Queen's University 2015 Viewbook

2015 VIEWBOOK
QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY KINGSTON ONTARIO CANADA 2015

student
LIFE 5
8 Student Support Services
12 Live in Kingston
16 Clubs and Associations
18 Live in Residence get
INVOLVED 22
22 Athletics and Recreation
thinkGLOBALLY 28
STUDY 32
36 Faculty of Arts and Science
60 First-Year Study Abroad
62 Concurrent Education
64 Faculty of Engineering
and Applied Science
69 Commerce
70 Nursing Science
72 Combined Programs
74 QBridge
75 Graduate and
Professional Studies
FINANCE 79
APPLY 90
105 See Queen’s for Yourself
KEY DATES106
CONNECT 108

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Queen’s students come from more than70
countries and all across Canada
The Queen’s Student: You
Queen’s attracts students who want to excel, and who want to do. Surrounded by bright,
motivated peers, and aided and encouraged by Queen’s supportive atmosphere,
you’ll spend four years being taught by some of the finest academic minds anywhere –
acclaimed philosophers and social scientists, innovative engineers and first-rate scientists.
Queen’s challenges students intellectually, and they rise to the challenge. But for Queen’s
students, the university experience is more than what happens in the classroom. It’s
working on reducing the university’s carbon footprint, or providing local school kids
with the chance to attend a summer science camp. It’s immersing yourself in Queen’s
famous school spirit, by taking part in a sport or cheering from the sidelines.

Queen’s students come from more than 70 countries and all across Canada, and from every imaginable
background – small towns and suburbs, urban highrises and First Nations communities. You’ll meet
people like yourself – and others who are very different. Your fellow students will be among the
most interesting, creative and provocative individuals you will ever encounter. They will challenge
you. You won’t always agree with them, but you will get a big part of your university education from
them, in conversations over meals or in late night discussions in residence rooms.
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Incoming Average
of the 1st year class:
88.4%
The Queen’s experience doesn’t end with
graduation. The friendships you make will
last the rest of your life. Wherever you go,
whatever path you choose – business or
government, law or medicine, the media
or the arts – you will find and work with
fellow Queen’s graduates. An international,
cross-generational community of
excellence, people committed to dreaming
and doing, to living the Queen’s spirit.

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According to Instagram,
Kingston is The Happiest City in Canada.
They countedsmilesand
Kingston came out on top!

studentLIFE
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Successful students are balanced
students.
They know there is more to the
university experience than marks and
assignments. That, no matter how
dedicated they are, they balance work
and play, study time and extracurricular
activities.
Queen’s will help you find your balance.
Looking for a way to get involved with
others? Want to make a difference,
locally or globally? Need to recharge
your spiritual batteries or just blow off
some steam? There’s a group to join,
someone to talk to, or a team to play
with. We also support your health and
wellness. We create a welcoming living
and learning environment and help
you boost your school performance.
All part of making sure you succeed.
And Queen’s wants you to succeed.
studentLIFE
queensu.ca/studentaffairs

STudENT ExPERIENCE
WITH A PuRPoSE
Student experience. You’ll hear those words all the time when you are researching
universities.
At Queen’s student experience has purpose and meaning and it will take you places.
It will help you achieve your hopes for the future—whatever that might be! A career?
Future study? More research? Want to save the world?
Come to the school where 23,000 students and 140,000 alumni started their future.
A Road Map to Your Future
It’s a road map that we have been using for over 170 years to educate future leaders and it works. We asked
a few of our most recent graduates what they had to say about their student experience with a purpose.
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Get the courses you need
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Economics challenged both
the analytical and creative
sides of my brain. I wrote
essays and read books,
solved math problems and
dealt with graphs and data
manipulation. This was
really important to me, I
wouldn’t be able to pick
one way of thinking/learn-ing
over the other, and
economics at Queen’s
understands that these two
approaches are complimen-tary.
Secondly, the professors
in the department were
kind, intelligent and made
me care about what I was
learning.
Fanny, Bachelor of Arts (Honours),
Economics, 2013. Now a Brand
Planner at an Advertising Agency.
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Get relevant experience
I honed my communication
skills (both verbal and
written), prioritized and
managed a variety of proj-ects,
and learned to adapt
my working style to match
group dynamics during
group assignments. In my
upper year seminars, I often
had to research a topic
and lead a class discussion.
Those experiences have
helped me adapt to the
working world, as the skills
I gained transferred into the
workplace.
Lara, Bachelor of Arts (Honours),
Medial in Psychology and English,
2011. Now an Admission Coordinator.
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Get connected
with the community
I met a lot of people and
they were often the ones
that told me about career
opportunities and helped
me develop interpersonal
skills that are necessary
for my current job. Being
involved in such a variety
of activities also gave me
a very broad knowledge
of the Queen’s community,
which is important in my
job and when relating to
others.
Alastair, Bachelor of Arts (Honours),
Psychology, 2014. Now works at
Queen’s.

Map Your Future
At Queen’s we have Major Maps for most of
our programs. They are designed to help you
take advantage of your Student Experience
so that you can get where you want to go…
and maybe have some fun doing it.
careers.queensu.ca/majormaps
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Get thinking globally
Coming to the realization to
switch careers from nursing
to pursuing a masters in public
health was largely due to my
extra-curricular experiences
on Queen’s Health outreach.
By travelling to a First Nations
community in Northern
ontario, I was able to immerse
myself in the community-level
health. As a volunteer student,
teaching health education in
the elementary school and
working with the community
members was an eye-opening,
but incredible, experience.
To this day, my experience
continues to shift my focus
towards Canadian health
policy, community develop-ment
initiatives, and global
health
.
Eric, Bachelor of Physical Health
Education (Honours), 2012.
Now preparing for graduate study.
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Get ready for life
after graduation
Playing on a varsity team
taught me a lot about
teamwork. From sitting on
the bench as a rookie, to
being captain in my upper
years, I learned about how
to work as a team, how to
work hard, how to lead
and how to follow. It also
taught me the direct corre-lation
between the amount
of effort I put in (be it at the
pool, weight room or library)
and results.
Ian, Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Philosophy, 2012. Now Regulatory
Analyst for an Independent Power
Producer.
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Sarah Green @sarahmdgreen
SuPPoRTING YouR
SuCCESS
When you arrive at Queen’s, you are very excited, ready for the adventure, ready to learn
and ready to work. The transition to university life is a big one – and part of it is adjusting
to the challenges and workload that are part of being a Queen’s student. At Queen’s you
are never alone. We have many offices dedicated to helping you learn, think and do.
Student Academic Success Services
sass.queensu.ca
The Learning Commons
queensu.ca/qlc
The Adaptive Technology Centre
queensu.ca/atc
Health, Counselling and Disability Services
queensu.ca/hcds
Be Well. Do Well. – healthy living strategies
bewell-dowell.org
Queen’s University International Centre
quic.queensu.ca
Chaplain’s Office
queensu.ca/chaplain
So proud that my school @queensu is one
of the partners with Bell on the #BellLetsTalk
campaign!

STUDenTS WITH DISABILITIeS
Queen’s is committed to an inclusive and accessible
campus community. There are services and resources
across our campus to help students with disabilities,
including our Adaptive Technology Centre, the
disability Services office and more. Check out the
Accessibility @ Queen’s website at queensu.ca/equity
(click on “Accessibility”) to get an idea of all Queen’s
has to offer.
We assist students by...
• facilitating access to information, services,
space and activities;
• promoting autonomy;
• providing advocacy and support;
• recommending accommodations; and
• educating the Queen’s community about the ways
in which the above objectives may be supported
and empowered.
If you are a student with a disability and think you
may require academic accommodations you will
register with the disability Services office (dSo)
after you are admitted to Queen’s and accept your
offer of admission.
To learn more about library services
and adaptive technology available visit:
queensu.ca/atc
If you have a learning disability or attention deficit/
hyperactivity disorder you will need to send in your
most recent psycho-educational assessment as early
as possible, before coming to Queen’s, so that advising
staff can review it in advance of your appointment.
For more information on documentation requirements
for all disabilities, please visit our website.
If you have any questions about our services or
documentation requirements please contact us.
office: 613.533.6467
Fax: 613.533.6284
Email: hcds.dso@queensu.ca
Website: queensu.ca/hcds/ds
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ACADemIC
ADvISInG
No matter what faculty
or school you belong to
at Queen’s, there are
people on staff to help
you with your academics.
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FouR dIRECTIoNS
ABoRIGINAL
STudENT CENTRE
For Aboriginal Students
Queen’s has a wide range of services and
programs designed to support the success
of our Aboriginal students, as well as
dedicated staff to answer questions,
provide advice, make referrals, and help
connect you to resources and networks
on campus and in the community.
The Four directions Student Aboriginal Centre
is located in a cozy house on campus. It’s the hub
of activity for Queen’s Aboriginal community!
Hello, She:koli, Ahnii, Tansi,
Waachay, Oki, TAWNSKI, Kwe kwe,
Koolamalsil, She: kon, Tunngasugit,
Boozhoo, Bonjour
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Get Involved
If you’d like to get involved in the Queen’s Aboriginal
community, check out these options:
The Queen’s native Students Association (QNSA)
is a student club that brings together a diverse group
of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students who share
an interest in Aboriginal cultures and traditions.
http://qnsaclub.wordpress.com
The Kahswentha Indigenous Knowledge Initiative
(KIKI) hosts cultural events throughout the year to
raise awareness among non-Aboriginal students, staff
and faculty about Aboriginal peoples, cultures, world
views and histories.
Application Support
Ashley Maracle, our Aboriginal Community outreach
Liaison, will act as your primary contact throughout
the application and admission process. Contact her at
fd.recruiter@queensu.ca.
In recognition of the need to encourage participation
by members of the Aboriginal community in post-secondary
education, Aboriginal students are eligible
to apply to Queen’s under our Aboriginal Admission
Policy. See p. for more details.
Queen’s offers both merit and need-based financial
awards to entering students who self-identify as
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. For more information
see p..
Aboriginal Access to Engineering (AAE) in the Faculty
of Engineering and Applied Science supports
tomorrow’s engineers with specialized student
services.
Queen’s participates in the Aboriginal Post-Secondary
Information Program (APSIP) every Fall. Find out
when the collective will be in your community and
make sure to say hi to Ashley! apsip.com
If you have any questions, reach us at:
direct@queensu.ca or 1..70.
Queen’s University sits on the traditional lands
of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples
Four Directions
Highlights
5 number of full time staff
at the centre
4 number of student-run
Aboriginal groups
100+ workshops, social and cultural
events held every year
1600+ books and articles in our
Indigenous library and study
lounge
Free laundry and full kitchen facilities
One-on-one meetings with visiting elders
Academic and career assistance
For more information, visit
queensu.ca/fdasc

