score of 7
or higher
IELTS score of 6 or 6.5
with no component score
under 5.5
IELTS score of 5 or 5.5,
with only two bands as low
as 4.5
No ESL courses required ESL courses required with
option for credit
Intensive English Language
Program (IELP) option for
ENCS, JMSB, Art History,
Film Studies and select Arts
and Science programs
Candidates must take the “Academic Module.” For more information on the test or to
register, visit ielts.org.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)
MELAB min. score: 85
3 on speaking test
MELAB min. score: 74
2 on speaking test
No ESL courses required ESL courses required with option for credit
For more information on the test or to register, visit cambridgemichigan.org/melab.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
CAEL min. score: 70 CAEL min. score: 50
For more information on the test or to register, visit cael.ca.
CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English)
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
CAE min. score: A CAE min. score: C
CPE (advanced qualification for
proficient users only) min. score: C
For more information on the test or to register, visit cambridgeesol.org.
language proficiency
concordia.ca/ugrad-docs
TRANSCRIPTS
Please upload unofficial transcripts online when applying as it
speeds up the review of your file.
Uploaded transcripts, however, are not official transcripts. Official
transcripts are sent directly from an institution to our Admissions
Application Centre. Unless otherwise specified, we request
official transcripts only once you are admitted.
Transcript requirements
by region
Quebec Cegeps
If you include your permanent code on your application, your transcripts
will be sent to us automatically.
Ontario High Schools
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC): If you applied
to an Ontario university, you have an OUAC number. OUAC will
provide us with your high school transcripts. Be sure to include a
valid OUAC number for the current year in your web application.
Winter-term exception: OUAC does not send transcripts in the
winter term. If you apply to Concordia for a winter term, please
upload a copy of your transcript.
If you didn’t apply through OUAC, please upload a copy of
your transcript.
Other Canadian Provinces/United States
Please upload all transcripts from your previous educational
institutions. If you’re currently enrolled in school, please submit the
results of previous terms and a list of your current courses. Be sure
to include mid-year grades if they’re available.
International Applicants
Please upload all transcripts from your previous educational
institutions. If you’re currently enrolled in school, please submit the
results of previous terms and a list of your current courses. Be sure
to include mid-year grades if they’re available.
All transcripts should be in their original language. Official
transcripts in a language other than English or French must be
translated by a certified translator. Notarial certificates are
not accepted.
Transfer Applicants from Colleges
and Universities
Please upload your transcripts from any post-secondary institution,
indicating any courses in progress. If you have not completed a full
year of university or college studies at the time of application, you
should also upload transcripts from previous educational institutions.
The University reserves the right to request official documents at any time
during the admissions process, and rescind any Offer of Admission made if
discrepancies between unofficial and official documents are found.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
If your primary language is not English, then you may be required to
submit proof of language proficiency. Visit concordia.ca/ugrad-elp
or see page 5 for more details.
PROOF OF STATUS IN CANADA
DOCUMENTS
Every Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada applying to
Concordia — except for Cegep applicants — must provide their
proof of status in Canada. If you do not provide this proof of status,
you will be charged International tuition fees.
To prove Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, submit a
clear photocopy of one of the following documents:
• Quebec birth certificate issued by the Quebec Directeur de
l’état civil 
• Canadian birth certificate (if born outside Quebec)
• Canadian citizenship card (both sides)
• Permanent resident card (both sides) or IMM 5292
Unfortunately, we cannot accept the following documents as proof
of status in Canada:
• Driver’s licence
• Medicare card
• Quebec baptismal certificate
• Social Insurance Number card
required documents
Students completing language tests other than TOEFL or IELTS will be
reviewed for conditional admission on a case-by-case basis.

Choosing a concentration
Once you know which field of study you’d like to be in, your next
step is to choose a concentration: an honours, specialization,
major, minor or option.
An honours is a highly concentrated program consisting of 60 or
more credits. It is designed for students who want a more profound
understanding or a broader scope in a particular field. Honours
programs are ideal for students planning to continue on to graduate
studies. You’ll need to have and maintain superior academic status to
be accepted in an honours program.
If you do not meet the requirements for honours standing, you
will automatically be considered for either a specialization or a
major program.
A specialization is a sequence of courses totalling 60 or more
credits, allowing you to focus in depth on a particular field while
leaving you a fair amount of latitude to choose your courses.
A major is a sequence of 36 or more credits, giving you enough
room to take courses from various other disciplines outside your
area of concentration. In some cases, you may have the option of
adding a second major. For business students, a major is 24 credits
in addition to the 42 required credits of core business courses.
A minor is a sequence of 24 credits, providing an introduction to
the key concepts of a particular field. For business students, a minor
is 12 credits in addition to the 42 required credits of core business
courses. Minors must be taken in combination with a major,
specialization or honours.
Engineering and Computer Science students can choose from a
variety of concentrations called options.
Certificate programs are usually 30 credits. Certificates are
independent programs and not part of degree programs. However,
credits earned for a certificate can normally be applied towards an
undergraduate degree.
Get creative: add a minor or combine majors
Our professors know that the keys to answering today’s critical
questions are found across many disciplines. Our professors
encourage Concordia students to tailor their learning to their
interests. Love literature and environmental science? Why not do a
Major in Environmental Geography and a Minor in English Literature?
Or why not study biology and philosophy and question the building
blocks of life itself?
program structure
Depending on your academic background, the average
undergraduate program at Concordia takes three or four years
to complete.
This table shows the time required to complete an undergraduate
program at Concordia. Estimates are based on you taking a full
course load.
program length
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER STUDENTS
If you’re interested in transferring to Concordia from another
university, we will consider your transfer application on the basis of
both your university studies and your previous studies. When
you transfer from another accredited university to Concordia,
we will consider placing you at an appropriate level within the
undergraduate program of your choice.
Transfer credit
Academic credit may be awarded for university-level courses that are
equivalent to Concordia courses and appropriate to the program
you are applying to.
• In order for us to make an evaluation of transfer credit, we must
receive a formal application and all necessary supporting
documents first.
Conditions for transfer credit
There are, however, some special conditions attached to the granting
of transfer credits. The number of credits awarded depends on the
character, quality and quantity of the work completed.
• A minimum of 45 credits, and in some cases 60 credits, must be
taken at Concordia University.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
STUDY PERMIT INFORMATION
If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and you wish
to study in the province of Quebec, then you may need to obtain
study permits. This requirement depends on the length of your
program. If your program lasts for a period of:
• More than six months — you must obtain both a Certificat
d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) and a Canadian Study Permit
before you enter Canada.
• Less than six months — you are not required to obtain a CAQ
or Canadian Study Permit.
CAQ first. Study permit second.
The Government of Canada requires you to have your CAQ before
issuing you a Study Permit, so it’s best to apply as soon as you get
your Offer of Admission from Concordia. You can also find the
information online at concordia.ca/iso.
How to obtain these documents
We will mail you information on how to obtain these documents
with your Offer of Admission. You will also find this information at
concordia.ca/iso.
MATURE STUDENT ENTRY
Even if you do not meet the normal academic admission
requirements, you may be eligible to study at Concordia through
the Mature Entry Program (MEP), based on age, experience and
potential. The MEP requires the successful completion of a minimum
of 18 additional credits.
