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College of the Humanities
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
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http://carleton.ca/grs

This section presents the requirements for programs in:

Program Requirements

Greek and Roman Studies
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits)
1.  1.0 credit in GREK or LATN1.0
2.  3.0 credits in 2000-level CLCV, GREK, or LATN3.0
3.  2.0 credits in 3000-level or higher in CLCV, GREK or LATN2.0
4.  1.0 credit in 4000-level CLCV, GREK, or LATN1.0
5.  3.0 credits in electives in Greek and Roman Studies (CLCV, GREK, LATN, FYSM 1106)3.0
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits)
6.  8.0 credits in electives not in Greek and Roman Studies (CLCV, GREK, LATN)8.0
7.  2.0 credits in free electives.2.0
Total Credits20.0

Greek and Roman Studies
B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits)
1.  1.0 credit in GREK or LATN1.0
2.  2.0 credits from 2000-level CLCV, GREK, LATN2.0
3.  2.0 credits from 3000-level or higher CLCV, GREK, LATN2.0
4.  1.0 credit in 4000-level CLCV, GREK or LATN1.0
5.  1.0 credit in electives in Greek and Roman Studies (CLCV, GREK, LATN, FYSM 1106)1.0
B. Additional Requirements (13.0 credits)13.0
6. The requirements for the other discipline must be satisfied
7. Sufficient free electives to make 20.0 credits total for the degree.
Total Credits20.0

Greek and Roman Studies
B.A. (15.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (6.0 credits)
1.  3.0 credits in 2000-level CLCV, GREK, or LATN3.0
2.  2.0 credits in 3000-level CLCV, GREK, or LATN2.0
3.  1.0 credit in electives in Greek and Roman Studies (CLCV, GREK, LATN, FYSM 1106)1.0
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits)
4.  6.0 credits in electives not in Greek and Roman Studies (CLCV, GREK, LATN)7.0
5.  3.0 credits in free electives2.0
Total Credits15.0

Minor in Archaeology (4.0 credits)

Open to all undergraduate degree students.

Students are required to present a Minor CGPA of 4.00 or higher at graduation in order to be awarded a Minor in Archaeology.

Requirements:
1.  1.0 credit in:1.0
ARCY 1008 [0.5]
& ARCY 1009 [0.5]
Introduction to Archaeology I
Introduction to Archaeology II
Or
CLCV 1008 [0.5]
& CLCV 1009 [0.5]
Introduction to Archaeology I
Introduction to Archaeology II
2.  1.0 credit in ARCY or approved electives at the 2000 level1.0
3.  1.0 credit in ARCY or approved electives at the 3000 level1.0
4.  1.0 credit in ARCY or approved electives at any level1.0
5. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
Total Credits4.0

Approved Archaeology Electives

Other courses may be substituted for those specified below, when material on archaeology is central to the course.  Such substitutions must be individually approved by the Greek and Roman Studies Program Coordinator.

Note: "R" designates that the course is repeatable.

Anthropology
ANTH 1001 [0.5]
Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 3580 [0.5]
Anthropology of Material Culture and Museums
Art History
ARTH 1100 [0.5]
Art and Society: Prehistory to the Renaissance
ARTH 1101 [0.5]
Art and Society: Renaissance to the Present
ARTH 1200 [0.5]
History and Theory of Architecture: Prehistory to 1500
ARTH 1201 [0.5]
History and Theory of Architecture: 1500 to Present
ARTH 2102 [0.5]
Greek Art and Archaeology
ARTH 2105 [0.5]
Roman Art and Archaeology
ARTH 2202 [0.5]
Medieval Architecture and Art
ARTH 2310 [0.5]
Architecture of the Early Modern World [1400-1750]
ARTH 2510 [0.5]
Architecture of the 18th and 19th Centuries
ARTH 3102 [0.5]
Studies in Greek Art
ARTH 3105 [0.5]
Studies in Roman Art
Biology
BIOL 2001 [0.5]
Animals: Form and Function
BIOL 2005 [0.5]
Human Biology
Chemistry
CHEM 1007 [0.5]
Chemistry of Art and Artifacts
Digital Humanities
DIGH 2035 [0.5]
Technology, Culture and Society
Greek and Roman Studies
Greek Art and Archaeology
Roman Art and Archaeology
Ancient Science and Technology
CLCV 3301 [0.5]
Field Work I: Greek and Roman World (R)
Studies in Greek Art (R)
Studies in Roman Art (R)
CLCV 3400 [0.5]
Greek and Roman Studies Abroad (R)
CLCV 4000 [0.5]
Field Work II: Greek and Roman World (R)
Earth Sciences
ERTH 2401 [0.5]
Dinosaurs
ERTH 2415 [0.5]
Natural Disasters
ERTH 3113 [0.5]
Geology of Human Origins
Geography
GEOG 1010 [0.5]
Global Environmental Systems
GEOG 2014 [0.5]
The Earth's Surface
GEOG 3102 [0.5]
Geomorphology
GEOG 3108 [0.5]
Soil Properties
Geomatics
GEOM 1004 [0.5]
Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution
GEOM 2007 [0.5]
Vector GIS: Points, Lines and Polygons
GEOM 3002 [0.5]
Introduction to Remote Sensing
Religion
RELI 3732 [0.5]
Studies in Greek Art
RELI 3733 [0.5]
Studies in Roman Art
Sociology
SOCI 2035 [0.5]
Technology, Culture and Society
Technology, Society, Environment Studies
Ancient Science and Technology

Minor in Greek and Roman Studies (4.0 credits)

Open to all undergraduate degree students not in the Greek and Roman Studies programs.

Students are required to present a Minor CGPA of 4.00 or higher at graduation in order to be awarded a Minor in Greek and Roman Studies.

Requirements
1.  1.0 credit from CLCV, GREK or LATN at the 2000-level or above1.0
2.  1.0 credit from CLCV, GREK or LATN at the 3000-level or above1.0
3.  2.0 credits from any level of CLCV, GREK, or LATN (may include FYSM 1106 [1.0])2.0
4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
Total Credits4.0

Classical Civilization (CLCV) Courses

CLCV 1002 [0.5 credit]
Survey of Greek Civilization

Introduction to the study of Greek antiquity and the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. Greek culture and society are set in their historical contexts and studied through readings from representative ancient authors (in English translation) and through the art and architecture of the period.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 1000 (no longer offered), CLCV 1109 (no longer offered).
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 1003 [0.5 credit]
Survey of Roman Civilization

Introduction to the study of Roman antiquity and the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. The culture and society are set in their historical context and studied through readings from representative ancient authors (in English translation) and through the art and architecture of the period.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 1000 (no longer offered), CLCV 1109 (no longer offered).
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 1004 [0.5 credit]
Elementary Language Tutorial I

Elementary study of an ancient language.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the unit.
Tutorial two hours a week plus out-of-class requirements.

CLCV 1005 [0.5 credit]
Elementary Language Tutorial II

Elementary study of an ancient language.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
Tutorial two hours a week plus out-of-class requirements.

CLCV 1008 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Archaeology I

Introduction to the history, theory and practice of field archaeology. Excavations from all time periods and global regions will be discussed. Focus will be placed on excavation methods and technology, including dating, that enhance understanding of sites both on land and underwater.
Also listed as ARCY 1008.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2300 (no longer offered).
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 1009 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Archaeology II

Continues the examination of various aspects of field archaeology begun in CLCV 1008. This course places greater focus on recent approaches to the interpretation of remains. These include environmental, cognitive and bioarchaeological approaches.
Also listed as ARCY 1009.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2300 (no longer offered).
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2004 [0.5 credit]
Intermediate Language Tutorial I

Intermediate study of an ancient language.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the unit.
Tutorial two hours a week plus out-of-class requirements.

CLCV 2005 [0.5 credit]
Intermediate Language Tutorial II

Intermediate study of an ancient language.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the unit.
Tutorial two hours a week plus out-of-class requirements.

CLCV 2008 [0.5 credit]
Greek and Roman Epic

An examination of the genre of epic in Greco-Roman antiquity, including a close reading of translations of Homer and Vergil.
Also listed as ENGL 2012.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2009 and ENGL 2009 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): second year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2010 [0.5 credit]
Greek and Roman Drama

An examination of the genres of tragedy and comedy in Greco-Roman antiquity.
Also listed as ENGL 2605.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2009 or ENGL 2009 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): second year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2100 [0.5 credit]
Scientific and Medical Terminology

Examination of Ancient Greek and Latin roots of technical terms found in the sciences, engineering, and medicine.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2103 [0.5 credit]
Greek Religion

A study of religion in ancient Greece.
Also listed as RELI 2735.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2102 and RELI 2734.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2104 [0.5 credit]
Roman Religion

A study of religion in ancient Rome.
Also listed as RELI 2737.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2102 and RELI 2734.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2105 [1.0 credit]
Ancient Philosophy: The Search for Wisdom

An exploration of ancient philosophy as a search for wisdom and happiness from its Presocratic beginnings in Greece to its development in the Hellenistic world and Imperial Rome. Emphasis on philosophy as a contemplative activity and as a way of life.
Also listed as PHIL 2005.
Precludes additional credit for PHIL 2006, CLCV 2006, PHIL 2007, CLCV 2007 (no longer offered).


CLCV 2303 [0.5 credit]
Greek Art and Archaeology

The art, architecture and archaeology of ancient Greece. Vase painting, sculpture, architecture, town planning and analogous arts.
Also listed as ARTH 2102.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2302 (no longer offered) and ARTH 2100 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2304 [0.5 credit]
Roman Art and Archaeology

The art, architecture and archaeology of the ancient Romans. Vase painting, sculpture, architecture, town planning and analogous arts are studied.
Also listed as ARTH 2105.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2302 and ARTH 2100.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.


CLCV 2305 [1.0 credit]
Ancient Science and Technology

The development and application of ancient science and technology in the fields of ancient engineering, machinery, metallurgy, transport, building, agriculture and Hippocratic medicine; the social position of craftsmen and artisans, the attitude of intellectuals to science and manual labour, the effects of slavery.
Also listed as TSES 2305.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the Department. This course is suitable for students with no previous knowledge of Greece or Rome.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2500 [0.5 credit]
Classical Mythology

A study of classical mythology, emphasizing its use in Greek and Roman literature and its place in classical art and religion. There is some discussion of classical myths in terms of contemporary interpretations of myth.
Also listed as ENGL 2500.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2000 and ENGL 2007 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2902 [0.5 credit]
Origins of the Greeks

The history of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age through the Archaic period.
Also listed as HIST 2902.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2900 and HIST 2900.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of unit.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2903 [0.5 credit]
Democracy to Alexander

The history of ancient Greece from the classical period to Alexander.
Also listed as HIST 2903.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2900 and HIST 2900.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2904 [0.5 credit]
Rise of the Roman Empire

The history of ancient Rome from early Rome to the end of the Republic.
Also listed as HIST 2904.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2901 and HIST 2901.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2905 [0.5 credit]
Rome of the Caesars

The history of ancient Rome from the end of the Republic to the coming of Islam.
Also listed as HIST 2905.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2901 (no longer offered) and HIST 2901 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 2906 [0.5 credit]
Studies in Classical Civilization

A study of a selected topic in ancient history, literature, languages, culture, archaeology and/or technology.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 3000 [0.5 credit]
Topics in Ancient History

A study of a selected topic in ancient history.
Also listed as HIST 3000.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 3001 [0.5 credit]
Early Greek Philosophy

A study of the pre-Socratic philosophers and of the Sophists and Socrates.
Also listed as PHIL 3001.
Prerequisite(s): CLCV 2105 or PHIL 2005 or permission of the Philosophy department.
Lectures three hours a week.

CLCV 3003 [0.5 credit]
Topics in Classical Civilization

A study of a selected topic in classical civilization.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 3010 [0.5 credit]
The Later Roman Empire

The study of major developments - administrative, ecclesiastical, cultural and societal - of the later Roman Empire.
Also listed as HIST 3010.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 3002 and HIST 3002.
Prerequisite(s): a 2000-level CLCV course.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 3011 [0.5 credit]
Topics in Ancient Philosophy

A study of philosophers, texts, problems and issues in ancient philosophy, generally with a focus on Plato and Aristotle.
Also listed as PHIL 3000.
Prerequisite(s): 0.5 credit in PHIL and second-year standing, or permission of the Philosophy department.
Lectures three hours a week.

CLCV 3201 [0.5 credit]
Studies in Greek History

Study of a period or theme in Greek History.
Also listed as HIST 3009.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in CLCV courses (or equivalent) or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 3202 [0.5 credit]
Studies in Roman History

Study of a period or theme in Roman History.
Also listed as HIST 3101.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in CLCV courses (or equivalent) or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 3215 [0.5 credit]
Ancient Greek Science

The history of Greek physical science from the Presocratics to Ptolemy. (Field a or e).
Also listed as HIST 3215.
Precludes additional credit for HIST 2201 or HIST 3210 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): a 2000-level history course or third-year standing and 1.0 credit in history.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 3301 [0.5 credit]
Field Work I: Greek and Roman World

Students will participate for a minimum of three weeks on an archaeological field project (i.e., excavation or survey) relevant to the Greek and Roman world. They will learn archaeological documentation and the analysis, recording, and processing of finds.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as ARCY 3301.
Prerequisite(s): CLCV 1008 and CLCV 1009 or CLCV 2300 and permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.


CLCV 3306 [0.5 credit]
Studies in Greek Art

A study of period or theme in the art and archaeology of Ancient Greece. Topics may vary from year to year.
Also listed as ARTH 3102, RELI 3732.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3731and ARTH 3101 (no longer offered) and RELI 3306 (if taken summer 2005, summer 2006, summer 2007).
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 3307 [0.5 credit]
Studies in Roman Art

A study of a period or theme in the art and archaeology of the ancient Romans. Topics may vary from year to year.
Also listed as ARTH 3105, RELI 3733.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3731 and ARTH 3101(no longer offered) and RELI 3306 (if taken summer 2005, summer 2006, summer 2007).
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 3400 [0.5 credit]
Greek and Roman Studies Abroad

This course combines academic study in Canada with first hand examination of museum collections and sites of the ancient world, normally in Greece and Italy. Course content varies from year to year.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in Greek and Roman Studies, any level (CLCV, GREK, or LATN. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Hours to be arranged.

CLCV 3701 [0.5 credit]
Studies in Greek Literature

A study of an author or topic in Greek literature. Contents of this course vary from year to year.
Also listed as ENGL 3008.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in CLCV courses (or equivalent) at second year level or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 3702 [0.5 credit]
Studies in Roman Literature

A study of an author or topic in Roman literature.
Also listed as ENGL 3009.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in CLCV courses (or equivalent) at second year level or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.

CLCV 4000 [0.5 credit]
Field Work II: Greek and Roman World

Students participate for a minimum of three weeks in a position of responsibility (for example, as a trench supervisor or lab assistant) on an archaeological field project relevant to the Greek and Roman world.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as ARCY 4000.
Prerequisite(s): CLCV 3300 and permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Field work

CLCV 4210 [0.5 credit]
Topics in Ancient History

Intended for Honours students in History and Classics who should normally be in the third and fourth-years.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as HIST 4210.
Prerequisite(s): CLCV 2902 (HIST 2902), CLCV 2903(HIST 2903) or CLCV 2904 (HIST 2904), CLCV 2905 (HIST 2905) or CLCV 3201 or CLCV 3202 or permission of the unit.
Seminar three hours a week.

CLCV 4800 [0.5 credit]
Seminar in Greek and Roman Studies

Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Greek and Roman Studies B.A. program, or permission of the department.
Seminar three hours a week.

CLCV 4801 [0.5 credit]
Seminar in Greek and Roman Studies

Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Greek and Roman Studies B.A. program, or permission of the department.
Seminar three hours a week.

CLCV 4900 [0.5 credit]
Directed Readings and Research

These courses consist of supervised readings and research projects in a specific area of Classical Civilization to be chosen in consultation with a faculty Supervisor who agrees to oversee a student's proposed research.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing and permission of the unit.


Greek (GREK) Courses

GREK 1005 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Greek I

A course for beginners in ancient Greek, designed to give students a grasp of basic grammatical forms and vocabulary (with reference to English derivatives) through the reading of continuous Greek.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Lectures and tutorials four hours a week.

GREK 1006 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Greek II

A course for students with some previous knowledge of the language: study of grammatical forms and constructions; acquisition of reading skills.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): GREK 1005 or equivalent.
Lectures and tutorials four hours a week.

GREK 2200 [0.5 credit]
Intermediate Greek I

Further study of the language; introduction to the reading of ancient Greek authors.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for GREK 2001.
Prerequisite(s): GREK 1006 or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.

GREK 2201 [0.5 credit]
Intermediate Greek II

Continued study of the language; reading of selected prose and poetry by ancient Greek authors; development of translation skills.
Precludes additional credit for GREK 2001.
Prerequisite(s): GREK 2200 or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.

GREK 3900 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Greek I

Reading and critical discussion of selections from ancient Greek.
Prerequisite(s): GREK 2200, GREK 2201 or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.

GREK 3901 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Greek II

Reading and critical discussion of selections from ancient Greek.
Prerequisite(s): GREK 2200, GREK 2201 or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.

GREK 4900 [0.5 credit]
Directed Study



GREK 4901 [0.5 credit]
Directed Study



Latin (LATN) Courses

LATN 1005 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Latin I

A course for beginners in Latin, designed to give students a grasp of basic grammatical forms and vocabulary (with reference to English derivatives) through the reading of continuous Latin.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Lectures and practice periods four hours a week.

LATN 1006 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Latin II

A course for students with some previous knowledge of the language: study of grammatical forms and constructions; acquisition of reading skills.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): LATN 1005 or equivalent.
Lectures and practice periods four hours a week.

LATN 2200 [0.5 credit]
Intermediate Latin I

Further study of the language; introduction to the reading of Latin authors.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for LATN 2001.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 1006 or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.

LATN 2201 [0.5 credit]
Intermediate Latin II

Continued study of the language; reading of selected prose and poetry by Latin authors; development of translation skills.
Precludes additional credit for LATN 2001.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2200 or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.

LATN 3900 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Latin I

Reading and critical discussion of selections from Latin poetry.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2200, LATN 2201 or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.

LATN 3901 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Latin II

Reading and critical discussion of selections from Latin prose.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2200, LATN 2201 or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.

LATN 4900 [0.5 credit]
Directed Study



LATN 4901 [0.5 credit]
Directed Study



Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca.

Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca

B.A. Regulations

The regulations presented below apply to all Bachelor of Arts programs. In addition to the requirements presented here, students must satisfy the University regulations common to all undergraduate students including the process of Academic Continuation Evaluation (consult the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar).

First-Year Seminars

B.A. degree students are strongly encouraged to include a First-Year Seminar (FYSM) during their first 4.0 credits of registration. Students are limited to 1.0 credit in FYSM and can only register in a FYSM while they have first-year standing in their B.A. program. 

Breadth Requirement

Among the credits presented at graduation, students in both the B.A. and the B.A. Honours degrees and B.Co.M.S. are required to include 3.0 breadth credits, which must include 1.0 credit in three of the four breadth areas identified below. Credits that fulfil requirements in the Major, Minor, Concentration, Specialization, or Stream may also be used to fulfil the Breadth Requirement.

Students admitted with a completed university degree are exempt from breadth requirements.

