BA 3-year/BA 4-year
Description
Each program has a certain number of required specialized courses that must be taken in order to successfully complete
the program of study. Electives are courses that allow you to explore other areas of interest that can expand your career
options. You can group electives into one field of study to enhance and/or complement your degree, thus creating minors,
concentrations, and majors.
options. You can group electives into one field of study to enhance and/or complement your degree, thus creating minors,
concentrations, and majors.
Sample degree combinations* in BA and B.Sc. programs:
4 years
- 1 Specialization (60 cr.) + – – – + 60 elective credits = 120 credits / 4-year
- 1 Major (42 cr.) + 1 Minor (24 cr.) + 54 elective credits = 120 credits / 4-year
- 1 Major (42 cr.) + 1 Major (42 cr.) + 36 elective credits = 120 credits / 4-year
3 years
- 1 Concentration (36 cr.) + – – – + 54 elective credits = 90 credits / 3-year
- 1 Minor (24 cr.) + 1 Minor (24 cr.) + 42 elective credits = 90 credits / 3-year
You may also complete a General BA (3-year) with two (2) minors. For further information regarding minors please see below.
* Minors can be added to any 3- or 4-year baccalaureat program. In order to graduate with a four-year degree, you must complete a minimum of 120 credits. The chart above reflects the average number of credits required to complete the customized degree option. Other combinations are possible. Please refer to each program for
specific program requirements. Note: Laurentian typically offers 3-credit (semester-long) and 6-credit (fall and winter
specific program requirements. Note: Laurentian typically offers 3-credit (semester-long) and 6-credit (fall and winter
semesters) courses.
COMPETENCIES B. A. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (18 cr.)
Linguistic Awareness: to acquire, maintain or improve language skills and knowledge
- 6 cr. of courses promoting linguistic awareness
Indigenous Content: to gain an awareness of the histories, cultures, and realities of Indigenous peoples in Canada
- 6 cr. of courses with at least 50% Indigenous content
Scientific Literacy: to acquire scientific literacy
- 6 cr. of courses promoting scientific literacy
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
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- Introduction to Writing and English Studies II
- The Study and Evolution of the English Language
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Overview
- Institution: Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
- Program type: Baccalauréat
- Language: English
- Program Code: BA
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.