In order to apply to the Mature Entry
Program, you must meet the following
conditions:
• Be 21 years old by August 1 or December 1 for entry in
September or January respectively;
• Not meet the normal academic requirements for admission,
but demonstrate the ability to undertake undergraduate courses;
• Have not been engaged in full-time study for at least 24 months
since the age of 18. Applicants who have been out of school for
12 months may be admitted provided their academic record for
the previous 24 months is favourable;
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Here’s what you need to send us to apply
to the Mature Entry Program:
• Completed “Mature Student” section in the application
• Information demonstrating your ability to pursue university studies
• Acceptable proof of age
• Transcripts
• Curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé
Entry requirements vary by program of study. Contact us at
study@concordia.ca to get more information.
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER, INTERNATIONAL
AND MATURE APPLICANTS
What type of student are you?
Length of most undergraduate
programs
Exceptions: longer programs
(list of exceptions below)
Quebec Cegep student Three years (90 credits) Four years (120 credits)
Graduate of high school outside of
Quebec
Four years (120 credits). Please see
Extended Credit Program for details.
Five years (150 credits). Please see Extended
Credit Program for details.
Completed an International Baccalaureate
(IB) Diploma or a Baccalauréat Français
Three years (90 credits) Four years (120 credits)
Applying as a Mature Student Three years (90 credits) plus a
minimum of 18 extra credits as part of
the Mature Entry Program
Four years (120 credits) plus a minimum of 18
extra credits as part of the Mature Entry Program
Transferring from another post-
secondary institution
Program length depends on the applicant’s situation. Contact the Faculty directly for information:
• Arts and Science: sas.fas@concordia.ca
• Engineering and Computer Science: virginia@encs.concordia.ca
• Fine Arts: finearts.sas@concordia.ca
• JMSB: study@jmsb.concordia.ca
Exceptions: list of longer programs
Certain programs require more time for all students to
finish, including:
• All Engineering programs
• Early Childhood and Elementary Education
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
• Specialization in Art Education
• Exercise Science/Athletic Therapy
Extended Credit Program (ECP)
Most students entering Concordia from a secondary school outside
Quebec are admitted to the ECP. This requires the completion of 30
credits in addition to the regular 90 or 120 credit degree programs.
Mature Entry Program (MEP)
The MEP requires successful completion of a minimum of
18 additional credits. See page six for more details..
The information provided is for reference purposes. Please refer to
the Undergraduate Calendar for official information.

The following are the minimum qualifications required and do not guarantee admission. Please note that for the winter term, admission
requirements may be higher due to the smaller intake of students. For more information, visit our undergraduate programs admission
requirements page at concordia.ca/ugrad-req.
Advanced Placement: Students who have successfully passed Advanced Placement examinations in appropriate subjects with a grade of “3”or better
may be granted some advanced standing.
Quebec
You must complete a two-year, pre-university program or a three-year professional DEC (Diplôme d’études
collégiales). CRC minimum requirements for admission vary between 19.000 and 30.000; however, based on space
availability, students below this average may be considered.
Other parts of Canada
You must be a high school graduate with the following credentials, depending on which province you are from:
Alberta / Northwest
Territories / Nunavut
High school diploma with a minimum of five academic Grade 12 courses, numbered 30 or 31, one of which
must be English Language Arts 30-1. Also acceptable: Math 30-2 and one 35-level course provided it is a
five-credit course.
British Columbia / Yukon High school diploma with a minimum of four approved Grade 12 academic subjects, one of which must be
English 12.
Manitoba High school diploma with a minimum of five academic Grade 12 40S courses, one of which must be an ELA Focus
40S. Note: Essential Math 40S is not acceptable as one of the five courses.
New Brunswick High school diploma with a minimum of five appropriate Grade 12 academic courses, numbered 120, 121 or 122,
one of which must be English 121 or 122 (French 121 or 122 if attending a French secondary school).
Newfoundland and
Labrador
High school diploma (Honours or Academic Status) with a minimum of five Grade 12 academic courses
(i.e. 10 credits), one of which must be English 3201.
Nova Scotia High school diploma with a minimum of five appropriate Grade 12 (advanced or academic) courses, one of which
must be English 12.
Ontario High school diploma with a minimum of six Grade 12U and/or M courses, including English 4U (Français 4U if
attending a French secondary school).
Prince Edward Island High school diploma with a minimum of five academic Grade 12 courses numbered 611 or 621, one of which must
be English.
Saskatchewan High school diploma with a minimum of five Grade 12 academic courses, two of which must be English Language
Arts 30A and English Language Arts 30B.
International
Baccalaureate
You must have an International Baccalaureate diploma with a minimum total of 27 points.
Baccalauréat français You must have a Baccalauréat français diploma with a minimum overall average of 11/20 on the first attempt, or
12/20 on the second attempt.
Home-schooled Applicants We treat each home-school case on its own merits. Home-schooled applicants should submit all supporting
application documents, e.g. SAT and AP test scores and transcripts, of any academic institution attended. In some
cases, an interview(s) with a university official may be required.
You must also include a:
• Description of the home-schooling curriculum program followed and measures of academic acquisition
in the program;
• Letter of intent explaining on which basis admission is sought and a letter from the home-educator detailing
how the home-school program has prepared the applicant for university studies;
• Letter of recommendation from an impartial source indicating the applicant’s readiness for
university-level study.
PAID INTERNSHIPS
THE INSTITUTE FOR CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
Concordia’s Institute for Co-operative Education helps you enrich
your education with relevant practical work experience while
you pursue your degree. There are more than 35 undergraduate
programs offered in the co-operative education format. This means
that you alternate full-time academic study terms with full-time paid
work terms. You could graduate with a year’s worth of experience
in your field.
Why get involved?
The co-operative education program gives you the opportunity to
meet with industry professionals, network, test career options in
your chosen field and develop the communication and interpersonal
skills essential in today’s work environment.
HOW IT WORKS
• Work terms are full-time jobs that usually last 12 to 17 weeks,
starting in May, September or January, depending on the
sequence of your academic program. In most cases, work terms
start in your second year. You normally alternate full-time
study terms and work terms throughout the whole calendar
year, including your summers.
• You benefit from a strong support system. The Institute for
Co-operative Education pushes you to be active in the job search
process, but the team, including senior student mentors, will be
there to guide you throughout your time in the program.
• Program coordinators and other professional staff are available
to help you improve your soft skills, practise interviews, write
effective resumés and more.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are from Quebec, simply check off the co-op box when
choosing your program on the application form. In most programs,
applicants undergo an interview process.
If you are not from Quebec but are interested in studying in the
co-operative education format, contact the Institute directly
(as you’ll normally be considered for admission during your
second term).
You may be asked to provide a resumé of educational, volunteer
and work experience and a statement that outlines your interest
in the co-op education format.
TYPES OF EMPLOYERS
There will be opportunities to complete your work terms in private
industry, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies. Work
terms are available at the local, national and, in some cases,
international level.
A sampling of our co-op employers:
Air Canada, Atomic Energy of Canada, Bombardier, Deloitte,
Ericsson, Intact, McCord Museum, Microsoft, Pfizer, Pratt & Whitney,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Suncor Energy, The Terry Fox Run,
Towers Watson…and many more!
For more information, visit concordia.ca/co-op.
