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The three-year (90 units (15 full-course equivalents)) Bachelor of Communication and Culture degree program provides a foundation of knowledge in the liberal arts that can be completed in a reduced period of time. Some students take this degree for its own sake and others as a foundation for further credentials. If students are intending to use this degree as a step to a career in teaching, they should take into consideration Alberta Teacher Certification Requirements. For further details, refer to the Werklund School of Education website.

Notes:

• The Bachelor of Communication and Culture is not available with Honours and it may not be used in a Combined Degree Program or subsequently completed as a Second Baccalaureate Degree.
• A three-year degree is not accepted as a preparation for graduate-level study.

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

1. Overall Program: Successful completion of an approved program consisting of 90 units (15 full-course equivalents.

2. Multidisciplinary: Successful completion of the multidisciplinary requirements listed below.

3. Academic Achievement:

(a) A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be achieved over all courses.

(b) A maximum of 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalent) "D" or "D+" grades overall.

4. Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Study: A maximum of 45 units (7.5 full-course equivalents) in eligible post-secondary transfer credits from other institutions may be counted toward the degree.

5. Depth: A maximum of 42 units (7.0 full-course equivalents) at the junior or 200 level.

6. Breadth: A minimum of 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from the Faculty of Science.

7. Physical Activity Courses: A maximum of 6 units (one full-course equivalent may be taken from: Dance Education Activity/Theory, Outdoor Pursuits Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory.

B. MULTIDISCIPLINARY REQUIREMENTS

1. Minor Field: Successful completion of an approved Minor Field from within or outside the Faculty of Arts.

Note: It may be difficult to complete minors that require limited enrolment courses. Not more than 36 units (6.0 full-course equivalents) may be from any one Department or from any group of courses that would comprise a Major Field.

2. Multidisciplinary Breadth: Either Communication and Culture 301 and 303 or a second approved minor.

3. Literature: 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in English literature or other literature, including Comparative Literature.

4. Writing: 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) chosen from Communications Studies 363, 369 or Science 311.

Note: It is recommended a second minor be chosen from within the Faculty of Arts.