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
...something for everyone
The Queen’s university International Centre (QuIC) offers non-academic support for
international members of the Queen’s community and those interested in study, work
and travel abroad opportunities. QuIC also has community spaces to relax, read, study,
work and meet with other students as well as table tennis and a kitchen for warming food. LIFE student
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What can you do at QuIC?
Learn about and settle in at Queen’s, and in Canada, at our International
Student orientation sessions, or with our International Student Advisors.
Get involved Join events and clubs.
Be part of a community of internationally-minded people at Queen’s.
Get training develop your international knowledge and cross-cultural skills
at our sessions and workshops.
Learn about your options for international study and work.
volunteer Join the more than 300 students each year who share
their skills – and maybe even learn a new one!
Connect with us online to learn more: Website: quic.queensu.ca
Twitter: twitter.com/quic
Facebook: facebook.com/quic.queensu.ca

kingstonBY DAY
For the years you are at Queen’s,
Kingston will be your home. A beautiful
city beautifully located, Kingston
combines big-city sophistication with
small-town livability.
Campus life can sometimes feel
all-consuming, particularly when essays
are due and exams are looming, but
Kingston is worth taking the time to
explore, even if, maybe especially, you
are feeling stressed by work.
Try to count the total number of
plaques in town marking where
Sir John A. Macdonald lived,
worked, or had his mail sent.
Pick up some fresh eats at the
Farmers’ Market either downtown
or right on Campus!
Visit the Wolfe Island corn maze
in the fall.
Take a scenic run by the lake.
Window-shop along
Princess Street.
Sail, canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle
board, kiteboard or scuba dive
through the Thousand Islands.
queensu.ca/discover/kingston
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live in KINGSTON
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Attend a concert at the KRock Centre.
Hit the Kingston WritersFest
in September.
Tour art galleries during Art After
Dark in downtown Kingston.
Play a lively game of hockey in
Victoria Park during the winter.
Visit Fort Henry to see history
in action.
Have a delicious dinner out
in downtown Kingston.
KINGSToN
was ntaop 5 med one
of the
university towns in the
world by the BBC!
kingstonBY NIGHT
Stephanie Gomes @stephgomes19
Absolutely in love with @queensu campus
and downtown Kingston! Cannot wait till
August

LULULEMON
JUMP+
AMERICAN APPAREL
STARBUCKS
SIMA SUSHI
TAKE SUSHI
JACK ASTOR’S
MILESTONES
BUBBA’S POUTINE
CHEZ PIGGY
HARPER’S BURGERS
DAVID’S TEA
THREE BOUTIQUE
URBAN OUTFITTERS
HEEL BOY
PAN CHANCHO
RED HOUSE
AGENT 99
ASIAN MARKET
FIVE GUY’S
WHITE MOUNTAIN
GOLDEN ROOSTER
ZAP RECORDS
SLEEPLESS GOAT
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MODERN PRIMITIVE
THE TOUCAN
TRAILHEAD
TARA NATURAL FOODS
STERLING
WOK-IN
ESTILO
NOVEL IDEA
ATOMICA GOURMET PIZZA
GOOD LIFE FITNESS
LUSH NAIL BAR
MINO’S
OPEN EYE YOGA
SIPPS COFFEE AND DESSERT BAR
WOLFE ISLAND BAKERY
COFFEE & COMPANY
COOKES FINE FOODS & COFFEE
SILVER WOK
LE CHIEN NOIR
WOODEN HEADS
LONE STAR
BLACK DOG POTTERY
THE GAP
MINOTAUR GAMES AND GIFTS
CURRY ORIGINAL
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most restaurants
live in KINGSTON
in North America
per capita
Only at @queensu can you jump o! the
pier into the lake after a hot day of classes
#perf
becca elphick @Beccaelphick

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what’s your PASSION?
Get Involved
Queen’s offers practically every club imaginable – well, about 400 of them at least.
Not a day goes by on campus without a practice, performance, conference or competition
taking place. our student clubs enhance what you learn in the classroom – and give
you the chance to embrace your passions.
From Amnesty International and oxfam to urban Snowboarding and Students of
Speculative Realms – there’s probably a club for you. If there isn’t, we can help you
create one.

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Hannah @thehannahbc
@queensu might have the sweetest
students I’ve ever met!!
Queen’s Rotaract Club @Queens_Rotaract
We’re collecting gently used clothing
for local Kingston charities today until
5 pm in CoGro! #spring cleaning

Residence: Welcome Home!
Residence is more than just a place to stay while you attend university.
Here, you’ll meet incredible people from around the world and learn some
amazing things about yourself and others. Welcome to your home away
from home!
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Andrew Burton @AndrewBurton95
I feel at home #LeonardHall @queensu

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Why Queen’s Res?
• We’ve got great social activities to keep you
involved – from beach volleyball and charity
fundraisers to free yoga classes.
• The people you meet on your floor and in your
building are a huge part of your university
experience – you’ll build relationships that can
last a lifetime.
• our meal plan options have something for
everyone, including students with allergies
and special diets.
• Residence life programming provides you with
learning opportunities beyond the classroom,
including workshops on budgeting, study tips,
wellness and more.
• our student and professional staff are there
for you – with a smile, advice, or a helping hand
when you need it most.
http://residences.housing.queensu.ca
live in RESIDENCE
EACH YEAR
over 90%
of first-year students
choose residence!

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Your Room Assignment
We use a computerized lottery process
to assign students to a single, double, triple
or quad room on main or west campus.
our buildings range from small buildings
housing  students to larger halls with
nearly 00 students – each one has its
own unique characteristics and sense of
community!
Gregory Georg @RaderThanYou
There’s a Mumford & Sons cover band
playing in my caf… am I dreaming?
#queensu #Livingthedream
Take a Virtual Tour:
http://residences.housing.queensu.ca/our-buildings/virtual-tour

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Your Meal Plan
We’ve got a number of meal plan options our dining halls feature all-you-care-to-eat
(included within your residence fees) to service, with a wide selection of gluten-free,
accommodate different types of eaters – some vegetarian, vegan, and other options at every
offer more regular meals in the dining halls, meal. Allergy or dietary requirements? Just
while others give you more options at our retail let us know – we’re here to help.
outlets. Either way, you’ll have the chance to
test-drive your plan for the first month to make Visit our Hospitality Services website at:
sure you find the one that’s right for you! http://dining.housing.queensu.ca
live in RESIDENCE
Just the facts
• 17 unique residence buildings that
accommodate over 3,900 students
from approximately 90 countries
• over 180 live-in student staff
• 3 dining halls and 16 retail food
outlets, including 3 coffee lounges
in residence
Soa Zhong @sofia_zhong
The pasta chef at Lazys remembers me
and asked if I got my voice back yet. This
is why I go to @queensu ! #IBleedTricolour

ATHLETICS
ANd RECREATIoN
GO GAELSGO!
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gogaelsgo.com

over 0% of our student population is active in sports or recreational activities on campus.
Join an intramural team, work out with your friends or participate in one of our many
recreational clubs or fitness and wellness programs to keep in shape. If you are interested
in competitive or high performance sport – why not try out for one of our varsity teams
or clubs? At Queen’s, students have a multitude of physical activities to choose from and
enjoy while taking a break from their studies.
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get INVOLVED
LEAd
THE WAY

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WoRK ouT
SWIMPLAY
The Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC)
With our A+ student rating in The Globe and Mail’s Student satisfaction survey, the Queen’s Athletics &
Recreation Centre (ARC) offers a state of-the-art fitness facility meeting students’ needs on campus. The ARC
features one of the largest cardio and weight facilities in ontario with multiple basketball, volleyball, squash
and badminton courts and Kingston’s largest aquatics centre.
At the ARC we encourage students to achieve a minimum
of 150 minutes of physical activity each week through
intramurals, general workouts, playing pickup or walking
and taking the stairs to assist in managing the stress and
challenges of university while helping to live a healthy lifestyle.