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Program
Credential
Co‑opOption
Concentration
AllStudents
Additional
Requirementsfor
CegepStudents
Quebec
Cegep(CRC)
Can.HighSchools
U.S.HighSchools
UniversityTransfers
Int’l.Bacc.(IB)
Bacc.Français
Applied Human Sciences
Community Service Certificate — — Letter of intent — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Family Life Education Certificate — — Letter of intent — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Human Relations
BA —
Specialization,
Major
Letter of intent — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor Letter of intent — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Leisure Sciences BA —
Specialization,
Major
Letter of intent — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Therapeutic Recreation BA — Specialization Letter of intent
Biology 301, 401, 911
or 921 or 101-NYA
DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Biology
Biology
BSc
— Honours — (1) Mathematics 103
or 201-NYA and 203
or 201-NYB; Physics
101 or 203-NYA and
201 or 203-NYB and
301 or 203-NYC;
Chemistry 101 or
202-NYA and 201 or
202-NYB; Biology 301
or 101-NYA OR
(2) Natural Science
DEC OR (3) DEC
intégré en sciences,
lettres et arts
28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
—
Specialization,
Major
— 23.000 75% 2.8 C+ 28 11/20
— — Minor — 23.000 75% 2.8 C+ 28 11/20
Cell and Molecular Biology BSc
— Honours — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Specialization — 23.000 75% 2.8 C+ 28 11/20
Ecology BSc
— Honours — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Specialization — 23.000 75% 2.8 C+ 28 11/20
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Biochemistry BSc
 Honours — (1) Mathematics 103
or 201-NYA and 203
or 201-NYB; Physics
101 or 203-NYA and
201 or 203-NYB and
301 or 203-NYC;
Chemistry 101 or
202-NYA and 201
or 202-NYB; Biology
301 or 101-NYA OR
(2) Natural Science
DEC OR (3) DEC
lettres et arts
28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20

Specialization,
Major
— 20.000 70% 2.6 C+ 27 11/20
Chemistry
BSc
 Honours — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20

Specialization,
Major
— 20.000 70% 2.6 C+ 27 11/20
— — Minor — 20.000 70% 2.6 C+ 27 11/20
Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics
Classics – Classical Archaeology — — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Classics – Classical Civilization
BA
— Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Classics – Classical Languages
and Literature
BA
— Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
German — — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Italian
BA
— Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Linguistics
BA
— Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Modern Arabic Language
and Culture
Certificate — —
Native or
advanced speakers
not eligible
— DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Modern Chinese Language
and Culture
Certificate — — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
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ARTSANDSCIENCE
ARTSANDSCIENCE
concordia.ca/programs
Program
Credential
Co‑opOption
Concentration
AllStudents
Additional
Requirementsfor
CegepStudents
Quebec
Cegep(CRC)
Can.HighSchools
U.S.HighSchools
UniversityTransfers
Int’l.Bacc.(IB)
Bacc.Français
Spanish — — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Spanish – Expression and Culture BA —
Specialization,
Major
— — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Spanish – Literature and Society BA
— Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Spanish Translation — — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Communication Studies
Communication and
Cultural Studies
BA — Major
Interview; essay;
letter of intent;
reference /
assessment forms
— 20.000 70% 2.6 C+ 27 11/20
Communication Studies BA —
Specialization,
Major
Interview; essay;
letter of intent;
portfolio; reference /
assessment forms
— 20.000 70% 2.6 C+ 27 11/20
Economics
Analytical Economics — — Minor — — 22.000 70% 2.8 B 27 12/20
Economics
BA
 Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20

Specialization,
Major
— — 22.000 70% 2.8 B 27 12/20
— — Minor — — 22.000 70% 2.8 B 27 12/20
Education
Adult Education
Certificate — — — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Child Studies BA — Major
If required, TOEFL
iBT min. score of 90
or IELTS min. score
of 7
— 23.000 80% 2.8 B 30 13/20
Early Childhood and Elementary
Education
BA — Specialization
If required, TOEFL
or IELTS min. score
of 7; interview;
program-specific
application;
reference /
assessment forms
— DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Education — — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Teaching English as a Second
Language (TESL)
BEd — Specialization
If required, TOEFL
or IELTS min. score of
7; interview; program-
specific application;
letter of intent;
English placement
/ proficiency test;
French placement /
proficiency test;
reference /
assessment forms
(1) DEC for
graduates of
anglophone Cegeps
OR (2) advanced
course in English or
equivalent for
graduates of
francophone Cegeps
DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Certificate — —
If required, TOEFL
or IELTS min. score
of 7; letter of intent;
English placement /
proficiency test;
reference /
assessment forms
— DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
English
Creative Writing
BA — Major
If required, TOEFL
with 22 in writing;
letter of intent;
portfolio
— DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
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program
requirements
Minimum
CUT-OFF AVERAGES
Program
Credential
Co‑opOption
Concentration
AllStudents
Additional
Requirementsfor
CegepStudents
Quebec
Cegep(CRC)
Can.HighSchools
U.S.HighSchools
UniversityTransfers
Int’l.Bacc.(IB)
Bacc.Français
English
English and Creative Writing BA — Honours
If required, TOEFL
with 22 in writing;
letter of intent;
portfolio
— 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
English and History BA — Specialization
If required, TOEFL
with 22 in writing
— DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
English Literature
BA
— Honours — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
—
Specialization,
Major
— DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Professional Writing — — Minor — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Études françaises (French Studies)
Études françaises BA — Specialization —
Two Cegep French
courses or equivalent
DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Études françaises – Langue ou
littératures de langue française
BA — Major — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Études françaises – Traduction BA — Major — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Langue française
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Littératures de langue française — — Minor — Two Cegep French
courses or equivalent
DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Traduction BA  Specialization Letter of intent DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
BSc
—
Honours,
Specialization
Admission is to the
major; may apply
to honours or
specialization after
24 program credits
— — — — — — —
— Major —
(1) Mathematics 103
or 201-NYA and 203
or 201-NYB; Physics
101 or 203-NYA and
201 or 203-NYB and
301 or 203-NYC;
Chemistry 101 or
202-NYA and 201
or 202-NYB; Biology
301 or 101-NYA OR
(2) Natural Science
DEC OR (3) DEC
lettres et arts
25.000 80% 3.0 B 30 13/20
Geography, Planning and Environment
Environmental Geography
BSc — Major — (1) Mathematics 103
or 201-NYA and 203
or 201-NYB; Physics
101 or 203-NYA and
201 or 203-NYB and
301 or 203-NYC;
Chemistry 101 or
202-NYA and 201
or 202-NYB; Biology
301 or 101-NYA OR
(2) Natural Science
DEC OR (3) DEC
lettres et arts
DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Environmental Science BSc
— Honours — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Specialization — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Human Environment
BA
— Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
—
Specialization,
Major
— — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
ARTSANDSCIENCE
ARTSANDSCIENCE
Program
Credential
Co‑opOption
Concentration
AllStudents
Additional
Requirementsfor
CegepStudents
Quebec
Cegep(CRC)
Can.HighSchools
U.S.HighSchools
UniversityTransfers
Int’l.Bacc.(IB)
Bacc.Français
Geography, Planning and Environment
Urban Planning BA
— Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Specialization — — 25.000 80% 2.7 B 30 13/20
Urban Studies
BA — Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
History
English and History BA — Specialization — — 20.000 73% 2.5 C 27 11/20
History
BA
— Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
—
Specialization,
Major
— — 20.000 73% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — 20.000 73% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Law and Society — — Minor — — 20.000 73% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Public History BA — Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
Certificate in Arts and Science Certificate — — — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Certificate in Science Foundations Certificate — — — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
in Sexuality
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Israel Studies — — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Journalism
Journalism BA — Major
Letter of intent;
English placement
/ proficiency test
required
— 25.000 75% 2.8 B 28 11/20
Journalism – Audiovisual BA  Specialization — 25.000 75% 2.8 B 28 11/20
Journalism – Multi-Platform BA  Specialization — 25.000 75% 2.8 B 28 11/20
Journalism – Textual BA  Specialization — 25.000 75% 2.8 B 28 11/20
Liberal Arts College
Western Society and Culture
BA
— Honours
Interview;
letter of intent
— 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Major Interview — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor Interview — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability
Diversity and the
Contemporary World
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Sustainability Studies — — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Actuarial Mathematics
BSc
 Honours —
FOR ALL BSc
DEGREE PROGRAMS:
(1) Mathematics 103 or
201-NYA and 203 or 201-
NYB and 105 or 201-NYC;
Physics 101 or 203-NYA
and 201 or 203-NYB and
301 or 203-NYC;
Chemistry 101 or
202-NYA and 201 or
202-NYB; Biology 301 or
101-NYA OR (2) Natural
Science DEC
OR (3) DEC intégré en
sciences, lettres et arts.
