The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degrees achieve a balance of breadth, depth and coherence by including these four features in each student's academic programme:

B.A. and B.Sc. students, in consultation with the designated Programme Advisor, must formally declare a Major Area of Study and a Minor by the end of their second year. Those opting to do a Double Major or Triple Minor must, in consultation with the designated Programme Advisor, declare their intention by the end of their second year. Students can change their choice of programme after further consultation with a Programme Advisor. A 'Declaration/Change of Major/Minor' form is available on the web at <http://www.mta.ca/administration/sas/form.html> .

Those opting to do an Honours Programme must declare their intention by December of year three by completing a 'Declaration of Intention to Pursue Honours' form available on the web at <http://www.mta.ca/administration/sas/form.html> .

Students must consult with the Department Head or Programme Coordinator with respect to application processes and admission criteria.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Arts degree, a student must complete:

Six credits must be earned from each of the following lists:

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum of 6 credits from the Women's Studies courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities or Social Science, or a combination of those two disciplines.

A minimum of 36 credits must be earned from courses at the 3000 and/or 4000 level,

The credits required for a B.A. include those required for a Major Area of Study [see list under 7.2.13], plus the credits required for a Minor from any other programme [see lists under 7.2.18 and 7.3.21]. No more than 9 credits can be counted in common between the Major and Minor. Where there are more than 9 credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined programme will still be at least 15 credits greater than the total for the Major. The Major Area of Study and Minor are recorded on the student's transcript.

Although the combination of a Major and a Minor as called for in 7.2.4 is the usual means of achieving a B.A. degree, other combinations are possible, as outlined in 7.2.5 through 7.2.8.

Students who satisfy the requirements for more than one Minor will have the additional Minor(s) recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of the Minor required in 7.2.4) satisfy the requirements for a second Major Area of Study from any other programme [see lists under 7.2.13 and 7.3.16], will have achieved a B.A. with a Double Major, and will have both Majors recorded on their transcript. No more than 24 credits can be counted in common between the two Majors. Even where there are requirements in common, the credit value of the combined programme will be at least 36 credits greater than the total for the first Major.

Students who (in lieu of 7.2.4) satisfy the requirements for an Honours degree [see 7.2.19] will have achieved a B.A. with Honours, and will have the Honours programme recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of 7.2.4) satisfy the requirements for three Minors [see 7.2.14] will have achieved a B.A. General Degree, and will have this title plus all Minors recorded. A triple Minor will not total fewer than 72 credits, despite requirements in common. Students pursuing this option are reminded that Regulation 7.2.3 must still be fulfilled.

The Major Area of Study is designed to be approximately one half the course work a student completes toward a B.A. degree, providing the depth and rigour which can be achieved either by work within one discipline or through course work carefully planned under a theme. As called for in 7.2.4, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Major Areas of Study listed in 7.2.13, according to one of the options outlined in 7.2.10 through 7.2.12

A Disciplinary Major Area of Study consists of a selection of courses worth 60 credits, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 42 credits required from a single discipline or department. This type of Major gains its coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn. Provision is made within each Major Area of Study for 18 credits, usually drawn from outside the Major discipline, intended to complement and enrich the Major.

An Interdisciplinary Major Area of Study consists of a selection of courses worth 60 credits, in most cases. This type of Major gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programmes are authorized in advance by Senate.

A Specially Approved Major Area of Study consists of a selection of courses worth 60 credits. This type of Major gains its coherence from a carefully thought-out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Major must be obtained from the appropriate Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.A., the following Major Areas of Study are available. For a complete list of courses required for each Major, see the appropriate heading under Programmes and Courses of Instruction.

The Minor is designed to be a minimum number of courses by which a student can achieve a modest sense of coherence in another field of study. As called for in 7.2.4, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Minors listed in 7.2.18, (or under 7.3.21) according to one of the options outlined in 7.2.15 through 7.2.17.

A Disciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its minimum of coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn.

An Interdisciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programmes are authorized in advance by Senate.

A Specially Approved Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a carefully thought-out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Minor must be obtained from the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.A. the following Minors are available along with those listed under section 7.3.21 For a complete listing of courses required for each Minor, see the appropriate heading under Programmes and Courses of Instruction.

