Criminology, B.A. General
Degree Requirements
| Year 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
or both of: |
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| Introduction à la microsociologie and Introduction à la macrosociologie |
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| 6 credit hours from your Minor area of study as described in that unit's section of the calendar | 6 | |
| 21 credit hours from outside of your Major and Minor areas of study | 21 | |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| SOC 2292 | Understanding Social Research | 3 |
| SOC 2294 | Understanding Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOC 2510 | Criminology | 3 |
| SOC 2610 | Sociology of Criminal Justice and Corrections | 3 |
| 6 credit hours from your Minor area of study as described in that unit's section of the calendar | 6 | |
| 9 credit hours from outside of your Major and Minor areas of study | 9 | |
| 3 credit hours of open electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 15 credit hours from the following: 1 | 15 | |
| Practicum in Criminological/Sociological Research | ||
| Theorizing Crime, Law, and Social Justice | ||
| Policing and Crime Prevention | ||
| Critical Victimology | ||
| Sociology of Mental Disorder | ||
| Sociology of Law | ||
| Sociology of Criminal Careers | ||
| The Criminal Law and Its Procedure | ||
| Selected Topics in Criminology | ||
| Institutional Responses to Violence in Family and Intimate Relationships | ||
| Law, Justice, and Indigenous Peoples | ||
| Women, Crime and Social Justice | ||
| Youth, Crime, and Society | ||
| Restorative Justice | ||
| Genocide, Crime and Society | ||
| Global Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| 6 credit hours from your Minor area of study as described in that unit's section of the calendar | 6 | |
| 9 credit hours of open electives | 9 | |
| Refer to the information directly below this list for other important degree requirements students need to complete prior to graduation | ||
| Hours | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 90 | |
| 1 | Students who use SOC 1200 (6) or both of SOC 1211 and SOC 1221 to satisfy the year one requirements will be required to complete three (3) fewer credit hours in Sociology courses numbered at the 2000 or 3000 level. |
While completing the courses listed above, students in the B.A. General Degree must satisfy the University's Written English (W) and Mathematics (M) requirements, plus the following Faculty requirements in order to graduate:
Ten Faculty Requirements for Graduating with a B.A. General Degree
- A student must successfully complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of courses acceptable for credit in the Faculty of Arts (see Courses Acceptable for Credit in the Faculty of Arts) with a “C” average or better on the courses that contribute to satisfying all of the B.A. General Degree requirements.
The minimum 90 credit hours of passed coursework must also include the remaining nine faculty requirements: - At least six credit hours from subject fields designated Humanities, at least six credit hours from subject fields designated Social Science, at least six credit hours from the list of courses that satisfy the Science requirement, and at least three credit hours from the list of courses that satisfy the Indigenous Content requirement.
- At least three credit hours completed in each of five different Faculty of Arts subject fields (as listed under Five Faculty of Arts subject Field Requirements and Humanities/Social Science/Science Requirement). A subject field may also satisfy other Bachelor of Arts Degree requirements such as Humanities, or Social Sciences, or Indigenous Content, or Mathematics, or Written English.
- Major: 30 credit hours which constitute a Major in one of the subject fields approved by the Faculty of Arts. The student must also have a minimum “C” average in courses where a final grade is recorded and that are used toward the Major including only the higher grade of any course that has been repeated and excluding any failed course(s). A student who declares only one Major must also complete a Minor. A student who declares a Double Major will not be required nor allowed to complete a Minor, but must complete 30 credit hours as specified by each Major department. Students who have questions about a Major in a particular subject are strongly urged to consult an instructor in the appropriate department. A Major may be declared once the prerequisite is satisfied.
Students who declare and complete a Major in Global Political Economy will not be required to complete a separate field for a Minor for purposes of satisfying the degree requirements. - Minor: 18 credit hours which are in a subject field that is different from that of the declared Major, which constitute a Minor approved by the Faculty of Arts. A student who declares only one Major must also complete a Minor. A student who declares a Double Major will not be required nor allowed to complete a Minor. It is not possible to declare a "Double Minor." No course can be used to satisfy both the Major(s) and the Minor requirement. A Minor may be declared once the prerequisite is satisfied.
- At least 30 credit hours of coursework must be successfully completed outside the Major(s) and Minor subject fields. In addition, there must be at least 12 credit hours of coursework successfully completed in any subject acceptable for credit in the Faculty of Arts including courses in the Major(s) and Minor. Note: Students who complete a Double Major will satisfy this 12 credit hour requirement within their Double Major.
- A student may not declare a Major/Minor combination in both Sociology and Criminology or both Italian and Italian Studies.
- At least 60 credit hours must be taught by the Faculty of Arts (may include up to 24 credit hours from the Department of Mathematics or Art History courses considered as Humanities), or which have been accepted on transfer as equivalent to courses taught by the Faculty of Arts.
- At least 30 credit hours must be numbered at or above the 2000 level.
- Residency Requirement: A student in the B.A. General Degree Program must complete University of Manitoba residency requirements.
Courses
Sociology
Sociology is the systematic study of society. It is the study of people and how they interact with each other and social groups. Topics include (but are not limited to): culture, socialization, race and ethnicity, social stratification, gender and sexuality, social inequality, globalization, the environment, crime and deviance, and health. Students may not hold credit for SOC 1000 and any of: SOC 1211 or SOC 1221 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201.
Attributes: Social Science, Recommended Intro Courses
A form-specific, content variable course especially designed for Honours students. The intent of this course is to develop critical thinking and improve students' oral, writing and research skills. It is also designed to facilitate the creation of a cohesive cohort of Honours students through the use of group work and assignments.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
Using film as a method, this course will be organized around the broad themes of social inequality and social justice. It will engage in a critical sociological analysis of issues such as health and well-being, poverty, genocide and violence, globalization and consumer culture.
Attributes: Social Science
A review of classical sociological theory. The focus will be on the central figures and schools of thought in Sociology. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 2220 and SOC 2221.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 2221
Attributes: Social Science
Explores various sociological theories of globalization, stratification, local-global linkages, transnational social movements, and migration, in order to grasp what globalization is, its extent, its driving forces, and its effects. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 2240 and SOC 3460 when titled "Sociology of Globalization."
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
A consideration of the social, cultural and urban processes and their relationship to urban life, with an emphasis on urban experience, sociality, and social inequality. Students may not hold credit for SOC 2260 and any of: SOC 2261 or the former SOC 2270 or the former SOC 2271.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 2261, SOC 2270, SOC 2271
Attributes: Social Science
An overview of the tools social scientists employ to understand, interpret, critique, and conduct research in the social world. Topics include the production of knowledge, the research process, ethical considerations, conceptualization of research problems, measurement, and popular qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Students may not hold credit for SOC 2292 and any of: SOC 2013, ANTH 2013, the former SOC 2290, or the former SOC 2291.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Mutually Exclusive: SOC 2290, SOC 2291
Attributes: Social Science
Focus is on the various statistical procedures sociologists use when analyzing quantitative data. The course introduces students to basic statistical computations and analyses in order develop an awareness of statistics in social research. Concentration is on what, when and how to apply and interpret relevant statistical techniques in order to answer specific research questions. Students may not hold credit for SOC 2294 and any of: the former SOC 2290 or the former SOC 2291.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: SOC 2292 or SOC 2013 or ANTH 2013.
Mutually Exclusive: SOC 2290, SOC 2291
Attributes: Mathematics Requirement, Social Science
An examination of one or more contemporary social problems, other than crime and delinquency. Issues that might be addressed include poverty, war, environment, licit and illicit drugs, and death and dying. Consult the Registration Guide or contact the instructor for specific content in any particular academic year. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 2310 and SOC 2311.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [both SOC 1211 and SOC 1221]. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
Equiv To: SOC 2311
Attributes: Social Science
A sociological analysis of Canadian institutions with reference to historical, cultural, economic, and political perspectives. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 2320 and SOC 2321.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 2321
Attributes: Social Science
The course examines the interrelations of the individual, the group, and society, with emphasis on interaction as the process that gives form, direction, and meaning to the everyday lives of people. Topics to be discussed may include: self -esteem, identity, impression management, motivation and emotion. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 2330 and SOC 2331.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 2331
Attributes: Social Science
The analysis of various forms of collective behaviour, such as crowds, mobs, and social movements. The underlying social conditions, action processes, and consequences of such behaviour will be considered.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
The basic sociological concepts and methods used in analyzing and designing small groups such as the family, children's groups, work groups, and friendship groups.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221]. SOC 2330 or SOC 2331 is recommended.
Attributes: Social Science
Introduction to the social and social psychological aspects of ethnic relations in Canada. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 2370 and SOC 2371.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 2371
Attributes: Social Science
A study of the nature and function of religion as a social institution with emphasis on early theorists, primitive religions, belief systems, and typologies.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
The process of ordering social life and the structures that result. Power, conflict, social control, bureaucracy, industrialization, urbanization, and centralization. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 2390 and SOC 2391.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 2391
Attributes: Social Science
Despite its centrality in social life, the human body is too often taken for granted. This course explores a variety of sociological perspectives on the socially constructed nature of bodies to understand how society and social relations both shape and are shaped by the human body.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
A sociological analysis of the various family arrangements and practices in contemporary societies and their historical roots. An examination of the relationships between family and other institutions in the context of widespread social changes. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 2460 and SOC 2461.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 2461
Attributes: Social Science
A survey of the impact of population growth, contraction, density and distribution on the social, political and economic institutions of developing and developed societies.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
A general introduction to health sociology. The course examines health and illness as social concepts by exploring the personal and structural determinants of health status, and everyday health care practices in which people engage to maintain their health and to manage illness.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
A general introduction to theories of deviant behaviour and criminology. The explanation of crime with reference to physical, psychological, and social factors. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 2510 and SOC 2511.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 2511
Attributes: Social Science
The sociological study of the criminal justice system, including the police, the courts, prisons and other correctional agencies.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a grade of "C" or better in SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
This course explores sociological approaches to the study of age-related phenomena and processes, and aging societies, with a focus on Canadian issues. Associations will be drawn between individual aging experiences and outcomes, and broader political, economic, sociocultural, demographic and historical contexts (including globalization). Strategies to promote the social inclusion of older adults and reduce age-based social inequalities will be discussed.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
Major trends of social changes in society, revolutionary and evolutionary change; problems in the measurement and prediction of social change patterns, consequences and problems of future change.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
This course is designed to develop students' research skills and experience through placement in a criminal justice or other social service agency having a mandate relevant to the study of sociology or criminology. The course consists of supervised work within the agency and classroom instruction, culminating in the production of a research report. Enrolment is competitive and special advance permission is required to register. To be considered for admission, students must complete an application form (available from the Department of Sociology and Criminology website) by the last day of May preceding the Fall term in which the student intends to take the course. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3100 and the former SOC 3760.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Equiv To: SOC 3760
Attributes: Social Science, Written English Requirement
Through investigation of a variety of theoretical approaches, this course fosters an appreciation of the relevance of theorizing for addressing contemporary issues related to crime, law, and social justice.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
A systematic introduction to sociological thought from ancient philosophy to the middle of the 19th century. Emphasis is placed on social thought that is to become the foundations of sociological theory. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3330 and SOC 3331.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a grade of "C" or better in SOC 2220 or SOC 2221] or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: SOC 3331
Attributes: Social Science
A critical examination of how gender has been addressed in classical and contemporary sociological theories, with consideration of how sociological inquiry is being transformed through feminist theory and practice.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2220 or SOC 2221] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science, Written English Requirement
A review of the predominant theoretical perspectives currently utilized in social psychology in relation to contemporary sociological concerns.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2220 or SOC 2221] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
An examination of work as a central aspect of human social life; its changing nature and content in response to technological, political, and social change; how work is organized and understood by employers and workers; its consequences for individuals, social institutions, and society. Students may not hold credit for SOC 3370 and either of SOC 3371 or LABR 3370.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Mutually Exclusive: LABR 3110
Attributes: Social Science
A critical evaluation of sociological theory and research focusing on power and politics in society. Topics covered include: the dimensions of power (economic, political, ideological), classes and class conflict, political socialization, the origin and nature of the state, and the welfare state. Students may not hold credit for SOC 3380 and any of: SOC 3471 or the former SOC 3470.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221] or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: SOC 3470, SOC 3471
Attributes: Social Science
A critical examination of contemporary theoretical perspectives and developments in sociology, highlighting the contributions of some major theorists. Course content may vary from year to year depending upon the instructor's interest. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3390 and SOC 3391.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2220 or SOC 2221] or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: SOC 3391
Attributes: Social Science
The sociological study of the organization and operation of the police and the evidence-based prevention of crime. Topics include the history and role and functions of the police, police culture and socialization, strategies and tactics, police deviance and ethics, future policing trends, and methods of crime prevention. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3400 and SOC 3740 with topic "Policing and Crime Prevention."
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
Through investigating a variety of theoretical perspectives, this course fosters an appreciation of forms of and factors leading to victimization and the experiences of victims in the criminal justice system. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3410 and SOC 3740 when titled "Victims and the Criminal Justice System."
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
This course will apply a sociological perspective to a critical and theoretically informed study of the social structures influencing personal and population health, including intersections of class, gender, ethnicity, and aging as sources of health inequities.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
The content of this course will vary from year to year, but will consist of a thorough sociological treatment of some topic of current interest. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
An analysis of the social organization of formal and informal health care, including topics such as professionalism and health care, the nature of therapeutic relationships, institutional vs. community-based care, social reform and health care policy, medicine and the state, and emerging patterns of health care.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221]. SOC 2490 is recommended.
