On the Saint John campus there are a variety of programs leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts: Majors programs in Biology, French, Information and Communication Studies, International Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Statistics, and with Majors and Honours programs in: Economics, English, History, Politics, Psychology and Sociology.
The BA Degree regulations are intended to ensure that the student is exposed to a diversity of academic disciplines in the first half of the degree program, and to give the student a more specialized and concentrated knowledge of one or two academic disciplines in the second half of the program. Students are responsible for ensuring that their course of study meets the BA Degree regulations.
The Faculty of Arts offers a 4-years Cooperative Education (Co-op) option with within the BA program. Consistent with the philosophy of cooperative education, the program is designed to alternate study terms and meaningful work terms. The number of positions is limited, and, therefore, restricted to students with a B- (2.7) average or higher after their first year of full-time study. Students must apply for the Co-op program at the end of the second term of their first year of full-time study (completion of at least 8 term-courses). Co-Op students are required to maintain a B- (2.7) GPA or higher throughout their academic terms to remain in the Co-op program.
The Faculty of Arts offers a Cooperative Education (Co-op) Option within the BA program. While the program is designed to be completed in four years, students may take longer to complete the program. Students must major in one discipline or double major in two disciplines while participating in the Co-op option. Consistent with the philosophy of co-operative education, the program is designed to alternate study terms and relevant work terms
Every co-op student shall complete three work terms during their undergraduate degree. The co-op program considers students full-time if they are enrolled in at least 4 term-courses, not including work term reports: ARTS 2903, ARTS 3903, and ARTS 4903.
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The sequence of academic terms and work terms outlined is not flexible. Only in unusual circumstances will the Dean or designated Program Director/Coordinator approve deviation from the regular sequence.
If students' course selections deviate from the schedule above they are responsible for obtaining academic advising from the Faculty of Arts Student Coordinator or their Faculty Advisor(s) for their major or double majors. Students are responsible for their own academic planning and course selection.
Each work term is normally 12 to 16 weeks in duration.
Students apply for the co-op program at the end of the second term of their first year of full-time study (completion of at least 8 term-courses). Entrance to the co-op program is a five-step process:
Students who are unsuccessful in any one of the five steps will remain in the traditional BA program. To remain eligible for each Co-op work term, students must attend and complete assignments for all mandatory professional development seminars in the academic terms offered.
In addition to the above criteria, international students require a TOEFL score of 550 (or equivalent) to enter the BA Co-op program if English is not their first language.
To complete the program and earn a Co-op designation, students must
If a student's GPA falls below 2.7 but not lower than 2.5 in any one academic semester directly before or after the work terms, she/he will be placed on co-op probation. For additional information, please consult with the Co-op Coordinator. For additional information, see the co-op students' handbook.
The work term report plays a pivotal role in the success of the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program. Work term reports ARTS 2903, ARTS 3903 and ARTS 4903 to be allowed to continue in the program.
Students who withdraw or are required to withdraw from the co-op program before or after they have completed ARTS 2903, ARTS 3903 and ARTS 4903 may not use the credit from ARTS 2903, ARTS 3903 and/or ARTS 4903 toward the 40 term-courses required for their BA degree.
A comprehensive Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program includes many important components. Each component provides tangible benefits which are not offered to students in the traditional BA program. Cooperative Education fees are used to develop and support the following areas:
Students who do not abide by Co-op Program regulations set out in the calendar and any Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program handbook(s), etc., will be required to withdraw from the Co-op Program.
The grading system used was adopted by the University in 1974. The regulations governing grades, grade points, grade point averages and cumulative grade point averages for the BA degree are the same as the General University Regulations, for full-time students, part-time students, and for students enrolled before 1974. For their own benefit all students should study these regulations carefully (see Section B of the Calendar).