Concordia University College of Alberta
Degree Requirements - 2009-2010 Academic Year
Three-Year Bachelor of Arts
General Academic Requirements
Candidates for Concordia's three-year Bachelor of Arts programs:
1. Must complete a total of 90 credits.
2. Must complete a core requirement of 30 credits minimum. See Core Requirements.
3. Must complete a minimum of 24 credits in a concentration. A higher minimum is specified in some concentrations. Please refer to each concentration for maximum credits allowed.
4. Must complete 18-24 credits in a minor, of which 6 credits must be at the senior level; alternatively, a second concentration is permissible.
5. May take only 6 credits of junior-level English and 6 credits of junior-level Religious Studies.
6. May take no more than 42 credits of junior-level courses for credit toward a degree.
7. Are permitted to take a maximum of 6 credits from each discipline (except Music) in the first year of studies.
8. Must present credit in a 30-level Language Other than English or a Language Other than English at the 100-level (100 or 102).
9. May include core course requirements in concentrations and minors. However, the same course may not be counted toward both concentration and minor requirements.
10. Must take a minimum of 3 credits in 6 different disciplines.
11. May take no more than 30 credits in any one discipline. However, 33 credits are permitted for Music concentrations.
12. Must take a minimum of 72 credits in Arts and Science courses.
13. Must take at least 42 credits from Arts courses.
14. Must maintain a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0.
15. Must normally take at least the final 30 credits at Concordia, including the capstone (400-level) course for their concentration (Residency Requirement, section B).
16. May receive up to 60 credits from another institution. Transfer credits may vary depending on program requirements. Please refer to the individual concentrations for restrictions. Students planning to take courses for credit at other institutions must follow the procedures for Visiting Student Permission, section 4.4.3.A of the Calendar.
17. To graduate, must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and a GPA of 2.0 in the credits required for the area of concentration. See Graduation Requirements, section 9.7.1 of the Calendar.
Residency Requirement
Candidates for Concordia's three-year Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the specified credits at Concordia (section A.15). Students who paln to take courses at other institutions must first follow the procedures for Visiting Student Permission, section 4.4.3.A of the Calendar.