Students may complete either the General Degree of Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies or the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies.

1. The General Degree of Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies consists of 108 credit hours of required courses in 12 modules, with an additional 12 credit hours of electives and professional development options, taken from: a list of approved Northern-focused courses from throughout Memorial University; other Northern post-secondary universities (with approval of the Dean of the School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies); and other professional- and skills-development options (with approval of the Dean of the School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies). This provides the opportunity for students to pursue their own learning and interests within this interdisciplinary program.
   
   
2. To be considered for graduation with the General Degree of Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies, students must successfully complete the courses identified in Program of Studies for the Bachelor in Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies, including:
   
   
   1. SASS 4300 Applied Research in Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies (3 credit hours)
      
      
   2. SASS 4301 Major Project in Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies (6 credit hours), which requires completion of a community-based and community-led project.

1. The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies consists of 108 credit hours of required courses in 12 modules, with an additional 12 credit hours of electives and professional development options taken from: a list of approved Northern-focused courses from throughout Memorial University; other Northern post-secondary universities (with approval of the Dean of the School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies); and other professional- and skills-development options (with approval of the Dean of the School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies).
   
   
2. The Honours degree provides the opportunity, over and above the requirements of the General degree, for learners to pursue a research-focused concentration at an advanced level in an approved area, consisting of in-depth learning and community-focused research in the North. An Honours degree is an advantage for students who may wish to pursue additional research through graduate studies, have a clear commitment to and/or passions for a particular area of study, and who plan to advance work in chosen areas of professional interest.
   
   
3. Students interested in pursuing the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies must apply for entry to the Honours program through the Office of the Registrar. Students accepted in the Honours program must arrange their program in consultation with the Dean of the School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies and/or the faculty advisor.
   
   
4. To be considered for graduation with the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies, students must successfully complete the courses identified in Program of Studies for the Bachelor in Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies, including:
   
   
   1. SASS 4300 Applied Research in Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies (3 credit hours) with a minimum grade of 75%
      
      
   2. SASS 4302 Thesis Project in Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies (6 credit hours), which requires completion of a community-based and community-led thesis project, including a presentation and defense, with a minimum grade of 75%

Module 1 engages students in interdisciplinary and Indigenous forms of knowledge and scholarship to strengthen their understanding of the unique histories, cultures, and places of the Innu of Nitassinan and Inuit of Nunatsiavut and NunatuKavut. This module is structured over the first half of the Fall Semester in Year 1.

• Classroom-Based Courses:

  • SASS 1000: Indigenous Peoples, Places, and Cultures in What is Now Called Labrador

  • SASS 1001: Indigenous Governance in Labrador (6 Credit Hours)

Module 2 introduces students to decolonial, Indigenous and Western forms of knowledge and scholarship to strengthen their understanding of the natural and human history of what is now called Labrador. This module is structured over the second half of the Fall Semester in Year 1.

• Classroom-Based Course:

  • SASS 1002: A Timeline of Human History in What is Now Called Labrador

• Land-Based Courses:

  • SASS 1500: Fall Camp I

  • SASS 1501: Fall Camp II

Module 3 engages students with diverse knowledges and scholarship from Indigenous and settler artists, academics, community and political leaders, and local experts from these regions to stimulate interest in and understanding of the complex issues facing the Circumpolar North. This module is structured over the first half of the Winter Semester in Year 1.

• Classroom-Based Courses:

  • SASS 1003: An Introduction to the Circumpolar North

  • SASS 1004: Peoples of the Circumpolar North

• Land-Based Course:

  • SASS 1502: Lands and Waters of the Circumpolar North

Module 4 engages students with Labrador storytellers, narrative styles, and knowledge representations, and immerses them in land-based learning. This module is structured over the second half of the Winter Semester in Year 1.

• Classroom-Based Course:

  • SASS 2000: Narratives of Labrador

• Land-Based Course:

  • SASS 2500: Land Stories

• Experiential Course:

  • SASS 2700: Storying Labrador Futures

Module 5 introduces students to key issues in concepts of Arctic and Northern Indigenous health and healing, health policies, health equity, from Indigenous and land-based approaches to health and wellness. This module is structured over the first half of the Fall Semester in Year 2.

