A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS
Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.
B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 48 units (8.0 full-course equivalents) in the Field of International Indigenous Studies while fulfilling the following requirements:
1. Core Courses: 21 units (3.5 full-course equivalents) including:
(a) Indigenous Studies 201, 303, 305, 407, and 415;
(b) 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from: Anthropology 213, Development Studies 201, History 345 or Sociology 307;
2. Supporting Courses: An additional 27 units (4.5 full-course equivalents) from the Field of International Indigenous Studies, of which:
(a) 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalents) must have a “Canadian Focus” and
(b) 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents) must have an “International Focus;”
(c) At least 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) of the supporting courses must be at the 400 level or above.
C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Language Requirement: Indigenous Languages 205.
D. DEGREE OPTIONS
The BA in International Indigenous Studies can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.4.4 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.
Notes:
- Students should pay close attention to the timetable and when courses are offered, as some courses are offered only in Block Week during specific terms, or only in either Spring or Summer Intersession.
- Indigenous Studies courses at the 200 level should be taken before second year, if at all possible.
- Indigenous Studies 407 is normally taken in the final year.