Attributes: Social Science
A consideration of the influence of media on contemporary society, analyzing the production, circulation and consumption of various media forms and their relationship to social life. Students may not hold credit for SOC 3580 and any of: SOC 3581 or the former SOC 3590 or the former SOC 3591.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221]. SOC 2330 or SOC 2331 is recommended.
Equiv To: SOC 3581, SOC 3590, SOC 3591
Attributes: Social Science
A study of the social processes involved in becoming and being mentally ill. Topics such as the public imagery of madness, decision-making rules in psychiatry, life in the mental hospital, and community attitudes toward the mentally ill will be considered.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221]. SOC 2490 is recommended.
Attributes: Social Science
The aim of this course is to gain an understanding of the law-society relationship. Different theoretical approaches will be used to investigate substantive issues that pertain to the role of law in (re)producing social inequalities and its potential for alleviating them.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
An examination of patterns of criminal behaviour focusing on the sociological aspects of selected offences, the criminal career of the offender, and on societal reaction and legal processing.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
An introduction to the criminal law and an overview of the system by which the criminal law is administered.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
A critical examination of schools at all levels and the challenges they face. Issues such as, curriculum, classroom interaction, gender, race, class and equality of educational opportunities will be explored. The course should be useful to students interested in careers in education and counselling. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3730 and SOC 3731.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 3731
Attributes: Social Science
The specific content of this course will vary, but in general it will consist of an examination of a specialized topics relevant to Criminology. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: SOC 3762
Attributes: Social Science
This course will focus on the growing public awareness of the prevalence of interpersonal violence in Canada, examining studies of prevalence from victimization surveys and criminal justice statistics. We examine various criminological and sociological theories of the causes, dynamics and interventions in family and interpersonal violence, legislation and policy and assess these changes from the perspective of victims and accusers. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3750 and SOC 3460 when titled "Interpersonal Violence and Institutional Responses."
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: SOC 2510 or SOC 2511.
Attributes: Social Science
A critical examination of the complex and varied role that law has played, and continues to play, in regard to Indigenous peoples in the Canadian settler state context. The course straddles the divisions between criminal law, constitutional law, government legislation, transitional justice, as well as international legal norms. May not be held with SOC 3740 when titled "Law, Justice and Indigenous Peoples."
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Mutually Exclusive: SOC 3740
Attributes: Social Science
A systematic sociological analysis of women's participation in the health care system, as consumers as well as providers. Historical and contemporary health issues of women are explored, as are women's efforts to control their experiences and improve their well-being.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221]. SOC 2490 is recommended.
Attributes: Social Science
The course examines gender differences in crime, theories of women's crime and the treatment of women offenders and victims by the criminal justice system.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
An exploration of the relations between men and women in contemporary society. This course will use historical and cross-cultural standpoints to examine the social construction of gender and sexuality, and the ideological and material structures which (re)produce gender difference. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3810 and SOC 3811.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 3811
Attributes: Social Science
An introduction to a variety of data gathering techniques such as participant observation, interviewing, life histories, archival research, document analysis, and the use of case studies. Emphasis will be placed on the use of inductive/deductive procedures in the transformation of raw data into theoretical interpretations.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2292 or SOC 2291 or the former SOC 2290] or written consent of the department head.
Attributes: Social Science
An analysis of issues surrounding the treatment of children and youth in the Canadian criminal justice system. Topics include: historical changes in the role of children and youth; young offender legislation; young offenders and media; and current research on youth crime and its prevention in Canada and other countries.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
Examines changing patterns of social organizations of civilizations, the resultant social constructions of the human/nature interface, the human social contribution to the global ecological crisis, and possible strategies to create sustainable societies. Consideration of topics such as population, consumption, capitalism, and agricultural practices.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
An examination of the changing relationships between the global economic market, the declining resource base of the nation state, and the shift to local control within civil society. Topics may include: the central role of the household in civil society, the informal sector, local initiatives (e.g., co-housing, cooperative, land trusts), and community development.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
A general introduction to the social theory and practice of restorative justice.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
A critical sociological and criminological examination of comparative genocide studies. Emphasis is placed on the utility of sociological and criminological theoretical frameworks for understanding and explaining genocide, as well as the conceptual and moral failings of criminology and sociology in the face of genocide. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3860 and SOC 3740 when titled "Genocide."
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Attributes: Social Science
This course examines current developments and issues in the field of global criminology and criminal justice. Topics include: crime and globalization; transnational policing and security; world criminal justice systems; global criminal justice policy transfer; and international criminal justice. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3880 and the former SOC 3780.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a grade of "C" or better in SOC 2510 or SOC 2511] or written consent of department head. SOC 2610 is strongly recommended.
Equiv To: SOC 3780
Attributes: Social Science
Engaging in a cross-temporal and cross-national investigation, this course critically surveys classical and contemporary debates around the inevitability of social inequality, and explores the ways that inequalities have been reproduced and rationalized, or attenuated and challenged, throughout human history. Key facets and indicators of inequality (such as poverty, homelessness, social exclusion and the distribution of income and wealth) and their relation to central axes of social inequality (class, gender, race/ethnicity and age) are considered. Put simply, this course is concerned with 'who gets what and why?' Students may not hold credit for SOC 3890 and any of: SOC 3871 or the former SOC 3870.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [SOC 1211 and SOC 1221].
Equiv To: SOC 3870, SOC 3871
Attributes: Social Science
An intensive discussion of selected sociological problems, culminating in a major Honours thesis.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
A critical examination and analysis of sociological theories.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
A critical examination of the field of criminology and the work of criminologists in shaping modern sensibilities about crime, law, and social justice. Topics include the origins of modern criminology, the development of competing knowledge frameworks in criminology (including the impact of feminist, post-modern, and post-colonial criminologies), and trajectories of 21st century criminology (including scientific, global, and public criminology.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
A reading course for undergraduates and pre-Master's in sociology. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
A critical examination and analysis of selected sociological theories. Course content may vary from year to year depending upon the instructor's interest.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Social Science
The application of quantitative data analysis in the social sciences, including the following procedures: multiple regression, dummy variable regression, simple analysis of variance and covariance, and an introduction to path analysis. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 4570 and the former SOC 4480.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Equiv To: SOC 4480
Attributes: Social Science
An introduction to the philosophy of science and logic of scientific method, as well as a survey of research methods and issues. Students are expected to gain a working knowledge of the research process. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 4580 and the former SOC 4470.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Equiv To: SOC 4470
Attributes: Social Science
- Admission to the Faculty of Arts B.A. General, Advanced or Honours Degree Programs
- Direct Entry from High School
- Admission as a Transfer Student
- Admission as a Second Degree Student
- Admission as a Visiting Student
- Admission as a Special Student
- Admission as a Dual Credit High School Student
- Admission as a Casual Student
- Entrance or Admission to the Faculty of Arts Micro Diploma programs
- General Degree Program
- Advanced Degree Program
- Honours Degree Program
- Bachelor of Arts Degree Program Requirements summary
- Basic Faculty Regulations for the Faculty of Arts Micro Diploma Programs
- Requirements for Dual Credit High School Students
- Requirements for Casual Students
- Additional Faculty Regulations and Policies Applicable to All Degree Programs in the Faculty of Arts
- Five Faculty of arts subject Field Requirement and Humanities / Social Science / Indigenous Content / Science Requirement
- Courses Acceptable for Credit in the Faculty of Arts
- Residency Requirement
- Year-of-Study Equivalents
- Maximum Number of Courses During a Term
- Prerequisite, Corequisite, and Course Availability
- Challenge for Credit
- Repeating a Course
- Statute of Limitations
- Maximum Number of F Grades Permitted on Courses Acceptable for Credit in Arts
- Dean’s Honour List and Graduating with Distinction or First Class Honours
- University Gold Medal and Program Medals
- Evaluation of Undergraduate Student Coursework
- Seeking a Bachelor of arts as a Second Degree
- Application to Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree
Faculty Academic Regulations
Admission to the Faculty of Arts B.A. General, Advanced or Honours Degree Programs
The following is a summary of the admission requirements. All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are included in the Faculty of Arts Applicant Information Bulletin that is available from the Admissions Office, Enrolment Services, 424 University Centre; this information is also posted on the University of Manitoba website.
Other than the Direct Entry and Casual student, completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level courses is required. Depending on the academic performance on the courses acceptable for credit, students may be admitted to or transit into the Faculty in good standing or on the recommendation of the Dean.
At the point of admission or transfer to the Faculty of Arts all students proceeding to an undergraduate B.A.Degree are automatically in the General Degree Program. Subsequently, students may apply through the Faculty of Arts General Office for entry to either the Advanced Degree Program or the Honours Degree program.
The specific requirements for the General, Advanced and Honours Degree programs are in Basic Faculty Regulations for the B.A. General, Advanced and Honours Degree Programs.
Each department and program outlines its entry requirements.
Direct Entry from High School
Eligible students may apply to enter the Faculty of Arts upon completion of a high school diploma.
Applicants applying directly to the Faculty of Arts from a Manitoba High School (or equivalent) must meet General Entrance Requirements and Specific Admission Requirements.
The General Entrance requirement is Manitoba high school graduation (5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S,G, or U).
The Specific Admission Requirement for the Faculty of Arts is a minimum 70% average over the following four courses with no less than 60% in each course:
- Grade 12 English 40S
- Grade 12 Mathematics 40S
- Two additional academic Grade 12 40S courses
Transit from University 1
Students may transit to the Faculty of Arts from University 1 prior to Fall Term registration only. The transit function is available on Aurora Student. There are no fees for transiting and there is no application form required.
To be eligible to transit, a student must have achieved a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 on 24 credit hours. Students who have completed more than 24 credit hours at the point of transit must have achieved a minimum Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.00. The AGPA calculation will be on the best graded 24 credit hours at the point of transit.
Students who do not meet the minimum transit eligibility requirements should refer to the University 1 section of the calendar for information regarding how to establish their eligibility.
When a student transits from University 1 to the Faculty of Arts, they are automatically enrolled in the B.A. General Degree program. If a student wishes to enter the B.A. Advanced or the B.A. Honours degree programs, they should contact the Faculty of Arts Student Services Office for assistance. U1 students planning to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree should refer to the charts in the departmental sections of the undergraduate calendar for information on prerequisite courses and minimum performance required for entry. Completion of these requirements while in U1 will prepare a student to complete their chosen program in the prescribed timeframe.
For further information, please contact a Faculty of Arts Academic Advisor and/or refer to the Faculty of Arts Applicant Information Bulletin and the University of Manitoba Admissions website.
Admission as a Transfer Student
Students transferring to the Faculty of Arts from another faculty or school at the University of Manitoba are called "internal transfers." Students transferring to the Faculty of Arts from another university or college are called "external transfers."
Transfer students must apply for admission to the Faculty of Arts, Advanced Entry Option, on-line by the application deadline date.
For the University of Manitoba's general policy on external transfer students and advanced standing, see Admission to the University of Manitoba.
Students who apply to transfer to the Faculty of Arts must have completed no fewer than 24 credit hours of university level coursework and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00. Students who have completed 24 credit hours or more and who have not achieved at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average will be considered for admission on the basis of an adjusted grade point average which is a 2.00 grade point average on the best 24 credit hours. Students who have exceeded the maximum number of "F" grades permitted on courses acceptable for credit in Arts should contact the Faculty of Arts for further information and advice.
Anyone who has been placed on academic suspension by another faculty, school, or external institution will not normally be admissible if less than one year has elapsed since they had been placed on suspension. The waiting period will be increased to two years if the student has been placed on suspension more than once in consecutive years. Please refer to information on transfer credit.
Admission as a Second Degree Student
A student who holds an undergraduate degree from a recognized university program (including the University of Manitoba) may apply for admission to pursue a second undergraduate degree from the Faculty of Arts. For information regarding possible transfer credit please contact a Faculty of Arts Academic Advisor.
Admission as a Visiting Student
A “visiting” student is one who is pursuing a degree at another institution and whose basis of admission is a Letter of Permission from their home institution granting permission to register at the University of Manitoba. Previously admitted visiting students can register in a subsequent term without applying for admission, provided they have a Letter of Permission and have not changed their home institution. Certain restrictions may be placed on the kind and number of courses in which they will be allowed to register.
Admission as a Special Student
The Faculty of Arts does not accept students under the special student category. Students seeking admission as a special student should apply to Extended Education.
Admission as a Dual Credit High School Student
Dual credit courses in high schools may be offered in partnership with school divisions and high schools. This opportunity is designed for students with particular interest in receiving equivalent to university-level training in a subject area and in receiving university-level credit for the training they receive at the high school level. To complete particular courses for university credit prior to their high school graduation by writing a challenge exam, some students may qualify for admission to the Faculty of Arts under our Dual Credit High School Student Admissions Category.
Note that courses offered as dual credit may vary from year to year. Interested high schools should consult the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Office for course availability and information on the dual credit course approval processes.
All prospective students must provide the following to be eligible for admission as a Dual Credit High School
Student:
- evidence of full-time registration in a Manitoba high school; and,
- written recommendation of academic ability from their high school principal (or designate) confirming that they are academically in good standing and academically prepared to take equivalent to university-level courses; and,
- written approval of the Head/Program Director of the Department/Program offering the course that they are seeking to challenge and the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Office; and,
- completion of course pre-requisites as approved by Senate.
Admission as a Casual Student
This admissions category is designed for students who do not meet the requirements for gaining admission to the Faculty of Arts, but who seek to register in particular courses offered by the Faculty of Arts. It is not meant for students who meet the minimum academic criteria and are in pursuit of any of the four Bachelor of Arts degree programs.