• Classroom-Based Course:

  • SASS 2001: Northern and Indigenous Health and Healing I

• Land-Based Course:

  • SASS 2501: Northern and Indigenous Health and Healing II (6 Credit Hours)

Module 6 engages students with leading national and Indigenous-led policy and advocacy efforts, creating space for the practical application of key concepts like colonization and reconciliation in context. This module is structured over the second half of the Fall Semester in Year 2.

• Classroom-Based Courses:

  • SASS 2002: Studies in the History of Colonialism in Canada

  • SASS 2003: Reconciliation and Indigenous-Colonial Relations in Canada

• Land-Based Course:

  • SASS 2502: Learning through Relationship

Module 7 introduces students to Northern and Indigenous theories, concepts and practices that strengthen interdisciplinary understandings of Indigenous resistance, resilience, and reclamation. This module is structured over the first half of the Winter Semester in Year 2.

• Classroom-Based Course:

  • SASS 3000: Issues in Decolonization

• Experiential Course:

  • SASS 3700: Studies in Reclamation and Resurgence in the North (6 Credit Hours)

Module 8 enables students to explore the ways in which the land teaches, governs, and balances all life. This module is structured over the second half of the Winter Semester in Year 2, and begins with a two-week land camp.

• Classroom-Based Courses:

  • SASS 3001: Healing the Land

  • SASS 3002: Land as Teacher

• Land-Based Course:

  • SASS 3500: Land and Learning

Module 9 explores co-management theory and practices across Northern Canada, emphasizing Labrador and Inuit Nunangat. This module is structured over the first half of the Fall Semester in Year 3.

• Classroom-Based Courses:

  • SASS 3003: Critical Issues in Co-Management in the North

  • SASS 3004: Co-Management in Theory & Practice

• Land-Based Course:

  • SASS 3501: Indigenous-Led Conservation & Stewardship in the North

Module 10 provides students with opportunities to participate in learning experiences with Elders, Knowledge Holders, Land, and the more-than-human entities of Place. This module is structured over the second half of the Fall Semester in Year 3.

• Classroom-Based Courses:

  • SASS 4000: Relational Accountabilities & Responsibilities

  • SASS 4001: Reclaiming Land

• Experiential Course:

  • SASS 4700: Narrating Our Relational Accountability to Land

Module 11 involves interdisciplinary learning opportunities that engage key concepts and theories in the field of self-determination as it intersects with governance, laws, and justice among Northern and Indigenous Peoples. This module is structured over the first half of the Winter Semester in Year 3.

• Classroom-Based Courses:

  • SASS 4002: Studies in Indigenous Governance in Canada I: Laws and Justice

  • SASS 4003: Studies in Indigenous Governance in Canada II: Sustainable Self-Determination (6 Credit Hours)

Module 12 is structured over the second half of the Winter Semester in Year 3 and into the spring semester. Students have the opportunity to pursue their own independent learning, research, and/or community project, focused on building from their learning from the other modules, and following their own interests and ideas. This module has two pathways: one for General degree students and one for Honours degree students.

• Classroom-Based Courses:

  • SASS 4300: Applied Research in Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies

  • SASS 4301: Major Project in Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies (6 Credit Hours) or

  • SASS 4302: Thesis Research Project in Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies (6 Credit Hours)

In addition to the above modules, students will also have the opportunity to pursue their own learning interests with the equivalent of 12 credit hours available for student-directed learning. This can include taking other Memorial University courses at other campuses, looking for educational opportunities at the other Northern post-secondary institutions in Canada or throughout the Circumpolar North, or taking skills-based learning and training opportunities relevant to living and working in the North (e.g. Wilderness First Aid, Guardian training). Students will be provided with a list of suggested possibilities upon entering the program, and will be supported throughout their degree to complete these additional 12 credit hours in ways that align with their personal and professional interests and aspirations. External learning opportunities will be assessed under Transfer Credit or Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) regulations as appropriate. Given the accelerated and immersive nature of the modules in the program, students should plan to complete this program component during spring semesters or times when they are not completing other program requirements.