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Personnel

1 The Memorial University of Newfoundland Code

2 Student Code of Conduct

3 Faculty Description

4 Admission, Registration and Withdrawal (Undergraduate Programs)

4.1 Admission

4.2 Registration and Withdrawal

5 Academic Regulations

5.1 Course Syllabus

5.2 Special/Selected Topics Courses

5.3 Grading

6 Degree Regulations - General and Honours Degrees

6.1 Bachelor of Arts General Degree Components

6.1.1 Academic Advising and Declaring a Bachelor of Arts

6.1.2 Core Requirements

6.1.2.1 Breadth of Knowledge Requirement

6.1.2.2 Critical Reading and Writing (CRW) Requirement

6.1.2.3 Language Study (LS) Requirement

6.1.2.4 Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Requirement

6.1.2.5 Previous Calendar Regulations

6.1.3 The Major Program

6.1.3.1 Major Programs of Study

6.1.3.2 Courses in the Major

6.1.4 The Minor Program

6.1.4.1 Minor Programs of Study

6.1.4.2 Courses in the Minor

6.1.5 The Joint Major Program

6.1.6 Electives

6.1.7 Limit on Certain Credit Hours

6.2 International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) Degree Regulations

6.2.1 International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) Admission and Registration

6.2.2 International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) Degree Components

6.2.3 International Studies (IS) Courses Requirement

6.2.4 Additional Language Study (LS) Requirement

6.2.5 International Experience Requirement

6.2.5.1 Student Responsibilities

6.2.5.2 International Study Option

6.2.5.3 International Internship Option

6.2.6 International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) as a Second Degree

6.2.7 Previous Calendar Regulations

6.3 Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) General Degrees

6.4 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) (Honours) Degree Regulations

6.4.1 Admission and Registration

6.4.2 Subjects of Specialization

6.4.3 Course Requirements

6.4.4 Departmental Regulations

6.4.5 The Joint Honours Program

6.5 Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) (Honours) Degrees

6.5.1 Academic Standing - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) (Honours) Degrees

6.5.2 Classification of Degrees

6.6 Regulations Governing Co-operative Education Program

6.7 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative)

6.7.1 Suggested Program of Studies for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative) Prior to admission to the Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative) Program