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Recreation
fITneSS AnD WeLLneSS PrOGrAmS
Queen’s offers over 0 fitness classes per week, as well
as energetic fitness and wellness programs such as
yoga, Pilates, salsa dancing, spin and swimming. Trouble
deciding what to take? Try fitness classes for free during
Fitness Free-For-All, one week in September. Need
help developing an individual fitness program? Book
a consultation with one of our professional trainers –
they will help you balance a healthy fitness program
with your classes and give you the motivation you
need to keep going!
InTrAmUrALS
over 7,000 students participate in 0 men’s, women’s
and co-ed sports leagues – a great way to stay in
shape, enjoy your favourite sport and make new
friends. our annual intramural sport weekend (BEWIC
Sports days), is a one-of-a-kind event that attracts
close to 0 teams and nearly 1,100 students to compete
in a wide variety of sports.
CLUBS
Participate in over 0 different recreation clubs ranging
from archery and trampoline to squash and rowing,
along with multiple disciplines of dancing, martial
arts and gymnastics.
Athletics
QUeen’S vArSITY ATHLeTICS – THe
HOme Of SCHOLArS AnD CHAmPIOnS
Nearly 1,000 students proudly wear the Tricolour
in sports from Basketball to Water Polo, and Gaels
are perennial contenders for league and national
championships. Last year, the Gaels hoisted four
provincial banners and one national first place finish.
Queen’s consistently ranks in the top three in terms
of the number of CIS and ouA Academic All-Stars.
our student-athletes graduate on the path towards
professional excellence due to enriching experiences
from both education and sports.
TrYOUTS
open tryouts for all varsity sports occur prior to the
season. If you are interested in trying out for a varsity
team or club, contact the head coach and visit
gogaelsgo.com for tryout dates.
Sports Fan?
Even if you’re not an aspiring
athlete – you can spend time
unwinding while cheering
the Gaels to victory.
Tickets to all regular season
home games are free with
your Queen’s student card.
get INVOLVED
is a fully student-run organization
at Queen’s university that promotes health and raises funds
for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Varsity Teams
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
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Rowing
Rugby
Soccer
Volleyball
Varsity Clubs
Baseball
Cheerleading
Curling
Cycling
Fastpitch
Fencing
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Golf
Lacrosse
Nordic Skiing
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Synchro Swimming
Track and Field
Triathlon
Ultimate
Water Polo
Wrestling
Recreation Clubs
DAnCe
Break Dance
Dance Club
Dance Pack
Dance Team
Flow Dance Club
Highland Dance
OUTDOOr reCreATIOn
Climbing
EngRugby
Equestrian
Outdoors
Run Club
Ski and Snowboard Club
mArTIAL ArTS
Haidong Gumdo
Jui Jitsu
Judo
Karate
Tae Kwon Do
SPeCIALTY
Archery
Badminton
Figure Skating
Gymnastics
Lifeguard Club
Table Tennis
Yoga
vArSITY TeAmS – pursue competitive success at
the highest level of competition
vArSITY CLUBS – concentrate on practicing and
competing against other post-secondary institutions
reCreATIOn CLUBS – focus on participation-based
physical activity, and may include limited competition
“Queen’s has provided me with so many
athletic and academic opportunities in
the past four years. I am very fortunate
to have access to some of the country's
best facilities and to experience the
never-ending support given to student
athletes at Queen’s. They have
provided me with numerous tools
to be successful on and off the
soccer field.”
riley filion, recipient, PHe’55 Alumnae Trophy
(Top female Athlete, Women’s Soccer)

Women’s Rugby, Cycling, Women’s Fencing)
men’S AnD WOmen’S rUGBY OUA CHAmPIOnS
The men’s rugby team is back-to-back champions, winning
the title in 2012 and 2013. The women’s team won the
ouA Championship and claimed their first-ever CIS medal.
get INVOLVED
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2013-2014
By the Numbers
1 National First Place Finish
(Women’s Synchro Swimming)
4 ontario championships (Men’s Rugby,
800 dance Club members – one of
our largest groups
,000 Number of spectators at the 28th
Carr-Harris Cup Hockey game between
Queen’s and RMC at the Rogers K-Rock
Centre in downtown Kingston
15,000 Intramural Registrations
Gear up for game day
withqshop.ca
Connect with Queen’s
Athletics & Recreation
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facebook.com/queensgaels
twitter.com/queensgaels
instagram.com/queensgaels
gogaelsgo.com

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THINK
GLOBALLY
Many Queen’s students enhance their education with an international experience. You may
choose to study for your entire first year or an upper-year term at the Bader International
Study Centre, Queen’s campus in the united Kingdom. or perhaps your sights are set on an
international exchange – you can take courses on a region’s language, literature or culture
before you go!
Maybe you’ll choose to experience the world closer to home by getting involved in one of
the many student-led organizations that are working to make life better for global citizens –
socially, politically, environmentally and economically.
queensu.ca/international

International opportunities with Queen’s
BADer InTernATIOnAL STUDY CenTre (BISC)
Providing a remarkable venue for study and a gateway to Europe and beyond, the Bader International Study
Centre in East Sussex, uK or “the Castle” as it is known by Queen’s students, is a unique learning environment.
Students from around the world have the opportunity to pursue studies in a truly international setting while
earning credits toward their academic degree programs. Students may opt to spend their entire first year at the
BISC as part of the innovative First-Year Program, or they may decide to spend one or more terms in the BISC
upper-Year Program. If you don’t decide to say “Yes” to Queen’s you can still study at the Castle. Many students
from universities other than Queen’s choose to study for a term or participate in one of our Field Studies
courses in the summer. Learn more on page 0.
exCHAnGe
Perhaps you have decided you would like to study a new language or pursue a language you have already
started studying on campus. What better way to learn than to immerse yourself in a new culture and a new
language by going on exchange? or maybe you’ve decided you would really love to involve yourself in deeper
study of a particular topic. Why not visit the university that is doing ground-breaking research in that area?
Students go on exchange for many reasons. What will your reason be? Queen’s has a robust exchange program
with 10 opportunities in 70 countries around the world. See page 1 for a list of countries where your Queen’s
exchange might take you.
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thinkGLOBALLY

Queen’s students learn, discover, think and do – globally
GLOBAL CITIzenS AT QUeen’S
Affiliated with World Literacy of Canada (WLC), Global Citizens at Queen’s believes that literacy is a basic
human right. By fundraising to support WLC literary programs, Global Citizens aims to promote awareness
of literacy issues in Canada and around the world.
QUeen’S PrOJeCT On InTernATIOnAL DeveLOPmenT (QPID)
Queen’s Project on International development is a student-run, volunteer initiative whose mission is to assist
developing communities improve their quality of life. Since its inception in 10, QPId co-operants have
successfully completed grassroots, sustainable projects in areas such as the environment, education,
infrastructure and health in places like Burkina Faso, Guyana, Nunavut and right here in Kingston. In addition,
QPId strives to promote awareness of the issues facing developing communities through weekly meetings
and information sessions.
QUeen’S HeALTH OUTreACH (QHO)
A student-run volunteer organization dedicated to promoting individual and community health both locally
and abroad, each year QHo sends over 0 travelers to seven locations around the world to complete health
promotion projects. While primarily education based, projects have also included award-winning medical
research and other health initiatives.
QUeen’S InTernATIOnAL AffAIrS ASSOCIATIOn (QIAA)
The Queen’s International Affairs Association is Canada’s premier student-run non-profit organization devoted
to the study and discussion of international politics and foreign affairs. Members represent Queen’s at various
Model united Nations, listen to experts in the field, attend conferences, visit places of interest to students of
international politics and start initiatives to raise awareness of international issues.
A GLOBAL UnIverSITY
Representing over 70 countries from all corners of the globe, Queen’s students collectively form a campus that
is dynamic in nature and diverse in outlook.
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Undergraduate International Exchange Opportunities CABD
FACuLTY oF ARTS ANd SCIENCE
COUNTRY
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Barbados
Chile
China
China – Hong Kong
Cuba
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Republic of Korea
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
United Kingdom
USA
FACuLTY oF ENGINEERING
ANd APPLIEd SCIENCE
COUNTRY
Australia
Austria
Barbados
Chile
China
China – Hong Kong
Denmark
France
Germany
India
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
United Kingdom
USA
FACuLTY oF LAW
COUNTRY
Australia
Barbados
China
China – Hong Kong
France
Germany
India
Israel
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Singapore
South Africa
Sweden
United Kingdom
CoMMERCE
COUNTRY
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Barbados
Belgium
Brazil
Chile
China
China – Hong Kong
Colombia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Korea
Russia
Singapore
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
United Kingdom
thinkGLOBALLY
A GLoBAL uNIVERSITY
Number of countries represented
in our student body: over 70
Number of locations available
for International Exchange:
150 in 70 countries
Number of international students
studying at Queen’s 1679
* Based on 2013-2014 Enrolment Data

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programs of study
At Queen’s you can make your degree as unique as you are.
Make your choices from Music to Astrophysics or Commerce to
Nursing. or perhaps you’ll spend a year studying at our campus
in East Sussex, England. Want to develop some real work
experience? Consider an internship to round out your studies.
Whatever you choose to do you can be sure that a degree from
Queen’s will open the doors of the world for you. use this
section to help you plan your future!

UnDerGrADUATe
PrOGrAmS
fACULTY Of
ArTS AnD SCIenCe (pages 36-59)
Applied economics
Art History
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology and mathematics
Biology and Psychology
Biomedical Computing
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Cognitive Science
Computer Science
Computing and the Creative Arts
Computing and mathematics
Drama
economics
english Language and Literature
environmental Science
environmental Studies
film and media
fine Art (visual Art)
french Linguistics
french Studies
Gender Studies
Geography
Geological Sciences
German Studies
Global Development Studies
Greek
Health Studies
History
Indigenous Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Jewish Studies
Kinesiology
Latin
Linguistics
Life Sciences
mathematics
mathematical Physics
medieval Studies
music
Philosophy
Physical and Health education
Physics
Political Studies
Psychology
religious Studies
Sociology
Software Design
Spanish Language and Literature
Spanish and Latin American
Stage and Screen
Statistics
World Language Studies
BADer InTernATIOnAL
STUDenT CenTre (pages 60-61)
Arts
Science
COnCUrrenT eDUCATIOn (pages 62-63)
fACULTY Of enGIneerInG AnD
APPLIeD SCIenCe (pages 64-68)
Chemical engineering
Civil engineering
Computer engineering
electrical engineering
engineering Chemistry
engineering Physics
Geological engineering
mathematics and engineering
mechanical and materials engineering
mining engineering
COmmerCe/BUSIneSS (pages 69)
nUrSInG SCIenCe (page 70)
COmBIneD PrOGrAmS (pages 72-73)
PrOfeSSIOnAL SCHOOLS
These degrees require prior undergraduate study.
Please contact the specific faculty for details.
Consecutive education
Graduate Studies
Law
medicine
QBrIDGe (page 75)
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Faculty of Arts and Science
The Faculty of Arts and Science is a place where exceptional students learn to analyze and
think critically, communicate and debate, interpret and judge independently – skills that
are sought after by employers, professional schools and postgraduate programs. Whether
you choose our Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Computing or one of
our direct entry programs (Music, Fine Art (Visual Art), Kinesiology or Physical and Health
Education), you can be certain that your Queen’s degree will open doors for you, either in
the job market or in the pursuit of further study.
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In QUeen’S ArTS AnD SCIenCe exPeCT TO:
• Discover during your first year. Arts and Science
students explore different subjects to expand their
horizons and know more about the choices available
when they choose a major in second year.
• Benefit from our innovative approach to teaching.
We go beyond the lecture format. We embrace your
learning in courses that combine online and classroom
learning with small-group activities. See pages 
and 7 for more information about Active Learning.
• Learn from senior professors who are excited by
teaching and the opportunity to connect with
new students.
• Globalize your education by going on an international
exchange in your third year or spending time at the
Bader International Study Centre. Queen’s has
exchange opportunities across the globe. See page
1 for more information.
Find out more about the many dynamic and challenging
plans and courses available to you in the Faculty of
Arts and Science at Queen’s by visiting our website at:
queensu.ca/artsci
ArTS
dEGREE oFFEREd: BA(Honours)
OUAC CODe: QA
Also available with Concurrent education (see page 62),
OUAC Code: QB
Also available at the Bader International Study Centre,
first Year Studies in england, OUAC Code: QIA
The Arts consist of three broad groups of disciplines known
as the Humanities, the Social Sciences, and the Creative Arts.
for information about direct entry programs in fine Art
and music, see page 52.
DISCIPLIneS
HUmAnITIeS
Students who choose subjects in the Humanities can expect
to see the world differently by interpreting human history,
culture and artistic expression.
How should we understand the past? What is the place of
religion in human society? How does literature contribute
to human culture? How can we build a fair society in which
everyone can thrive? Studying Art History, Classical Studies,
english Language and Literature, History, Indigenous
Studies, Jewish Studies, medieval Studies, Philosophy,
religious Studies and Spanish and Latin American Studies
will help you use your imagination and creativity to reflect
upon different scholars’ and writers’ answers to the “big” ques-tions.
You will learn to think clearly and critically, extending
your insights into philosophies of the individual and the
workings of human societies from antiquity to the present.
STUDY
bythe numbers
63% of Queen’s undergraduate
student body is in the Faculty
of Arts and Science
20 students in an average @th year class
2,000+ possible program combinations
13 languages that can be studied in-class
626 Arts and Science students incorporated
a study-abroad experience in their ><=?-=@
academic year
1,100+ student volunteer and leadership
opportunities available through the
Arts and Science Undergraduate Society

LAnGUAGeS
The study of languages unlocks new worlds of literature and
culture. Knowledge of a language other than English enables
you to travel, live and work in another country. Explore the
foundations of language in the Linguistics or french
Linguistics program or pursue literary and cultural studies in
french, German, Greek, Italian, Latin or Spanish (including
Spanish and Latin American Studies). Language instruction
courses are also offered in Arabic, Chinese, modern Hebrew,
Inuktitut, Japanese, Mohawk and Portuguese. Students inter-ested
in historical languages can study ancient Greek, biblical
Hebrew, and Latin. In our globalized world, every student can
benefit from exposure to cultural diversity through language,
literature and culture courses. Queen’s also offers a minor
plan in World Language Studies, in which students study
two or more languages as a complement to their primary
degree program.
SOCIAL SCIenCeS
If you are intrigued by the behaviour and interactions of
human beings, both as individuals and in groups, consider
the Social Sciences. Topics range from psychological drives
and motivations to economic growth and development;
from political practices and institutions to patterns of family
interaction; from the effect of human interventions on the
environment to the roles of women in different societies.
Social Science plans are offered in Applied economics,
Cognitive Studies, economics, environmental Studies,
Geography, Global Development Studies, Health Studies,
Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology, and Gender
Studies. You will be encouraged to approach human beings
and human life with curiosity and an open mind, to investigate
issues with careful research, and to draw conclusions based
on empirical evidence.
CreATIve ArTS
Artist, filmmaker, musician or actor? Just want to understand
and enjoy the Creative Arts? At Queen’s, Stage and Screen,
Computing and the Creative Arts, fine Art (visual Art),
music, Drama, as well as film and media, provide you with
many opportunities to understand and interpret different
forms of artistic expression. With many classes at the new
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts and other venues
on campus you will be able to refine your techniques and
skills in order to produce and show your own artistic works.
All Queen’s students can get involved with the Creative Arts
by joining the music ensemble, auditioning for a play or
musical, volunteering at the student-run union Gallery or
simply browsing through the magnificent art collections at
the Agnes Etherington Art Centre on campus.
SCIenCe
dEGREE oFFEREd: BSc(Honours)
OUAC Code: QS
Also available with Concurrent education
(see page 62), OUAC Code: Qf
Also available at the Bader International Study Centre,
first Year Studies in england, OUAC Code: QIS
for information about direct entry programs in Kinesiology
and Physical and Health education, see page 53.
for information on Computing, see page 51.
DISCIPLIneS
PHYSICAL AnD mATHemATICAL SCIenCeS
The Physical and Mathematical sciences provide you with
exciting opportunities to explore the world around us
through careful observation, rigorous experimentation, and
the application of lab-based skills to analyze and evaluate
data. Astrophysics, Biology and mathematics, Chemistry,
Computer Science, Computing and mathematics,
Geography, Geological Sciences, mathematics,
mathematical Physics, Physical and Health education,
Physics, Software Design, and Statistics all offer students
access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities. You can study
everything from fossils of the first-known animals from over
00 million years ago to the latest developments in nanotech-nology.
Most students in the Physical and Mathematical
Sciences have the opportunity to pursue original research
work in the labs of faculty members during their studies.
nATUrAL AnD LIfe SCIenCeS
The Natural and Life Sciences explore the complex world of
living beings and how they interact with the world around
them. our Life Sciences plans examine the basic medical
sciences through a multi-disciplinary approach, including
Neuroscience, drug development and Human Toxicology,
Cardiorespiratory Sciences, and Cancer Research. Biochemistry
and Biology plans allow you to explore living systems from
the exquisite detail of protein interactions in a living cell to
the complex interplay of birdsongs in the jungles of Costa
Rica. Biomedical Computing, Biology and Psychology,
and Kinesiology allows students to explore such subjects
as brain and behaviour, cognition and the effects of drug
abuse. our multidisciplinary environmental Science plans
allow you to combine the study of many of the science
subjects listed above in an environmental context.


Drew
Pursuing Bachelor of Arts
Honours degree (BAH)
• loves to travel
• interested in international issues
• wants to be a high school teacher
• wants to be fluent in French
• chose to take French and history
courses while on exchange in
France at l’université de Lyon,
France
Samil
Pursuing Bachelor of Science
Honours degree (BScH)
• favourite courses in high school
were chemistry and geography
• wants to explore palaeontology
• wants a hands-on career after
university
BScH
Major in
Geology, Minor
concentration
in Biology
Psychology
Geography
English
Biology Geology
BAH
Medial in
Health Studies and
Gender Studies
Health Studies
Classics
Film
and
Media
Political
Studies
Gender
Studies
Art History
BAH
Major in
French Studies
Linguistics
Global
Development
Studies
French
Studies
History
Mathematics
International Exchange at l’Université, Lyon, France
Katie
Pursuing Bachelor of Arts
Honours degree (BAH)
• interested in fitness and nutrition
• loves contemporary art galleries
and classic movies
• wants to study gender issues
from a variety of perspectives
• considering a career in the field
of public health

Building your degree in Arts and Science
STUDY
Choose academic plans and elective courses to integrate complementary studies
and build on your diverse interests. The possibilities are almost endless – your degree
will be as unique as you are! For more information visit
queensu.ca/artsci/academics/undergraduate/current-students/building-your-degree