To be eligible for admission as a Casual Student, prospective students must be proficient in English and must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of classes for the term in which the relevant course is offered. Students admitted under this category can only register in courses offered by the Faculty of Arts. Prior to registration, students shall obtain written approval from: the course instructor, the Head / Program Director of the Department / Program offering the course, and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts (or designate). Students admitted under the Casual Student category are required to follow all University of Manitoba regulations, including course prerequisite requirements.
Entrance or Admission to the Faculty of Arts Micro Diploma programs
Students may enter a Faculty of Arts Micro Diploma program in two different ways:
1. By declaring their intention to complete a Micro Diploma as a current student in good academic standing within any degree program at the University of Manitoba. The specific entrance criteria are: good academic standing in any current degree or diploma program at the University of Manitoba. or
2. For students not currently enrolled at the University of Manitoba, admission to a Faculty of Arts Micro Diploma program occurs by way of an application to the Faculty of Arts.
Students with fewer than 24 credit hours of Post-Secondary course work completed seeking admission to the Micro Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety:
- must be proficient in English (visit http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/international/english/index.html);
AND, EITHER:
- must have graduated from high school with at least 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U and must have achieved a minimum average of 70% over the following, with no less than 60% in each of:
- English 40S
- Mathematics 40S
- Two academic 40S courses;
OR,
- must meet the Mature Applicant Category Criteria that follows:
- 21 years of age or older by September 30 for classes starting in September, January 31 for classes starting in January, May 1 for classes starting in May, and July 1 for classes starting in July
- Must not meet the regular academic requirements of the applicable program, must have limited experience at college or university (fewer than 24 credit hours), and must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.
Students with 24 or more credit hours of Post-Secondary course work completed seeking admission to the Micro Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety:
- must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework at a recognized college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 (C) or better;
OR
must be admitted on the Dean's recommendation. [Students who have completed the minimum 24 credit hours of coursework, and do not meet the minimum 2.0 CGPA, may be considered on an individual basis for admission on the Recommendation of the Dean. A minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on the best 24 credit hours of coursework that would be acceptable for credit (transferable) in the Bachelor of Arts General degree Program is required to receive consideration for admission on the Dean’s recommendation].
Students currently enrolled in a degree program at the University of Manitoba who seek admission to the Micro Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety must be in good academic standing within their current program of study.
Basic Faculty Regulations for the B.A. General, Advanced and Honours Degree Programs
It is highly recommended that all first-year students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree complete courses in the subject fields they plan to specialize in. Future course selection may be limited by their initial choice of courses.
Students must meet specific subject field requirements to qualify for entrance to the different Faculty of Arts programs (Majors and Minors). Information on first year course requirements can be found in the program charts located in the Department and Program specific sections of the Academic Calendar.
General Degree Program
Its General Purpose
The General Degree in the Faculty of Arts involves taking courses in what are traditionally referred to as the "liberal" arts. The goal of a liberal arts education is to provide students with an education in the humanities and social sciences and at the same time prepare them for future careers. An Arts education is intended to provide students with "employability skills" that are highly valued by employers and needed in the contemporary workplace. Some of these skills include reading, writing, listening, speaking effectively, knowledge of language, critical thinking, problem solving, basic numeracy, information literacy, and an appreciation of our cultural, political, and economic milieu.
The General Degree would not normally prepare students for graduate studies. Most graduate programs require students complete a four year degree. Therefore students interested in a graduate program should complete the Bachelor of Arts Advanced or Honours Degree Program following discussion with a departmental graduate program advisor.
Entrance into the B.A. General Degree Program
- At the point of entry to the Faculty of Arts all students proceeding to an undergraduate B.A. Degree are automatically in the General Degree Program. Subsequently, students may apply through the Faculty of Arts General Office for admission to either the Advanced Degree Program or the Honours Degree program.
- All students who have completed 30 credit hours of coursework are encouraged to declare a Major and a Minor. Once the Major or Minor is declared it can be changed at some later registration. Students may also declare a second or Double Major in lieu of a Minor. Students who want to declare a Double Major must complete a Double Major declaration form available in the Faculty of Arts General Office or on the Faculty of Arts website. Students should note that for entry into Majors/Minors, the faculty requirement is a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite course(s).
For entry into a Major requiring courses from more than one department, the faculty requirement is an average of “C” or better in all courses which are eligible to count towards the Major.
For detailed information regarding entry and specific course requirements for Majors and Minors, see the specific departmental listing in the Academic Calendar.
Requirements for Continuing in the B.A. General Degree Program
- By the time students complete 60 credit hours, they should have at least three credit hours in each of five different Arts subject fields and must have declared a Major and Minor. Students who have not declared a Major or Minor by the time 60 credit hours of coursework have been completed, will not be able to continue registration until a Major/Minor is declared.
- Students admitted to the Faculty of Arts, by the time they have completed 60 credit hours, must have successfully completed or be registered for at least three credit hours in a course with significant content in written English and at least three credit hours in a course in mathematics (Please refer to the General Academic Regulations; Approved Written English and Mathematics courses).
- Students must meet the minimum performance level.
Ten Faculty Requirements for Graduating with a B.A. General Degree
- A student must successfully complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of courses acceptable for credit in the Faculty of Arts (see Courses Acceptable for Credit in the Faculty of Arts) with a “C” average or better on the courses that contribute to satisfying all of the B.A. General Degree requirements.
The minimum 90 credit hours of passed coursework must also include the remaining nine faculty requirements: - At least six credit hours from subject fields designated Humanities, at least six credit hours from subject fields designated Social Science, at least six credit hours from the list of courses that satisfy the Science requirement, and at least three credit hours from the list of courses that satisfy the Indigenous Content requirement.
- At least three credit hours completed in each of five different Faculty of Arts subject fields (as listed under Five Faculty of Arts subject Field Requirements and Humanities/Social Science/Science Requirement). A subject field may also satisfy other Bachelor of Arts Degree requirements such as Humanities, or Social Sciences, or Indigenous Content, or Mathematics, or Written English.
- Major: 30 credit hours which constitute a Major in one of the subject fields approved by the Faculty of Arts. The student must also have a minimum “C” average in courses where a final grade is recorded and that are used toward the Major including only the higher grade of any course that has been repeated and excluding any failed course(s). A student who declares only one Major must also complete a Minor. A student who declares a Double Major will not be required nor allowed to complete a Minor, but must complete 30 credit hours as specified by each Major department. Students who have questions about a Major in a particular subject are strongly urged to consult an instructor in the appropriate department. A Major may be declared once the prerequisite is satisfied.
Students who declare and complete a Major in Global Political Economy will not be required to complete a separate field for a Minor for purposes of satisfying the degree requirements. - Minor: 18 credit hours which are in a subject field that is different from that of the declared Major, which constitute a Minor approved by the Faculty of Arts. A student who declares only one Major must also complete a Minor. A student who declares a Double Major will not be required nor allowed to complete a Minor. It is not possible to declare a "Double Minor." No course can be used to satisfy both the Major(s) and the Minor requirement. A Minor may be declared once the prerequisite is satisfied.
- At least 30 credit hours of coursework must be successfully completed outside the Major(s) and Minor subject fields. In addition, there must be at least 12 credit hours of coursework successfully completed in any subject acceptable for credit in the Faculty of Arts including courses in the Major(s) and Minor. Note: Students who complete a Double Major will satisfy this 12 credit hour requirement within their Double Major.
- A student may not declare a Major/Minor combination in both Sociology and Criminology or both Italian and Italian Studies.
- At least 60 credit hours must be taught by the Faculty of Arts (may include up to 24 credit hours from the Department of Mathematics or Art History courses considered as Humanities), or which have been accepted on transfer as equivalent to courses taught by the Faculty of Arts.
- At least 30 credit hours must be numbered at or above the 2000 level.
- Residency Requirement: A student in the B.A. General Degree Program must complete University of Manitoba residency requirements.
Advanced Degree Program
Its General Purpose
This program is intended primarily to serve students who desire a general education along with a reasonable degree of specialization in one area of study through the Major. In addition to the basic skills learned in the B.A. General Degree Program, an extra year of study provides the opportunity to learn more advanced skills such as research, critical thinking, information management and public speaking.
The Advanced Degree Program is also well suited to students seeking to build an academic term or year of studies abroad into their undergraduate degree. The Advanced Degree offers the time in the degree to take advantage of opportunities for international focus and experience.
While most graduate programs require students complete an Honours Degree, it may be possible to enter a graduate program on the basis of the Advanced Degree. Students should discuss this possibility with a departmental graduate program advisor.
Entrance to the B.A. Advanced Degree Program
1. To enter the Bachelor of Arts Advanced Degree program, a student must have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit hours and attained a minimum DGPA of 2.00 or higher.
For entry to a B.A. Advanced Major requiring courses from only one department, the faculty requirement is a grade of "C" or better in the prerequisite course(s). Prerequisite courses and any supplemental Advanced Major entry requirements are listed in each department's section of the undergraduate calendar.
Together with the above, students who have taken additional courses toward the B.A. Advanced Major require a "C" average in all Advanced Major required courses, including the higher grade of any repeated course(s) and excluding any failed course(s).
For entry to a B.A. Advanced Major program requiring courses from more than one department, students must have an average of "C" or better in the courses eligible to count toward the requirements of the chosen Advanced Major Program.
2. All students are required, upon entering the Single Advanced Major Program, to declare a Major and Minor. Students entering the Double Advanced Major Program are required to declare two Majors.
For additional information regarding entrance into Majors (such as which courses are eligible for counting as fulfilling the Major) see the specific listing for the relevant department. Students with questions about an Advanced Major in a particular subject should consult an instructor in the appropriate department.
To officially declare an Advanced Major, students must fill out the application form and meet with an Arts Academic Advisor. Application forms are available in the Faculty of Arts Student Services Office (134 Fletcher Argue) or on the Faculty of Arts website.
3. For entry to the Minor a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite course(s) is required.
Requirements for Continuing in the B.A. Advanced Degree Program
- Students admitted to the Faculty of Arts, must by the time they have completed 60 credit hours have successfully completed or be registered for at least three credit hours in a course with significant content in written English and at least three credit hours in a course in mathematics. (Please refer to the General Academic Regulations; Approved Written English and Mathematics courses)
- Students must meet the minimum performance level.
Ten Faculty Requirements for Graduating with a B.A. Advanced Degree
- A student must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credit hours from among the courses acceptable for credit in the Faculty of Arts, with a “C” average or better on the courses that contribute to satisfying all of the B.A. Advanced Degree requirements.
The minimum 120 credit hours of passed coursework must include the remaining nine faculty requirements: - At least six credit hours from subject fields designated Humanities, at least six credit hours from subject fields designated Social Science, at least six credit hours from the list of courses that satisfy the Science requirement, and at least three credit hours from the list of courses that satisfy the Indigenous Content requirement.
- At least three credit hours completed in each of five different Faculty of Arts subject fields. A subject field may also satisfy other Bachelor of Arts requirements such as Humanities, or Social Sciences, or Indigenous Content, or Mathematics, or Written English.
- Single Advanced Major: 48 credit hours which constitute a Single Advanced Major in one of the subject fields approved by the Faculty of Arts. The student must have a minimum “C” average in courses where a final grade is recorded that are used toward the Major including only the higher grade of any course that has been repeated and excluding any failed course(s). A student who declares a Single Advanced Major must also complete a Minor with the exception of students whose Major is Global Political Economy. Students with an Advanced Major in Global Political Economy will not be required to complete a Minor for purposes of satisfying the degree requirements.
Double Advanced Major: At least 42 credit hours which constitute a Double Advanced Major in each of two subject fields approved by the Faculty of Arts. The student must have a minimum "C" average in courses where a final grade is recorded that are used toward each Major including only the higher grade of any course that has been repeated and excluding any failed course(s). A student who declares a Double Advanced Major will not be required nor allowed to complete a Minor, but must complete the Double Advanced Major in accordance with the requirements as specified by the Major department. A Major may be declared once the prerequisite has been satisfied.
Note: No course can be used to satisfy both the Single Advanced Major and Minor requirement. Similarly no course can be used to satisfy both Double Advanced Majors. Not every department offers a Single or Double Advanced Major. Please refer to department listings and other courses offered in faculties and schools. - Minor: 18 credit hours which are in a subject field that is different from that of the declared Single Advanced Major, which constitute a Minor approved by the Faculty of Arts. A student who declares a Single Advanced Major must also complete a Minor. A student who declares a Double Advanced Major will not be required nor allowed to complete a Minor. No course can be used to satisfy both the Advanced Major(s) and the Minor requirement. Only one Minor may be declared. A Minor may be declared once the prerequisite has been satisfied.
- A student who declares a Single Advanced Major with a Minor must have at least 42 credit hours in subjects other than those used towards the Single Advanced Major and Minor. In addition, students in a Single Advanced Major must successfully complete 12 credit hours of coursework in any subject acceptable for credit in the Faculty of Arts including courses in the Major and Minor.
A student who declares a Double Advanced Major must have at least 36 credit hours in subjects other than those used towards their Double Advanced Major subject fields. - A student may not declare a Major/Minor combination in both Sociology and Criminology or both Italian and Italian Studies.
- At least 81 credit hours that have been taught by the Faculty of Arts (may include up to 36 credit hours from the Department of Mathematics or Art History courses considered as Humanities) , or which have been accepted on transfer as equivalent to courses taught by the Faculty of Arts.
- At least 42 credit hours numbered at or above the 2000 level.
- Residency Requirement: A student in the B.A. Advanced Degree Program must complete University of Manitoba residency requirements (see Residency Requirement).
Honours Degree Program
Its General Purpose
This program is designed to provide a high degree of specialization in a subject field. The entrance requirements and evaluation of performance are at a higher level than the General or Advanced Degree programs. The Honours Degree program is the preferred program for students seeking entrance to graduate study.