Honours programmes represent the most specialized selection of courses to gain depth and coherence within one discipline or thematic area. They have traditionally provided the preparation most appropriate for postgraduate work in that field. The requirements for Honours extend beyond that of the Major, and so the regulation requiring a Minor is waived (see 7.2.4 and 7.2.7), although any student who completes a Minor from another discipline or programme, will have this Minor recorded on his or her transcript. Academic regulation 6.8 governing the granting of Honours should be consulted. Students considering an Honours Programme should consult as early as possible with the designated Programme Advisor regarding the prescribed selection of courses.

Under the B.A. Degree, the following Honours Programmes are available. Each assumes that the student also meets the requirements of 7.2.2 and 7.2.3. For a complete listing of courses required for each Honours Programme, see the appropriate heading under Programmes and Courses of Instruction.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Science degree, a student must complete:

Six credits must be earned from each of the following lists:

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum of 6 credits from the Women's Studies courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities or Social Science, or a combination of those two disciplines.

Six credits must be earned in Chemistry, six credits in Mathematics or Computer Science, six credits in Physics as follows:

Students' choice should be made according to their Major or Honours requirements. Students having advanced placement should consult with the appropriate department regarding substitution for any of the courses listed above.

A minimum of 72 credits in Science must be earned from the Science disciplines.

A minimum of 30 credits in Science must be earned from the 3000 and/or 4000 level.

The credits required for a B.Sc. include those required for a Major Area of Study [see list under 7.3.16], plus the credits required for a Minor from any other programme [see lists under 7.3.21 and 7.2.18]. No more than 9 credits can be counted in common between the Major and Minor. Where there are more than 9 credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined programme will still be at least 15 credits greater than the total for the Major. The Major Area of Study and Minor are recorded on the student's transcript. Although the combination of a Major and a Minor as called for in 7.3.6 is the usual means of achieving a B.Sc., other combinations are possible, as outlined in 7.3.7 through 7.3.10..

Students who satisfy the requirements for more than one Minor will have the additional Minor(s) recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of the Minor required in 7.3.6) satisfy the requirements for a second Major Area of Study from any other programme [see lists under 7.3.16 and 7.2.13] will have achieved a B.Sc. with a Double Major, and will have both Majors recorded on their transcript. No more than 24 credits can be counted in common between the two Majors. Even where there are requirements in common, the credit value of the combined programme will be at least 36 credits greater than the total for the first Major.

Students who (in lieu of 7.3.6) satisfy the requirements for an Honours degree [see 7.3.22] will have achieved a B.Sc. with Honours, and will have the Honours programme recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of 7.3.6) satisfy the requirements for three Minors, at least two of which must be in Science (see 7.3.17) will have achieved a B.Sc. General Degree, and will have this title plus the three (or more) Minors recorded on their transcript. A triple Minor will not total fewer than 72 credits, despite requirements in common. Students pursuing this option are reminded that Regulations 7.3.4 and 7.3.5 must still be fulfilled.

For purposes of Regulation 7.3.4, all courses offered in the following disciplines are considered as Science credits: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. The following courses outside of these disciplines may also count as Science credits: Commerce 3411, Economics 3821, 4700, 4801, 4811, Philosophy 2511, 3511.

The Major Area of Study is designed to be approximately one half the course work a student completes toward a B.Sc. degree, providing the depth and rigour which can be achieved either by work within one discipline or through course work carefully orchestrated under a theme. As called for in 7.3.6, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Major Areas of Study in Science listed in 7.3.16, according to one of the options outlined in 7.3.13 through 7.3.15.

A Disciplinary Major Area of Study in Science consists of a selection of courses worth 60 to 72 credits, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 42 credits required from a single discipline or department. This type of Major gains its coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn. Provision is made within each Major Area of Study for 18 credits, usually drawn from outside the Major discipline, intended to complement and enrich the Major.

An Interdisciplinary Major Area of Study consists of a selection of courses worth 60 to 84 credits. This type of Major gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programmes are authorized in advance by Senate.

A Specially Approved Major Area of Study consists of a selection of courses worth 60 to 72 credits. This type of Major gains its coherence from a carefully thought out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Major must be obtained from the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.Sc., the following Major Areas of Study are available. For a complete listing of courses required for each Major, see the appropriate heading under Programmes and Courses of Instruction.