6.8 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

7 Diploma Programs

7.1 General Regulations for Diploma Programs

7.2 Admission

7.3 Graduation Requirements

7.4 Diploma in Ancient Worlds

7.4.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma Regulations

7.4.2 Advising

7.4.3 Declaring the Diploma in Ancient Worlds

7.4.4 Regulations for the Diploma in Ancient Worlds

7.4.5 Course Prerequisites

7.5 Diploma in Creative Writing

7.5.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma Regulations

7.5.2 Advising

7.5.3 Admission Requirements

7.5.4 Declaring the Diploma in Creative Writing

7.5.5 Program of Study

7.6 Diploma in Environmental Humanities

7.6.1 Advising

7.6.2 Declaring the Diploma in Environmental Humanities

7.6.3 Regulations for the Diploma in Environmental Humanities

7.6.4 Honours Essay Courses

7.6.5 Course Prerequisites

7.6.6 Graduation Requirements

7.7 Diploma in Geographic Information Sciences

7.7.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma Regulations

7.7.2 Advising

7.7.3 Declaring the Diploma in Geographic Information Science

7.7.4 Admission Requirements

7.7.5 Program of Study

7.7.6 Continuation Requirements

7.8 Diploma in Humanities

7.8.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma Regulations

7.8.2 Advising

7.8.3 Admission Requirements

7.8.4 Declaring the Diploma in Humanities

7.8.5 Regulations for the Diploma in Humanities

7.8.6 Other Eligible Courses

7.8.7 Course Prerequisites

7.8.8 Preparation for a Bachelor of Arts

7.8.9 Graduation Requirements

7.9 Diploma in Police Studies

7.9.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma Regulations

7.9.2 Advising

7.9.3 Admission Requirements

7.9.4 Program of Study

7.9.5 Graduation Requirements

7.10 Diploma in Stage and Screen Technique

7.10.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma Regulations

7.10.2 Advising

7.10.3 Admission Requirements

7.10.4 Regulations for the Diploma in Stage and Screen Technique

7.10.5 Attendance Regulation

7.10.6 Graduation Requirements and Applying for Graduation

7.10.7 The Former Diploma in Performance and Communications Media

8 Certificate Programs

8.1 General Regulations for Certificate Programs

8.2 Admission

8.3 Components

8.4 Graduation Requirements

8.5 Certificate in Ancient Languages

8.5.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate Regulations

8.5.2 Advising

8.5.3 Declaring the Certificate in Ancient Languages

8.5.4 Regulations for the Certificate in Ancient Languages

8.5.5 Course Prerequisites

8.6 Certificate in Criminology

8.6.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate Regulations

8.6.2 Advising

8.6.3 Declaring the Certificate in Criminology

8.6.4 Regulations for the Certificate in Criminology

8.6.5 Approved Course Substitutions for the Certificate in Criminology

8.6.6 Course Prerequisites

8.6.7 Regulations Concerning the Former Lifelong Learning Certificate in Criminology

8.7 Certificate in Film Studies

8.7.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate Regulations

8.7.2 Advising

8.7.3 Declaring the Certificate in Film Studies

8.7.4 Regulations for the Certificate in Film Studies

8.7.5 Course Prerequisites

8.7.6 Regulations Concerning the Former Minor in Film Studies

8.8 Certificate in Food Studies

8.8.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate Regulations

8.8.2 Advising

8.8.3 Declaring the Certificate in Food Studies

8.8.4 Regulations for the Certificate in Food Studies

8.9 Certificate in Indigenous - Aboriginal Studies

8.9.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate Regulations

8.9.2 Advising

8.9.3 Declaring the Certificate in Indigenous - Aboriginal Studies

8.9.4 Regulations for the Certificate in Indigenous - Aboriginal Studies

8.9.5 Course Prerequisites

8.9.6 Regulation Concerning the Former Minor in Aboriginal Studies

8.9.7 Regulation Concerning the Former Certificate in Aboriginal and Indigenous Studies

8.10 Certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador Studies

8.10.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate Regulations

8.10.2 Advising

8.10.3 Declaring the Certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador Studies

8.10.4 Regulations for the Certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador Studies

8.10.5 Regulations Concerning the Former Lifelong Learning Certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador Studies

8.10.6 Regulation Concerning the Former Minor in Newfoundland and Labrador Studies

8.11 Certificate in Public Policy

8.11.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate Regulations

8.11.2 Advising

8.11.3 Declaring the Certificate in Public Policy

8.11.4 Regulations for the Certificate in Public Policy

8.11.5 Course Prerequisites

8.11.6 Regulations Concerning the Former Lifelong Learning Certificate in Public Administration

9 Waiver of Regulations for Undergraduate Students

9.1 Student Responsibility and Academic Advice

9.2 Course Prerequisites

9.3 Residence Requirements

9.4 Other Regulations

10 Study Abroad (Harlow Campus and International Field Schools)

10.1 Harlow Campus Semester Courses

10.2 Field School Courses Delivered Outside of Canada

10.3 International Exchanges

11 Experiential Learning

11.1 Co-operative Education Degree Programs

11.2 Co-operative Education Work Term Courses

11.3 Field School Courses Normally Delivered Within Canada

11.4 Internship Courses Normally Delivered Within Canada

12 Limited Enrolment Courses and Transfer Credits

12.1 Limited Enrolment Courses

12.2 Requirement for Courses Delivered at Memorial University of Newfoundland

12.3 Grenfell Campus Courses

12.4 Transfers From Other Post-Secondary Institutions

13 Dean's List

13.1 General Information

13.2 Procedure and Criteria

13.3 Dean's Award for Academic Excellence

14 Programs and Regulations

14.1 Anthropology

14.1.1 Department of Anthropology Description

14.1.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.1.3 General Degree

14.1.3.1 Major

14.1.3.2 Minor

14.1.3.3 Joint Major

14.1.4 Honours Degree

14.1.5 Regulations for Joint Honours, Anthropology and Another Major Subject

14.1.6 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.1.7 Certificate in Food Studies

14.2 Archaeology

14.2.1 Department of Archaeology Description

14.2.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.2.3 General Degree

14.2.3.1 First Courses

14.2.3.2 Minor

14.2.3.3 Joint Major

14.2.4 Honours Degree

14.2.5 Regulations for Joint Honours, Archaeology and Another Major Subject

14.2.6 Major in Archaeology (Co-operative)

14.2.6.1 Admission Requirements

14.2.6.2 Program of Study

14.2.6.3 Work Term Placement

14.2.6.4 Registration and Evaluation of Performance

14.2.7 Honours Major in Archaeology (Co-operative)

14.2.7.1 Admission Requirements

14.2.7.2 Program of Study

14.2.7.3 Work Term Placement

14.2.7.4 Registration and Evaluation of Performance

14.2.8 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.2.9 Diploma in Ancient Worlds

14.2.10 Certificate in Aboriginal and Indigenous Studies

14.3 Classics

14.3.1 Department of Classics Description

14.3.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.3.3 General Degree

14.3.3.1 Major in Classics

14.3.3.2 Minor in Classics

14.3.3.3 Joint Major in Classics

14.3.4 Honours Degree

14.3.4.1 Honours Degree in Classics

14.3.4.2 Joint Honours in Classics

14.3.5 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.3.6 Certificate in Ancient Languages

14.4 Computer Science

14.5 Economics

14.5.1 Department of Economics Description

14.5.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.5.3 Admission Regulations (B.Sc.)