Entrance to the B.A. Honours Degree Program
To enter one of the Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree programs, a student must:
a) Complete an application form, available in the Faculty of Arts Student Services Office (134 Fletcher Argue) and on the Faculty of Arts website; and,
b) Have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit hours (including at least three credit hours of coursework required by the selected Honours program); and,
c) Have attained a minimum DGPA of 3.00 or higher (minimum 3.50 for Psychology Honours); and,
d) Have attained a minimum "B" average ("B+" for Psychology) or better in all course(s) completed in the intended Honours subject field(s) including failed and repeated courses.
Other program specific Honours entry requirements:
Students applying for Honours Psychology must also have a minimum grade of "B" in PSYC 2260.
Students applying for Honours History must also have a grade of “B” or higher in any completed 3000 and 4000 level History courses.
Requirements for Continuing in the B.A. Honours Degree Program
- Prior to each registration, Honours students must have their courses approved by the department in person, and then by the Faculty of Arts Student Services Office, and cannot make any subsequent changes without receiving prior permission from their department and the Faculty of Arts.
- Students admitted to the Faculty of Arts, must by the time they have completed 60 credit hours have successfully completed or be registered for at least three credit hours in a course with significant content in written English and at least three credit hours in a course in mathematics. (Please refer to the General Academic Regulations; Approved Written English and Mathematics courses)
- To continue in an Honours Degree program, the student must maintain a degree grade point average of 3.0 (3.5 for Psychology) at each point of assessment (as well as meet any additional departmental requirements there may be). In order to continue in Honours History students must also maintain a “B” grade or higher in each History course at the 3000 and 4000 level.
Students who fail to maintain the required minimum degree grade point average are required to withdraw from the Honours Degree program. They will be automatically placed in the General Degree Program and will have the following academic assessment permanently recorded on their transcript: “Required to Withdraw from the Honours Program.” These students may be eligible to apply to the Advanced Degree Program.
Four Faculty Requirements for Graduating with a B.A. Honours Degree
It should be noted that not every department has an Honours Degree program. For specific information on available Honours programs, please consult the specific listing for the relevant department.
Note: Students in an Honours Degree program who satisfy the requirements for a Minor (in accordance with the Minor requirements listed under the B.A. General Degree, may request to have the Minor recorded on their transcript. These students must come to the Faculty of Arts General Office to formally declare their intention to have their Minor recorded on their transcript.
- The minimum number of credit hours which a student must successfully complete in order to receive an Honours Degree is 120. Information on the specific course requirements are found under each department.
- In order to graduate, a student in the B.A. Honours Degree program must satisfy the University of Manitoba residency requirements and attain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0.
- Included among the courses presented for graduation there must be at least three credit hours completed in each of five different Faculty of Arts subject fields.
- Among the courses presented for graduation there must be at least six credit hours from subject fields designated Humanities, at least six credit hours from subject fields designated Social Science, at least six credit hours from the list of courses that satisfy the Bachelor of Arts Science requirement, and at least three credit hours from the list of courses that satisfy the Indigenous Content requirement.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Program Requirements summary
General Degree Program (90 Credit Hours)
Requirement 1: Major(s) or Honours
- Minimum 30 credit hours
- Minimum average of "C" on all courses taken for purposes of satisfying the Major
Requirement 2: Minor
- Minimum 18 credit hours; except when Major is Global Political Economy or for students in a Double General Major Program
Requirement 3: Options
- Minimum 30 credit hours outside student's chosen Major(s) and Minor
- Minimum 12 credit hours from the Major and/or Minor or other subjects
- Within the above requirements, students must also satisfy the following requirements. Note: a course may satisfy more than one requirement
Requirement 4: Written English and Math
- Written English and Math Requirement (minimum 3 credit hours in each)
Requirement 5: Humanities Requirement
- 6 credit hours from subjects identified as Humanities
Requirement 6: Social Science Requirement
- 6 credit hours from subjects identified as Social Sciences
Requirement 7: Science Requirement
- 6 credit hours of coursework that satisfies the Science requirement
Requirement 8: Indigenous Content Requirement
- 3 credit hours of coursework that satisfies the Indigenous Content requirement
Requirement 9: General Requirements
- 60 credit hours of courses must be taken from courses taught by the Faculty of Arts (may include 24 credit hours of Mathematics or Art History courses)
- 30 credit hours must be at the 2000 level or higher
- 3 credit hours (cr. hrs.) in each of 5 Faculty of Arts subject fields (e.g., 3 cr. hrs. Psychology, 3 cr. hrs. Economics, 3 cr. hrs. English, 3 cr. hrs. French, 3 cr. hrs. Women's and Gender Studies)
Requirement 10: Residency Requirements
- Degree: 48 credit hours or the final 30 credit hours must be taken at the University of Manitoba
- Major(s): 18 credit hours at the University of Manitoba
Requirement 11: Graduating Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Minimum average of "C" on 90 credit hours of passed coursework offered for degree credit
Advanced Degree Program (120 Credit Hours)
Requirement 1: Major(s)
- Single Advanced Major: minimum 48 credit hours (some departments require more)
- Double Advanced Major: minimum 42 credit hours
- Minimum average of "C" on all courses taken for purposes of satisfying the Major
Requirement 2: Minor
- minimum 18 credit hours; except when Major is Global Political Economy or for students in a Double Advanced Major Program
Requirement 3: Options
- Single Advanced Major: minimum 42 credit hours outside student's chosen Major and Minor
- Single Advanced Major: minimum 12 credit hours from the Major and/or Minor or other subjects
- Double Advanced Major: minimum 36 credit hours outside student's chosen Majors
- Within the above requirements, students must also satisfy the following requirements. Note: a course may satisfy more than one requirement
Requirement 4: Written English and Math
- Written English and Math Requirement (minimum 3 credit hours in each)
Requirement 5: Humanities Requirement
- 6 credit hours from subjects identified as Humanities
Requirement 6: Social Science Requirement
- 6 credit hours from subjects identified as Social Sciences
Requirement 7: Science Requirement
- 6 credit hours of coursework that satisfies the Science requirement
Requirement 8: Indigenous Content Requirement
- 3 credit hours of coursework that satisfies the Indigenous Content requirement
Requirement 9: General Requirements
- 81 credit hours of courses must be taken from courses taught by the Faculty of Arts (may include 36 credit hours of Mathematics or Art History courses)
- 42 credit hours must be at the 2000 level or higher
- 3 credit hours (cr. hrs.) in each of 5 Faculty of Arts subject fields (e.g., 3 cr. hrs. Psychology, 3 cr. hrs. Economics, 3 cr. hrs. English, 3 cr. hrs. French, 3 cr. hrs. Women's and Gender Studies)
Requirement 10: Residency Requirements
- Degree: 60 credit hours must be taken at the University of Manitoba
- Single Advanced Major:
- 30 credit hours at the University of Manitoba on a Single Advanced Major requiring 48 to 57 credit hours; or
- 36 credit hours at the University of Manitoba on a Single Advanced Major requiring more than 57 credit hours
- Double Advanced Major: 27 credit hours at the University of Manitoba on a Double Advanced Major requiring 42 credit hours
Requirement 11: Graduating Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Minimum "C" average on 120 credit hours of passed coursework offered for degree credit
Honours Degree Program (120 Credit Hours)
Requirement 1: Honours
- Single Honours: varies by Honours subject field
- Double Honours: varies by Honours subject field(s)
Requirement 2: Minor
- Optional Minor
Requirement 3: Options
- Single Honours: ancillary options: minimum 24 to 36 credit hours
- Double Honours: ancillary options: minimum 6 credit hours
- Within the above 3 requirements, students must also satisfy the following requirements. Note: a course may satisfy more than one requirement.
Requirement 4: Written English and Math
- Written English and Math Requirement (minimum 3 credit hours in each)
Requirement 5: Humanities Requirement
- 6 credit hours from subjects identified as Humanities
Requirement 6: Social Science Requirement
- 6 credit hours from subjects identified as Social Sciences
Requirement 7: Science Requirement
Requirement 8: Indigenous Content Requirement
- 3 credit hours of coursework that satisfies the Indigenous Content requirement
Requirement 9: General Requirements
- 3 credit hours (cr. hrs.) in each of 5 Faculty of Arts subject fields (e.g., 3 cr. hrs. Psychology, 3 cr. hrs. Economics, 3 cr. hrs. English, 3 cr. hrs. French, 3 cr. hrs. Women's and Gender Studies)
Requirement 10: Residency Requirements
- Degree: 60 credit hours must be taken at the University of Manitoba
- Honours subject(s)
- 33 credit hours at the University of Manitoba on single Honours requiring 54 to 69 credit hours; or
- 39 credit hours at the University of Manitoba on single Honours requiring more than 69 credit hours; or
- 24 credit hours at the University of Manitoba on Double or Joint Honours requiring 42 to 45 credit hours; or
- 21 credit hours at the University of Manitoba on Double or Joint Honours requiring less than 42 credit hours; or
- 33 credit hours at the University of Manitoba on Double or Joint Honours requiring more than 45 credit hours
Requirement 11: Graduating Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Minimum 3.00 degree grade point average on total passed credit hours offered for degree credit
Basic Faculty Regulations for the Faculty of Arts Micro Diploma Programs
Specific course requirements for the different Micro Diplomas can be found in each section of the calendar of the Unit offering the Micro Diploma. In addition to the course requirements listed in the calendar, the following basic faculty regulations apply to all Micro Diploma programs:
1. Minimum Credit Hours: Faculty of Arts Micro Diplomas consist of 9 -18 credit hours at the undergraduate level, which may include other types of instructional or learning opportunities such as professional development or work-integrated learning experiences.
2. Time to completion: Students have four years after declaring their intent to complete a Micro Diploma to complete the Micro Diploma program.
3. Minimum Credit Hour Load: There are no minimum term credit hour load requirements for students in the Micro Diploma programs.
4. Minimum Grades Required: In order to graduate, students must obtain a minimum C average on all courses required in the Micro Diploma program with no grade lower than a D.
5. Residency Requirements: All courses required in any Faculty of Arts Micro Diploma program must be taught by the University of Manitoba. Students cannot transfer external credit for use toward a Faculty of Arts Micro Diploma.
6. Credit Transfer to Degree Programs: Degree level courses completed as part of a Micro Diploma can be used toward the completion of any of the Bachelor of Arts degree programs. Likewise, courses completed as part of the Bachelor of Arts Degree programs can also be used toward the completion of a Faculty of Arts Micro Diploma.
7. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites of courses required in the Micro Diploma programs and for following all application and registration deadlines
Requirements for Dual Credit High School Students
Students admitted as dual credit high school students will be required to demonstrate their competencies in a course by challenging the university final exam.
Challenge exams will be scheduled by the relevant Department or Program and may be invigilated either on the University of Manitoba campus or at the student’s high school. The University of Manitoba faculty member who is responsible for the delivery of the course will determine the structure and duration of the exam.
High schools will be responsible for delivering the appropriate content to ensure students are prepared for the examinations. If they are willing to do so, a University of Manitoba faculty member will work with each high school to ensure that high school instructors are provided with the course content equivalent to the content of the corresponding courses offered at the University of Manitoba. Such support includes supplying course outlines, textbook information, and where appropriate, sample midterms and final examinations. These arrangements must be approved by the Department Head/Program Director within the unit that is responsible for these course offerings at the University of Manitoba.
Students admitted will be subject to the same regulations concerning voluntary withdrawals and appeal procedures as all other students admitted to the Faculty of Arts. Limited access restrictions will apply to university courses from which students have voluntarily withdrawn while enrolled as a Dual Credit High School student.
In addition to the university requirements listed above, all dual credit high school courses must adhere to requirements outlined in the provincial dual credit policy. Contact the Faculty of Arts Student Services office for information on available courses and for information regarding which high schools may offer dual credit for their students as an option.
Requirements for Casual Students
Students admitted under the Casual Student category will be subject to the same regulations concerning voluntary withdrawals and appeal procedures as all other students admitted to the Faculty of Arts. Limited access restrictions will apply to university courses from which students have voluntarily withdrawn while enrolled as casual students.
Additional Faculty Regulations and Policies Applicable to All Degree Programs in the Faculty of Arts
Five Faculty of arts subject Field Requirement and Humanities / Social Science / Indigenous Content / Science Requirement
Recognized Five Faculty of Arts Subject Fields
The Faculty of Arts offers a number of courses covering a variety of subjects in the Humanities and Social Sciences. To satisfy the Faculty of Arts subject field requirement for any B.A. Degree a student must complete 3 credit hours in each of 5 different course subjects offered by the Faculty of Arts. For example: 3 credit hours in Psychology, plus 3 credit hours in German, plus 3 credit hours in Economics, plus 3 credit hours in Sociology, plus 3 credit hours in History.
Each course subject in the Faculty of Arts has been further categorized as either a Humanities or Social Science. All courses offered by the Faculty of Science and select courses from other faculties will satisfy the Bachelor of Arts Science requirement. Therefore a course may satisfy both the subject field requirement as well as the requirement for the Humanities/Social Science/Science.
Listed below are the categories of Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and the course subjects that belong to each category.
Humanities
- Course subjects taught by the Faculty of Arts that can be used towards the Humanities requirement: ARTS 2020, Arabic, Asian Studies, Canadian Studies, Catholic Studies, Classical Studies, English (excluding ENGL 0930, ENGL 0940, ENGL 2000, ENGL 2001), Film Studies, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, History, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Judaic Civilization, Latin, Indigenous Languages, Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Polish, Portuguese, Religion, Russian, Spanish, Theatre, Ukrainian, Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Studies, and Yiddish. In addition the following courses may be used: American Sign Language ASLL 1000; Global Political Economy GPE 3700; Women's and Gender Studies WOMN 1500, WOMN 2530, WOMN 2600, WOMN 2620, WOMN 2630, WOMN 3110, WOMN 3120 and WOMN 3620.