The Minor is designed to be a minimum number of courses by which a student can achieve a modest sense of the coherence in another field of study. As called for in 7.3.6, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Minors listed in 7.3.21 (or under 7.2.18), according to one of the options outlined in 7.3.18 through 7.3.20.

A Disciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 credits of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its minimum of coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn.

An Interdisciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 credits of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programmes are authorized in advance by Senate.

A Specially Approved Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a carefully thought out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Minor must be obtained from the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.Sc., the following Minors are available along with those listed under 7.2.18. For a complete listing of courses required for each Minor, see the appropriate heading under Programmes and Courses of Instruction.

Honours programmes represent the most specialized selection of courses to gain depth and coherence within one discipline or thematic area. They have traditionally provided the preparation most appropriate for postgraduate work in that field. The requirements for Honours extend beyond that of the Major, and so the regulation requiring a Minor is waived (see 7.3.6 and 7.3.9), although any student who completes a Minor from another discipline or programme will have this Minor recorded on his or her transcript. Academic regulation 6.8 governing the granting of Honours should be consulted. Students considering an Honours Programme should consult as early as possible with the designated Programme Advisor regarding a prescribed selection of courses.

Under the B.Sc. Degree, the following Honours Programmes are available. Each assumes that the student also meets the requirements of 7.3.2 through 7.3.5. For a complete listing of courses required for each Honours Programme see the appropriate heading under Programmes and Courses of Instruction.

All graduate work is under the general supervision of the Committee on Graduate Studies. Upon receiving recommendations from the Department concerned, the Committee will decide upon admission, programme of study, and on receipt of satisfactory evidence of the completion of the studies, will recommend concerning the award of the degree.

In situations where the candidate is close to fulfilling requirement (a), the Committee may admit the student to a qualifying year. In this case, the Department concerned will be asked by the Committee to suggest a course of study that will fulfill requirement (a) and that will build sufficient strength of background to carry on work at the graduate level. A passing grade must be obtained in each of these courses as well as a minimum overall Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0. Students completing qualifying courses will register as special students and are not graduate students while pursuing these studies. They will be admitted to graduate studies when the committee decides that the qualifying conditions have been fulfilled.

The minimum time required to complete graduate studies is one full year (two years is the normal situation). The programme of study must be completed within five years.

A research programme, a thesis based on this research, and at least four 3 credit graduate courses must be completed by all candidates. The format of the written thesis will follow the rules for the Honours thesis. Copies of the thesis must be made available to the members of the candidate's Supervisory Committee three weeks prior to public presentation.

The candidate must achieve a grade of at least B- in each course required for the degree, and also must pass a public oral examination on the thesis and related material.

A committee of three will be appointed for each candidate by the Committee on Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the research supervisor who will be its chair, a teaching member of the department concerned, and a qualified person from outside that department. It will be the responsibility of this committee to review periodically the progress of the candidate, read the thesis and conduct the oral examination which will be presided over by the Chair of the Committee on Graduate Studies. A grade of "Pass" or "Fail" will be assessed for the thesis and its defence by the candidate's committee. (The Chair of the Committee on Graduate Studies has no vote in this decision). If a "Fail" evaluation is rendered, the supervisory committee will decide if and what remedial measure must be undertaken to obtain a "Pass" grade. The candidate will have one year to meet these conditions.

In addition to the above regulations, each department may have special requirements as to language, necessary qualifying or complementary courses, etc. Information about such matters may be obtained from the heads of departments or may appear elsewhere in the Calendar under the departmental list of courses.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a set of official transcripts, and arrange to have two letters of reference forwarded to the Chair of the Committee on Graduate Studies. It is recommended that applicants also contact individual faculty members about the possibility of carrying on advanced study and research with them.

The primary objective of the Mount Allison University Commerce programme is to explore with students the nature of the business world, and thus help them acquire administrative knowledge and skills. The studies focus on the process of effective problem solving and decision making in the business environment through the development of management systems which combine quantitative analysis and human judgement.

The Commerce programme is designed to enable students to study in depth a subject area (such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing) and, through elective courses from other programmes, to pursue interests which might not be immediately applicable to the study of commerce. Students may elect to major in Economics, Computing Information Systems, or in other approved disciplines (i.e., French, History, Chemistry, Political Science, etc.). The latter option is unique to Mount Allison and students are urged to give it very serious consideration.