14.5.4 Major in Economics (B.A. or B.Sc.)

14.5.5 Honours in Economics (B.A. or B.Sc.)

14.5.6 Minor in Economics

14.5.7 Joint Programs

14.5.7.1 Bachelor of Arts

14.5.7.2 Bachelor of Science

14.5.8 Major in Economics (Co-operative) (B.A. or B.Sc.)

14.5.8.1 Economics Co-operative Education Option (ECEO)

14.5.9 Honours in Economics (Co-operative) (B.A. or B.Sc.)

14.5.9.1 Admission Requirements

14.5.9.2 Program of Study

14.5.9.3 Work Term Placement

14.5.9.4 Registration and Evaluation of Performance

14.5.10 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.6 English

14.6.1 Department of English Description

14.6.1.1 General Information

14.6.1.2 Course Prerequisites

14.6.1.3 Courses That Fulfill National or Period Requirements in English Programs

14.6.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.6.3 General Degrees

14.6.3.1 Major in English

14.6.3.2 Major in English with Specialization in Theatre/Drama

14.6.3.3 Minor in English

14.6.3.4 Joint Major in English

14.6.3.5 Courses to Fulfill Requirements for the Minor, Major, and Honours Programs in English

14.6.4 Honours Degrees

14.6.4.1 Honours Degree with English as Major Subject

14.6.4.2 Joint Honours Degree in English and Another Major Subject

14.6.5 Major and Minor in Communication Studies

14.6.5.1 Advising

14.6.5.2 Declaring the Major or Minor in Communication Studies

14.6.5.3 Regulations for the Major in Communication Studies

14.6.5.4 Regulations for the Minor in Communication Studies

14.6.5.5 Course List

14.6.5.6 Previous Calendar Regulations

14.6.6 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.6.7 Diploma in Creative Writing

14.6.8 Former Diploma in Performance and Communications Media

14.6.9 Certificate in Film Studies

14.7 Folklore

14.7.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.7.2 General Degree

14.7.3 Major in Folklore

14.7.4 Minor in Folklore

14.7.5 Joint Major in Folklore

14.7.6 Honours Degree in Folklore

14.7.7 Joint Honours Degree in Folklore and Another Major Discipline

14.7.8 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.7.9 Certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador Studies

14.8 Gender Studies

14.8.1 Department of Gender Studies Description

14.8.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.8.3 Major Program Regulations

14.8.4 Minor Program Regulations

14.8.5 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.8.6 Previous Calendar Regulations

14.9 Geography

14.9.1 Department of Geography Description

14.9.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.9.3 Major in Geography (B.A. or B.Sc.)

14.9.4 Honours in Geography (B.A. or B.Sc.)

14.9.5 Minor in Geography

14.9.6 Joint Programs

14.9.6.1 Bachelor of Arts

14.9.6.2 Bachelor of Science

14.9.7 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.9.8 Focus Area in Geography - Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary)

14.9.9 Diploma in Geographic Information Sciences

14.10 History

14.10.1 Department of History Description

14.10.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.10.3 General Degree

14.10.3.1 Major in History

14.10.3.2 Minor in History

14.10.3.3 Joint Major in History

14.10.4 Honours Degree

14.10.5 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.11 Linguistics

14.11.1 Department of Linguistics Description

14.11.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.11.3 Major in Linguistics

14.11.4 Minor in Linguistics

14.11.5 Honours in Linguistics

14.11.6 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.12 Mathematics and Statistics

14.13 Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

14.13.1 Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Description

14.13.2 French

14.13.2.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.13.2.2 French Major Program

14.13.2.3 French Minor Program

14.13.2.4 Honours Degree in French

14.13.2.5 Joint Honours

14.13.2.6 Transfer Credit for French Courses

14.13.2.7 Frecker Program

14.13.2.8 Canadian Third Year in Nice Program

14.13.2.9 Université de Bretagne Sud (UBS)

14.13.2.10 Regulations for the Major in French for Francophones

14.13.2.11 Regulations for the Minor in French for Francophones

14.13.2.12 Joint Major in French and Joint Major in French for Francophones

14.13.2.13 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.13.3 German

14.13.3.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.13.3.2 General Degree

14.13.3.3 German Major Program

14.13.3.4 German Minor Programs

14.13.3.5 Joint Major in German

14.13.3.6 Honours Degree in German

14.13.3.7 Joint Honours Degree in German

14.13.3.8 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.13.4 Russian Language and Literature

14.13.4.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.13.4.2 Advising for Major and Minor Programs

14.13.4.3 Russian Language and Literature Major Program

14.13.4.4 Russian Language and Literature Minor Program

14.13.4.5 Joint Major in Russian Language and Literature

14.13.4.6 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.13.5 Spanish

14.13.5.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.13.5.2 Spanish Major Program

14.13.5.3 Spanish Minor Program

14.13.5.4 Joint Major in Spanish

14.13.5.5 Study Abroad Programs in Spanish

14.13.5.6 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.14 Philosophy

14.14.1 Department of Philosophy Description

14.14.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.14.3 Major in Philosophy

14.14.4 Minor in Philosophy

14.14.5 Joint Major in Philosophy

14.14.6 Honours in Philosophy

14.14.7 Joint Honours in Philosophy

14.14.8 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.14.9 Previous Calendar Regulations

14.14.10 Major and Minor in Medieval Studies

14.14.10.1 Advising

14.14.10.2 Declaring the Major or Minor in Medieval Studies

14.14.10.3 Regulations for the Major in Medieval Studies

14.14.10.4 Regulations for the Interdisciplinary Minor in Medieval Studies

14.14.10.5 Course List

14.14.10.6 Previous Calendar Regulations

14.14.10.7 Diploma in Humanities

14.15 Political Science

14.15.1 Department of Political Science Description

14.15.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.15.3 General Information

14.15.3.1 Course Prerequisites

14.15.3.2 Previous Calendar Regulations

14.15.4 Honours in Political Science

14.15.5 Major in Political Science

14.15.6 Political Science Concentrations

14.15.6.1 Concentration in Canadian Government

14.15.6.2 Concentration in Global Studies

14.15.7 Honours and Major in Political Science (Co-operative)

14.15.7.1 Eligibility for Admission

14.15.7.2 Program of Study

14.15.7.3 Preparation for Work Placements

14.15.7.4 Delivery of Work Term Placements

14.15.7.5 Evaluation of Work Term Placements

14.15.8 Minor in Political Science

14.15.9 Joint Major in Political Science

14.15.10 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.15.11 Major and Minor in Law and Society

14.15.11.1 Advising

14.15.11.2 Declaring the Interdisciplinary Major or Interdisciplinary Minor in Law and Society

14.15.11.3 Regulations for the Interdisciplinary Major in Law and Society

14.15.11.4 Regulations for the Interdisciplinary Minor in Law and Society

14.15.11.5 Course List

14.15.11.6 Previous Calendar Regulations

14.15.12 Certificate in Public Policy

14.16 Psychology

14.17 Religious Studies

14.17.1 Department of Religious Studies Description

14.17.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.17.3 General Information

14.17.4 General Degree

14.17.4.1 Major in Religious Studies

14.17.4.2 Minor in Religious Studies

14.17.4.3 Joint Major in Religious Studies

14.17.5 Honours Degree

14.17.6 Joint Honours Degree in Religious Studies and Another Major Subject

14.17.7 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.18 Sociology

14.18.1 Department of Sociology Description

14.18.2 Programs in Sociology

14.18.3 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.18.4 Major in Sociology

14.18.5 Minor in Sociology

14.18.6 Joint Major in Sociology

14.18.7 Honours in Sociology

14.18.7.1 Admission to Honours Program

14.18.8 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

14.18.9 Major in Police Studies

14.18.9.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

14.18.9.2 Advising

14.18.9.3 Declaring the Major in Police Studies

14.18.9.4 Regulations for the Major in Police Studies

14.18.9.5 Recognition of Qualifications for Experienced Officers

14.18.9.6 Previous Calendar Regulations

14.18.10 Diploma in Police Studies

14.18.11 Certificate in Criminology

15 Course Descriptions

15.3.2 Greek and Roman Studies

15.3.3 Latin

15.4 Communication Studies

15.5 Economics

15.5.1 Work Terms

15.6 English

15.6.1 Communication Studies

15.13 Greek and Roman Studies

15.14 Hebrew, Mandarin Chinese, Sanskrit

15.15 History

15.16 International

15.17 Inuit and First Nations Languages

15.18 Languages

15.19 Law and Society

15.20 Latin

15.21 Linguistics

15.22 Medieval Studies

15.23 Philosophy

15.23.1 Medieval Studies

15.24 Police Studies

15.25 Political Science

15.25.1 Work Terms

15.25.2 Law and Society

15.26 Religious Studies

15.27 Russian Language and Literature

15.28 Sociology

15.28.1 Police Studies

15.29 Spanish

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