- Course subjects offered by other units which can be used towards the Humanities requirement: Art History (i.e. all courses listed with course prefix FAAH). (For details on Art History courses).
Social Sciences
- Course subjects taught by the Faculty of Arts that can be used towards the Social Science requirement: Anthropology, Economics, Global Political Economy courses GPE 1700, GPE 2700, GPE 4700, Labour Studies, Linguistics, Political Studies, Psychology, and Sociology. In addition the following courses may be used: Women's and Gender Studies WOMN 1600, WOMN 2500, WOMN 2560, WOMN 2610, WOMN 2640, WOMN 2650, WOMN 3100, WOMN 3130, WOMN 3520, WOMN 3550, WOMN 3560 and Others ARTS 1160.
Indigenous Content Requirement
- Students may complete any of the courses listed below in order to satisfy the Indigenous Content Requirement:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 2300 | Indigenous Issues in Food Systems | 3 |
| INDG 1200 | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | 6 |
| INDG 1220 | Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 1 | 3 |
| INDG 1240 | Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 2 | 3 |
| INDG 2012 | Indigenous History in Canada | 6 |
| INDG 2020 | The Métis in Canada | 3 |
| INDG 2080 | Inuit Society and Culture | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | Indigenous History in Canada (C) | 6 |
| HIST 2020 | The Métis in Canada (C) | 3 |
| HIST 4120 | History of Aboriginal Rights (C) | 6 |
| POLS 2802 | Introduction to Indigenous Politics | 3 |
| POLS 3870 | Politics of Indigenous-Settler Relations | 3 |
| THTR 2200 | Canadian Indigenous Theatre | 3 |
| SOC 3762 | Law, Justice, and Indigenous Peoples | 3 |
| WOMN 2630 | Indigenous Feminisms | 3 |
Sciences
- Students may complete any combination of the courses listed below adding up to six credit hours to satisfy the Bachelor of Arts Science requirement.
Faculty of Science
Any course offered by the Faculty of Science with the exception of the former BIOL 1110
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 1600 | Introduction to Agrifood Systems | 3 |
| ENTM 1000 | World of Bugs | 3 |
| ENTM 2050 | Introductory Entomology | 3 |
| PLNT 1000 | Urban Agriculture | 3 |
| PLNT 2500 | Crop Production | 3 |
| SOIL 3060 | Introduction to Agrometeorology | 3 |
| SOIL 3520 | Pesticides: Environment, Economics and Ethics | 3 |
| SOIL 3600 | Soils and Landscapes in Our Environment | 3 |
School of Art
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FA 1020 | Mathematics in Art | 3 |
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENVR 1000 | Environmental Science 1 - Concepts | 3 |
| ENVR 2000 | Environmental Science 2 - Issues | 3 |
| GEOG 1290 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 2200 | Introduction to Thematic Cartography (TS) | 3 |
| GEOG 2272 | Natural Hazards (PS) | 3 |
| GEOG 2520 | Geography of Natural Resources (HS) | 3 |
| GEOG 2540 | Weather and Climate (PS) | 3 |
| GEOG 2541 | Météorologie et climatologie (PS) | 3 |
| GEOG 2550 | Geomorphology (PS) | 3 |
| GEOG 2700 | Introduction to Arctic System Science | 3 |
| GEOG 3390 | Introduction to Climate Change and Its Causes (PS) | 3 |
| GEOL 1340 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| GEOL 1400 | Time-Trekker's Travelog: Our Evolving Earth | 3 |
| GEOL 1410 | Natural Disasters and Global Change | 3 |
| GEOL 1420 | Exploring the Planets | 3 |
| GEOL 2350 | Canada Rocks: The Geology of Canada | 3 |
| GEOL 2390 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 2440 | Structural Geology 1 | 3 |
| GEOL 2500 | Introduction to Mineralogy | 3 |
| GEOL 2570 | Energy and Mineral Resources | 3 |
| GEOL 3310 | Paleontology | 3 |
Price Faculty of Engineering
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1440 | Introduction to Statics | 3 |
| ENG 1450 | Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering | 3 |
| ENG 1460 | Introduction to Thermal Sciences | 3 |
For course titles and descriptions see the relevant faculty entries in this Calendar.
Major, Minor (Concentration) or Honours Programs
- The Faculty of Arts offers various Majors, Minors (Concentrations) and Honours programs. Here is a listing of the programs and also refer to the respective unit pages.
- Major and Minor (Concentration) programs offered by other Faculties or Schools are listed here. These include a General Major, Advanced Major and Minor (Concentration) offered by the Department of Mathematics, a Minor in Business offered by the Faculty of Management/I.H. Asper School of Business, and a General Major and Minor (Concentration) in Art History offered by the School of Art.
An Arts student may declare a Minor (Concentration) (dependent on the student's program) offered by any Faculty and School providing the Minor (Concentration) program consists of a minimum of 18 credit hours. For details on those Minor (Concentration) programs please refer to the relevant Faculty/ School's chapter in this Calendar.
Courses Acceptable for Credit in the Faculty of Arts
In addition to all courses offered by the Faculty of Arts there are two other categories of courses acceptable for credit in the Faculty of Arts:
Courses Offered by Other Faculties or Schools at the University of Manitoba
Effective September 2007, all degree credit courses offered by other Faculties or Schools at the University of Manitoba are acceptable for credit in Arts (excludes Pass/Fail courses).
If a student was registered in another faculty or school within the University of Manitoba prior to registering in the Faculty of Arts, all courses in which the student received a final grade will be treated in the same way as they would have been had they been taken by a student already registered in the Faculty of Arts. That is, all of these courses will count in determining eligibility for admission to Arts in accordance with rules defined in the sections on Direct Entry from High School, Transit from University 1, and Maximum Number of "F" Grades Permitted on Courses Acceptable for Credit in the Arts and these rules will all be taken into account when determining the student’s grade point averages in accordance with rules for Repeating a Course and Maximum Number of "F" Grades Permitted on Courses Acceptable for Credit in the Arts. In addition, they will all count towards the minimum number of credit hours required for graduating, provided the student received a passing grade in each of them, and the courses did not conflict with some other graduation or continuing regulation (such as the Residency Requirement).
Courses Offered at Other Universities and Colleges
Effective September 2007, all courses offered at other universities and colleges which are evaluated as equivalent to University of Manitoba courses (excludes Pass/Fail courses) will be used when determining eligibility for admission and transfer credit.
There are two groups of courses that are taken at other universities or colleges and which can be used for credit in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba, namely: a) those taken by students who are already registered in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba, and b) those taken by students prior to transferring to the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba.
- Students who are already registered in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba, and who wish to take courses at another university or college to count towards their University of Manitoba degree are required to obtain a Letter of Permission from the Registrar’s Office prior to registering at that other institution; see General Academic Regulations. The Letter of Permission will not be approved for a student who is in academic jeopardy or on academic suspension. As of September 1999 grades earned in courses at other universities are taken into account in the cumulative hours when determining the Grade Point Averages at the University of Manitoba. Grades earned at other universities will not be used in determining eligibility for awards.
- All completed courses that are deemed acceptable for credit in any degree program at the University of Manitoba (excludes Pass/Fail courses) which were taken by a student registered at another university or college prior to transferring to the Faculty of Arts, will be used when determining eligibility for admission and transfer credit. That is, all of these courses will count in determining admissibility in accordance with, Direct Entry from High School, Transit from University 1, and Maximum Number of "F" Grades Permitted on Courses Acceptable for Credit in Arts.
As of September 1999 the applicable courses (credits and attempts) in both a) and b) are included on the University of Manitoba record, the external courses are counted as attempts and external grades are taken into account when determining the University of Manitoba grade point average as well as count towards the maximum number of "F" grades permitted in an Arts degree. Grades earned at other universities will not be used in determining eligibility for awards. There is no limit on attempts in any degree program.
Courses completed at institutions external to the University of Manitoba taken more than 10 years prior to the point of admission will not be considered for transfer credit, except in the case of students entering the B.A.I.S. program.
Students who wish to request a review or reassessment of transfer credit must do so within eight months of the initial determination of transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba.
Residency Requirement
Each of the four undergraduate degree programs has a residency requirement which requires that a minimum number of credit hours must be taken at the University of Manitoba itself in order to qualify for the degree. Students admitted to the Faculty of Arts B.A. General, Advanced and Honours Degree Programs will also be required to satisfy a residency requirement on the Major(s), Advanced Major(s) or Honours subject(s) in addition to the residency requirement on the degree. Similarly students admitted to the B.A. Integrated Studies Degree Program will be required to satisfy a residency requirement on the Concentration in addition to a residency requirement on the degree.
B.A. General Degree
- Degree: There are two ways in which the Residency Requirement for the B.A. General Degree may be satisfied: either by successfully completing at the University of Manitoba no fewer than 48 credit hours of the required minimum 90 credit hours (these 48 credit hours may be taken at various points in the student's career); or by successfully completing at the University of Manitoba itself no fewer than the last 30 credit hours of the required minimum 90 credit hours.
- Major: A minimum of 18 credit hours of the 30 credit hours required for the Major must be successfully completed at the University of Manitoba or through an approved University of Manitoba Exchange Program.
B.A. Advanced Degree
- Degree: To receive the B.A. Advanced Degree, the student must successfully complete at least 60 credit hours of the required minimum 120 credit hours at the University of Manitoba.
- Single and Double Advanced Majors: Students must successfully complete at the University of Manitoba or through an approved University of Manitoba exchange program the hours of coursework in their Major program as noted below:
- In a Single Advanced Major requiring 48 to 57 credit hours, at least 30 credit hours must be completed at the University of Manitoba or through an approved University of Manitoba Exchange Program.
- In a Single Advanced Major requiring more than 57 credit hours, at least 36 credit hours must be completed at the University of Manitoba or through an approved University of Manitoba Exchange Program.
- In a Double Advanced Major requiring 42 credit hours, at least 27 credit hours must be completed at the University of Manitoba or through an approved University of Manitoba Exchange Program.
B.A. Honours Degree
- Degree: To receive the B.A. Honours Degree, the student must successfully complete at least 60 credit hours of the required 120 credit hours at the University of Manitoba.
- Honours Subject(s): Students must successfully complete at the University of Manitoba or through an approved University of Manitoba exchange program the hours of coursework in their Honours subject(s) as noted below:
- In a single Honours subject requiring 54 to 69 credit hours, at least 33 credit hours must be completed in the Honours subject.
- In a single Honours subject requiring more than 69 credit hours, at least 39 credit hours must be completed in the Honours subject.
- In a double or joint Honours subject requiring 42 to 45 credit hours in one Honours subject, at least 24 credit hours must be completed in that Honours subject.
- In a double or joint Honours subject requiring less than 42 credit hours in one Honours subject, at least 21 credit hours must be completed in that Honours subject.
- In a double or joint Honours subject requiring more than 45 credit hours in one Honours subject, at least 33 credit hours must be completed in that Honours subject.
- Once admitted to an Honours program, students are expected to take all their courses at the University of Manitoba. For information on exceptions to this requirement, the student should consult the Faculty of Arts General Office.
B.A. Integrated Studies Degree
- Degree: To receive the B.A. Integrated Studies Degree, the student must successfully complete at the University of Manitoba no fewer than 36 credit hours of the required minimum 90 credit hours (these 36 credit hours may be taken at various points in the student's career).
- Concentration(s): A minimum of 9 credit hours of the 18 credit hours required for the Concentration must be successfully completed at the University of Manitoba or through an approved University of Manitoba Exchange Program.
Residency Requirement Université de Saint-Boniface
In order to satisfy the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Arts residency requirement, students who transfer from Université de Saint-Boniface must complete the following minimum hours at the Fort Garry Campus.
- In order to receive the B.A. (General), B.A. (Advanced), or B.A. Honours Degree, the student must successfully complete at least 30 credit hours at the Fort Garry campus.
Year-of-Study Equivalents
A student's progress towards a degree is measured in terms of credit hours passed rather than years of study completed. The following table may be used to determine the year equivalent.
| Year Equivalent | Credit Hours Passed (General/Integrated Studies Degree) | Credit Hours Passed (Advanced/Honours Degree) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | fewer than 24 credit hours | fewer than 24 credit hours |
| 2 | 24 credit hours to fewer than 54 credit hours | 24 credit hours to fewer than 54 credit hours |
| 3 | 54 credit hours or more | 54 credit hours to less than 84 credit hours |
| 4 | not applicable | 84 credit hours or more |
Maximum Number of Courses During a Term
Normally a student may attempt a maximum of 15 credit hours during a Fall or Winter term or a maximum of 18 credit hours during the Summer Term. If a student has taken the maximum credit hours in the previous term and has obtained a degree grade point average of 2.75 and is in good standing, they may apply at the Faculty of Arts General Office to be allowed to take 3 additional credit hours per term.
Prerequisite, Corequisite, and Course Availability
Prerequisite
Minimum grades of “C” are required in all courses listed as prerequisites, except as otherwise noted in the course descriptions published in each department and program section of this chapter. If a course is a prerequisite for a second course, the prerequisite must be met in order to continue in the second course.
Some course descriptions will indicate that a specific course is a pre- or corequisite for the course in which you wish to register. If you have not previously taken the specific course, you may register for it in the same term.
Corequisite
Where a course identifies another course as a corequisite, both courses must be taken at the same time.
Course Availability
Not all courses listed in this Calendar are offered every year. The course(s) being offered for the current terms are available for review by accessing the Class Schedule in Aurora.
Challenge for Credit
Some departments in the Faculty of Arts offer courses by means of challenge for credit. Since the courses offered in this manner may vary from year to year, students interested in this method of attaining credit should consult the Challenge for Credit section in the Faculty of Arts Registration Information located on the Faculty of Arts website. The Academic Schedule in this Calendar contains the relevant registration deadline dates appropriate to challenge for credit.
Repeating a Course
Limited Access will not affect registration for the current Academic Year, which includes Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. See University Policy and Procedures – Repeat Course Policy – Section 2.5 (a) Limited Access.
Effective 2018 Winter Term - Limited Access Policy in Effect
Limited Access is a registration rule that allows students who have never before completed or voluntarily withdrawn from a course (or its equivalent) the opportunity to register for the course before students who are repeating or have previously withdrawn from the course in question.
If a student has previously taken a course and received a final grade, or voluntarily withdrawn from the course (VW)1, any future attempt to take that course or its equivalent is considered a repeated course.
Effective Winter 2018, Limited Access will prevent a student from registering or waitlisting for a course (or equivalent) being repeated until the "Limited Access Term Expiry Date" has passed.
Limited Access applies for three consecutive terms following the term that the course in question was last completed or voluntarily withdrawn (VW).
During these three terms of Limited Access, a student may register to repeat a course, without permission, only when the Limited Access Term Expiry Date has passed.
Once the three terms of Limited Access has expired, any student wishing to repeat a course will need to request permission to do so from the Faculty of Arts General Office.
Students who wish to repeat a course for which they have obtained a grade of "C" or better are encouraged to discuss their choice to do so with an Arts Academic Advisor prior to registration.
- All completed courses will appear on the student's transcript and will be used to calculate the student’s attempted hours.
- Repeating a course will not remove the original course or grade from the transcript.
- All courses with “F” grades that are repeated count towards the limit of “F” grades permitted in an Arts degree.
| 1 | A previous VW is only considered a repeat if you withdrew in Winter 2017 or later. |
Statute of Limitations
Students who have not been registered at the University of Manitoba (or any other post-secondary institution) for a period of five years or longer immediately preceding an admission to Arts may submit a written appeal to the General Office to be allowed to "start afresh" a Faculty of Arts degree. If the appeal is granted, all courses listed on the University of Manitoba record will remain but all previous work will not count/apply towards satisfying degree requirements nor affect the degree GPA calculation. The following notation will appear under the term of readmission:
“Having discontinued attendance at post-secondary institutions for a period of five years or more, this student has been permitted to start afresh on recommendation of the Dean. All previous credits have been forfeited.”
Maximum Number of F Grades Permitted on Courses Acceptable for Credit in Arts
Each student in the Faculty of Arts will be placed on academic suspension for one year despite evidence of improved performance if they have more than 36 credit hours of “F” grades.
Following a one year suspension, the student may return upon application to the Faculty of Arts General Office by selecting one of the following irreversible options:
- to continue with no possibility of further “F” grades. Any further “F” grades will result in academic suspension for two years. (Following the two year suspension, the student may apply to the Faculty of Arts General Office to return to start afresh.)
Or - start afresh, with their previous work not counting towards satisfying degree requirements.
(In either case this does not mean that the previous coursework will be removed from the student history or transcript.)
Dean’s Honour List and Graduating with Distinction or First Class Honours
Dean's Honour List
To qualify for this list a student must be registered in one of the four degree programs offered by the Faculty of Arts and complete at least 12 credit hours offered by the University of Manitoba during a term and attain a minimum term grade point average of 3.75. The notation: "Dean's Honour List", will be included on the student's transcript specific to that term.
Degree with Distinction (Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies and 3-Year General Degree)
To obtain a Bachelor of Arts General or a Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies "Degree with Distinction" a student must achieve a final minimum Degree Grade Point average of 3.80, and must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours at the University of Manitoba. The term "Degree with Distinction" will appear on the student's parchment and the student's transcript of marks.
Degree with Distinction (Bachelor of Arts Advanced Degree)
To obtain a Bachelor of Arts Advanced "Degree with Distinction" a student must achieve a final minimum Degree Grade Point average of 3.80, and must complete a minimum of 90 credit hours at the University of Manitoba. The term "Degree with Distinction" will appear on the student's parchment and the student's transcript of marks.
First Class Honours (Honours Degree Only)
To obtain a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree with "First Class Honours", a student must achieve a final minimum Degree Grade Point average of 3.80, and must complete a minimum of 90 credit hours at the University of Manitoba. The term "First Class Honours" will appear on the student's parchment and the student's transcript of marks.
University Gold Medal and Program Medals
Gold Medal
The Faculty of Arts will award the University Gold Medal to the student graduating with an Arts degree who:
- has the highest grade point average of all graduating students on all courses creditable in Arts attempted at the University of Manitoba over the last two Fall/Winter terms prior to graduation (with each Fall/Winter consisting of a minimum 24 credit hours completed at the University of Manitoba) including any courses taken in the Summer Session between the last two Fall/Winter terms and
- has a minimum grade point average of 3.85 which is determined on the basis of all courses creditable in Arts attempted in completing the degree, including courses approved on transfer from other faculties/schools at the University of Manitoba.
Students who have up to 30 hours of external transfer credit (including failed courses) would be eligible providing they attain the minimum grade point average of 3.85 on all courses completed at the University of Manitoba which are acceptable for credit in Arts.
The Gold Medal winner is ineligible for Faculty of Arts program medals.
For specific details on the tie-breaking mechanism, contact the Faculty of Arts General Office.
Program Medals
The Faculty of Arts will award a Program Medal to the student graduating in each of the General, Integrated Studies, Advanced and Honours Degree programs who:
- has the highest grade point average of all graduating students on all courses creditable in Arts attempted at the University of Manitoba over the last two Fall/Winter terms prior to graduation (with each session consisting of a minimum of 24 credit hours completed at the University of Manitoba) including any courses taken in the Summer Session between the last two Fall/Winter terms and
- has a minimum grade point average of 3.75 which is determined on the basis of all courses creditable in Arts attempted in completing the degree, including courses approved on transfer from other faculties/schools at the University of Manitoba.
Students who have up to 30 hours of external transfer credit (including failed courses) are eligible providing they attain the minimum grade point average of 3.75 on courses completed at the University of Manitoba which are acceptable for credit in Arts.
For specific details on the tie-breaking mechanism, contact the Faculty of Arts General Office.
Evaluation of Undergraduate Student Coursework
A copy of the Faculty of Arts Regulations for the Academic Evaluation of Undergraduate Student Coursework is available to students for perusal in the Faculty of Arts General Office or website. This document includes regulations concerning student evaluation, final examinations and/or term tests, final grades, etc. It should in particular be noted that there are no Supplemental Examinations in the Faculty of Arts. For information on Incomplete Coursework, Deferred Examinations, Debarment, Academic Misconduct, etc., please refer to the General Academic Regulations.
Seeking a Bachelor of arts as a Second Degree
Once a Bachelor of Arts degree has been awarded by the University of Manitoba Senate, it cannot be revoked or “turned in” towards another degree.
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree may apply and be admitted to the Faculty of Arts seeking a second undergraduate degree. Students who hold a first degree from the Faculty of Arts may not apply for the B.A. Integrated Studies Degree Program as a second degree.
Students who have graduated with a first undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba will be allowed to transfer up to 60 credit hours of coursework from their first degree toward a second degree program in the Faculty of Arts. Courses taken in a qualifying program will be considered part of the first degree. Courses extra to the first degree, excluding courses taken in a qualifying program or another awarded degree, diploma or certificate, may be transferred in addition to the 60 credit hours.
Students with first degrees awarded by external institutions will be eligible for up to 60 credit hours of transfer credit providing the degree was awarded and the courses were taken within the 10 year period prior to admission and registration in the Faculty of Arts .
Once admitted students must satisfy all relevant undergraduate degree requirements except for the Written English and Mathematics requirements.
Students may not be admitted to the Faculty of Arts or complete a Bachelor of Arts Degree while concurrently pursuing a degree in another Faculty or School.
No transfer credit will be awarded to students seeking a third, fourth, etc., degree.
Students cannot obtain a second degree in the same discipline at the same or lower level as any of their previously awarded degree(s).
Application to Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree
In order to officially receive a degree in any of the four programs leading to a B.A., students must declare their intention to graduate by the relevant deadline date listed below. This process applies to students in each of the following three categories.
Category 1: Those students currently registered in the Faculty of Arts in either the B.A. General Degree, B.A. Integrated Studies Degree or the B.A. Advanced Degree Program must declare their intention to graduate using Aurora Student.
Those students currently registered in the Faculty of Arts in the B.A. Honours Degree program must declare their intention to graduate at the point of registration for their last set of courses when they complete the Registration Worksheet.
Category 2: Those students currently registered in the Faculty of Arts in either the B.A. Advanced or a B.A. Honours Degree program who decide to revert to the B.A. General Degree Program in order to graduate, must submit a request in writing to graduate to the General Office, Faculty of Arts. For graduation in May, the request must be received by April 30. For graduation in October, the request must be received by September 30. For graduation in February, the request must be received by January 30.
Category 3: Those students previously admitted to and registered in one of the respective degree programs in the Faculty of Arts and who have completed all of the requirements for the degree while registered in the Faculty of Arts, but who are currently registered in another Faculty or School at the University of Manitoba (excluding Extended Education) may submit a request in writing to graduate to the Faculty of Arts General Office.
Deadline Dates to declare expected Graduation Date by Aurora Student
- May Graduation: end of registration revision period for Winter Term
- October Graduation: August 1
- February Graduation: end of registration revision period for Fall Term
- Introduction
- Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
- Course Identification
- Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
- Academic Evaluation
- Academic Integrity
- Appeals of Grades
- Attendance and Withdrawal
- Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
- Final Examinations
- Hold Status
- Graduation and Convocation
- Personal Information
Introduction
This chapter contains the regulations and requirements that apply to all students, regardless of faculty or school.
Each faculty and school has its own supplementary regulations and requirements. These are published in the faculty or school chapters of the Academic Calendar. Some faculties and schools also have additional regulations and requirements governing their programs; these are available from the faculty or school.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the academic regulations and requirements of the University of Manitoba in general and of the specific academic regulations and requirements of their faculty or school of registration. Accordingly, students are asked to seek the advice of advisors in faculty and school general offices whenever there is any question concerning how specific regulations apply to their situations.
Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
Residence Requirements For Graduation
Each faculty and school recommends to the Senate the number of credit hours each student must complete in order to graduate from its programs. Senate also requires each student to complete a minimum number of credit hours at the University of Manitoba -- this is called the “residence requirement.”
Unless otherwise stated in faculty and school chapters, the minimum residence requirement of the University of Manitoba is the work normally associated with one year in the case of programs of three years’ duration, and two years for programs of four years’ duration. Some faculties and schools may have additional residence requirements specified in their program regulations. However, in all cases, the residence requirement is assessed following an appraisal of the educational record of the student applying to transfer credits from another institution or applying to earn credits elsewhere on a letter of permission. The residence requirement is not reduced for students whose “challenge for credit” results in a passing grade.
University English and Mathematics Requirements for Undergraduate Students
All students are required to complete, within the first 60 credit hours of their programs, a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in written English, and a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in mathematics.
Some degree programs have designated specific written English and mathematics courses to fulfil this requirement.
Price Faculty of Engineering have their own written English requirements.
Some degree programs require that the written English and/or mathematics requirements be completed prior to admission.
See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.
Exemptions to the Written English and Mathematics Requirement
- All students with completed baccalaureate degrees and who transfer into any program to which these requirements apply.
- Registered Nurses entering the Bachelor of Nursing Program for Registered Nurses.
- Students admitted before the 1997-98 Regular Session.
- Written English exemption only: Students transferring from Université de Saint-Boniface who have completed a written French requirement (at the university) before transferring to the University of Manitoba will be deemed to have met the written English requirement.
Approved English and Mathematics Courses
A complete list of all courses which satisfy the university written English and mathematics requirement is provided below. (When searching for courses in Aurora, students may search Course Attributes for courses that satisfy the written English and Mathematics requirements).
Note that some programs may restrict the choice of English or Mathematics courses. See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.