FOR ALL BA
DEGREE PROGRAMS:
201-NYA and 203 or
201-NYB and 105 or
201-NYC OR (2) DEC
lettres et arts
30.000 90% 4.0 A- 36 16/20
 Specialization — 28.000 85% 3.7 B+ 34 15/20
BA
 Honours — 30.000 87% 3.5 A- 36 16/20
 Specialization — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 34 15/20
Actuarial Mathematics/Finance
BSc  Specialization Letter of intent 30.000 90% 4.0 A- 36 16/20
BA  Specialization Letter of intent 30.000 90% 4.0 A- 36 16/20
Mathematical and
Computational Finance
BSc — Specialization — 29.000 90% 4.0 A- 36 15/20
BA — Specialization — 29.000 90% 4.0 A- 36 15/20
BSc — Major — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
BA — Major — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
and Computer Applications
BSc — Major — 24.000 75% 2.8 C+ 28 12/20
BA — Major — 24.000 75% 2.8 C+ 28 12/20
Pure and Applied Mathematics
BSc
 Honours — 28.000 85% 3.7 B+ 33 15/20
 Specialization — 24.000 75% 2.8 C+ 28 12/20
BA
 Honours — 28.000 85% 3.7 B+ 33 15/20
Statistics
BSc
 Honours — 28.000 85% 3.7 B+ 33 15/20
BA
 Honours — 28.000 85% 3.7 B+ 33 15/20
Philosophy
Philosophy
BA
— Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Minimum
CUT-OFF AVERAGES
program
requirements

program
requirements
Minimum
CUT-OFF AVERAGES
Program
Credential
Co‑opOption
Concentration
AllStudents
Additional
Requirementsfor
CegepStudents
Quebec
Cegep(CRC)
Can.HighSchools
U.S.HighSchools
UniversityTransfers
Int’l.Bacc.(IB)
Bacc.Français
Physics
Physics BSc
 Honours
Admission is to
the major or
specializations;
may apply to
honours after 24
program credits
— — — — — — —
 Major — (1) Mathematics 103 or
201-NYA and 203 or
201-NYB; Physics 101 or
203-NYA and 201 or 203-
NYB and 301 or 203-NYC;
Chemistry 101 or 202-NYA
and 201 or 202-NYB; Biol‑
ogy 301 or 101-NYA OR
(2) Natural Science DEC
OR (3) DEC intégré en
sciences, lettres et arts
DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Physics – Option A: Physics BSc  Specialization — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Physics – Option B: Biophysics BSc  Specialization — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Political Science
Human Rights Studies — — Minor — — 21.000 72% 2.5 C+ 27 11/20
Political Science
BA
 Honours — — 30.000 85% 3.5 A- 33 14/20
 Major — — 21.000 72% 2.5 C+ 27 11/20
— — Minor — — 21.000 72% 2.5 C+ 27 11/20
Psychology
Behavioural Neuroscience BSc
— Honours — FOR ALL BSc
DEGREE PROGRAMS:
(1) Mathematics 103 or 201-
NYA and 203 or 201-NYB;
Physics 101 or 203-NYA and
201 or 203-NYB and 301 or
203-NYC; Chemistry 101 or
202-NYA and 201 or 202-
NYB; Biology 301 or 101-
NYA OR (2) Natural Science
DEC OR (3) DEC intégré en
sciences, lettres et arts
28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Specialization — 25.000 80% 3.0 B 30 13/20
Psychology
BSc
— Honours — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
—
Specialization,
Major
— 25.000 80% 3.0 B 30 13/20
BA
— Honours —
FOR ALL BA
DEGREE PROGRAMS:
(1) Biology 301, 401, 911 or
921 or 101-NYA; Mathemat‑
ics 337 or 103 and 307 or
201-NYA; Psychology 101
or 102 OR (2) Social Science
DEC with Mathematics 300,
Biology 921, and a unit in
Psychology OR (3) DEC
intégré en sciences, lettres
et arts OR (4) DEC in
Humanities or equivalent
including courses in
Psychology and Quantitative
Methods or equivalent and
Biology 301, 401, 911 or 921
or 101-NYA
28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
—
Specialization,
Major
— 25.000 80% 3.0 B 30 13/20
— — Minor — — 25.000 80% 3.0 B 30 13/20
Religion
Iranian Studies
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Judaic Studies
BA
— Honours Letter of intent — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Religion
BA
— Honours Letter of intent — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Southern Asia Studies
BA — Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
ARTSANDSCIENCE
ARTSANDSCIENCE
Program
Credential
Co‑opOption
Concentration
AllStudents
Additional
Requirementsfor
CegepStudents
Quebec
Cegep(CRC)
Can.HighSchools
U.S.HighSchools
UniversityTransfers
Int’l.Bacc.(IB)
Bacc.Français
School of Canadian Irish Studies
Canadian Irish Studies
BA — Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
School of Community and Public Affairs
Community, Public Affairs
and Policy Studies
BA — Major
Interview; English
and French
placement /
proficiency test
— 24.000 75% 2.7 B- 28 11/20
First Peoples Studies
BA — Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Science College
Multidisciplinary Studies in Science — — Minor Interview
201-NYA and 203 or
201-NYB; Physics 101
or 203-NYA and 201
or 203-NYB and 301 or
203-NYC; Chemistry
101 or 202-NYA and
201 or 202-NYB; Biol‑
ogy 301 or 101-NYA
OR (2) Natural Science
DEC OR (3) DEC
lettres et arts
28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
Simone de Beauvoir Institute and Women’s Studies
Women’s Studies
BA —
Specialization,
Major
— — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Sociology and Anthropology
Anthropology
BA
 Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20

Specialization,
Major
— — 22.000 72% 2.5 C+ 27 11/20
— — Minor — — 22.000 72% 2.5 C+ 27 11/20
Anthropology and Sociology BA  Specialization — — 22.000 72% 2.5 C+ 27 11/20
Sociology
BA
 Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20

Specialization,
Major
— — 22.000 72% 2.5 C+ 27 11/20
— — Minor — — 22.000 72% 2.5 C+ 27 11/20
Theological Studies
Pastoral Ministry Certificate — —
Interview;
letter of intent
— DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
Theological Studies
BA
— Honours — — 28.000 85% 3.3 B+ 33 14/20
— Major — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
— — Minor — — DEC 70% 2.5 C 27 11/20
All students: Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool.
Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
Honours programs: Students applying directly to an honours program should list it as their first choice. If not admitted to honours, they will
automatically be considered for the next highest program (i.e., Specialization or Major).
Bacc. français students: Science programs require completion of Série S (Sciences) Bacc. français.
Minimum
CUT-OFF AVERAGES
program
requirements

ArtsandScience
degreeprograms
ArtsandScience
degreeprograms
Faculty of
Arts and Science
concordia.ca/ARTSCI
Degree programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science are structured
as a combination of specialized and general study. The Faculty
promotes a breadth of study, rather than narrow specialization at
the bachelor’s level. That is why only a limited number of programs
of concentration (such as honours and specialization) require more
than 60 credits be taken in a single department. In keeping with this
principle of a broadly based education, students must complete
at least 24 credits outside the department of the program of
concentration in order to graduate. Six of these credits must also
be chosen from outside the broad disciplinary sector of study. At
the same time, the Faculty believes that a minimum number of
credits must be taken within the Faculty in order to earn one of its
degrees. A maximum of 36 credits may be taken outside the Faculty,
and these should be spread evenly over the program. In general,
credits obtained in a given course may not be used to satisfy the
requirements of more than one program of concentration.
BA and BSc Degree
Requirements
Students who have a Quebec Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC)
or an equivalent qualification are required to complete a minimum
of 90 credits. Full-time studies normally entails 30 credits a year.
Part-time studies represents up to 18 credits in the regular session
(September to April), spread over the two terms. It is also possible
to take up to 12 credits in the summer session, although the range
of course offerings is limited. With a few exceptions, courses given
over one term are worth three credits, while those given over two
terms are worth six credits. Within these 90 credits, students must
complete one of the following programs of concentration: honours,
specialization, or major.
BA AND BSc PROGRAM DETAILS
A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree takes a minimum of three
or four years (90 to 120 credits) of full-time study, depending
on your academic background and chosen program.
BEd Degree Requirements
BEd Program DETAILS
The Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Education degree is only
offered as a Specialization in Teaching English as a Second
Language. The BEd takes a minimum of four years (120 credits)
of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
Teacher Education
Teacher education is offered in Art Education in the Faculty of Fine
Arts; and in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECEE)
and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) in the Faculty
of Arts and Science. Graduates are eligible for a licence to teach
(brevet d’enseignement) from the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir
et du Sport (MELS). Most provinces have exchange agreements
concerning teacher certification and licences tend to be portable
between provinces. Concordia does not have a Faculty of Education.
It has chosen to organize teacher education in the academic
departments most closely concerned with the discipline to be
taught in order to better integrate theory and practice.
General Education
As of September 2002, all students admitted to the Faculty of
Arts and Science must satisfy the General Education requirement
in order to graduate. All students are required to take six credits
outside of their broad disciplinary sector of study. For further
information, please refer to the Undergraduate Calendar.
program structure
Community Service
You have practical work experience in the social services sector and
you’re looking for additional training and practice in your chosen
field. As a student in our program, you’ll acquire the knowledge
and skills that help bring about effective change in special needs
groups, organizations and communities.
This certificate can be completed with an emphasis in Community
Intervention, Health Promotion or Organizational Leadership.
Program options
• Certificate in Community Service (30 credits)
Sample Classes
• Program Planning, Design and Evaluation
• Leadership in Small Groups
• Community Development
• Health Promotion
Applied Human Sciences
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Family Life Education
Acquire the knowledge and skills to help improve the quality of
life for families and individuals of all ages. Designed for those who
are qualified in their own professions and wish to obtain additional
training and practice in group leadership and small group dynamics;
interpersonal relations and communications; and designing,
facilitating and evaluating programs and workshops. The aim is
to increase knowledge and skills relevant to conducting family
life education programs in service agencies, hospitals, schools,
companies and religious institutions.
Program Options
• Certificate in Family Life Education (30 credits)
Sample Classes
• Program Planning, Design and Evaluation
• Sexuality in Human Relations
• Family Communication
Human Relations
Train the leaders of the future. Help people fulfill their potential.
When you study human relations, your passion for people shapes
you into an agent for social change. Expertise in human relationships
in the community and the workplace sets you on a path towards the
helping professions. Whether you want to build strong teams in
the corporate world or get organized at a grassroots level,
Concordia’s Human Relations program gives you the tools to
become a next-generation leader.
In a curriculum that straddles the classroom and the outside
community, you will hone your leadership and teamwork skills.
You’ll also:
• Study the dynamics of people in groups and one-on-one
interactions
• Practise techniques of intervention and facilitation that
resolve conflicts
• Learn to coordinate and execute special events and programs
for the community-at-large
• Perform in-the-field research
Concordia’s hands-on approach provides a solid foundation for
future graduate studies in such fields as human resource
development and training, organization or community
development, social work, and public or business administration.
Students graduate with transferable skills that bring about
empowerment, self-management and effective teamwork in
a rapidly changing workplace.
Program Options
• Specialization in Human Relations (60 credits)
• Major in Human Relations (42 credits)
• Minor in Human Relations (30 credits)
Sample Classes
• Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
• Respecting Diversity in Human Relations
• Organizational Development
After Your Degree
Human Relations alumni have sound knowledge in group dynamics
and process, change management, interpersonal communications
and how people learn. These are all transferable skills that are useful
in a variety of fields that include:
• Social service agencies
• Youth service organizations
• Corporations
• Government administration or management
Student Academic Services
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F: 514‑848‑3092
E: artsandscience@concordia.ca
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Leisure Sciences
Design community programs and activities that help people improve
their quality of life and health, and have more fun. In a culture that
values productivity and work, recreation plays a key role in
maintaining a healthy work-life balance. When you study leisure
sciences, you learn administrative and programming skills that help
you develop leisure programs for all ages.
The curriculum straddles the classroom and the community; real-life
experiences give you the opportunity to hone your leadership and
teamwork skills. You’ll also:
• Apply social psychological theories to the practice of leisure
programming and administration
• Assess community leisure needs and find creative solutions for
meeting them
• Learn to coordinate and execute special events, recreation and
leisure programs for the community-at-large
• Engage in fieldwork with community organizations to evaluate the
success of recreation and leisure programs
future graduate studies in such fields as recreation and leisure
studies, community or organization development, and public or
business administration. Students graduate with transferable skills
that bring about empowerment, self-management and effective
teamwork in rapidly changing workplaces.
Program Options
• Specialization in Leisure Sciences (60 credits)
• Major in Leisure Sciences (42 credits)
Sample Classes
• Community Recreation Planning
• Leisure Education
• Leadership in Leisure Services
• Leisure and the Environment
After Your Degree
Leisure Sciences alumni have established careers in a variety
of fields that include:
• Municipal recreation and park departments
• Youth service organizations
• Community recreation
• Camping and outdoor education
Biology
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When you study therapeutic recreation, your passion for people
shapes you into an agent for change. As a therapeutic recreation
specialist, you assess individual leisure needs in order to design
specialized programs for individuals with physical, social, intellectual
or emotional disabilities. You may work alongside occupational and
physical therapists and social workers to maintain or improve a
client’s quality of life and enhance his or her independence.