BACHeLOr Of ArTS,
HOnOUrS (BAH)
OUAC CODe: QA
SUBJeCTS Of STUDY
ArT HISTOrY
The Art History program exposes students to a range of
different art forms, including painting, prints, sculpture,
architecture, performance, photography, and the decorative
arts. It also equips students with the analytical tools needed
to interpret the aesthetic, social, and cultural dimensions of
these works. The Venice Summer School as well as trips to the
Agnes Etherington Art Centre and to museums in the major
art centres of Canada complement the classroom experience.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Teaching and research; museum
curating and administration; gallery administration; art law;
art conservation; art auctioning; art education; design;
art criticism.
CLASSICAL STUDIeS
Classics refers to the study of the Greek and Roman worlds.
Multi-disciplinary in approach, it involves the studies of history,
literature, archaeology, religion, mythology, drama and
philosophy, in addition to the ancient languages of Greek and
Latin. Today our understanding of Greek and Roman culture is
further enhanced by the latest digital techniques that increas-ingly
pervade studies in archaeology, epigraphy, papyrology,
and ancient science and medicine. At Queen’s, students have
the opportunity to get hands-on experience in the latest
techniques by participating in one of two archaeological
excavations supervised by our own faculty, or through a
variety of projects and assignments.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Archaeology; research; cultural resource
management; tourism; art conservation; museum work;
archival work; publishing; journalism; library information
sciences; education; law, foreign service; and ministerial work.
COmPUTInG AnD THe CreATIve ArTS (COCA)
Computing and the Creative Arts is an exciting multi-disciplinary
plan in both Computing and the Arts. You’ll learn how to
develop and use cutting-edge software programs for Music,
Art, drama, or Film production. You will acquire the technical
expertise to design new applications and take advantage of
future trends in digital technology. You’ll get the theoretical
and historical background necessary to make critical judgments
about new approaches to artistic expression and practical
knowledge of the tools available to today’s creative artists.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Entertainment; game-development;
art galleries; museums; multimedia design and production;
and, software development.
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DrAmA
At Queen’s you can balance the study of theatre from
theoretical and practical perspectives. Presentations and
workshops by guest artists and scholars as well as student
participation in main stage and studio productions for the
public bring breadth and depth to drama programs. For
students interested in collaboration between the fields of
drama and Film and Media, there is a special field concentra-tion
in Stage and Screen Studies.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Acting; arts administration; community
theatre; costume/set design; directing; media planning;
playwriting; mediation; social services; teaching; research;
and talent representation.
eCOnOmICS
At Queen’s you have the opportunity to explore many aspects
of economics, with an emphasis on the modern principles
used to analyze contemporary economic problems. You will
learn how to apply economic theories to issues that form
an integral part of our lives: public finance, international
relations, natural resources and the environment, business
cycles, labour markets and the economic systems of other
countries. Students can also choose a concentration in
Applied Economics. Note that all Economics programs
include a course in differential and Integral Calculus, so
students should ensure that they have the appropriate
prerequisite.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Accounting; actuarial science;
banking; law; teaching; finance; investment analysis;
immigration; monetary/fiscal policy; public administration;
international development; strategic planning and public
and private research.
enGLISH LAnGUAGe AnD LITerATUre
The English department trains you to read attentively, think
critically, and communicate effectively as you investigate
literature from a range of historical periods and from around
the globe. Some of our courses survey national traditions
(British, Canadian, American) while others focus on genres
(fantasy, life writing, children's literature) or categories
(women's writing, postcolonial writing, Indigenous writing)
that span national and chronological boundaries. A Major
in English offers you a systematic grounding in important
historical and contemporary traditions while also giving you
space to pursue your interests.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Administration; advertising; archives;
business writing; communications; consulting; copywriting;
diplomatic service; foreign service; journalism; marketing;
publicity; publishing; research; teaching; technical writing;
and translation.
envIrOnmenTAL STUDIeS
This program provides disciplinary strength in a humanities
and social science discipline plus interdisciplinary environ-mental
courses on the science side. Students acquire a basic
science background, an understanding of the complexity
of environmental issues and their solutions, and an in-depth
knowledge of a discipline in the humanities or social
sciences.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Teaching; law; quality control; agri-culture;
air pollution; disaster relief; eco-tourism; municipal,
national or international sustainable development; policy;
waste management; and urban and regional planning.
fILm AnD meDIA
In Film and Media, you will examine modern forms of film,
video, television, and emerging varieties of digital culture.
At the new Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts –
home to a world class screening room – you will study the
forces that have shaped film and media communication,
explore the history and theory of film production, and
engage directly in the production of film and video. For
students interested in collaboration between the fields of
drama and Film, there is a special field concentration in
Stage and Screen Studies.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Advertising; animation; broadcasting;
casting; choreography; composition; costume design; dance;
directing; teaching; journalism; make-up and costumes;
media relations; performance; playwriting; screenwriting;
sound editing; special effects; talent representation;
and theatre management.
frenCH STUDIeS
At Queen’s you can choose from a variety of courses dealing
with oral and written French, literature and culture of France,
Quebec and francophone countries, linguistics, and business
French. You will have opportunities to study or work in a
francophone context either in Quebec or Europe, through
academic exchanges, work/study programs, and internships.
A medial concentration is available in French Linguistics.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Administration; banking and
commerce; civil service; diplomatic service; hospitality and
tourism; immigration; journalism; language industries; law;
media and publishing; public relations; research; teaching;
technical writing and translation.
STUDY

GenDer STUDIeS
The Gender Studies department offers an interdisciplinary
approach to studies of women and gender as well as class,
race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, globalization and environ-ments.
We draw on human experiences, feminisms, histories,
cultures, economies, and politics to critically analyze power,
knowledge, difference, and inequalities. The department of
Gender Studies administers a study program leading to a
Certificate in Sexual and Gender diversity. This option is
available to all students regardless of their degree concen-tration,
and is intended for those students who wish to add
a critical sexualities and gender diversity component to their
degree program(s). For more information please see page 72.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Graduate studies; law; education;
cultural affairs; research; politics; social work; counselling;
human rights; international development; public relations;
marketing; labour; planning; consulting: medicine, journalism
and media, cultural productions and public administration.
GeOGrAPHY
Geography is an interdisciplinary field that spans the sciences,
the social sciences and the humanities. In earth systems
science we study natural processes, their interactions,
and both naturally and human-generated environmental
issues. In the social sciences we study a variety of social
problems generated by the uneven distribution of resources
at scales from the local to the global. In the humanities
we explore how humans continue to transform the places
where they live.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Education; academic research; urban
and regional planning; community development; survey
research; immigration and settlement; tourism; law; clima-tology;
geospatial analysis; forestry conservation; disaster
planning; development and humanitarian assistance; diplo-macy;
project management and consultancy; advertising;
environmental conservation and management; heritage
conservation.
GermAn STUDIeS
At Queen’s, basic German language acquisition courses are
popular electives for students with little or no knowledge of
the language. A medial or minor concentration will deepen
your fluency in the German language as well as broaden your
understanding of the literature, culture, and history of Germany.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS:
Art interpretation and criticism; banking; broadcasting;
civil service; cross-cultural communication; foreign services;
hotels and tourism; immigration; imports and exports;
international law; museum management; research;
teaching; translation.
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GLOBAL DeveLOPmenT STUDIeS
Global development Studies is an interdisciplinary depart-ment
offering a wide range of course and degree options on
campus while encouraging students to participate in hands-on
learning in locations around the world. Faculty draw on
a variety of disciplinary fields to reflect on the notions of
freedom, democracy, and progress that inform different
visions of development. Through the study of institutions
and policymaking and by working with communities in
Canada and abroad, we attempt to better understand the
complex and unequal history of our shared world. Courses
within dEVS cover diverse subject matters that range from
global trade, aid and finance through to cultural practices,
gender and sexuality, and Indigenous peoples in Canada
and the global South.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Community development; corporate
responsibility; disaster relief; ecological restoration; fair trade;
food aid; foreign affairs; human rights; immigration; interna-tional
development; journalism; law; legislation; policy analysis
and development; refugee settlement; and research.
HeALTH STUDIeS
For the public health care system in Canada to function
effectively both the social and physical determinants of
health at the individual and societal level need to be under-stood
in the context of health education, health policy,
community health, and epidemiology. The Health Studies
program addresses a wide range of subject areas bearing on
human health and has been designed to give students the
necessary skills and knowledge to respond to critical ques-tions
about the health of Canada’s population and the
Canadian health care system.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Bioethics; complementary medicine;
fitness and lifestyle counselling; gerontology; health adminis-tration;
health education; health promotion; public health;
international development; medicine; naturopathic medicine;
nutrition and dietetics; and pharmaceutical sales.
HISTOrY
The History Plan will provide you with a sophisticated intro-duction
to a variety of approaches to the past, and will hone
your analysis, discussion, research, and writing skills. You can
explore such diverse areas as the Crusades, slavery and race
relations, Native history in the Americas, the Russian Revolu-tion,
the problems of 20th century Canadian unity, the
economic development of Africa, and the perception and
treatment of women in North America.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Archaeology; archives; business
analysis; campaign organization; culture management;
diplomatic service; journalism; genealogical research;
historical interpretation; intelligence analysis; international
relations; media consulting; teaching; law and politics.