Written English Courses
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 2030 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| ANTH 1520 | 3 | |
| ANTH 2020 | Relatedness in a Globalizing World | 3 |
| ANTH 3330 | 3 | |
| ARTS 1110 | Introduction to University | 3 |
| ASIA 1420 | Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B) | 3 |
| ASIA 1430 | Asian Civilization from 1500 (B) | 3 |
| CATH 1190 | Introduction to Catholic Studies | 3 |
| CATH 2010 | Literature and Catholic Culture 1 | 3 |
| CATH 2020 | Literature and Catholic Culture 2 | 3 |
| CLAS 2612 | Greek Literature in Translation | 3 |
| CLAS 2622 | Latin Literature in Translation | 3 |
| ENGL 0930 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 0940 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 1XXX | All English courses at the 1000 level | |
| ENGL 2XXX | All English courses at the 2000 level | |
| ENGL 3XXX | All English courses at the 3000 level | |
| ENGL 4XXX | All English courses at the 4000 level | |
| ENVR 2810 | Environmental Critical Thinking and Scientific Research | 3 |
| FAAH 2930 | Writing about Art | 3 |
| FILM 2280 | Film and Literature | 6 |
| FORS 2000 | Introductory Forensic Science | 3 |
| GEOG 2900 | Geography of Canadian Prairie Landscapes (A) | 3 |
| GEOL 3130 | Communication Methods in the Geological Sciences | 3 |
| GMGT 1010 | Business and Society | 3 |
| GMGT 2010 | Business Communications | 3 |
| GPE 2700 | Perspectives on Global Political Economy | 3 |
| GRMN 1300 | Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 1310 | Love in German Culture in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2120 | Introduction to German Culture from 1918 to the Present (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2130 | Introduction to German Culture from the Beginnings to 1918 (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2500 | Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2510 | German Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm to Hollywood (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2520 | Spies: Stories of Secret Agents, Treason, and Surveillance (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2530 | My Friend the Tree: Environment and Ecology in German Culture in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3262 | Representations of the Holocaust in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3270 | Studies in Contemporary German Cinema (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3282 | Sex, Gender and Cultural Politics in the German-Speaking World in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3390 | German Representations of War (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3510 | Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3530 | Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies (C) | 3 |
| HIST 1XXX | All History courses at 1000 level | |
| HIST 2XXX | All History courses at 2000 level | |
| HNSC 2000 | Research Methods and Presentation | 3 |
| HYGN 1340 | Communications | 2 |
| INDG 2020 | The Métis in Canada | 3 |
| INDG 2110 | Introduction to Indigenous Community Development | 3 |
| INDG 2530 | Introduction to Indigenous Theory | 3 |
| KPER 2120 | Academic Skills in Kinesiology and Recreation Management | 3 |
| LABR 1260 | Working for a Living | 3 |
| LABR 1290 | Labour Unions and Workers' Rights in Canada | 3 |
| LABR 2200 | Labour History: Canada and Beyond (C) | 3 |
| LABR 2300 | Workers, Employers and the State | 3 |
| LABR 4510 | Labour Studies Field Placement Seminar | 3 |
| LAW 1540 | Legal Methods | 5 |
| LAW 2650 | Introduction to Advocacy | 3 |
| LING 2740 | Interpretation Theory | 3 |
| PHIL 2612 | A Philosophical History of Science | 3 |
| PHIL 2614 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| PHIL 2790 | Moral Philosophy | 6 |
| PHIL 3220 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| POL 1900 | Love, Heroes and Patriotism in Contemporary Poland | 3 |
| POL 2600 | Polish Culture until 1918 | 3 |
| POL 2610 | Polish Culture 1918 to the Present | 3 |
| POL 2660 | Special Topics in Polish Literature and Culture | 3 |
| POLS 1502 | Introduction to Political Studies | 3 |
| PSYC 2500 | Elements of Ethology | 3 |
| PSYC 3380 | Nature, Nurture and Behaviour | 3 |
| PSYC 4520 | Honours Research Seminar | 6 |
| RLGN 1440 | Evil in World Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 2032 | Introduction to the Study of Religion | 3 |
| RLGN 2036 | Introduction to Christianity | 3 |
| RLGN 2052 | Conservative Christianity in the United States | 3 |
| RLGN 2112 | Medicine, Magic, and Miracle in the Ancient World | 3 |
| RLGN 2116 | Cognitive Science and Religion | 3 |
| RLGN 2140 | Introduction to Judaism | 3 |
| RLGN 2160 | Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/"Old Testament") | 3 |
| RLGN 2162 | Great Jewish Books | 3 |
| RLGN 2170 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| RLGN 2222 | The Supernatural in Popular Culture | 3 |
| RLGN 2590 | Religion and Social Issues | 3 |
| RLGN 2770 | Contemporary Judaism | 3 |
| RLGN 3102 | Myth and Mythmaking: Narrative, Ideology, Scholarship | 3 |
| RLGN 3280 | Hasidism | 3 |
| RUSN 1400 | Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation | 3 |
| RUSN 1410 | Love in Russian Culture in English Translation | 3 |
| RUSN 2280 | Russian Culture until 1900 | 3 |
| RUSN 2290 | Russian Culture from 1900 to the Present | 3 |
| RUSN 2310 | Exploring Russia through Film | 3 |
| RUSN 2410 | Russian Literature after Stalin | 3 |
| RUSN 2600 | Special Topics in Russian Culture in English Translation | 3 |
| RUSN 2740 | Literature and Revolution | 3 |
| RUSN 3770 | Tolstoy | 3 |
| SLAV 3530 | Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies | 3 |
| SOC 3100 | Practicum in Criminological/Sociological Research | 6 |
| SOC 3350 | Feminism and Sociological Theory | 3 |
| UKRN 2200 | Ukrainian Myth, Rites and Rituals | 3 |
| UKRN 2410 | Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Experience | 3 |
| UKRN 2590 | Ukrainian Literature and Film | 3 |
| UKRN 2600 | Special Topics in Ukrainian Studies | 3 |
| UKRN 2770 | Ukrainian Culture until 1900 | 3 |
| UKRN 2780 | Ukrainian Culture from 1900 to the Present | 3 |
| UKRN 2820 | Holodomor and Holocaust in Ukrainian Literature and Culture | 3 |
| UKRN 3970 | Women and Ukrainian Literature | 3 |
| WOMN 1500 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Humanities | 3 |
| WOMN 1600 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences | 3 |
| WOMN 2560 | Women, Science and Technology | 3 |
| WOMN 3520 | Transnational Feminisms | 3 |
Mathematics Courses
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 2400 | Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences | 3 |
| ECON 2040 | Quantitative Methods in Economics | 3 |
| FA 1020 | Mathematics in Art | 3 |
| GEOG 3810 | Quantitative Research Methods in Geography (TS) | 3 |
| MATH 1XXX | All Mathematics courses at 1000 level | |
| MATH 2XXX | All Mathematics at 2000 level | |
| MATH 3XXX | All Mathematics at 3000 level | |
| MATH 4XXX | All Mathematics at 4000 level | |
| MUSC 3230 | Acoustics of Music | 3 |
| PHIL 1300 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 2200 | Intermediate Logic | 3 |
| PHYS 1020 | General Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 1030 | General Physics 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 2260 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 2294 | Understanding Social Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 1XXX | All Statistics courses at 1000 level | |
| STAT 2XXX | All Statistics courses at 2000 level | |
| STAT 3XXX | All Statistics courses at 3000 level | |
| STAT 4XXX | All Statistics courses at 4000 level |
Course Identification
Credit Hours (Cr.Hrs.)
Each faculty and school develops courses for its degree credit programs, subject to Senate approval, and assigns a credit hour value to each course.
The credit hours for a course are expressed as a number associated with the course which indicates its relative weight. There is a correlation between class hours and credit hours (i.e. 6 credit hours = 3 hours a week, two terms; and 3 credit hours = 3 hours a week, one term).
For the purposes of registration, courses taught over both the Fall and Winter Terms have been divided into two parts. The credit hour value of the course are divided equally and applied to each part of the course. For example: for a six credit hour spanned course each of the Fall and Winter Term parts of the course will be assigned the value of three credit hours. Students registering for term spanning courses will receive one grade for the course and only when the second part is completed. The course grade will be applied to both the Fall and Winter parts of the course.
Prerequisite and Co-requisite Courses
Prerequisite: If a course is prerequisite for a second course, the prerequisite must be met in order to begin the second course. To determine whether or not a course has a prerequisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course. Normally, a minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses listed as prerequisites, except as otherwise noted in the course descriptions.
For some courses, the prerequisite may be completed before registering for the second course or may be taken concurrently with the second course. To determine if a course may be taken concurrently, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.
Co-requisite: If a first course is a co-requisite for a second course, the first course must be completed in the same term as the second course. To determine if a course has a co-requisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.
Course Numbers
First Two to Four Characters
The two, three or four characters in every course number are a shortened version of the subject of the course.
Last Four Digits
At the University of Manitoba the last four digits of the course number reflect the level of contact with the subject.
For example:
ECON 1210
ECON is the code for Economics.
1210 indicates that it is an introductory or entry level course.
If the course requires a laboratory, this will be shown following the credit hours immediately following the title.
For example:
BIOL 3242 (lab required)
The 2000, 3000, 4000 course numbers indicate the second, third, and fourth levels of university contact with a subject.
Numbers in the 5000 range are normally associated with pre-Master’s work or courses in the Post Baccalaureate Diploma and the Post-Graduate Medical Education programs.
Courses numbered 6000-8000 are graduate courses of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Course numbers in the 9000 series are used to identify courses taken at the University of Winnipeg by students in the University of Manitoba/University of Winnipeg Joint Master’s Programs. The 9000 numbers do not indicate the level of the course taken (see Graduate Calendar or University of Winnipeg Calendar).
In most cases, some correlation exists between the course number and a student's year of study; that is, students in the third year of a program will generally carry course loads comprised primarily of 3000-level courses.
Other course numbering information
Courses with numbers that end in 0 or an even number are taught in English, most of which are offered on the Fort Garry or Bannatyne campuses or through Distance and Online Education.
Courses with numbers that end in odd numbers are taught in French at Université de Saint-Boniface.
Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
Introduction
Final grades in most courses are expressed as letters, ranging from F, to A+ the highest. A grade of D is the lowest passing grade, however the minimum grade required to use a course as credit toward a degree or diploma program may be set higher by a faculty or school. Refer to faculty and school regulations. Each letter grade has an assigned numerical value which is used to calculate grade point averages. Grading scales used to determine the final letter grade may vary between courses and programs.
Some courses are graded on a pass/fail basis and because no numerical value is assigned to these courses, they do not affect grade point averages. Courses graded in this way are clearly identified in course descriptions and program outlines.
The Letter Grade System
| Letter Grade | Grade Point Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.5 | Exceptional |
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.5 | Very Good |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| C+ | 2.5 | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.0 | Adequate |
| D | 1.0 | Marginal |
| F | 0 | Failure |
| P | Pass | |
| S | Standing |
The grade of “D” is regarded as marginal in most courses by all faculties and schools. It contributes to decreasing a term, degree or cumulative Grade Point Average to less than 2.0. Courses graded “D” may be repeated for the purpose of improving a GPA. Note that some faculties and schools consider a grade of “D” as unacceptable and will not apply the course toward the program as credit. In most cases the course will need to be repeated to attain the acceptable grade. Refer to faculty and school regulations.
Calculation of Grade Point Average
The University of Manitoba will report cumulative and term grade point averages for all students through Aurora Student.
Please also refer to the Grade Point Averages Policy found in the University Policies and Procedures..
Quality Points
The quality points for a course are the product of the credit hours for the course and the grade point obtained by the student; e.g., 3 credit hours with a grade of “B” (3.0 points) = 3 credit hours x 3.0 = 9.0 quality points.
Quality Point Total
The quality point total is the sum of quality points accumulated as students proceed through their program of studies.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
The grade point average (GPA) is the quality point total divided by the total number of credit hours.
Example:
| Course | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Points | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 3 | B | 3 | 9 |
| Course 2 | 3 | B+ | 3.5 | 10.5 |
| Course 3 | 3 | C+ | 2.5 | 7.5 |
| Course 4 | 3 | B | 3 | 9 |
| Course 5 | 3 | A | 4 | 12 |
| Totals | 15 | 48 |
Grade point average: 240 Quality Points / 15 Credit Hours = 3.20
Poor Grades and Program Progression
A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.
Students in doubt as to the status of their record should consult an advisor in their faculty or school.
For minimum grade levels, especially as they affect progression requirements, see the faculty or school regulations in the Academic Calendar or consult an advisor.
Academic Honours
Students qualify for the Honour List (Dean’s, Director’s, University 1) when they achieve qualifying grade point averages, as specified by the faculty/school or program regulations.
In addition, outstanding academic achievement will qualify students for other honours and awards. These include:
- the University Gold Medal, which is awarded at graduation in each faculty or school to the student with the most outstanding academic record;
- program medals, which are awarded by faculties and schools to the best student graduating from a specific program;
- graduation “with distinction”, which is recorded on the transcripts of all students who attain a qualifying grade point average;
- and other medals and prizes that are specific to programs or disciplines.
Academic Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation
Students shall be informed of the method of evaluation to be used in each course, as specified in the Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regard to Students Policy, found in the University Policies and Procedures.
In departments where a course is offered in more than one section, the department offering the course endeavours to provide instruction so that all sections cover similar topics and that all students achieve a similar level of competency in the topic. However, there will be differences in evaluation as well as in teaching style, readings and assignments from one section to another. Students may contact the department for additional information before registration.
Credit for Term Work
In subjects involving written examinations, laboratories, and term assignments, a student may be required to pass each component separately. If no final examination is scheduled in a course, the student’s final grade will be determined on the basis of the method of evaluation as announced in the first week of lectures.
If credit is not given for term work, the student’s final grade will be determined entirely by the results of the final written examination. Where the final grade is determined from the results of both term work and final examinations, the method of computing the final grade will be as announced within the first week of classes. Should a student write a deferred examination, term grades earned will normally be taken into account as set out in the immediately preceding paragraph.
Repeating a Course
A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.
Elective courses graded “F” may either be repeated or another elective substituted. All electives in a program must be approved by the faculty or school.
Probation and Academic Suspension
Failure to meet minimum levels of performance as specified in the regulations of the faculty or school will result in a student being placed either on probation or academic suspension in accordance with the faculty or school regulations.
A student’s status is determined, following final examinations, at the end of each term (Fall, Winter or Summer terms) or at the end of an academic session as specified in faculty regulations. A student placed on probation is advised to discuss his/her program prior to the next registration with a representative of the dean or director to determine which courses, if any, should be repeated.
A student placed on academic suspension will normally be permitted to apply for re-entry to the faculty or school after one year has elapsed, but reinstatement is not automatic and individual faculty or school regulations must always be consulted.
While on suspension, students are not normally admissible to another faculty or school.