Honours programmes for the Commerce degree are available with approval of the Commerce Department. Students interested in pursuing Honours must apply to the Commerce Department by March 31, of year three. Students interested in pursuing Honours in Economics should contact the Economics Department. See regulations 7.5.12 and 7.5.13

Students applying for transfer into the Bachelor of Commerce programme must do so by APRIL 15 of their second year of study. Exceptions must be approved by the Head of the Commerce Department. To be eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Commerce, students must meet the following two criteria:

In order to qualify for a B.Comm. degree, a student must complete:

Economics 2521, 3201, 3211, 3601, 3711, 3921, 4501, 4511, 4700, 4801, 4811, 4821, 4990, Computer Science 3851 and Religious Studies 3951, 3961 may be counted as Commerce electives for students taking a Bachelor of Commerce or a Major or Minor in Commerce.

The following Core Commerce courses (the equivalent of 42 credits, 24 of which are in Commerce) are required for all students completing a Commerce Degree:

Note: Psychology 2011 is not accepted as prerequisite for Commerce 4231

Students completing a Bachelor of Commerce with no Major area of Study may choose to study a Commerce discipline in depth, or they may opt for a broader selection of courses.

A Bachelor of Commerce with no Major area of Study is 120 credits earned as follows:

Students may wish to complete a major in non-Commerce disciplines. Students wishing to complete a Bachelor of Commerce with a Specially Approved Major Area of Study must obtain written approval of the Head of the Department of Commerce in consultation with other appropriate Department Heads. This type of Major gains its coherence from a carefully thought out combination of available courses. A Bachelor of Commerce with a Specially Approved non-Commerce Major Area of Study is 120 credits earned as follows:

plus the list of courses in the Approved non-Commerce Major Area of Study, and electives as required to complete the Commerce degree requirements.

A Bachelor of Commerce with Major Area of Study in Economics is 120 credits earned as follows:

A Bachelor of Commerce with Major Area of Study in Computing Information Systems is 120 credits earned as follows:

Note: 3 credits from Computer Science from those listed in line 2 may be counted toward the Core requirement

Honours in Commerce is 69 credits earned as follows:

B.Comm. Honours in Economics is 90 credits earned as follows:

Students who complete a Minor from any other discipline as specified in the B.A. and B.Sc. regulations will have the Minor recorded on the student's transcript.

Students applying for studies in Music are eligible for University general entrance scholarships in addition to those specifically established for students in Music. For detailed information, refer to Section 5, Financial Assistance.

The Bachelor of Music degree programme requires four years of University work after completion of high school. In order to qualify for the B.Mus. degree, a student must complete 120 credits, of which:

57 credits - all Music

* With the permission of the Department and a grade of at least B- in Music 3500, students may substitute 3 to 6 credits at the 3/4000 levels in other Music courses. Students enrolling in Music 4593 must attain at least an A- in Music 3500 and must have participated in at least two collegia concerts (or the equivalent) since enrolling in the Bachelor of Music programme. If only 3 credits are earned here, a minimum of 33 Music elective credits must be completed.

30 - 33 credits - all Music

The student may elect any combination from the following courses provided prerequisites are met.

(30-33 credits) The non-Music courses in a programme leading to a Bachelor of Music have a twofold objective:

Note: The Bachelor of Music may be awarded with Distinction. See Regulation 6.7.

This programme emphasizes the historical and theoretical aspects of the art of music. It is designed for the student who wishes a Major in Music along with more Arts and Science courses than the Bachelor of Music programme allows. Although no practical courses in Music are essential in this programme, it is highly desirable that the student have acquired some proficiency on an instrument or in voice prior to enrolling. Although this programme is not designed with a particular professional goal, it may lead to a career in music librarianship, music journalism, music therapy, music production in television and radio, music publishing, instrument manufacturing, or graduate work in musicology. For a complete listing of courses required for the B.A. Major in Music Programme see the appropriate heading under Programmes and Courses of Instruction.

A Minor in Music is available to students in any program. For a complete listing of courses required for the Minor in Music see the appropriate heading under Programmes and Courses of Instruction.

