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Program Requirements
Note: other related courses not listed must be approved by the program coordinator.
Specialized Honours BA: 120 Credits
Major credits: students must complete at least 54 credits in Canadian studies and/or from the list of approved courses, including:
- GL/CDNS 1920 6.00
- GL/CDNS 2930 3.00
- GL/CDNS 3621 3.00
- GL/CDNS 4622 6.00
- at least six credits in each of the following three groups:
- language, literature and culture,
- the structures of society,
- the economy and the environment;
- 24 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level with at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.
General education requirement*: every student in the college shall complete the equivalent of at least six credits in each of three of the four general education divisions (for a total of 18 credits): humanities, modes of reasoning, natural science, social science.
Bilingual requirement*: all students admitted to Glendon must satisfy the bilingual requirement. In order to do so, students must successfully complete six credits in each official language (French and English) at Glendon from the following two categories:
- courses at the second-year level and above in French as a second language and/or in English as a second language;
- courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
Upper-level credits*: at least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).
Credits outside the major*: at least 18 credits.
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.
Graduation requirement: students must successfully complete (pass) at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+).*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.
Specialized Honours iBA: 120 Credits
Major credits: students must complete at least 54 credits in Canadian studies and/or from the list of approved courses, including:
- GL/CDNS 1920 6.00
- GL/CDNS 2930 3.00
- GL/CDNS 3621 3.00
- GL/CDNS 4622 6.00
- at least six credits in each of the following three groups:
- language, literature and culture,
- the structures of society,
- the economy and the environment;
- 24 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level
- with at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.
Courses taken to fulfill the major requirements may also be used to fulfill the iBA requirements.
General education requirement*: every student in the college shall complete the equivalent of at least six credits in each of three of the four general education divisions (for a total of 18 credits): humanities, modes of reasoning, natural science, social science.
Bilingual/trilingual requirement*: for the iBA bilingual, students must complete at least 18 credits in each official language (French and English) at Glendon from the following two categories:
- courses at the second-year level and above in French as a second language and/or in English as a second language;
- courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
For the iBA trilingual, in addition to the above 18 credits in each official language (English and French), students must complete 18 credits in Hispanic studies (including: GL/SP 3000 6.00) or six credits of an advanced-level course in Hispanic studies) or 18 credits in a modern language (including an advanced-level course) at York University.
Internationally-oriented course requirement*: at least 12 credits of internationally-oriented courses.
Exchange requirement*: at least one full term abroad as a full-time student at an institution with which Glendon and/or York has a formal exchange agreement.
Upper-level credits*: at least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).
Credits outside the major*: at least 18 credits.
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.
Graduation requirement: students must successfully complete (pass) at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+).*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.
Honours BA: 120 Credits
Major credits: students must complete at least 42 credits in Canadian studies and/or from the list of approved courses, including:
- GL/CDNS 1920 6.00
- GL/CDNS 2930 3.00
- GL/CDNS 3621 3.00
- GL/CDNS 4622 6.00
- at least six credits in each of the following three groups:
- language, literature and culture,
- the structures of society,
- the economy and the environment;
- 24 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level with at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.
General education requirement*: every student in the college shall complete the equivalent of at least six credits in each of three of the four general education divisions (for a total of 18 credits): humanities, modes of reasoning, natural science, social science.
Bilingual requirement*: all students admitted to Glendon must satisfy the bilingual requirement. In order to do so, students must successfully complete six credits in each official language (French and English) at Glendon from the following two categories:
- courses at the second-year level and above in French as a second language and/or in English as a second language;
- courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
Upper-level credits*: at least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).
Credits outside the major*: at least 18 credits.
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.
Graduation requirement: students must successfully complete (pass) at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+).*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.
Honours iBA: 120 Credits
Major credits: Students must complete at least 42 credits in Canadian studies and/or from the list of approved courses, including:
- GL/CDNS 1920 6.00
- GL/CDNS 2930 3.00
- GL/CDNS 3621 3.00
- GL/CDNS 4622 6.00
- at least six credits in each of the following three groups:
- language, literature and culture,
- the structures of society,
- the economy and the environment;
- 24 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level;
- with at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.
Courses taken to fulfill the major requirements may also be used to fulfill the iBA requirements.
General education requirement*: Every student in the college shall complete the equivalent of at least six credits in each of three of the four general education divisions (for a total of 18 credits): humanities, modes of reasoning, natural science, social science.
Bilingual/trilingual requirement*: for the iBA bilingual, students must complete at least 18 credits in each official language (French and English) at Glendon from the following two categories:
- courses at the second-year level and above in French as a second language and/or in English as a second language;
- courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
For the iBA trilingual, in addition to the above 18 credits in each official language (English and French), students must complete 18 credits in Hispanic studies (including: GL/SP 3000 6.00) or six credits of an advanced-level course in Hispanic studies) or 18 credits in a modern language (including an advanced-level course) at York University.
Internationally-oriented course requirement*: at least 12 credits of internationally-oriented courses.
Exchange requirement*: at least one full term abroad as a full-time student at an institution with which Glendon and/or York has a formal exchange agreement.
Upper-level credits*: at least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).
Credits outside the major*: at least 18 credits.
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.
Graduation requirement: students must successfully complete (pass) at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+).
*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.
Honours Double Major BA
The Honours BA program described above may be pursued jointly with any other Honours BA degree program offered at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours BA programs.
Honours Double Major iBA
The Honours iBA program described above may be pursued jointly with any other Honours iBA degree program offered at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours iBA programs.
Honours Major/Minor BA
The Honours BA program described above may be pursued jointly with any Honours Minor BA program offered at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours Minor programs.
Honours Major/Minor iBA
The Honours iBA program described above may be pursued jointly with any Honours Minor BA program offered at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours Minor programs.
Honours Minor BA
The Honours Minor must be pursued jointly with any approved Honours BA or iBA program which offers a major/minor option at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours BA and iBA programs.
Minor credits: students must complete at least 30 credits in Canadian studies and/or from the list of approved courses, including:
- GL/CDNS 1920 6.00
- GL/CDNS 2930 3.00
- GL/CDNS 3621 3.00
- GL/CDNS 4622 6.00
- 12 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level
Bachelor of Arts: 90 Credits
Major credits: students must complete at least 30 credits in Canadian studies and/or from the list of approved courses, including:
- GL/CDNS 1920 6.00
- GL/CDNS 2930 3.00
- GL/CDNS 3621 3.00
- at least six credits in each of the following three groups:
- language, literature and culture,
- the structures of society,
- the economy and the environment;
- 12 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level.
General education requirement*: Every student in the college shall complete the equivalent of at least six credits in each of three of the four general education divisions (for a total of 18 credits): humanities, modes of reasoning, natural science, social science.
Bilingual requirement*: All students admitted to Glendon must satisfy the bilingual requirement. In order to do so, students must successfully complete six credits in each official language (French and English) at Glendon from the following two categories:
- courses at the second-year level and above in French as a second language and/or in English as a second language;
- courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
Upper-level credits*: at least 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level. This includes the 3000- and 4000-level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).
Credits outside the major*: at least 18 credits.
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.
Graduation requirement: students must successfully complete (pass) at least 90 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.00 (C).
*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.
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