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Undergraduate Degree Programs

Specialized Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Honours BEng)

The Specialized Honours Bachelor of Engingeering (Honours BEng) program requires at least four years of full-time study and at least 140 credits, and involves study in one of the seven program areas of engineering: civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, geomatics engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering or space engineering. The engineering program areas may be combined in the engineering/international development studies dual degree.

Honours and Specialized Bachelor of Arts (Honours BA and Specialized Honours BA)

Honours and Specialized Bachelor of Arts (Honours BA and Specialized Honours BA) programs requires at least four years of full-time study and at least 120 credits:

  • Specialized Honours with one declared major in, computer science, computer security or digital media.
  • Honours Major with one declared major in computer science.Honours Double Major (intra-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science and a second major in earth and atmospheric science.
  • Honours Double Major (Lassonde/Environmental Studies inter-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science, and a second major in environmental studies.
  • Honours Double Major (Lassonde/Fine Arts inter-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science and a second major in one of dance, film, music, theatre, visual arts.
  • Honours Double Major (Lassonde/Health inter-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science and a second major in one of health studies, kinesiology and health science or psychology.
  • Honours Double Major (Lassonde/Liberal Arts and Professional Studies inter-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science, and with any second major in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies with the exception of Information Technology.
  • Honours Double Major (Lassonde/Science inter-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science and a second major in one of applied mathematics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, mathematics for education, physics and astronomy, science and technology studies or statistics.
  • Honours Major/Minor (intra-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science, and a minor in earth and atmospheric science.
  • Honours Major/Minor (Lassonde/Environmental Studies inter-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science, and a minor in environmental studies.
  • Honours Major/Minor (Lassonde/Fine Arts inter-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science, and a minor in one of dance, film, music, theatre, visual arts.
  • Honours Major/Minor (Lassonde/Health inter-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science, and a minor in one of health informatics, health management, health policy, kinesiology and health science or psychology.
  • Honours Major/Minor (Lassonde/Liberal Arts and Professional Studies inter-Faculty) with a declared major in computer science, and with any minor in one in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies with the exception of Information Technology.

Honours International Bachelor of Arts (Honours iBA)

Honours International Bachelor of Arts (Honours iBA) program, which requires at least four years of full-time study, at least 120 credits, and one or two exchange terms abroad as a full-time student at an institution with which York has a formal exchange agreement:

  • Honours with one declared major in computer science.
  • Honours Major/Minor with a declared major in computer science, and a minor in earth and atmospheric science,. In addition, the declared major in computer science may be taken with an inter-faculty minor from the Faculties of Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, or Science.

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs, which are usually completed in three years of full-time study, require at least 90 credits and involve a concentration in only one declared subject area:

  • Bachelor with one declared major in computer science.

Honours and Specialized Bachelor of Science (Honours and Specialized Honours BSc)

Honours and Specialized Bachelor of Science (Honours and Specialized Honours BSc) programs, which are usually completed in four years of full-time study, require at least 120 credits and may involve varying degrees of concentration in one or two declared subject areas:

  • Specialized Honours with one declared major in computer science, computer security, earth and atmospheric science, international dual degree - computer science.
  • Honours Major with one declared major in computer science or earth and atmospheric science..
  • Honours Double Major (intra-Faculty) with declared science majors in computer science and earth and atmospheric science.
  • Honours Double Major (Lassonde/Health inter-Faculty) with a declared science major in computer science or earth and atmospheric science and a declared health major in health studies, kinesiology and health science or psychology.
  • Honours Double Major (Lassonde/Liberal Arts and Professional Studies inter-Faculty) with a declared science major in computer science or earth and atmospheric science and any declared Liberal Arts and Professional Studies major (with the exception of information technology).  
  • Honours Major/Minor (intra-Faculty) with a declared science major in one of computer science or earth and atmospheric science, and a declared science minor in one of computer science or earth and atmospheric science.

Note: major/minor combinations with the major and minor in the same subject area are not permitted.

  • Honours Major/Minor (Lassonde/Environmental Studies inter-Faculty) with a declared science major in one of computer science or earth and atmospheric science, and a declared minor in environmental studies.
  • Honours Major/Minor (Lassonde/Fine Arts inter-Faculty) with a declared science major in one of computer science or earth and atmospheric science, and a declared fine arts minor in one of dance, film, music, theatre, visual arts.
  • Honours Major/Minor (Lassonde/Health inter-Faculty) with a declared science major in one of computer science or earth and atmospheric science and a declared health minor in health informatics, health management, health policy, kinesiology and health science or psychology.
  • Honours Major/Minor (Lassonde/Liberal Arts and Professional Studies inter-Faculty) with a declared science major in one of computer science or earth and atmospheric science and any declared liberal arts and professional studies minor (with the exception of information technology).
  • Honours Major/Minor (Lassonde/Science inter-Faculty) with a declared science major in one of computer science or earth and atmospheric science, and a declared minor in one of applied mathematics, biology, chemistry, environmental biology, mathematics, mathematics for education, physics and astronomy, science and technology studies, and statistics.

 Note: Choice of majors is subject to timetabling constraints. Some combinations may require more than 120 credits. Choice of major and minor is subject to timetabling constraints.

  • Honours Science with no declared major, for the student who wishes to enrol in a broader range of courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels than can normally be undertaken in Specialized Honours, Honours Double Major or Honours Major/Minor programs.