Students considering an Honours Programme should consult as early as possible with the Head of the Department regarding the application process and admission criteria. See section 7.1.2 regarding declaration of intention to pursue Honours. For a complete listing of courses required for the B.A. Honours in Music Programme see the appropriate heading under Programmes and Courses of Instruction.

In addition to performing on Collegium programs, qualified students are given the opportunity of presenting full-length solo recitals, mini-recitals, participating in half-recitals, or performing in shared recitals. To be eligible to participate in a half-recital, a student must be recommended by his/her Applied Music teacher, must have achieved a grade point average of 3.7, or better, in Music 2500 (Chief Practical II), or 3500 (Chief Practical III) and must have participated in two Collegia or the equivalent, since enrolling in the Bachelor of Music program. Students enrolling in 4590 must attain at least A- in Music 3500, and must have participated in at least one half-recital. Students enrolling in 4593 must attain at least A- in Music 3500, and must have participated in at least two collegia concerts (or the equivalent) since enrolling in the Bachelor of Music programme. Full-length recitals are usually presented in fulfillment of Music 4590 (Recital).

The Department of Music also offers courses as electives for students outside the Bachelor of Music and B.A. (Honours or Major), or Minor in Music programs. Music 2001 and 2011 are basic courses in the study and appreciation of Music which are designed especially for non-Music students. Music 1101 and Music 1111 are available through a Placement Test. Other courses are open with Departmental permission and/or upon completion of the necessary prerequisite(s). Qualified students in any degree program may also enrol in ensembles. Successful completion of each ensemble earns one degree credit, to a maximum of six credits on any degree.

The curriculum in Fine Arts leading to the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts is primarily intended to develop creative ability in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The major part of the programme consists of studio work under individual supervision, and includes instruction in the principles of design and the use of various media. In addition to the studio classes, attention is given to the artist's heritage through illustrated lectures and seminar courses in art history which are designed to improve the student's artistic judgement and assist in acquiring an ability to write and speak about works of art. Academic electives, which are chosen in consultation with the Fine Arts Department, are taken in other departments of the University. They are included in the curriculum with the aim of widening the student's understanding of the world, in the belief that the artist's domain pertains to all aspects of human endeavour.

Each prospective student must meet the regular admission requirements of the University. While the course is designed so that it assumes no previous training on the part of the new student, applicants must give evidence of their suitability for work in this specialized field. Applicants are required to present a portfolio of their previous art work for assessment prior to admission to this programme. Instructions for the submission of this portfolio will be sent to all applicants for admission to the programme. All portfolios are reviewed each year in early April and late portfolios cannot be considered. Only a limited number of students can be accepted to the programme.

A student may be admitted to the second year of the programme provided full entrance requirements are met and if the applicant presents evidence of having satisfactorily completed work, academic and artistic, equivalent to the prescribed work of the first year.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a four-year, 120- credit degree. The programme is designed with maximum flexibility to allow student growth within various studio art study fields. The common first year of the programme is followed in years two to four by various studio art options.

The E.B. Pulford Scholarship is normally awarded to the top incoming BFA student, based on portfolio assessments.

Candidates may be of any linguistic background. Candidates must make formal application to take the tests no later than the end of the first term of their final year. Candidates will be examined in both French and English in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The examinations are comprehensive, and may include writing letters and essays or translations; reading literary or other complex texts; and conversation or oral discussion. There is no prescribed sequence of courses in either language leading to the examination for the Certificate. Candidates are invited to profit from the many possibilities offered by the University to improve their language skills.

Candidates must demonstrate their ability in both languages to:

Le concours est ouvert à tous les étudiants, quelle que soit leur langue maternelle. Les candidats sont priés de s'inscrire au concours au plus tard en décembre de leur année terminale à Mount Allison. Tous les candidates devront passer un examen qui consistera à écouter, parler, lire et écrire en français et en anglais. Il s'agit d'un examen d'ensemble, qui pourra comprendre la rédaction de lettres, d'essais ou de traductions; la lecture de textes littéraires ou techniques; et la participation à une conversation ou à une discussion. La préparation du Certificat n'est sujette à aucune série préétablie de cours. Les candidats sont toutefois encouragés à profiter des nombreuses possibilitiés dont on dispose à Mount Allison pour l'acquisition des deux langues officielles du Canada.

Les candidats doivent démontrer, dans les deux langues, qu'ils sont capables: