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Explorations in the Arts and Social Sciences Certificate
丁香园AV to this program has been suspended.
This interdisciplinary program, based at 丁香园AV Surrey, provides a broad, coherent and stimulating introduction to university studies. Students explore ideas and issues in courses that introduce arts and social science perspectives to first year students. Students learn to question, research and think independently and they are encouraged to develop the communication and reasoning skills that are required to debate central ideas that shape society and community.
Core first year courses are offered in fall and spring terms at 丁香园AV Surrey .These core courses are the foundation for the certificate which recognizes the completion of an individual plan for interdisciplinary inquiry.
The certificate requires the completion of 24 units including lower and upper division requirements and may be completed in conjunction with a degree program, or by students not seeking a degree.
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丁香园AV Requirements
丁香园AV to this program has been suspended effective Fall 2013.
Program Requirements
Students complete a total of 24 units, including a minimum total of nine units from the following core courses
An interdisciplinary introduction to the analysis of social organization, with specific attention to identity, institutions, and environment. Enrolment restricted to students accepted into the Explorations program. Breadth-Social Sciences. Breadth-Social Sciences.
An interdisciplinary approach to creative and cultural forms of expression that reflect on an individual's perception of social experience. Enrolment restricted to students accepted into the Explorations program. Breadth-Humanities. Breadth-Humanities.
An interdisciplinary survey of issues and patterns in development across the globe since European industrialization. Enrolment restricted to students accepted into the Explorations program. Breadth-Social Sciences. Breadth-Social Sciences.
An interdisciplinary study of a selected topic in the arts and/or social sciences. Prerequisite: Enrolment is restricted to students who are accepted into the Explorations program. Writing.
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An interdisciplinary examination of the nature and processes of social research, with a focus on research conducted in the local community. Enrolment restricted to students accepted into the Explorations program. Breadth-Social Sciences. Breadth-Social Sciences.
An interdisciplinary introduction to research and interpretation in Arts based scholarship. Enrolment restricted to students accepted into the Explorations Program. Breadth-Humanities. Breadth-Humanities.
and a minimum of six units which must be at the 200 division or higher, including three units in arts or humanities disciplines, and three units in social sciences
and at least one of the following capstone courses
Provides an in-depth, interdisciplinary investigation of a selected thematic, theoretical, historical, or contemporary topic, primarily from social science perspectives. Topics, research approaches, assignments, and projects will vary from term to term. Prerequisite: 30 units in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, including at least nine units in EXPL and a minimum of six units at the 200 division; or 45 units in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Writing/Breadth-Social Sci.
Provides an in-depth, interdisciplinary investigation of a selected thematic, theoretical, historical, or contemporary topic primarily from Arts perspectives. Topics, research approaches, assignments, and projects will vary from term to term. Prerequisite: 30 units in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, including at least nine units in EXPL and a minimum of six units at the 200 division; or 45 units in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Breadth-Humanities.
* students who fail a core course must make a written request for permission to continue in the program
鈥� in exceptional circumstances, and with permission of the director, another 300 division Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences course that is germane to a student鈥檚 interest may be substituted
From First-Year University to a Major Program
Students are encouraged to meet with the advisor to discuss and plan their future choice of major or minor programs. Doing so may prevent unnecessary education delays by planning ahead to meet program requirements, because some programs may have enrolment limitations with competitive entry standards that are based on academic performance. Students who are unable to gain admission to such programs should consult the advisor regarding other options.
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 as upper division work.
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