Bachelor of Arts Degrees (BA) - Atkinson

BA*:

* BA in information technology, political science, psychology, social science, sociology (including streams) have different requirements. Please see below.

1. At least 90 credits including:

(a) General Education: 24 general education credits (see general education requirements).

(b) Major: In accordance with school/departmental program requirements (see appropriate section in Programs of Study).

(c) Electives: At least 18 credits (or equivalent) outside the discipline or program theme of the major.

2. Upper-Level Courses: The 90 credits above must include at least 30 credits (for computer science, mathematics or economics at least 24 credits) at the 3000 level or above.

3. Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through Atkinson.

4. Graduation: Students must pass at least 90 credits that meet Atkinson degree and program requirements. The cumulative grade point average for all courses must be at least 4.0.

BA in information technology, political science, psychology, social science, sociology:

1. At least 90 credits including:

(a) General Education: 24 general education credits (see general education requirements).

(b) Major: In accordance with school/departmental program requirements (see appropriate section in Programs of Study).

(c) Electives: At least 18 credits (or equivalent) outside the discipline or program theme of the major. (Not applicable to students in BA Social Science.)

2. Upper-Level Courses: The 90 credits above must include at least 18 credits at the 3000 level or above including at least 12 credits in the major at the 3000 level or above.

3. Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through Atkinson.

4. Graduation: Students must pass at least 90 credits that meet Atkinson degree and program requirements. The cumulative grade point average for all courses must be at least 4.0.

BA (Honours)*:

* BA (Honours) political science, psychology, public administration and management, social science, sociology (including streams), have different requirements. Please see below.

1. At least 120 credits including:

(a) General Education: 24 general education credits (see general education requirements).

(b) Major:

(i) Specialized: Normally 54 credits in one discipline in accordance with program requirements, including at least 18 credits which are at the 4000 level (for computer science or mathematics, at least 12 credits).

(ii) Combined: At least 60 credits in two disciplines, including 12 credits at the 4000 level in one discipline and six credits at the 4000 level in the other.

(iii) General: a) at least 36 credits in one major discipline including 12 credits at the 4000 level, and at least 30 credits in related disciplines which includes six credits at the 4000 level and 18 credits at the 3000 level. All 66 credits must form a coherent pattern of study or b) at least 90 credits to form a coherent pattern of study including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level and 30 at the 3000 level.

(c) Electives:

(i) Specialized: At least 18 credits outside the major at the 3000 level or above, or, in the case of mathematics electives, at the 2000 level or above.

(ii) Combined: At least 18 credits, outside both major disciplines or program theme at the 3000 level or above, or, in the case of mathematics electives, at the 2000 level or above.

(iii) General: As general honours is interdisciplinary by definition, no electives outside the major are required.

2. Upper-Level Courses: The 120 credits above must include at least 30 credits at the 3000 level or above and 18 credits in major area at the 4000 level (for computer science or mathematics 12 credits).

3. Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through Atkinson.

4. Graduation: Students must pass at least 120 credits that meet Atkinson degree and program requirements. The cumulative grade point average for all courses must be at least 5.0.

BA (Honours) in political science, psychology, public administration and management, social science and sociology:

1. At least 120 credits including:

(a) General Education: 24 general education credits (see general education requirements above).

(b) Major:

(i) Specialized: Normally 54 credits in one discipline in accordance with program requirements, including at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.

(ii) Combined: At least 60 credits in two disciplines. Students must complete at least 12 credits at the 4000 level in one discipline and six credits at the 4000 level in the other.

(iii) Honours: Normally 42 credits including at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.

(c) Electives:

(i) Specialized: A minimum of 18 credits must be taken outside the major.

(ii) Combined: A minimum of 18 credits must be taken outside both major disciplines or themes.

(iii) Honours: A minimum of 18 credits must be must be taken outside the major, with the exception of social science.

2. Upper-Level Courses: Of the 120 credits a minimum of 36 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or above including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level.

3. Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through Atkinson.

4. Graduation: Students must pass at least 120 credits that meet Atkinson degree and program requirements. The cumulative grade point average for all courses must be at least 5.0.

• Rules and Regulations in the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies