Table of Contents
- Academic Calendar 2023-2024 (September 2023)
- I. General Information and Admissions
- 1. Welcome to 69³ÉÈ˵çÓ°Íø University
- 2. Glossary of Academic Terms and Calendar of Events
- 3. Admission
- 3.1. Contact Information
- 3.2. Admission to the University
- 3.3. Minimum General Admission Requirements
- 3.4. Additional Admission Requirements
- 3.5. Notes on Entry to First-Year Courses
- 3.6. Requirements for Non-Canadian Education Systems
- 3.7. English Requirements
- 3.8. Mature Students
- 3.9. Admission with Advanced Standing
- 3.10. Transfer Students
- 3.11. Challenge for Credit
- 3.12. Visiting Students
- 3.13. Exchange Students
- 3.14. Special Circumstances
- 3.15. Graduate Studies
- 4. Fees
- 4.1. Fees and Expenses
- 4.1.1. Full-time/Part-time Enrolment - Fall and Winter terms
- 4.1.2. Tuition Fees
- 4.1.3. Overload Fees for Full-Time Students
- 4.1.4. Auditing Fees
- 4.1.5. Mail Service, Fitness Centre, and Technology and Service Fee
- 4.1.6. Student Organization Fees
- 4.1.7. Other Fees
- 4.1.8. Fieldwork and Travel: Expenses and Liability
- 4.1.9. Instructional Supplies Fees
- 4.1.10. Study Abroad and Exchange Fee
- 4.1.11. Residence, Communications and Meal Plan Fees
- 4.2. Deposits for Full-Time Students
- 4.2.1. Registration Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.2. Residence Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.3. Refunds of Residence Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.4. Registration Deposits for Returning Students
- 4.2.5. Residence Deposits and Refunds for Returning Students
- 4.2.6. Registration Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
- 4.2.7. Residence Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
- 4.3. Payment of Fees
- 4.3.1. Payments and Charges
- 4.3.2. Fall and Winter Payments by Part-Time Students
- 4.3.3. Fall Payments by Full-time Students
- 4.3.4. Winter Payments by Full-time Students
- 4.3.5. Fall and Winter Payments for Students Participating in Exchange Programs
- 4.3.6. Method of Payment
- 4.3.7. Reducing the Amount of Payments
- 4.4. Late Fees and Interest Charges
- 4.5. Withdrawals and Student Accounts
- 4.1. Fees and Expenses
- 5. Financial Assistance
- 6. Co-Curricular Life
- 6.1. The 69³ÉÈ˵çÓ°Íø Students' Union
- 6.2. The Argosy Weekly
- 6.3. CHMA FM
- 6.4. Motyer-Fancy Theatre
- 6.5. Residence Council
- 6.6. The Pond
- 6.7. Student Employment
- 6.8. Accommodation
- 6.9. Department of Athletics and Recreation
- 6.10. Spiritual Care on Campus
- 6.11. Student Life
- 6.12. Student Life Resources
- 6.12.1. Personal Counselling
- 6.12.2. Experiential Learning and Career Development
- 6.12.3. Employment
- 6.12.4. Health Services
- 6.12.5. Student Health Insurance
- 6.12.6. Dietary and Nutritional Concerns
- 6.12.7. Student Wellness
- 6.12.8. Landlord/Tenant Concerns
- 6.12.9. International Students
- 6.12.10. Student Conduct
- 6.13. Services for Students with Disabilities
- 7. General Information
- 8. Personnel
- 9. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships; Endowed Chairs; Faculty Awards
- 9.1. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships
- 9.2. Endowed Chairs
- 9.2.1. Clement Chandler Avard and Florence Sybil Avard Chair in French Language
- 9.2.2. The Walter B. Cowan Chair in Religious Studies
- 9.2.3. The Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Chair in Canadian Studies
- 9.2.4. Fred C. Manning Chair in Commerce
- 9.2.5. The Hart Almerrin Massey Chair in Philosophy
- 9.2.6. The Pickard-Bell Chair in Music
- 9.2.7. The Reverend William Purvis Chair in English Literature
- 9.2.8. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Physics
- 9.2.9. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Mathematics
- 9.2.10. The Stiles-Bennett Chair in History
- 9.2.11. The Josiah Wood Chair in Classics
- 9.2.12. The Charles and Joseph Allison Chair of English Language and Literature
- 9.3. Faculty Awards
- II. Academic Regulations
- 10. Academic Regulations
- 10.1. Communication
- 10.2. Courses of Instruction
- 10.3. Registration
- 10.3.1. Registration Procedures (Adding Courses)
- 10.3.2. Registration Deadline
- 10.3.3. Registration Deadline (Self-directed Distance Learning Courses)
- 10.3.4. Determining Year Level
- 10.3.5. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Fall and Winter terms)
- 10.3.6. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Spring/Summer term)
- 10.3.7. Repeating Courses
- 10.3.8. Auditing Courses
- 10.4. Changes in Registration and Withdrawal
- 10.5. Transfer Credits
- 10.6. Academic Integrity
- 10.7. Missed Coursework or Tests
- 10.8. Examination Regulations
- 10.8.1. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Fall and Winter terms)
- 10.8.2. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Spring/Summer term)
- 10.8.3. Viewing Examination Papers
- 10.8.4. Accommodations for Missed Final Examinations
- 10.8.5. Extended Deadlines for Completion of Course Work
- 10.8.6. Special Examinations
- 10.9. Evaluations of Student Performance
- 10.9.1. Grading Policies for Courses
- 10.9.2. Reporting of Grades
- 10.9.3. Letter Grades and their Meanings
- 10.9.4. Prerequisite Grade Requirements
- 10.9.5. Grades Excluded from GPA
- 10.9.6. Calculation of TGPA, SGPA and CGPA
- 10.9.7. Repeated Courses, SGPA and CGPA
- 10.9.8. Grade Changes
- 10.9.9. Re-evaluation of a Grade
- 10.9.10. Aegrotat Standing
- 10.9.11. Assessment of Academic Standing
- 10.9.12. Good Standing
- 10.9.13. Unsatisfactory Standing
- 10.9.14. Academic Performance Indicators
- 10.9.15. Academic Probation
- 10.9.16. Academic Suspension
- 10.9.17. Academic Dismissal
- 10.9.18. Procedures for Appeals and Re-admissions
- 10.9.19. Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal
- 10.9.20. Dean's List
- 10.10. Degree Requirements
- 10.10.1. Academic Standing and Credits Required for a Degree
- 10.10.2. Academic Residency Requirements
- 10.10.3. Degree with Distinction Requirements
- 10.10.4. Honours GPA and Overall GPA Requirements
- 10.10.5. Submitting a Thesis
- 10.10.6. Falling Short of the Honours Requirements
- 10.10.7. Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
- 10.10.8. Honours Certificate
- 10.11. Graduation and Convocation
- 10.12. Transcripts
- 10.13. Replacement/Duplicate Diplomas
- 10.14. Notification of Disclosure of Personal Information
- 10. Academic Regulations
- III. Academic Degrees, Programs and Courses
- 11. Academic Programs
- 11.1. General Regulations
- 11.2. Bachelor of Arts
- 11.2.1. Requirements for a B.A. Degree
- 11.2.2. Distribution Requirements
- 11.2.3. 3/4000 Level Courses
- 11.2.4. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
- 11.2.5. Additional Minor
- 11.2.6. Double Major
- 11.2.7. Joint Major
- 11.2.8. Bachelor of Arts - Aviation
- 11.2.9. Honours Degree
- 11.2.10. General Degree with Three Minors
- 11.2.11. The Major as Required for the B.A.
- 11.2.12. Disciplinary Major
- 11.2.13. Interdisciplinary Major
- 11.2.14. Joint Major
- 11.2.15. Specially Approved Major
- 11.2.16. Bachelor of Arts - Aviation offered in conjunction with MFC Training
- 11.2.17. Majors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.18. Joint Majors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.19. The Minor as Required for the B.A.