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InDIGenOUS STUDIeS
Students will gain a solid foundation in the histories and cul-tures
of Indigenous peoples in Canada and globally, includ-ing
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. Core and option
courses from fourteen departments will introduce students
to Indigenous worldviews, histories, geographies, politics,
education, spirituality and art, as well as concepts of colo-nization,
decolonization, and Indigenous-settler relations.
Indigenous Studies is an emerging field, which is reflected in
the diversity and interdisciplinary nature while uniting tradi-tional
classroom education directly with experiential learn-ing.
This General BA and Minor Plan complements a wide
variety of fields such as Global development Studies, drama,
English, History, and Political Studies, to name a few.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: This Plan is a valuable complement
to many other fields and allows student to prepare for
careers in education, environmental policy, health policy,
human resources, law, medicine, nursing, public policy and
public administration and many other professions.
ITALIAn LAnGUAGe AnD LITerATUre
By studying Italian you will develop and improve your
linguistic skills and enhance your knowledge and apprecia-tion
of literature. Courses that examine the influence of key
social, historical, political and artistic developments will allow
you to sharpen your awareness of varied cultural traditions.
Studies in Italian can be enhanced through study abroad at a
university in Italy.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Art interpretation and criticism;
banking; broadcasting; civil service; cross-cultural communi-cation;
foreign services; hotels and tourism; immigration;
imports and exports; international law; museum manage-ment;
research; teaching; translation.
JeWISH STUDIeS
The Jewish Studies Program supports courses in Jewish history
and culture in the context of world civilizations from the
Bible to contemporary Israel/Palestine and modern Jewish
life. The courses are integrated into the major humanities
departments and programs, primarily History and also
including, Classics; Languages, Literature, and Culture
(Hebrew and Arabic); Cultural Studies, Global development,
Gender Studies, Philosophy, and Religion. The Jewish Stud-ies
Program offers dialogue courses team taught with Arab,
Muslim, and Palestinian scholars. Jewish Studies courses
provide a context for the application of the disciplinary and
methodological skills of each department to study the
complexities of identity, community, religion, and politics.
Jewish Studies strongly supports the study of languages,
especially Hebrew and Arabic, and study abroad, including
in Israel/Palestine.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Jewish Studies provides courses to
enhance study in the humanities and social sciences or to
complement programs in sciences. Like most students in Arts
and Sciences possible careers include business, law, medicine,
education, or social work. other options include work in the
Jewish community, Israel, or the Middle East; museum work,
clergy, academics, and NGos.
LInGUISTICS
Linguistics, the scientific study of human language, explores
the structure of language and how it is acquired, as well as
how languages function at the physiological and psycholog-ical
levels. In the Linguistics Plan at Queen’s, you will become
skilled in analyzing language use and in grasping the under-lying
patterns.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Broadcasting; civil service;
communication; computational linguistics; cross-cultural
communication; curriculum development; editing; interpre-tation;
journalism; language instruction; law; neurolinguistics;
speech pathology/therapy; teaching; and translation.
meDIevAL STUDIeS
The minor concentration in Medieval Studies allows you to
develop an interest in the history, literature, society, culture
and languages of the Middle Ages. discover what happened
after the fall of Rome and explore the roots of the modern
world by learning about such things as Gothic art, medieval
romances and sagas, the Crusades, Byzantine emperors, or
early Muslim faith and politics; and acquire skills in Latin,
old English, Arabic, Greek or more.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: This minor concentration is a good
complement to many other fields and allows students to
prepare for careers in teaching, law, the civil service, writing,
translation, journalism, publishing, entertainment consult-ing,
research, politics, museum work.
STUDY
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PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy asks the big questions. What is truth? What is
knowledge? What sorts of things exist? What makes for a
just state? How do we decide moral questions?
And Philosophy asks more focused questions. our students
get to think philosophically about art, education, the envi-ronment,
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ethics and applied ethics, feminism, literature,
mathematics, the mind, law, logic, religion, science, social
diversity, and more.
Courses range from historical to contemporary, and from
broad investigations to problem-based inquiries. Through-out,
our students learn important analytical and interpreta-tive
skills through a range of written assignments and
in-class discussions.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Archives; consulting; cultural affairs;
foreign service; human rights; international development;
law; medical ethics; medicine; politics and government;
public policy; training and development; and more.
POLITICAL STUDIeS
The department of Political Studies offers you the opportu-nity
to study power, conflict, and decision-making in a variety
of contexts, from Canadian legislatures and courts to the u.N.
and international relations. You might explore the principles
of liberalism and democracy, the causes of conflict in the
Middle East, the incentives created by different electoral
systems, or the effects of welfare reform on single mothers.
You will develop critical thinking and writing skills, which
are useful for many pursuits after graduation, and
crucial for citizenship in a democracy.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Campaign management; communica-tions;
diplomatic service; education; government; intelligence
analysis; journalism; law; media analysis; policy development;
public affairs; research; and speech writing.
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology can be divided broadly into two branches: natu-ral
science and social science. In the natural science branch
of Queen’s Psychology program, you will learn about basic
processes of cognition and behavioural neuroscience,
including the effects of brain damage or drug-induced
changes on behaviour, how various neurochemicals affect
normal and abnormal behaviour, mechanisms of memory,
motor control, and how we solve problems. The social sci-ence
branch of the program focuses on child development,
personality differences, how people act in groups or organi-zations,
health-related behaviours, and various aspects of
normal and abnormal behaviour.
our Arts and Science students study both areas and are free
to focus further upon the area that interests them the most.
Courses in statistics and design are central to all of our
programs.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Basic and applied research, business
(consumer behaviour, human resources); counseling (addic-tions,
careers, genetic); corrections; forensic assessment; law;
mediation; medicine; mental health treatment, politics;
program evaluation; public relations; social work; speech
and language pathology and teaching.
reLIGIOUS STUDIeS
Religious Studies includes understanding the core values
and beliefs that shape the world's cultures today. This
includes examining the history of religious traditions,
comparing the ideas and values of different religions, and
understanding the function of religion in society. Students
of religion use theories from anthropology, sociology,
archaeology, literary studies, and cognitive science to inves-tigate
why people are religious, where religion comes from,
and how it should be defined and understood. Religious
studies is mutli-disciplinary in nature, global in scope, and
uniquely focused on one of the most intriguing aspects of
the human experience.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Archaeology; education; commerce;
international development; public relations; cultural affairs;
foreign service; journalism; work in religious communities;
and social services.
SOCIOLOGY
In Queen’s Sociology Plan, you will consider theories about
how societies work, learn methodologies to investigate what
is happening, and explore substantive areas such as gender
and racism, socio-legal studies, criminology, and communi-cation
and information technologies. We place a major
emphasis on how to study a broad range of social processes,
from childbirth to aging, and from community groups to
world power blocs.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Children’s and social services; crimi-nal
justice; consumer research; corporate training; educa-tion;
family support services; human resources; international
aid; law; media; policy analysis and research teaching; third
world development; and women’s services.
SPAnISH LAnGUAGe AnD LITerATUre
By studying Spanish you will develop and improve your lin-guistic
skills and enhance your knowledge and appreciation
of literature. Courses that examine the influence of key social,
historical, political and artistic developments will allow you

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to sharpen your awareness of varied cultural traditions.
A major, medial and minor concentration will deepen your
fluency in Spanish as well as broaden your understanding of
the literature, culture and history of Spain and Latin America.
Courses in basic to advanced Spanish language acquisition
are also popular electives for students. Studies in Spanish
can be enhanced through study abroad at a university in
Spain or Spanish Latin America.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Art interpretation and criticism;
banking; broadcasting; civil service; cross-cultural communi-cation;
foreign services; hotels and tourism; immigration;
imports and exports; international law; museum manage-ment;
research; teaching; translation
SPAnISH AnD LATIn AmerICAn STUDIeS
In this minor concentration students will gain intermediate-advanced
fluency in Spanish, and broaden their knowledge
of the Latin American people through literature, film, and
culture. Selected courses from eight other departments
are among the option courses. A minor will enhance and
complement a wide variety of Plans such as Economics,
Global development, Commerce, Linguistics, and Art History,
to name a few.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Art interpretation; auctioneering;
banking; broadcasting; cross-cultural communication;
curriculum development; customs inspection; foreign
service; genealogical research; immigration; imports and
exports; interpretation; linguistics; museum management;
and teaching.
STAGe AnD SCreen STUDIeS
Stage and Screen Studies at Queen’s university is meant for
students interested in exploring both these realms and in
drawing together the lessons to be learned in each. It offers
instruction in the theoretical and historical dimensions of
the two art forms, and requires commitment to the de-manding
opportunity for practical work in each. The pro-gram
invites a director, writer, or other notable professional
working in theatre, film and television to come to Kingston
each year as the Stage and Screen Visiting Artist to conduct
classes, hold a presentation for the Queen’s and Kingston
public and otherwise benefit students with their experience.
By combining selected courses from Film and Media and
the department of drama, along with others of the student’s
choosing from the department of Art or the School of
Music, Stage and Screen Studies provides a challenging
and rewarding path toward understanding the relations
of the arts in contemporary society.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Performance; broadcasting;
costume/set design; directing (film and theatre);
arts administration; marketing; media relations;
screenwriting/playwrighting; talent representation.
STUDY
WOrLD LAnGUAGe STUDIeS
Learn to communicate in at least two languages other than
English. Choose from among the thirteen languages offered
at Queen’s – Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew,
Inuktitut, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mohawk, Portuguese
and Spanish – and prepare for an international career; gain
insight into cultural difference, and get ready for a global
future. This minor program complements a wide variety
of fields such as Global development Studies, Linguistics,
Political Studies and Music, just to name a few.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: This minor concentration is a valuable
complement to many other fields and allows students to
prepare for careers in communication, public administration,
international relations, business, human resources, diplomacy,
development work, etc.
Queen’s university
Accelerated Route to
Medical School (QuARMS)
Queen’s university Accelerated Route to
Medical School (QuARMS) is a unique
opportunity to enter medical school after
only two years of undergraduate study in
the Faculty of Arts and Science.
This reduces the time frame for receiving an
Md from one of Canada’s premier medical
schools. QuARMS is the only admission track
of its kind for high school students in Canada.
To learn more about QuARMS and the
requirements, please visit: queensu.ca/
admission/programs/quarms.html

THE ISABEL
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ISABEL BADER CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts is the home for the creative arts at Queen’s
and a hub of vibrant artistic study, creation and exhibition in the Kingston community.
Situated on the shores of Lake ontario, the 0,000- square-foot centre features breathtaking
spaces and innovative programs that encourage interactivity through common teaching
rooms, joint courses, and shared public spaces and services. The School of Music, department
of drama, department of Film and Media and the department of Art share the Isabel.
In addition to beautiful, light-filled classrooms overlooking the lake, the Isabel offers a
production studio, film editing suites, teaching and rehearsal spaces for music and drama
– including the performance spaces, some of which can be used for teaching purposes
(a studio theatre, film screening room and art and media lab), creating a dynamic venue
for our students and community to learn, discover, think, do, and experience, together.

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The facts
80,000 square feet of performance,
exhibition and teaching space
566-seat concert hall with superior
acoustics performance
Large lobby on the waterfront
100-seat studio theatre
92-seat film screening room
Rehearsal hall for multi-purpose use
Art and media lab to be used for
instruction and display
1,000+ students will learn at the
Isabel every week
Ryan Pistorius @RyanPistorius
The Isabel Bader Centre @queensu is by
far the most beautiful building on campus!
Teared up a little seeing the concert hall;
it’s amazing!
STUDY

BACHeLOr Of SCIenCe,
HOnOUrS (BSCH)
OUAC CODe: QS
SUBJeCTS Of STUDY
BIOCHemISTrY
one of the fastest growing and most exciting sciences,
Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in all living
species. This program will prepare students for work in
industry or in graduate studies, and is well-known for its
five-year option which includes an intensive eight-month
plus four-month internship placements available in major
pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government-funded
research laboratories, and hospital and university
research institutes.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Animal research; biotechnology and
pharmaceutical industry; business; dentistry; drug develop-ment;
forensics; genetics; law; medical and clinical research;
medicine; nursing; optometry; pharmacy; physical therapy;
public health; public and private research laboratories; sports
medicine; teaching; toxicology; and veterinary science.
BIOLOGY
There has never been a more exciting time to study Biology,
with subjects ranging as broadly as climate change and the
conservation of biodiversity, the origin and evolution of life,
the form and function of organisms, and the ongoing “omics”
revolution at the molecular level. Reflecting this diversity,
Queen’s Biology students have an extraordinary range of
courses to choose from in the broad areas of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology, organismal and Integrative Biology,
Genetics, and Molecular and Cell Biology. The program
emphasizes interactive learning with hands-on laboratories,
small senior seminar modules and field courses at the inter-nationally-
recognized Queen’s Biological Station and around
the world. Numerous opportunities exist for independent
research in professors’ laboratories, including our capstone
4th year thesis projects, which ready graduates for a career
by developing both research and presentation skills.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Academic and applied research;
teaching; medicine and health sciences; veterinary medicine;
genetic counseling; biotechnology; environmental policy,
protection and law; climatology; fisheries science;
ecotoxicology.
Katie Shilletto @twoandhold
I can honestly say that @queensu
professors are some of the best. I’ve never
felt so much support from my educators
before.
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BIOLOGY AnD mATHemATICS
From genes to ecosystems, there is a long history of interdis-ciplinary
studies between Mathematics and Biology. The
synergy between these disciplines allows students to study
biological processes that are embedded in larger complex
biological system, while developing theoretical foundations
that can be applied to a wide range of systems. Queen’s has
a vibrant group of researchers and educators in biomathe-matics.
Students in this program are exposed to a compre-hensive
suite of mathematics courses that ranges from
statistics and differential equations to mathematical
evolutionary biology, and biology courses that range from
genetics and molecular biology to ecology and evolution.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Biological research; modelling
for resource management; statistical analysis; medicine;
epidemiology; public health; policy; environmental law.
BIOLOGY AnD PSYCHOLOGY
Integrating Biology and Psychology, this specialization
provides students with a broad appreciation of the genetic
basis of life, the form and function of organisms and their
evolutionary basis. In addition, students will gain an under-standing
of the cognitive processes and neuroscience
underlying the behaviour of animals. Students choose from
courses in both disciplines to build their degree plan, allow-ing
for an extraordinary range of opportunities for upper
year research experiences and specialized seminar courses.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Academic and applied research,
particularly in animal behaviour and neuroscience; teaching;
medicine and health sciences; pharmacology; biotechnology;
genetic counselling; health care and rehabilitation; nursing.
CHemISTrY
As one of the top chemistry teaching and research depart-ments
in Canada, we offer a stimulating learning environ-ment
for undergraduate and graduate students. Queen’s
Chemistry programs have rich practical laboratory compo-nents,
where you will put into practice key concepts learned
from your lectures. In upper years, you can specialize in one
or more of the fundamental branches of chemistry – analyti-cal,
inorganic, organic, physical, and theoretical – or explore
new applications such as environmental, materials, biological,
computational, or polymer chemistry.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Teaching; public and private
research; medical laboratories; industrial processes;
pharmaceuticals; forensic technician; environmental
research; medicine; dentistry; and pharmacy.
envIrOnmenTAL SCIenCe
In the Environmental Science program, you will acquire an
appreciation of the scope and complexity of environmental
systems, the ability to deal with the socio-economic dimen-sions
of an issue, and the fundamental knowledge to adapt
to changes in the future. If you are interested in a science
concentration, you will study environmental systems from
the perspective of the natural and physical sciences, while
recognizing the human and cultural dimensions of the issues.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Teaching; law; quality control;
agriculture; air pollution; animal research; aquaculture;
climatology; disaster relief; eco-tourism; forestry; interna-tional/
sustainable development; policy; toxic and hazardous
waste management; and urban and regional planning.
GeOGrAPHY
Geography is an interdisciplinary field that spans the
sciences, the social sciences and the humanities. In earth
systems science we study natural processes, their interac-tions,
and both naturally and human-generated environ-mental
issues. In the social sciences we study a variety
of social problems generated by the uneven distribution
of resources at scales from the local to the global. In the
humanities we explore how humans continue to transform
the places where they live.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Education; academic research; urban
and regional planning; community development; survey
research; immigration and settlement; tourism; law; climatol-ogy;
geospatial analysis; forestry conservation; disaster
planning; development and humanitarian assistance;
diplomacy; project management and consultancy; advertis-ing;
environmental conservation and management; heritage
conservation.
GeOLOGICAL SCIenCeS
As a Geological Science student, you will unravel the com-plex
processes of the Earth. Many courses involve laboratory
and field work with students working in small groups; senior
courses include several extended field trips. Studies in
Geological Science can be complemented with courses
in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geography, Physics
or Chemistry.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: oil and gas exploration; mining and
mineral exploration; environmental assessments (all of these
either in the field or the office); geophysics and earthquake
studies; geochemistry; hydrogeology; hazard assessment
for urban planning.
STUDY

LIfe SCIenCeS
With courses from two Queen’s Faculties – the Faculty of
Health Sciences and the Faculty of Arts and Science – Life
Sciences is one of the most requested programs at Queen’s.
The strength of our program lies in the integration of basic
health sciences founded on a core of natural and physical
science courses. In the final two years of the program you
can choose one of the streams devoted to research: Cancer
Research, drug development and Human Toxicology,
Cardiorespiratory Science, Neuroscience, or you can select
another focus of research or comprehensive study.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Animal research; biotechnology and
pharmaceutical industry; business; dentistry; drug develop-ment;
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forensics; genetics; law; medical and clinical research;
medicine; nursing; optometry; pharmacy; physical therapy;
public health; public and private research laboratories; sports
medicine; teaching; toxicology; and veterinary science.
mATHemATICS AnD STATISTICS
our programs appeal to a broad range of students, including
those interested in pure mathematics, applied mathematics,
the physical and biological sciences, teaching, actuarial studies,
probability, and statistics. our faculty include leading
researchers and many winners of national and university
teaching awards. Students are able to obtain a major,
medial, or a minor degree in either mathematics or statistics.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Accounting; actuarial science; statis-tics;
data mining; banking; computer science; cryptography;
mathematical finance; risk analysis; mathematical modeling;
systems and robotics; telecommunications; research; school
teacher; university professor.
mATHemATICAL PHYSICS
Mathematics and Physics have always been two closely
related fields of study. The Mathematical Physics program
at Queen’s aims to guide students through a program of
study that explores the main aspects of classical and modern
physics, as well as their underlying mathematical foundations.
Several courses investigate the applications of mathematics
in the analysis of physics problems, and in the development
of physical theory.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Research; teaching; law; medicine;
communications technology; computing; financial modelling.
PHYSICS AnD ASTrOnOmY
Through studying Physics at Queen’s, you will be trained
in observation and experimentation, in mathematics and
model building, and will develop the confidence to tackle
new and intellectually demanding problems, placing you
at the leading edge of research and development in science
and technology. This program deals with the properties of
matter and energy, from everyday concepts such as force,
heat and electricity to abstract ideas of relativity and quantum
mechanics. The department of Physics, Engineering Physics
and Astronomy also offers a Specialization Plan in Astrophysics.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Advanced materials; alternative
energy; astrophysics; fundamental physics research; teaching;
environmental monitoring; law; medical imaging; medicine;
nanoscience; nuclear power; computing; optometry;
photonics; planetary science; radiology; remote sensing
and space science.
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology can be divided broadly into two branches: natu-ral
science and social science. In the natural science branch
of Queen’s Psychology program, you will learn about basic
processes of cognition and behavioural neuroscience,
including the effects of brain damage or drug-induced
changes on behaviour, how various neurochemicals affect
normal and abnormal behaviour, mechanisms of memory,
motor control, and how we solve problems. The social sci-ence
branch of the program focuses on child development,
personality differences, how people act in groups or organi-zations,
health-related behaviours, and various aspects of
normal and abnormal behaviour. our Arts and Science
students study both areas and are free to focus further upon
the area that interests them the most. Courses in statistics
and design are central to all of our programs.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Basic and applied research; business
(consumer behaviour, human resources); counseling (addic-tions,
careers, genetic); corrections; forensic assessment; law;
mediation; medicine; mental health treatment, politics;
program evaluation; public relations; social work; speech
and language pathology; and teaching.