The curriculum bridges the classroom and the outside community,
giving you real-life experiences that hone your leadership and
teamwork skills. You’ll also:
• Understand individual and societal influences on leisure behaviour
in the practice of therapeutic recreation and administration
• Learn to assess individual and community needs in order to
develop, coordinate and implement special events and programs
for diverse populations
• Engage in fieldwork with community organizations to evaluate the
success of therapeutic recreation programs
future graduate studies in such fields as recreation and leisure
studies, organization or community development, and public or
business administration. Students graduate with practical skills that
let them flourish in the health-care services sector.
Program Options
• Specialization in Therapeutic Recreation (60 credits)
Sample Classes
• Therapeutic Recreation and Physical Disabilities
• Leisure Assessment and Counselling
• Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
• Concepts in Therapeutic Recreation Programming
After Your Degree
Therapeutic Recreation alumni establish careers in the
health-care sector. They often collaborate with other health-care
professionals in hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, private
business and community programs that provide services to
marginalized individuals.
Biology
Get inspired by life. Immerse yourself in the study of life at
all levels, from cell biology and the physiology of multicellular
organisms to the interactions between organisms and their
environment. Build a strong basis in the essentials, then choose
the right topics for your chosen path.
Concordia’s Biology department features teaching labs with
state-of-the-art equipment that introduce you to the various
techniques used in biology research. Small class sizes foster strong
student-professor relationships. As a biology student, you’ll follow
the biology core curriculum and additional biology courses based
on your interest. Through labs, lectures and tutorials you will:
• Study genes and how they control cellular and organismal function
• Address fundamental and applied research problems
• Study the chemical and cellular basis of living systems
• Explore the evolution, biodiversity and ecology of organisms
and their physiology and morphology
• Receive extensive training in research methodology
• Perform original research as an undergraduate (honours
and specialization students only)
Concordia’s hands-on approach provides a solid foundation for a
career in the life sciences or environmental sciences, or paves the
way for future graduate studies.
Program Options
• Honours in Biology (72 credits)
• Specialization in Biology (60 credits)
• Major in Biology (45 credits)
• Minor in Biology (24 credits)
Sample Classes
• Form and Function of Organisms
• Comparative Animal Psychology
• Evolution
• Molecular Biology
After Your Degree
Biology undergraduates have the foundation to pursue graduate
studies or medicine. Biology alumni have established careers in
a variety of science fields that include:
• Medicine
• Pharmacology
• Environmental management
• Science education
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Cell and Molecular Biology
Map genes. Examine microbes. Crack the secrets of the genome, the
program of life. When you study cell and molecular biology, you get
a front-row seat to study the basic processes that run life’s playbook.
As a cell and molecular biologist, you can discover how genes shape
organisms, how immune cells protect our body and how biotechnology
can develop pest- or drought-resistant crops for the developing world.
The department’s laboratories feature modern equipment and
protocols that introduce you to state-of-the-art technologies for
cell physiology and molecular biology. Small class sizes foster strong
student-professor relationships. As a cell and molecular biology student,
you’ll follow both the biology core curriculum and courses within your
specialization. Through labs, lectures and tutorials
you will:
• Study the mechanisms of cellular interactions and genetic controls in
plants and animals
• Study the structure and function of microbes
• Learn the techniques used to study genetic function, gene mapping
and genome analysis
• Perform original research as an undergraduate
career in the life and health sciences or paves the way for future
graduate studies.
Program Options
• Honours in Cell and Molecular Biology (72 credits)
• Specialization in Cell and Molecular Biology (66 credits)
Sample Classes
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Physiology
• Cellular Neuroscience
• Genetics and Cell Biology Laboratory
After Your Degree
Biology undergraduates have the foundation to pursue graduate studies
or medicine. Cell and Molecular Biology alumni have established careers
in a variety of science fields that include:
• Biotechnology
• Systems Biology
• Medicine
• Pharmacology

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Chemistry
Play with atoms. Make molecules. Explore the building blocks of
matter that are at the root of all sciences. Peer into the microscope
for an intimate look at the behaviour and energy of the tiniest
elements in the universe. As a chemist, your mastery of chemical
reactions could lead to the creation of environmentally friendly
materials like compostable plastics or medications that fight disease.
Concordia’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
features state-of-the-art labs and equipment that introduce
you to techniques used in the field. Small class sizes foster
strong student–professor relationships. Both Chemistry and
Biochemistry students follow a core curriculum and through labs,
lectures and tutorials you will:
• Receive a solid foundation in carbon-based (organic) and
non-carbon (inorganic) chemistry
• Learn to identify compounds, analyze the structures they form,
and study the mechanics and energetics of chemical reactions
• Perform original research as an undergraduate (honours and
specialization students only)
Our honours and specialization in Chemistry programs are
accredited by the Ordre des chimistes du Québec.
Program Options
• Honours in Chemistry (60 credits)
• Specialization in Chemistry (60 credits)
• Major in Chemistry (45 credits)
• Minor in Chemistry (24 credits)
Co-op Program
The Chemistry Co-op program gives you the chance to complete
paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. As a Co-op student, you
will work for firms where you may:
• Develop new chemical processes used to make drugs
• Extract, purify and perform quantitative analysis on metabolites in
biological samples
• Conduct tests to predict long-term performance of adhesives
Sample Classes
• Nucleic Acid Chemistry
• Aquatic Biogeochemistry
• Spectroscopy and Structure of Organic Compounds
• Nanochemistry
After Your Degree
An undergraduate degree in Chemistry also paves the way for future
graduate studies or can lead to a career in environmental science,
pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, biotechnology, or government
testing laboratories or chemical industries.
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If you are intrigued by the ancient world, the classics program
is a great choice, since it encompasses the study of all aspects
of ancient Greece and Rome. Concordia’s innovative Classics
programs provide an integrated and interdisciplinary environment
that combines archaeology, ancient Greek and Latin, history,
mythology and literature. Our programs present the experience
of classical civilizations as part of a continuum of human experience
that includes 21st-century cultures. Classics offers a challenging
program in which you can explore a critical and exciting period
of world history.
Program Options
• Honours in Classics (60 credits)
• Major in Classics (42 credits)
• Minor in Classics (24 credits)
Both honours and major students may choose a degree
concentration in classical languages and literature or classical
civilization. Students pursuing a minor may concentrate on classical
languages and literature, classical civilization or classical archaeology.
Sample Classes
• Heroic Epics of Greece and Rome
• Archaeology of the Greek Bronze Age
• Representations of Women in Ancient Greece and Rome
• Ancient Greek or Latin (introductory to advanced levels)
After Your Degree
Students who complete a degree in Classics are ready to pursue
graduate studies in Classics, Archaeology, or a related field.
Graduates will be well prepared for careers in any profession that
requires in-depth ideas, fast information gathering, critical problem
solving, dynamic oral and written communication, detailed analysis
of data, and an experience of different cultures. Career
opportunities can include but are not limited to:
• Law
• Museums, archives and libraries
• Diplomatic positions
• Journalism and publishing
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry may not give you the answers to the meaning of life, but it
can tell you how life works. As a biochemist, you will study the chemical
processes that occur within the cells of living organisms. You could
use your knowledge of cellular processes and molecular inheritance
to combat disease, engineer pest-resistant crops, or develop
microorganisms to clean up oil spills.