- 11.2.20. Disciplinary Minor
- 11.2.21. Interdisciplinary Minor
- 11.2.22. Specially Approved Minor
- 11.2.23. Minors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.24. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
- 11.2.25. Honours Programs Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.26. Complementary Courses and Prerequisites
- 11.3. Bachelor of Science
- 11.3.1. Requirements for a B.Sc. Degree
- 11.3.2. Distribution Requirements
- 11.3.3. Science Core
- 11.3.4. Minimum Number of Science Credits
- 11.3.5. 3/4000 Level Science Courses
- 11.3.6. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
- 11.3.7. Additional Minor
- 11.3.8. Double Major
- 11.3.9. Joint Major
- 11.3.10. Honours Degree
- 11.3.11. General Degree with Three Minors
- 11.3.12. Courses which Qualify as Science Credits
- 11.3.13. The Major As Required for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.14. Disciplinary Major
- 11.3.15. Interdisciplinary Major
- 11.3.16. Joint Major
- 11.3.17. Specially Approved Major
- 11.3.18. Majors available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.19. Joint Majors available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.20. The Minor as Required for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.21. Disciplinary Minor
- 11.3.22. Interdisciplinary Minor
- 11.3.23. Specially Approved Minor
- 11.3.24. Minors Available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.25. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
- 11.3.26. Honours Programs Available for the B.Sc.
- 11.4. Master of Science
- 11.5. Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.1. Primary Objective
- 11.5.2. Requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce Degree
- 11.5.3. Distribution Requirements
- 11.5.4. 3/4000 Level Courses
- 11.5.5. Commerce Degree Core Requirements
- 11.5.6. Commerce Electives on the Bachelor of Commerce Degree
- 11.5.7. The Minor as Required for the Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.8. Elective Credits
- 11.5.9. Honours Programs Available for the Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.10. Commerce with Honours
- 11.5.11. Commerce with Honours in Economics
- 11.5.12. Commerce - Aviation offered in conjunction with MFC Training
- 11.5.13. Major from Other Disciplines
- 11.5.14. Transferring to Commerce
- 11.6. Bachelor of Music
- 11.7. Bachelor of Fine Arts
- 11.8. Bachelor of Arts and Science
- 11.9. Certificate of Bilingualism/ Certificat De Bilinguisme
- 11.10. Undergraduate Certificates
- 11.11. Pre-Professional Requirements
- 11.12. International Programs
- 11.13. Academic Credit for Independent Experiential Learning
- 11.14. University Special Topics Courses
- 12. Programs and Courses of Instruction
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Arts
- Art History
- Aviation
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biopsychology
- Canadian Public Policy
- Canadian Studies
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Cognitive Science
- Commerce/Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies
- Community Engaged Learning
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Drama Studies
- Economics
- English Literatures
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Experiential Learning
- Fine Arts/Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts
- French Studies
- Geography
- Geography and Environment
- German Studies
- Greek
- Health Studies
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- International Economics and Business
- International Relations
- Japanese Studies
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages and Literatures
- Museum and Curatorial Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics/Frank McKenna School of PPE
- Physics
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Science
- Screen Studies
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Spanish Studies
- University Special Topic Courses
- Visual and Material Culture
- Women's and Gender Studies
- Certificate Programs
- Certificate in Arts Administration
- Certificate in Biopsychology
- Certificate in Canadian Arts and Culture
- Certificate in Community Engaged Learning
- Certificates in Data Science
- Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Certificate in Foundations of Health
- Certificate in Mi'kmaw Studies
- Certificate in Music Education
- Certificate in Social Research Methodologies
- Certificate in Studies of Indigenous History
- Certificate in Theatre Arts
- Certificate in Visual Literacy and Culture
- 11. Academic Programs
- Index
- I. General Information and Admissions
The Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) in Interdisciplinary Health Studies offers a multifaceted approach to the study of health, allowing students the opportunity to engage with health from biological, behavioural, social, environmental, ethical, historical, cultural and population perspectives. Drawing on concepts from across the life sciences, social sciences, and humanities, students will develop the critical thinking, analytic, and communication skills needed to engage in complex and nuanced issues such as health care for an aging population; confronting global pandemics; building healthy communities; and working for justice in health-care delivery and outcomes. Students will develop essential skills for a wide range of career paths related to health, including: foundational knowledge of life sciences; a fluency with various research methodologies and data analysis; exposure to another language (French or an Indigenous language); the development of research skills through a capstone research project; and the opportunity to pursue specialized studies through a concentration in one of three innovative topic areas:
Health Equity and Diversity: In the Health Equity and Diversity concentration, students will explore ways that health is socially and culturally constructed from a critical studies perspective. Students will analyze the ways in which oppression, marginalization, and health interact in society by considering how gender and sexism, colonialism, racism, sexual orientation, ageism, and dis/ableism, and the combination of these, impact the health of various social groups.