Other Forms of Earning Degree Credit
Letter of Permission for Transfer of Credit
Students in degree programs at this university may take courses at other recognized colleges or universities for transfer of credit provided such courses are approved at least one month prior to the commencement of classes at the other institution by the faculty or school in which they are currently registered. The approval is subject to individual faculty/school regulations and is granted in the form of a Letter of Permission. The student must obtain a Letter of Permission whether or not the course/s being taken are for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba. Failure to obtain a Letter of Permission may have serious academic implications.
To obtain a Letter of Permission, application must be made to the Registrar’s Office as early as possible and at least one month prior to when required at the other institution.
Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. The fees are for each application and a separate application is required for each session and institution regardless of the number of courses being considered. Students planning to seek permission to take courses elsewhere for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba are cautioned to check the current Academic Calendar for the residence and degree requirements of the degree programs in which they are enrolled.
Transferred courses will be given assigned credit hour values and grades. The transferred grade will be included in the student's degree and cumulative GPA.
Challenge for Credit
The purpose of Challenge for Credit is to provide students of the university with some means of obtaining academic credit in University of Manitoba courses (not otherwise obtainable as a transfer of credit from other institutions) for practical training and experience, or reading and study previously completed. Students who have registered to challenge would normally not attend classes or laboratories. Courses which have previously been taken at the University of Manitoba may not be challenged for credit.
To be eligible to challenge for credit a student must first be admitted to a faculty or school of the University of Manitoba. Eligible students will be required to demonstrate their competence in the courses which they are challenging for credit. Where formal, written examinations are required, these will be generally scheduled during the regular examination sessions in April/May, June, August, or December.
For information regarding requirements, procedures, applications and fees a student should contact the office of the faculty or school in which the student is enrolled, or in the case of new students, the faculty or school to which the new student has been admitted.
Application of Course Credit when transferring between Programs within the University of Manitoba
When students transfer into program from another faculty or school within the University of Manitoba, some course credits previously earned may be applied to the new program. The credit hour value assigned by the faculty or school that offers the course is used. That is, there can only be one credit weight designated for a course with a particular course number.
Academic Appeals
With the exception of decisions on admissions or disciplinary matters, all academic appeals from decisions of faculty or school appeals committees at the University of Manitoba or by the Comiteé d’appels at Université de Saint-Boniface shall be heard by the Senate Appeals Committee regardless of the institute of registration of the student concerned.
The complete terms of reference for the Senate Committee on Appeals as well as an Appeal Form may be obtained from the Office of the University Secretary, 312 Administration Building or Student Advocacy/Student Resource Services, 519 University Centre.
Academic Integrity
The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously. As a member of the International Centre for Academic Integrity, the University defines academic integrity as a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. (International Centre for Academic Integrity, 2014)
To help students understand the expectations of the University of Manitoba, definitions for the types of prohibited behaviours are in the Student Academic Misconduct Procedure and provided below.
"Academic Misconduct" means any conduct that has, or might reasonably be seen to have, an adverse effect on the academic integrity of the University, including but not limited to:
(a) Plagiarism – the presentation or use of information, ideas, images, sentences, findings, etc. as one’s own without appropriate attribution in a written assignment, test or final examination.
(b) Cheating on Quizzes, Tests, or Final Examinations – the circumventing of fair testing procedures or contravention of exam regulations. Such acts may be premeditated/planned or may be unintentional or opportunistic.
(c) Inappropriate Collaboration – when a student and any other person work together on assignments, projects, tests, labs or other work unless authorized by the course instructor.
(d) Duplicate Submission – cheating where a student submits a paper/assignment/test in full or in part, for more than one course without the permission of the course instructor.
(e) Personation – writing an assignment, lab, test, or examination for another student, or the unauthorized use of another person’s signature or identification in order to impersonate someone else. Personation includes both the personator and the person initiating the personation.
(f) Academic Fraud – falsification of data or official documents as well as the falsification of medical or compassionate circumstances/documentation to gain accommodations to complete assignments, tests or examinations.
Note that the above applies to written, visual, and spatial assignments as well as oral presentations.
Over the course of your university studies, you may find yourself in situations that can make the application of these definitions unclear. The University of Manitoba wants to help you be successful, and this includes providing you with the knowledge and tools to support your decisions to act with integrity. There are a number of people and places on campus that will help you understand the rules and how they apply to your academic work. If you have questions or are uncertain about what is expected of you in your courses, you have several options:
- Ask your professor, instructor, or teaching assistant for assistance or clarification.
- Get support from the Academic Learning Centre or Libraries:
- Visit the Academic Integrity site for information and tools to help you understand academic integrity.
- Make an appointment with the Student Advocacy office. This office assists students to understand their rights and responsibilities and provides support to students who have received an allegation of academic misconduct.
Appeals of Grades
Appeal of Term Work
Students may formally appeal a grade received for term work provided that the matter has been discussed with the instructor in the first instance in an attempt to resolve the issue without the need of formal appeal. Term work grades normally may be appealed up to ten (10) working days after the grades for the term work have been made available to the student.
The fee which is charged for each appealed term work grade will be refunded for any grade which is changed as a result of the appeal.
Appeal of Final Grades
Final grades are not released to students who are on “Hold Status”; the deadline for appeal of assigned grades will not be extended for students who were unable to access their final grades due to a hold.
These regulations expand on the Final Grades Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
Attendance and Withdrawal
Attendance at Class and Debarment
Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses.
An instructor may initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations and/or from receiving credit where unexcused absences exceed those permitted by the faculty or school regulations.
A student may be debarred from class, laboratories, and examinations by action of the dean/director for persistent non-attendance, failure to produce assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor, and/or unsafe clinical practice or practicum. Students so debarred will have failed that course.
Withdrawal from Courses and Programs
Voluntary Withdrawal
The registration revision period extends two weeks from the first day of classes in both Fall and Winter terms. Courses dropped during this period shall not be regarded as withdrawals and shall not be recorded on official transcripts or student histories. The revision period is prorated for Summer terms and for parts of term.
After the registration revision period ends, voluntary withdrawals (VWs) will be recorded on official transcripts and student histories.
The following dates are deadlines for voluntary withdrawals:
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline shall be the 48th teaching day in both Fall and Winter term for those half-courses taught over the whole of each term;
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-courses taught over both Fall and Winter term shall be the 48th teaching day of the Winter term; and
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-and-half courses taught during Summer terms or during some other special schedule shall be calculated in a similar manner using a pro-rated number of teaching days.
The exact Voluntary Withdrawal dates that apply to courses offered in the current academic session are published in the Academic Schedule.
Authorized Withdrawal
Subject to the provision of satisfactory documentation to the faculty of registration, Authorized Withdrawals (AWs) may be permitted on medical or compassionate grounds.
Required Withdrawal from Professional Programs
Senate, at the request of some faculties and schools, has approved bylaws granting them the authority to require a student to withdraw on the basis of unsuitability for the practice of the profession to which the program of study leads.
This right may be exercised at any time throughout the academic year or following the results of examinations at the end of every year.
This right to require a student to withdraw prevails notwithstanding any other provisions in the academic regulations of the particular faculty or school regarding eligibility to proceed or repeat.
Where Senate has approved such a bylaw, that fact is indicated in the Academic Calendar chapter for that faculty or school. A copy of the professional unsuitability bylaw may be obtained from the general office of the faculty or school.
Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
These regulations expand on the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
Accepting Standing in Course without Examination
In the event that a student is unable to write a deferred examination as it has been scheduled, a grade may be assigned without examination (please refer to the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures). A student who accepts standing in a course without examination may not, at a later date, request permission to write a deferred examination in the course.
Supplemental Examinations
Supplemental Examinations are offered by some faculties to students who have not achieved the minimum result in required courses.
Students who are granted supplemental privileges are normally required to sit the examination within thirty (30) working days from the end of the examination series in which the supplemental grade was received, unless the progression rules of a faculty or school require the successful completion of an entire academic year before a student is eligible to proceed into the next. In this case, students are obliged to sit the examination at the next ensuing examination period.
Final Examinations
These regulations expand on the Final Examinations and Final Grades Policy and Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
General Examination Regulations
Students (with the exception of students auditing courses) are required to write all final examinations. Those who absent themselves without an acceptable reason will receive a grade classification of “NP” (No Paper) accompanied by a letter grade based on term work completed, using a zero value for incomplete term work and for the final examination. If no credit for term work is involved, a grade of “F” will be assigned. Under certain conditions a student may apply for a deferred examination; see Deferred and Supplemental Examinations.
Examination Schedules
For most faculties, schools and colleges, final examinations are normally conducted in December for Fall Term courses; in April/May for Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term spanned courses; and in August for Distance and Online Education Summer Term courses. Exact dates for the exam period can be found in the Academic Schedule.
The Schedule of Final Exams for Fall and Winter is made available by the Registrar’s Office approximately one month after the beginning of the term. This schedule is made available on the Registrar’s Office Website and includes finalized dates and times for each exam. Exam locations are added to the schedule at a later date. Summer Term courses, final exam details will be made available at the time of registration.
Students must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Travel plans are not an acceptable reason for missing an exam.
Examination Personations
A student who arranges for another individual to undertake or write any nature of examination for and on his/her behalf, as well as the individual who undertakes or writes the examination, will be subject to discipline under the university’s Student Discipline Bylaw, which could lead to suspension or expulsion from the university. In addition, the Canadian Criminal Code treats the personation of a candidate at a competitive or qualifying examination held at a university as an offence punishable by summary conviction.
Hold Status
More details about being on Hold can be found online on the Registrar's Office website.
Students will be placed on "Hold Status" if they incur any type of outstanding obligation (either financial or otherwise) to the university or its associated faculties, schools, colleges or administrative units.
Some typical reasons for holds are:
- Program/course selection must be approved
- U1 student must transit into the Faculty of Arts or Science
- Required Major, Minor and/or Concentration declaration
- Transcripts or documents required from other institutions
- Unpaid tuition and/or other university fees
- Outstanding library books and/or fines
- Parking fines
- Pending disciplinary action
Depending on the reason for the hold, limited or no administrative or academic services will be provided to students on Hold Status until the specific obligations have been met.
Students must clear their holds prior to registration by contacting the appropriate office. Students with outstanding financial obligations to the university will not be permitted to register again until the hold has been cleared or permission to register has been obtained from the Office of the Vice-President (Administration).
Advisor and Program Holds
Students enroled in some programs are required to discuss their course selections and program status with an advisor prior to registration. Advisor and Program Holds normally only restrict registration activity; other administrative services remain available.
Students can verify whether their program requires consultation with an advisor by checking their faculty/school section of the Academic Calendar, or by viewing their Registration Time and Status in Aurora.
Graduation and Convocation
Graduation
Students may graduate from the University of Manitoba in May/June, October, and February of each year. (Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October only).
Students are eligible to graduate when they have completed all of the requirements for their degree program in accordance with the regulations described in the chapter General Academic Regulations and the regulations available from the general offices of their faculties and schools.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the graduation requirements of the program in which they are enrolled. Consultation with academic advisors is advised to ensure that graduation requirements are met.
Please refer to the Registrar’s Office website for Frequently asked Questions about Graduation and Convocation.
Application for Graduation
Every candidate for a degree, diploma or certificate must make formal application at the beginning of the session in which he/she expects to complete graduation requirements.
Application is to be made through Aurora Student. (Log into Aurora Student; click Enrolment and Academic Records, then Declarations, then Declare Graduation Date.)
Changing a Graduation Date
If you need to change your graduation date after you have made your declaration, you must contact the general office of your faculty, college, or school as soon as possible.
Receipt of Information about Graduation
After you have declared your graduation, you will be sent a series of e-mails to your University e-mail account, requesting you to verify your full legal name, asking you about your attendance at convocation, providing convocation information, and so on. It is imperative that you activate your University of Manitoba email account and check it regularly.
Convocation
Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October of each year.
February graduates are invited to attend the May/June ceremonies.
Graduating students are encouraged to attend with their families and friends because it is the one ceremonial occasion that marks the successful conclusion of their program of studies.
Graduates who wish to attend Convocation, verify their attendance at the Convocation ceremony by reserving their academic attire through the University approved supplier.
Students who, for any reason, do not attend Convocation will receive their degrees in absentia.
The Registrar’s Office will hold unclaimed parchments for a maximum of twelve months after graduation when any unclaimed parchments will be destroyed. These will include those not given at Convocation, those that were to be picked up in person but not claimed, those that were mailed but returned to the Registrar’s Office by the postal outlet or courier depot, those that were not issued due to a financial hold on a student’s records, and those that were reprinted immediately after convocation due to corrections.
It is critical that you update your address, phone number and email through Aurora whenever changes occur. Note that any changes made with the Alumni Association are not reflected in your University of Manitoba student records.
If you do not receive your parchment, it is your responsibility to follow up with the Registrar’s Office within a twelve-month period. Any requests for parchments after this time will be processed as replacements; there is a fee charged for replacement parchments.
Academic Dress
Students are responsible for making arrangements to reserve their academic attire through the University approved supplier. Rental fees apply. Details will be provided via e-mail once Convocation planning begins.
Convocation Information
Information on Convocation may be found on the Graduation/Convocation website.
Personal Information
Mailing Address
In order to receive University mail, it is essential that you to provide the Registrar’s Office with your current address. All mail will be directed to the address you provide. You may change your mailing address and phone number by accessing Aurora Student and then selecting Personal Information.
Change of Name
If you have changed your name since you were first admitted or if the name on your record is incomplete or inaccurate, official evidence of the name change or correction must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office along with a completed Request for Change of Name form. The University of Manitoba uses your full legal name on its records, transcripts, and graduation documents (a full legal name, for example, includes all names on your birth certificate - first, middle, and last - or on your study permit). Abbreviated names, Anglicized names, or initials should not be used unless they have been proven with appropriate documentation.