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Degree Requirements Honours BES Degree Course Requirements (120 credits) Students choose their courses in the Honours BES program according to the following requirements: (a) General Education (at least 12 credits): Following York's philosophy of undergraduate education, BES students are required to study in the humanities and the natural sciences.
The BES humanities requirement can be satisfied by taking ES/ENVS 1800 6.0, or a 1000-level course (at least six credits) from the following: classical studies; English; French studies; history; humanities; languages, literature and linguistics; or philosophy.
The BES natural science requirement is met by taking ES/ENVS 1500 6.0 or a first year (six credit) course from the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science (excluding natural science courses (NATS)). (b) Required Core Environmental Studies Courses (39 credits):
(c) Theme Foundation Requirement (at least six credits) two or more of:
(d) Depth Requirement:
(e) Breadth Requirement: In addition to the general education requirements, 24 credits are taken as electives outside of the Faculty. These courses are selected in the context of the program plan.(f) Free Elective Courses: Up to 21 credits taken from any undergraduate Faculty (including FES). Courses are selected in the context of the program plan and with the assistance of the BES program adviser. Other Requirements The theme concentration requirement, and the 4000-level requirement, are met within the 63 credits of courses from the depth, breadth, and free elective courses (i.e. (g) and (h) occur within (a) through (f)). (g) Theme Concentration Requirement: At least 27 credits in courses inside or outside of FES (beyond the core and foundations courses) that are relevant to the student's chosen theme concentration. Relevance is established through approval of each student's individualized program plan. Courses may include those taken in meeting depth and breadth requirements, as well as free elective courses. (h) 4000 Level Requirement (at least 18 credits): Students must take at least 18 credits at the 4000 level, of which at least 12 must be ENVS credits, including:
BES Degree Course Requirements (90 credits) Students will automatically be considered to study in the 90-credit program if they do not achieve or maintain the requirements for the Specialized Honours degree program. In order to graduate with a BES degree, a student must successfully complete 90 credits and achieve satisfactory academic standing, including the requirements as outlined below: (a) General Education (at least 12 credits): Following York's philosophy of undergraduate education, BES students are required to study in humanities and the natural sciences.
The BES humanities requirement can be satisfied by taking ES/ENVS 1800 6.0 or a 1000-level course (at least six credits) from the following: classical studies; English; French studies; history; humanities; languages, literature and linguistics; or philosophy.
The natural science requirement is met by taking ES/ENVS 1500 6.0 or a first year (six credit) course from the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science (excluding natural science courses (NATS)). (b) Required Core Environmental Studies Course Credits (30 credits):
(c) Theme Foundation Requirement (at least three credits), one or more of:
(d) Depth Requirement (18 credits): 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, at least 12 credits of which must be environmental studies courses (ENVS) in addition to (b) and (c) above. Courses are selected in the context of the student's program plan. (e) Out-of-Faculty Elective Requirement (12 credits): In addition to the general education requirements, a minimum of 12 credits are taken as electives outside of the Faculty. Courses are selected in the context of the student's program plan. Other Requirements The remaining 15 credits of the 90-credit bachelor in environmental studies can be selected from courses in any undergraduate Faculty at York including the Faculty of Environmental Studies. Students pursuing the 90-credit bachelor in environmental studies are not required to declare a theme concentration. Course selection will be determined through the normal advising and program plan processes (see page *************************, Advising and the BES Program, for more information). Honours Double Major, Honours Major/Minor, Concurrent Education Program In addition to taking courses in the BES program, students may decide to specialize in a specific subject or combination of subjects. The area or primary concentration is known as the major. An area of secondary concentration (if any) is known as the minor. In such cases, an application must be made using the application form available through the Web site of the Office of the Registrar (http://www.registrar.yorku.ca). This request is subject to approval by the undergraduate program director and the other academic unit involved. Each program sets the details of the requirements for each double major or minor program in the Faculties of Arts, Pure and Applied Science and Fine Arts. BES students should consult the York University Undergraduate Calendar or the York University Web site (http://www.yorku.ca) for specific program requirements. General Requirements All students will have a home Faculty; students enrolled in the Faculty of Environmental Studies will receive a BES degree upon successful completion of their program; students in the Faculty of Arts will receive a BA; students in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science will receive a BSc and students in the Faculty of Fine Arts will receive a BFA or BA. All students in these programs must maintain honours standing; for arts, fine arts and pure and applied science students that will mean a cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+) over all courses including those in environmental studies; for environmental studies students that will mean a cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+) over all courses including those in arts, science or fine arts. Students must meet the degree and program requirements of their home Faculty. Degree Double Major Requirements For a major in environmental studies, arts students are required to complete seven full courses (42 credits) in environmental studies, including:
The approval of the undergraduate program director for the selection of courses is also required. Degree Minor Requirements For a minor in environmental studies, arts, pure and applied science and fine arts, students are required to complete five full courses (30 credits) in environmental studies, including:
The approval of the undergraduate program director for the selection of courses is also required. Students should be aware that in order to complete the requirements of the honours double major or honours major/minor programs it may be necessary to complete more than 20 full courses (120 credits). Faculty of Arts Students in the BES program may apply to pursue an Honours Double Major program or an Honours Major/Minor program in any discipline in the Faculty of Arts, along with their major in environmental studies. Second major programs are available with any seven- or eight-course major discipline in arts, and the linked Interdisciplinary Program in Science and Society. Minors may be pursued in several arts programs. For detailed information on requirements and application forms, please consult the York University calendar, at: http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/. Faculty of Fine Arts BES students may apply to do a minor in any of the disciplines within the Faculty of Fine Arts. Students should consult the York University Calendar and visit the Faculty of Fine Arts for information on specific programs, at: http://www.yorku.ca/finearts/. Faculty of Pure and Applied Science BES students who want to integrate their interest in environmental studies with science may apply to pursue an Honours Minor program with biology, chemistry, earth and atmospheric science, physics and astronomy disciplines in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science (FPAS). Generally students need a good grounding in high school sciences and take their first year science course from FPAS instead of the ES/ENVS 1500 course offered in FES. For detailed information, please consult the York University Calendar for detailed information at: http://www.science.yorku.ca/fpas/calendar/. Faculty of Education Concurrent Education Program The Faculty of Education at York University offers the BEd degree in both a Consecutive Program (i.e. requiring a one-year period of study after obtaining a bachelor's degree), and a Concurrent Program, where students who are enrolled in the BES program may apply to coregister in the Faculty of Education. BES students may apply to enter the Concurrent Program after completing one or two years in the BES program. Successful candidates then work to complete their BES program in addition to completing their education studies for a bachelor of education degree. Candidates spend a minimum of five years coregistered and studying in both Faculties. Admission Requirements for the Concurrent Education Program:
Successful co-registrants are usually selected on the basis of education-related experience, references, university grade point averages and individual interviews. Applications should be directed to the Faculty of Education, Office of Student Programs, 8th floor, Ross Building. The application deadline is in March of each year. For further information, please visit the Faculty of Education Web site: http://www.edu.yorku.ca/academicprograms/. |
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