Concordia’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry features
state-of-the-art labs and equipment including the Biomolecular
Function, Interactions and Structure facility (BIOFINS) which houses
a collection of instruments that is unique in Eastern Canada. Small class
sizes foster strong student–professor relationships, and our teaching
labs introduce you to the techniques used in the field. You will also:
• Study the role of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids in
cellular processes
• Examine biochemical responses to toxic compounds in
the environment
• Perform original research as an undergraduate (honours and
specialization students only)
Concordia’s honours and specialization in Biochemistry programs
are accredited by the Ordre des chimistes du Québec.
Program Options
• Honours in Biochemistry (72 credits)
• Specialization in Biochemistry (69 credits)
• Major in Biochemistry (45 credits)
Co-op Program
The Biochemistry Co-op program gives you the chance to complete
paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. As a Co-op student, you
will work for firms where you may:
• Analyze anti-viral compounds
• Clone and express genes
• Perform cell culture, receptor and enzyme assays
• Detect biomolecular interactions
Sample Classes
• Natural Products
• Protein Design and Engineering
• Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology
• Environmental Biochemistry
After Your Degree
Some Biochemistry alumni pursue graduate studies. Others establish
careers in the pharmaceutical and health science sector, environmental
or government laboratories, or in the fields of genetic engineering,
biotechnology and nanotechnology.
Ecology
Learn about the amazing web of life that we are embedded in.
When you study ecology, your field of view opens to reveal the
intricate relationships among all living things. As an ecologist, you
will explore the connections among different organisms and
their interaction with soil, air, water and radiation from the sun.
This program will prepare you to conduct research on ecology
and evolution, monitor and manage living resources, engage in
sustainable development, be a champion for biodiversity, and
protect the planet.
Concordia’s Biology department features a computer lab and
teaching labs that will introduce you to the state-of-the-art analysis
tools used in ecology research. Small class sizes foster strong
student-professor relationships. As an ecology student, you’ll follow
the biology core curriculum and additional courses focused on
ecology. Through labs, lectures and tutorials you’ll also:
• Study population growth and the dynamics of competition,
predation and parasitism
• Explore the evolution, biodiversity and ecology of organisms and
study their physiology and behaviour
• Receive training in field research, molecular ecology
and biostatistics
• Perform original research as an undergraduate
career in the sciences or paves the way for future graduate studies.
Program Options
• Honours in Ecology (72 credits)
• Specialization in Ecology (60 credits)
Sample Classes
• Biodiversity and Ecology
• Behavioural Ecology
• Population and Conservation Genetics
• Environmental Microbiology
After Your Degree
Ecology undergraduates have the foundation to pursue graduate
studies or establish careers in a variety of science fields that include:
• Environmental regulation
• Environmental consultant
• Wildlife management
• Science education
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The Minor and the Certificate in Modern Arabic Language
and Culture programs aim to provide a level of language
competency — speaking, understanding, reading and writing —
in Modern Standard Arabic. In addition, through the inclusion
of courses on culture, literature and other related topics offered
by Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics and other
departments (History, Religion and Political Science), the programs
provide a broad overview of Arabic culture and civilization.
Program Options
• Certificate in Modern Arabic Language and Culture (30 credits)
• Minor in Modern Arabic Language and Culture (30 credits)
Sample Classes
• Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic
• Advanced Arabic through Media
• Arabic for Business
• The Culture and Civilization of the Arab World
The Minor and the Certificate in Modern Chinese Language
and Culture programs aim to provide a level of language
competency — speaking, understanding, reading and writing —
in Mandarin Chinese. In addition, through the inclusion of courses
on culture, literature and other related topics offered by Classics,
Modern Languages and Linguistics and other departments (History,
Religion, and Political Science), the program provides a broad
overview of Chinese culture and civilization.
Program Options
• Certificate in Modern Chinese Language and Culture (30 credits)
• Minor in Modern Chinese Language and Culture (30 credits)
Sample Classes
• Introduction to Modern Chinese (Mandarin)
• Introduction to Chinese Visual Culture
• Modern China
• Politics of China
Language is the primary medium of human culture and expression.
Our programs in Spanish open doors to new ways of understanding
the world through the study of language, culture and literature. You
will delve into the language of Cervantes, Lorca, Garcia Marquez
and Almodóvar and explore one of the world’s most widely
spoken languages.
Starting from the four basic language skills — speaking, listening,
reading and writing — our programs integrate innovative approaches
to the study of Spanish and expose students to a diversity of related
aspects such as language, translation, culture and literature.
• Language and Translation: Spanish language and translation
courses develop all language skills and provide students with
writing and translation techniques transferable to many future
career paths.
• Culture and Literature: Spanish culture and literature courses
serve as a window into the past and present of Spanish thought
and achievement. Through the study of great classics and the
examination of developments through centuries, students are
exposed to a heterogeneous Spanish culture spanning continents
from early beginnings to the present.
Program Options
• Minor in Spanish (30 credits)
• Minor in Spanish Translation (33 credits)
Spanish – Expression and Culture
As a student in the program, you will examine the techniques and
structures of different modes of expression in Hispanic cultures.
Through the study of great classics and the examination of
developments through centuries, students are exposed to a
heterogeneous Spanish culture spanning continents from early
beginnings to the present. In language and translation courses, you’ll
receive a sound linguistic base that can lead to a career anywhere
Spanish is spoken.
Program Options
• Specialization in Spanish — Expression and Culture (60 credits)
• Major in Spanish — Option B: Expression and Culture (42 credits)
For those students who are interested and who qualify, Option B
can lead to the 60-credit Specialization in Spanish (Expression and
Culture) program.
Spanish – Literature and Society
As a student in the program, you’ll explore how Spanish and Spanish-
American literature both reflect and shape society. You’ll cover all
major areas of Hispanic literature and acquire critical approaches
to analyzing literary texts, as well as secondary materials and research
literature. All these skills enhance your ability to read, understand,
enjoy and appraise written Spanish.
Program Options
• Honours in Spanish — Literature and Society (60 credits)
• Major in Spanish — Option A: Literature and Society (42 credits)
For those students who are interested and who qualify, Option A
can lead to the 60-credit Honours in Spanish (Literature and
Society) program.
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Spanish
It is the fundamental vehicle not only of the routine of daily life but
also of our highest intellectual aspirations and achievements. The
Minor in German opens doors to new ways of understanding the
world and the self through the study of language, culture and
literature. Delve into the language of one of the world’s great
economic and scientific powerhouses, and gain competence in the
language of great thinkers such as Nietzsche and Kant.
reading and writing — the minor integrates innovative approaches
to the study of the grammar, culture, civilization and literature
of the German-speaking world.
Program Options
• Minor in German (30 credits)
Sample Classes
• Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced German
• Translation
• Introduction to Modern German Literature I and II
• Dramatic Representations in German Cultures
Our programs in Italian open doors to new ways of understanding
the world through the study of language, culture and literature.
You’ll delve into the language of Dante and Manzoni and share your
passion with 85 million speakers of Italian.
reading and writing — our programs integrate innovative approaches
to the study of Italian and expose students to a diversity of related
aspects such as language, translation, culture and literature.
• Language and Translation: Italian language and translation
courses will develop all basic language skills that provide students
with writing and translation techniques transferable to many
future career paths.