Health Analysis: In the Health Analysis concentration, students will develop the skills to analyze data on health in the population. Students will build an analytic toolkit including qualitative and quantitative analysis, statistical coding, geographic and spatial data analysis.
Environment and Health: In the Environment and Health concentration, students will explore the interdependence between human health, animal health, and the environment. Students will consider the ways in which the natural and built environment can shape health, such as exploring how the design of our cities impacts obesity rates, to the ways that climate change affects global patterns of infectious disease.
The Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Interdisciplinary Health Studies is designed for students seeking strong interdisciplinary training combining the life sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Students will develop a broad skill set that includes health analysis and research, health communications, and critical thinking which prepares them for a breadth of health-related roles or professional programs in health care and allied health care. There will also be opportunities to complete hands-on health-focused projects through a capstone project.
A Minor in Interdisciplinary Health Studies is also available to students, which will allow them to engage with key health topics including the social determinants of health, health communications, cultural dimensions of health, and the Canadian health-care system.
Given the wide breadth of courses students engage in for an Interdisciplinary Health Studies degree, majoring students are not required to undertake a minor from an additional specific discipline.
6 | from HLTH 1001, 1011 |
3 | from HLTH 2001, 2011 |
3 | from HLTH 3001, 3011 |
3 | from PHIL 2511, 3511, 3711, 3741 |
9 | from BIOC 2001, 3031, 3041, 3501, 3521, 4031, BIOL 2101, 2201, 2401, 3211, 3221, 4151, 4211, 4221, CANA 3821, GENV 2221, HLTH 2001*, 2011*, 3001*, 3011*, 4991, PSYC 2101, 2121, 2431, 2601, 2611, 3101, 3141, 3151, 3211, 3311, 3421, 4611, SOCI 2111, 2121, 2211, 2231, 2611, 3511, WGST 2101, including at least 3 credits from the 3/4000 level |
±·´Ç³Ù±ð: * indicates that the course can only be included in line 5 if it is not used to fulfil requirements on a previous line
±·´Ç³Ù±ð: At least 6 credits must be from courses at the 3/4000 level
Core Health Courses
6 | from HLTH 1001, 1011 |
6 | from HLTH 2001, 2011 |
6 | from HLTH 3001, 3011 |
6 | from HLTH 4000 |
Introductory Social Science and Life Sciences
3 | from BIOC 1001 |
6 | from BIOL 1001, 1201, 1501 |
3 | from PSYC 1001, 1011 |
3 | from SOCI 1201 |
Ethics and Philosophy
3 | PHIL 2511, 3511, 3711, RELG 3921 |
Life Sciences at the 2000 Level
6 | BIOC 2001, BIOL 2101, 2201, 2401, PSYC 2101, 2121, 2431, 2601, 2611 |
Social Issues and Culture
6 | PHIL 3741, SOCI 2111, 2121, 2231, 2211, 2611, 3511, 3761, WGST 2101, CENL 1001, 2001, 2101 |
Health and Life Sciences at the 3/4000 Level
9 | HLTH 4991, BIOC 3031, 3041, 3501, 3521, 4031, BIOL 3211, 3221, 4151, 4211, 4221, PSYC 3101, 3141, 3151, 3211, 3311, 3421, 4611 |
Language
6 | (by placement) from FREN 1651, 1701, 1711, 2401, 2501, 3101, 3111, 3131 OR from Indigenous language and/or culture courses approved by the Program Advisor |
CONCENTRATIONS
18 | chosen from one of the following three concentrations: |
Health Equity and Diversity
Society and Culture | |
6 | GENV 2221, 2811, 4811, WGST 2101, CANA 2311, 3821, CLAS/HIST 3051, PHIL 3741, HIST 3801, RELG 1621, 1641 |
Social Research Methodologies | |
6 | SOCI 3311, 3701, 3731, 3781, 4311, WGST 3121 |
Psychology | |
6 | PSYC 2601, 3421, 3311, 3331, 3511, 3601, 4411 |
Health Analysis
Data Science | |
6 | MATH 1311, DATA 3001 |
Social Research Methodologies | |
6 | SOCI 3311, 3701, 3731, 3781, 4311 WGST 3121 |
Data Applications | |
6 | DATA 3101, 4001, ECON 3111, 3401, GENS 2441, PSYC 2001, 2011, COMP/MATH 3531 |
Environment and Health
Geography, Environment and Society | |
6 | GENV 2221, 2811, 3101, 3111, 4811, PHIL 3721, CANA 2311, 3821, RELG 2411, 3981 |
Social Research Methodologies | |
6 | SOCI 3311, 3701, 3731, 3781, 4311 WGST 3121 |
Life Science and Environment | |
6 | BIOL 3111, 3421, 3911, BIOC/BIOL 4201 |
±·´Ç³Ù±ð: Students are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary prerequisites.