Students in the following interdisciplinary programs are exempt from the B.A. breadth requirement.

  • African Studies
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Environmental Studies
  • Human Rights
  • Human Rights and Social Justice
Breadth Area 1: Culture and Communication

American Sign Language, Art History, Art and Culture, Communication and Media Studies, Digital Humanities, English, Film Studies, French, Journalism, Media Production and Design, Music, and Languages (Arabic, English as a Second Language, German, Greek, Hebrew, Indigenous Languages, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

Subject codes: ARAB, ARTH, ASLA, CHIN, COMS, DIGH, ENGL, ESLA, FILM, FINS, FREN, GERM, GREK, HEBR, ITAL, JAPA, JOUR, KORE, LANG, LATN, MPAD, MUSI, PORT, RUSS, SPAN

Breadth Area 2: Humanities

African Studies, Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, Archaeology, Canadian Studies, Child Studies, Classical Civilization, Critical Race Studies, Directed Interdisciplinary Studies, Disability Studies, Environmental and Climate Humanities, European and Russian Studies, History, Human Rights and Social Justice, Humanities, Indigenous Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Linguistics, Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Philosophy, Religion, Sexuality Studies, South Asian Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies.

Subject codes: AFRI, ALDS, ARCY, CDNS, CHST, CLCV, CRST, DBST, DIST, EACH, EURR, HIST, HRSJ, HUMR, HUMS, INDG, LACS, LING, MEMS, PHIL, RELI, SAST, SXST, WGST

Breadth Area 3: Science, Engineering, and Design

Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Health Sciences, Industrial Design, Information Resource Management, Information Technology (BIT), Information Technology (ITEC), Interactive Multimedia and Design, Interdisciplinary Science and Practice, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Network Technology, Optical Systems and Sensors, Photonics, Statistics, Physics, and Technology, Society, Environment.

Subject codes: ACSE, AERO, ARCC, ARCH, ARCN, ARCS, ARCU, BIOC, BIOL, BIT, CHEM, CIVE, COMP, ECOR, ELEC, ENSC, ENVE, ERTH, FOOD, HLTH, IDES, IMD, IRM, ISAP, ISCI, ISCS, ISYS, ITEC, MAAE, MATH, MECH, NET, NEUR, NSCI, OSS, PHYS, PLT, SREE, STAT, SYSC, TSES

Breadth Area 4: Social Sciences

Anthropology, Business, Cognitive Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geomatics, Global and International Studies, Global Politics, Interdisciplinary Public Affairs, International Affairs, Law, Migration and Diaspora Studies, Political Management, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Affairs and Policy Management, Social Work, Sociology/Anthropology, Sociology

Subject codes: ANTH, BUSI, CGSC, CRCJ, ECON, ENST, GEOG, GEOM, GINS, GPOL, INAF, IPAF, LAWS, MGDS, PADM, PAPM, POLM, PSCI, PSYC, SOCI, SOWK

Declared and Undeclared Students

Degree students are considered "Undeclared" if they have been admitted to a degree, but have not yet selected and been accepted into a program within that degree. The status "Undeclared" is available only in the B.A. and B.Sc. degrees. Undeclared students must apply to enter a program upon or before completing 3.5 credits.

Change of Program Within the B.A. Degree

To transfer to a program within the B.A. degree, applicants must normally be Eligible to Continue (EC) in the new program, by meeting the CGPA thresholds described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University. 

Applications to declare or change programs within the B.A. degree online must be made online through Carleton Central by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form within the published deadlines. Acceptance into a program, or into a program element or option, is subject to any enrollment limitations, as well as specific program, program element, or option requirements as published in the relevant Calendar entry.

Minors, Concentrations, and Specializations

Students may add a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form online through Carleton Central. Acceptance into a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization normally requires that the student be Eligible to Continue (EC) and is subject to any specific requirements of the intended Minor, Concentration, or Specialization as published in the relevant Calendar entry and in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University.

Mention : français

Students registered in certain B.A. programs may earn the diploma notation Mention : français by completing part of their program requirements in French, and by demonstrating knowledge of the history and culture of French Canada. The general requirements are listed below. For more specific details, consult the departmental program entries.

Students in a B.A. Honours program must present:

  1. 1.0 credit in French language;
  2. 1.0 credit devoted to the history and culture of French Canada;
  3. 1.0 credit at the 2000- or 3000-level in the Honours discipline taken in French; and
  4. 1.0 credit at the 4000-level in the Honours discipline taken in French.

Students in a B.A. program must present:

  1. 1.0 credit in advanced French;
  2. 1.0 credit devoted to the history and culture of French Canada;
  3. 1.0 credit at the 2000- or 3000-level in the Major discipline taken in French.

Students in Combined Honours programs must fulfil the Mention : français requirement in both disciplines.

Courses taught in French (Items 3 and 4, above) may be taken at Carleton, at the University of Ottawa on the Exchange Agreement, or at a francophone university on a Letter of Permission. Students planning to take courses on exchange or on a Letter of Permission should take careful note of the residence requirement for a minimum number of Carleton courses in their programs. Consult the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar for information regarding study on exchange or Letter of Permission.

Admissions Information

Admission Requirements are for the 2023-24 year only, and are based on the Ontario High School System. Holding the minimum admission requirements only establishes eligibility for consideration. The cut-off averages for admission may be considerably higher than the minimum. See also the General Admission and Procedures section of this Calendar. An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission. Some programs may also require specific course prerequisites and prerequisite averages and/or supplementary admission portfolios. Higher averages are required for admission to programs for which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. Consult admissions.carleton.ca for further details.

Note: Courses listed as recommended are not mandatory for admission. Students who do not follow the recommendations will not be disadvantaged in the admission process.

Admissions Information

Admission requirements are based on the Ontario High School System. Prospective students can view the admission requirements through the Admissions website at admissions.carleton.ca. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program-by-program basis. Holding the minimum admission requirements only establishes eligibility for consideration; higher averages are required for admission to programs for which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available. All programs have limited enrolment and admission is not guaranteed. Some programs may also require specific course prerequisites and prerequisite averages and/or supplementary admission portfolios. Consult admissions.carleton.ca for further details.

Note: If a course is listed as recommended, it is not mandatory for admission. Students who do not follow the recommendations will not be disadvantaged in the admission process.

Admission Requirements

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

First Year

For B.A. and B.A. (Honours)
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include a 4U course in English (or anglais). Applicants submitting an English language test to satisfy the requirements of the English Language Proficiency section of this Calendar may use that test to also satisfy the 4U English prerequisite requirement.

Biology
For the major in Biology in the B.A. program, in addition to the 4U English, a 4U course in Chemistry is required. Advanced Functions, and Calculus and Vectors are recommended.

Advanced Standing

Applications for admission beyond first year will be assessed on their merits. Applicants must normally be Eligible to Continue in their year level, in addition to meeting the CGPA thresholds described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University. Advanced standing will be granted only for those subjects assessed as being appropriate for the program and the stream selected.

Co-op Option

Direct Admission to the 1st Year of the Co-op Option
Co-op is available for the following Majors in the B.A. (Honours) degree: Anthropology, English, Environmental Studies, European and Russian Studies, French, Geography, Geomatics, History, Law, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.

Applicants must:

  1. meet the required overall admission cut-off average and prerequisite course average. These averages may be higher than the stated minimum requirements;
  2. be registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Arts Honours with one of the majors listed above;
  3. be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).

Meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option. Students should also note that hiring priority is given to Canadian citizens for co-op positions in the Public Service Commission.

Note: continuation requirements for students previously admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements for the co-op option after beginning the program are described in the Co-operative Education Regulations section of this Calendar.

Advanced Standing

B.A. and B.A. (Honours) Program

Applications for admission to the second or subsequent years will be assessed on their merits. Advanced standing will be granted only for those courses that are determined to be appropriate.