• Culture and Literature: Italian culture and literature courses
serve as a window into the past and present of Italian thought
and achievement. Through the study of great classics and the
examination of developments through the centuries, students are
exposed to many facets of the Italian culture from early Roman
beginnings to the present.
Program Options
• Honours in Italian (60 credits)
• Major in Italian (42 credits)
• Minor in Italian (30 credits)
Sample Classes
• Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced Italian
• Introduction to Italian Translation
• Dante: Divina Commedia
• Italian Civilization I
After Your Degree
All Italian program options provide students with a sound linguistic
foundation that will prove advantageous in a variety of careers or
future studies, including:
• Translation and interpretation
• International business
• Government
• Travel industry
Linguistics is the scientific study of the human language faculty.
In this field, you will treat language as a scientist, investigate it as
a phenomenon, and study its structure, theory and history.
Linguistics training provides transportable skills in problem-solving,
critical thinking, and writing and close reading of scholarly literature.
You will work on research projects, analyze data, discuss current
controversies and become well-versed in the acknowledged fields
of linguistics. Research skills could include:
• Fieldwork with native-speakers
• Computer analysis of speech
• Philological approaches to ancient texts
• Theoretical modelling and design
Our teaching and research in Linguistics focus on two areas:
generative linguistics — which covers areas such as syntax,
phonetics, phonology and language acquisition — and the nature
of language change, with particular emphasis on the Indo-European
language family.
Our graduates are regularly accepted, with funding, into top
international graduate programs in linguistics, as well as into
programs in speech pathology, law, cognitive science and other fields.
Program Options
• Honours in Linguistics (60 credits)
• Major in Linguistics (42 credits)
• Minor in Linguistics (24 credits)
Sample Classes
• Language and Mind: The Chomskyan Program
• Syntactic Theory
• Psycholinguistics
• Language Acquisition
After Your Degree
Linguistics training provides transferable skills and opens up pathways
which prove advantageous in a variety of careers or future studies,
including but not limited to:
• Telecommunications
• Speech therapy
• Speech pathology
• IT design – speech recognition devices
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Sample Classes
• Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced Spanish
• Oral Communication
• Literary Translation in Spanish
• Romanticism and the Construction of Identity
in Spanish America
After Your Degree
All Spanish program options provide students with a sound linguistic
foundation that will prove advantageous in a variety of careers or
future studies, including but not limited to:
• Translation and interpretation
• International business
• Travel industry
• International organizations
Communication and Cultural Studies
Dive beneath the surface of the stories we hear and tell ourselves
in our culture to discover the way meaning is made. Students will
examine cultural messages with a critical eye that doesn’t miss the
nuances of a profoundly complex society. You’ll learn to “read” and
analyze the meaning manufactured by everything from what
Justin Bieber’s wearing to how the newscast is put together.
Developing a cultural vocabulary will allow you to engage with the
modern media environment critically, and interpret the political and
ideological orientations of the messages we consume.
The Major in Communication and Cultural Studies is excellent
preparation for graduate studies in either subject. Our students go
on to careers in the media, advertising and public relations, or any
field where superior analytic and rhetorical skills are valued.
Program Options
• Major in Communication and Cultural Studies (42 credits)
Sample Classes
Learn to analyze and critique media and popular culture by
integrating an interdisciplinary knowledge from the humanities,
fine arts and social sciences.
• Media and Cultural Context
• Visual Communication and Culture
• Theories of Public Discourse
• Cultures of Globalization
After Your Degree
Our programs open up many career paths in media and cultural
industries, including:
• Writer, director and producer for film, television, radio,
the Internet and interactive media
• Media and communications policy consultant/analyst
• Advertising and public relations professional
• NGO careers with humanitarian and environmental organizations
We are one of the most established and respected Communication
Studies programs in North America, and are well known for
combining creative media production with the study of media theory,
criticism and history. We draw from the humanities, social sciences
and fine arts in a unique program that has trained many influential
media makers.
You will work with a variety of media art forms and you will examine
how meaning and ideas are communicated through media in various
ways. In the first year you will create projects with sound, video, film
and intermedia, as well as study theory, criticism and history of
communications and media. You will be part of an exciting and
dynamic team of students. You will work together for three years,
taught by an engaged and dedicated faculty of renowned scholars
and artists.
Program Options
• Specialization in Communication Studies (60 credits)
• Major in Communication Studies (42 credits)
Sample Classes
Learn to analyze and critique media and popular culture by
integrating an interdisciplinary knowledge from the humanities,
fine arts and social sciences.
• Media Production (video, film, sound, intermedia)
• Scriptwriting for Media
• Alternative Media
• Communication Analysis of Environment
After Your Degree
Our programs open up many career paths in media and cultural
industries, including:
• Media and communications policy consultant/analyst
• Advertising and public relations professional
• NGO careers with humanitarian and environmental organizations
• Web designer
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Interest rates, budget deficits, social services, taxes and sustainable
economic growth: economic problems sit at the forefront of
public debates. As an economist, your work informs business
leaders and policy makers who must make decisions with lasting
economic consequences.
You tackle real-world challenges. Your tools — economic
theory and econometrics — rely on a sound knowledge of
statistics, mathematics, as well as your keen analytical and
communications abilities.
We provide a collegial environment to become an economist. Your
classes will be small, even at introductory levels. You’ll receive tutorial
support in key areas and personal attention from senior faculty.
You may focus on any aspect of economics or acquire a broad
background in the discipline.
As an honours or specialization student, you’ll benefit from a wide
array of advanced applied economics courses, an active research
department and a Co-operative Education program.
Our grads compete effectively in the job market. Financial analysis,
banking and the public sector all seek out economics graduates, while
other alumni enter graduate programs at leading universities.
Program Options
• Honours in Economics (60 credits)
• Specialization in Economics (60 credits)
• Major in Economics (42 credits)
• Minor in Economics (30 credits)
• Minor in Analytical Economics (24 credits)
Co-op Program
The Economics Co-op program gives academically strong students
a chance to complete paid work terms and gain practical experience
in their field. Placements range from provincial and federal
government departments to companies in insurance, banking and
telecommunications. Co-op work terms make it possible for you
to do:
• Quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Policy research
• Econometric analyses and interpretation of survey data
Entry to the program requires an interview and a high level of
academic performance.
Sample Classes
The program is built around core economic theory and
econometric courses, including advanced courses for honours
and specialization students and a wide range of electives that
examine issues such as international policies, competition regulations,
environmental challenges and financial analyses.
• Economics of the Environment
• Game Theory, Information, and Economic Modelling
• Public Sector Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
After Your Degree
While many students enter graduate programs at leading universities,
our program opens up many career paths for you in public and
private industries, including:
• Financial analysis
• Banking
• Public sector policy analysis
• Administration
ECONOMICS
Adult Education
Since many adults will return to the classroom at various stages in
their lives, educators can benefit from specialized training that helps
adults refresh their skills or change careers. The Adult Education
program is designed to give educators the tools and skills to help
adults realize their goals. Learning is a life-long endeavour, and the
program is suited to those interested in enhancing their skills as:
• Community facilitators
• Industrial and business training specialists and consultants
• Health-care educators
• In-service education coordinators
• Volunteer service coordinators
Program Options
• Certificate in Adult Education (30 credits)
• Minor in Adult Education (24 credits)
Sample Classes
• The Scope and Nature of Adult Education Programs
• Adults as Learners
• Group Dynamics
• Design of Adult Learning Projects
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