±·´Ç³Ù±ð: If a student has high competency/fluency in another language aside from French or an Indigenous one, the language requirement can be broadened in discussion with the program advisor.
±·´Ç³Ù±ð: The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.
±·´Ç³Ù±ð: Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.
Health and Society
This course introduces concepts of health, illness, and well-being and examines how different framings of health have been socially constructed. The course addresses social determinants of health and concepts of health equity. It discusses the influence of cultural, environmental, socioeconomic, demographic, biological, behavioural, historical, religious, and political factors on individual and population health. (Format: Lecture, 3 hours)
Foundations of Health Inquiry
This course focuses on how health, illness, and disease are defined and measured. It provides a broad overview of diverse qualitative and quantitative research methods for health. The course introduces concepts of correlation, causality, and the hierarchy of evidence. Emphasis is placed on building health literacy and information literacy (e.g. finding research in scientific/medical databases), developing written and oral communication skills, and understanding health ethics. (Format: Lecture 3 hours and Tutorial 1.5 hours)
Special Topics in Health
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. Topics might include current issues in health, health policy, global health, mental health, Indigenous health, health promotion, health law, or health and justice. (Format: Lecture 3 hours or as determined)
The Canadian Health Care System
Prereq: HLTH 1001
This course provides an overview of the Canadian health-care system including the roles of federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal health authorities; health financing and resourcing; service utilization; health care planning; and health promotion strategies. The course examines current societal and political issues that affect the health system. (Format: Lecture 3 hours)
Health Research and Analysis
Prereq: HLTH 2001
This course introduces data analysis, principles of experimental and observational design, and the formulating and testing of hypotheses with a specific focus on health applications. Topics include quantitative approaches, graphical and statistical analyses of various forms of data using computing software, and the appropriate use of both in health analysis. Students will also be exposed to multiple relevant data platforms in this course. (Format: Lecture 3 hours and Tutorial 1.5 hours)
Special Topics in Health
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. Topics might include current issues in health, health policy, global health, mental health, Indigenous health, health promotion, health law, or health and justice. (Format: Lecture 3 hours or as determined)
Health Communications
Prereq: HLTH 2001
This course will provide an overview of theories of health communication, health literacy, public health campaigns, risk communication, and the role of traditional and social media. It will also consider the importance of cultural literacy in adapting health communication to different contexts. (Format: Lecture 3 hours and/or experiential learning)
Epidemiology and Public Health
Prereq: HLTH 2011
This course will introduce concepts in epidemiology including the prevalence, incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health in a population. It engages with principles specific to health research for establishing cause and effect relationships, estimating outcome measures, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions to prevent and cure diseases. (Format: Lecture 3 hours, Lab or Tutorial option)
Special Topics in Health
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. Topics might include current issues in health, health policy, global health, mental health, Indigenous health, health promotion, health law, or health and justice. (Format: Lecture 3 hours or as determined)
Capstone Project in Interdisciplinary Health Studies
Prereq: HLTH 3001; HLTH 3011
This capstone course gives upper-year students the opportunity to work in teams and apply their health knowledge and skills to address a real-world health problem. The course allows students to cultivate a transferable skill set, work in a collaborative environment, and explore interdisciplinary approaches to different applications and perspectives on health. Students will regularly present their works in progress and discuss advanced topics in health that are relevant both to broad experiential applications, and to their specific projects. (Format: Integrated seminar with independent project or experiential learning component)
Independent Study in Health Studies
This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for HLTH 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)
Independent Study in Health Studies
This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for HLTH 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)
Special Topics in Health
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. Topics might include current issues in health, health policy, global health, mental health, Indigenous health, health promotion, health law, or health and justice. (Format: Lecture 3 hours or as determined)