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STUDY
BACHeLOr Of COmPUTInG,
HOnOUrS (BCmpH)
School of Computing
dEGREE PRoGRAM: Bachelor of Computing, Honours
(BCmpH)
OUAC CODe: QD
Computing and the Creative Arts page 40
SUBJeCTS Of STUDY
COmPUTer SCIenCe
Computer Science explores the science and the principles
that underlie all of computing. It provides broad training
with the opportunity to focus on specific areas such as
artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction,
computer games, computer graphics, and systems.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: From software developer to systems
analyst, information architect to database administrator,
graduates are prepared for any number of careers in
the technology industry.
SOfTWAre DeSIGn
Software design is the art and science of software architec-ture,
analysis, development and evolution, for those destined
to carry the capabilities of computer systems beyond current
limits. Accredited as a Software Engineering program.
A game development stream is now available.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Graduates become the software
architects, graphics and game developers, designers and
entrepreneurs who drive the software revolution.
BIOmeDICAL COmPUTInG
Queen’s is the pioneer in undergraduate Biomedical Com-puting,
one of the most promising fields in health research.
This innovative program combines the problem-solving
capabilities of Computer Science with the most advanced
techniques of the life sciences, resulting in endless possibili-ties
for Biological research and improvements in health care.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Medicine; dentistry; pharmacy;
and research in biology; medicine; neuroscience or
pharmacology.
COGnITIve SCIenCe
Computers can play chess – could they one day diagnose
illnesses or write symphonies? These are questions explored
in our Cognitive Science program. drawing from psychology,
philosophy, linguistics, neuroscience, and computing, this
program explores the science of the mind and thought.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Interaction and user-interface design;
game design; research in Computing; Psychology; and
Linguistics.
COmPUTInG AnD mATHemATICS
Primarily intended for students aiming at graduate work in
the theory of Computing or in an applied area of Computing
requiring significant mathematical expertise, such as com-munications,
optimization, security, or biomedical computing.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Research in Computer Science;
Communications; and Security Systems.
computing
highlights
• innovative multidisciplinary programs
in creative and medical fields such as
Biomedical Computing and Computing
and the Creative Arts (BAH)
• state-of-the-art facilities enable our programs
to keep abreast of the evolving demands of
the industry
• internship opportunities with top employers
enhance career prospects
• opportunities for undergraduate research in
fields involving human/computer interaction,
IT security, biomedicine and computer
applications in deep ocean discovery

fIne ArT (vISUAL ArT)
dEGREE PRoGRAM: Bachelor of fine Art, Honours (BfAH)
in visual Art
OUAC CODe: QT
• small class sizes and high professor-to-student ratios
create an interactive learning environment
• students are encouraged to push technical and creative
boundaries in a wide variety of media in spacious well
equipped studios
• intensive studio training is complemented by lecture
and seminar courses in Art History
With its tradition of scholarship and research, and an
environment that both stimulates and challenges, Queen’s
provides the ideal setting for the study of and creation of
Visual Art. our program combines the creative, technical, and
critical studies required for studio practice in four interrelated
areas: drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture/new
media. These are seen as broad overlapping areas each
containing many approaches and procedures. Studio
training is complemented by studies in Art History and
elective courses. It is possible to complete a Minor in another
subject as a part of the BFA (Honours) degree.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Professional artist; medical illustrator;
book illustrator; advertising specialist; animation artist;
auction manager; commercial artist; costume designer;
stage designer; production designer; fashion designer;
art conservationist; museum and gallery curator; architect;
art therapist; teacher; cultural worker; art consultant;
interior designer.
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mUSIC
dEGREE PRoGRAM: Bachelor of music (BmUS)
OUAC CODe: Qm
Also available with Concurrent education
(see page 62), OUAC Code: Qmm
• exceptional flexibility in the Bachelor of Music degree
allows students to pursue their dreams while concentrating
on one or more areas within music
• fully integrated concurrent Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of
Education program in ontario graduates music teachers
in 5 years
• combine your passion for music and digital technology
through the unique combined program with a Bachelor
of Music degree from Queen’s university and a Music and
digital Media diploma from St. Lawrence College (see
page 72)
• learn and perform in the new, world-class Isabel Bader
Centre for the Performing Arts (see page 46)
• by focusing on undergraduate studies, the School
of Music has earned a reputation across Canada for
producing some of the best-prepared graduates, who
excel as scholars, composers, teachers and performers
At the Queen’s School of Music, you will get a solid
education in classical western music from ancient times
to the avant-garde, built on courses in applied study
(performance), musicology/ethnomusicology, music
education, and theory and composition. A Bachelor of Arts
with a Music concentration can combine studies in Music
with disciplines as closely related as drama or Film, or as
broadly compatible as the Sciences or English Literature.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Arts management; audio
consulting; composing; concert production; conducting;
copyright and trademark law; film scoring; instrument
repair; music therapy; performance; research; songwriting;
sound creation; sound engineering; talent scouting;
teaching; voice coaching; and writing lyrics.

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KIneSIOLOGY
dEGREE PRoGRAM: Bachelor of Science, Honours
Kinesiology (BScH KIne)
OUAC CODe: QK
(Accreditation by the Canadian Council of University Physical
education and Kinesiology Administrators)
Kinesiology students explore ways to improve human
movement and performance through a multi-disciplinary
approach that includes a primary focus on the applied
exercise science areas such as biomechanics and exercise
physiology, supplemented by an examination of other key
areas such as the psychology of sport and exercise, the
socio-cultural dimensions of physical activity, and health
promotion. Kinesiology courses are supplemented by a
number of science course selections, chosen to match
students’ interests and career goals.
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Athletic therapy; registered kinesiol-ogist;
chiropractics; coaching; complementary medicine;
ergonomics; health education; health and wellness consult-ant;
medicine; nutrition and dietetics; occupational therapy;
personal training; pharmaceuticals; physical or physiotherapy;
and stroke or cardiac rehabilitation.
PHYSICAL AnD HeALTH eDUCATIOn
dEGREE PRoGRAM: Bachelor of Physical and Health
education, Honours (BPHeH)
OUAC CODe: QPH
(Accreditation by the Canadian Council of University Physical
education and Kinesiology Administrators)
The honours program in Physical and Health Education
explores human movement from a multi-disciplinary
perspective. Students are taught the application of physical
activity and sport knowledge in the context of teaching,
coaching, fitness consulting, etc. and across all populations
and abilities (e.g. children, persons with disabilities and
seniors). Along with other post-degree options, the program
prepares students to offer Physical Education as a teaching
subject for admission to teacher preparation programs.
YOU WILL:
• focus on the application of physical activity in various
settings with different populations
• learn about human movement from a multi-disciplinary
perspective including the physical, behavioural and social
sciences
• take the classroom to the field: put theory into practice
by getting involved in community-based placements
• prepare students for the teaching profession with physical
education as a teaching subject
CAreer POSSIBILITIeS: Adventure-based travel; athletic
therapy; coaching; complementary medicine; eco-tourism;
facilities management; health education; health and wellness
consultant; medicine; municipal recreation; nutrition and
dietetics; occupational therapy; personal training; physical
or physiotherapy; sports administration; and teaching.
STUDY
Students in the Physical Education and
Kinesiology programs have access to internship-based
courses in a variety of areas, including:
Athletic Therapy; Research; Strength and
Conditioning; and Exercise and Disability.

Libraries aren’t just big
buildings filled with
books. At Queen’s,
the library is where you
live – in your home, in
the classroom and yes,
in big buildings. Queen’s
has six libraries on
campus and countless
other ways to access the
information you’ll need
for your studies,
including online journals,
databases and e-books
that you can use
wherever you are. Plus,
there are always people
to help you find what
you need, even if you’re
not sure exactly what
that is.
bythe numbers
The Library has millions of academic
information resources, including:
Over 85 million journal articles
Over 2 million books and e-books
Over 80,000 e-journals
30 subject specialists
6 libraries with over
3,000 seats
1 Library Café

#1 for library holdings per
student – Maclean’s 2013 rankings

The Library is more than just information.
It is the heart of campus, a place where
you’ll meet new friends, be inspired
and catch up with classmates. Latte in
hand (yes, food and drink are allowed!),
you might just find yourself spending
a lot of time in this place.

“A”grade
for library
– Globe and Mail
Canadian University
Report, 2013
STUDY
The Library has a mix of spaces for lots
of different purposes throughout the six
libraries on campus. There are group
study rooms that you can book, where
you can work with your classmates on
group projects, quiet study areas where
you can really concentrate, and open,
social areas where you can meet up
with friends.


3 Components of Active Learning
1 Preparation—readings, videos, online quizzes
2 Interactive Lecture—examples and context
3 Small Group Learning Lab—hands-on
activities and teamwork, assimilation,
application, and exploration with faculty support
Active Learning in Arts and Science
In the Faculty of Arts and Science, innovative course design is going beyond the lecture
format to enable you to engage in a personal learning experience. The focus is on
your classroom experience. You will work collaboratively in small groups and actively
participate in your own learning regardless of the course enrolment. our active learning
strategies are about engagement – your engagement.

What is Active Learning?
An active learning experience is achieved through a
thoughtful and purposeful combination of classroom
learning and online learning. The specific design of
each blended course is unique, but in general:
expect to
• Be excited about your classes!
• Focus your classroom time on small group activities,
active discussion and collaborative learning, where
you will apply, discuss, debate and engage in deeper
understanding of concepts and theories
• Spend fewer classroom hours listening to lectures
• Learn the fundamentals of your course work
through interactive online materials and reading
• Enjoy the freedom of being able to do some of your
course work without leaving your home! (We think
this is really nice when going to a traditional class
might mean walking there in the middle of a
snow storm…)
• Be challenged, and learn from your professors,
teaching assistants and your fellow students
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We want to provide you with the best possible learning experiences. Studies show that
courses that focus on active and collaborative learning in the classroom engage students
better than traditional lecture-only courses. A student-centred approach, and the active
learning strategies that characterize blended courses, are key to this success.
STUDY

Arts and Science Online

Continuing and distance Studies
A traditional, on-campus degree doesn’t work for you?
Consider one of Queen’s Arts and Science online degrees in English, global development
studies, psychology or history or one of a wide range of online courses.
Benefit from:
• High-quality online learning taught by the same professors who are winning teaching awards
on Queen’s campus.
• Interactivity and connection with fully interactive computer-based activities like videos,
presentations, group work, discussion forums and live tutorials.
• Courses developed by Queen’s faculty assisted by professional instructional designers to ensure
the best online learning experience.
• Flexibility that meets your needs with courses offered in fall, winter and summer terms.
Complete a degree while balancing work and family life or finish a degree by taking online courses.

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