Honours International Bachelor of Science (Honours iBSc)

Honours International Bachelor of Science (Honours iBSc) programs, which require at least four years of full-time study, at least 120 credits, and one or two exchange terms abroad as a full-time student at an institution with which York has a formal exchange agreement:

  • Honours Major with one declared major in computer science.

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs, which are usually completed in three years of full-time study, require at least 90 credits and usually involve limited concentration in only one declared subject area:

  • Bachelor of Science with one declared major in computer science, earth and atmospheric science,international dual degree - computer science.
  • Bachelor with no declared major for the student who wishes to enrol in a broader range of courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels than can normally be undertaken in BSc programs.
Students may choose to major in a specific subject when they enter the University or they may wait until they have completed up to 24 credits. At this point, students must choose a major, but subsequent changes are possible. In selecting courses, students who are undecided should try to take introductory courses in a number of potential major subjects. This will allow them to proceed in their subject of choice without the possibility of a delay. Some departments will not permit undecided majors to enrol in their courses.

Program Combinations with Other Faculties

Inter-Faculty Double Major and Major/Minor Programs

The Lassonde School of Engineering jointly offers Honours Double Major programs with the following Faculties: Environmental Studies (with BA options only), Fine Arts (with BA options only), Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, and Science. The Lassonde School of Engineering also jointly offers Honours Major/Minor programs with the Faculties of Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, and Science.

A student in the Lassonde School of Engineering who has completed 24 credits in an Honours program and satisfies the Lassonde School of Engineering academic standards to proceed in Honours may combine the study of a major in the Lassonde School of Engineering, and a major or minor in the other Faculty. All Honours programs require a minimum of 120 credits which can normally be completed in four years of full-time study.

For a list of possible subject combinations, refer to Undergraduate Degree Programs above. For details of the major or minor requirements in the Lassonde School of Engineering, refer to the Lassonde School of Engineering Programs of Study section. For details of the major or minor requirements in the other Faculty, refer to the Programs of Study section of the appropriate Faculty.

Lassonde and Education

A student wishing to obtain the professional certification required to teach in Ontario schools may take both teacher training and an undergraduate academic program concurrently. This does not shorten the time required to gain the qualification but provides a better chance for the student to relate theory and practice and to have more opportunity to gain practical experience than is possible in a one-year program.

A student in the Lassonde School of Engineering who is presently enrolled in first year (at least 24 credits) or has a minimum of 36 credits remaining in the BSc, Honours BSc, BA or Honours BA with an overall standing of at least 5.00 (C+) may apply to coregister in the Faculty of Education. A coregistered student normally takes one and a half or two full courses in the Faculty of Education in an academic year concurrent with courses for the BSc, Honours BSc, BA or Honours BA. The specific study program of each student is subject to the approval of both Faculties.

Upon successful completion of the course requirements for the degree in the Lassonde School of Engineering, and of the required education courses, a coregistered student is awarded a BSc, Honours BSc, BA or Honours BA and a BEd.

Certificate Programs

York University undergraduate certificate programs are open to all undergraduate students, subject to student eligibility and course availability. The following certificates are offered by departments affiliated in the Lassonde School of Engineering and can be taken concurrently with an Honours BSc degree program. Several of the certificates can also be taken concurrently with a BSc degree program. Some are open to visiting students. Refer to the information below.

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing

Registered Honours BSc and BSc candidates, and visiting students, may work towards a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, offered jointly by the Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering of the Lassonde School of Engineering, the Department of Geography of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies and the Faculty of Environmental Studies. The certificate program includes three streams, one offered through each of the three units above. Honours BSc or BSc candidates majoring in earth and atmospheric science, environmental science or geography can work concurrently towards the certificate and an Honours BSc or BSc degree.

The certificate requirements for BSc and Honours BSc candidates are as follows.

Earth and Atmospheric Science Stream

Geography Stream

For the requirements for the environmental studies stream, refer to the environmental studies section of the York Undergraduate Programs Calendar.

To be eligible to receive the certificate, students must achieve a minimum credit-weighted grade point average of 6.00 (B) over the 24 York University credits required for the certificate in one of the three streams. Degree candidates must also achieve and maintain Honours standing in their academic degree program.

Note: students who have been exempted from the 1000-level requirement in the geography stream may substitute six additional credits which must be approved by the Department of Geography and which must be chosen from the following list: SC/GEOG 2130 3.00, AP/GEOG 3140 3.00, AP/GEOG 4240 3.00, LE/ESSE 4220 3.00 or LE/ESSE 4230 3.00.

For additional information, consult on the three units mentioned above.

Certificate in Meteorology

Registered Honours BSc candidates and visiting students, who are interested in atmospheric science (meteorology) and who satisfy the certificate program admission requirements may work towards a Certificate in Meteorology offered by the Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering. Normally, a student registered in the atmospheric science stream of the department works concurrently towards a certificate and an Honours BSc degree. However, the program is open to any student who satisfies the program admission requirements. Entrance to the program requires the candidate to have successfully completed at least 54 approved credits (nine approved full courses) in the areas of physical science and mathematics.

The certificate requirements are as follows:

In order to receive the certificate, the student must achieve a minimum credit-weighted grade point average of 4.00 (C) or better over the 30 credits required for the certificate.

For additional information, consult the Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering.