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FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (FAHSS)

PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF FAHSS:

General Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Honours Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

Honours Liberal Arts and Professional Studies: Aeronautics Leadership (Flight Option)

Degree Completion Programs -
- General Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (for Lambton College Liberal Studies Transfer Students (formerly General Arts and Science University (GASU) transfer students)
- Honours Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (for Lambton College Liberal Studies Transfer Students (formerly General Arts and Science University (GASU) transfer students)
- General Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for Career Professionals (for Graduates of Qualifying CAAT (or equivalent) Diploma Programs)
- General Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for Career Professionals (for Graduates of Qualifying CAAT (or equivalent) Advanced Diploma Programs)

Concurrent Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Education/Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Combined Honours in Social Justice
Minor in Social Justice

Discovery Program (Undeclared Majors)

Minor in Latin American Studies

Certificate in Arts Management


Additional Information: GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS


General Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

Total courses: thirty, at least sixteen of which must be at the 200 level or above, and at least four of which must be at the 300 level or above. Students may take no more than eight courses in any single subject area.

Requirements:

(a) Six course from Arts, Humanities and Languages (01-**-***).

The following course may also count as an Arts, Humanities and Languages requirement:
63-351 The Human Meaning of Death;

(b) Any combination of six course from Social Sciences (02-**-***), Economics (03-41-***), or Organizational Learning (14-80-***)

The following courses from Inter-Faculty programs may also be used as a Social Science requirement:
51-160. Animals and Humans in Society,
51-260 Animals For Sport and Entertainment,
51-261 Animals and the Law,
51-360 Special Topics in Anthrozoology,
58-110 Humans and the Environment,
58-210 Canadian Regional Environments,
69-200 Introduction to Customs Compliance;

(c) Any combination of four courses from Science (03-**-***), Engineering (06-**-***), Nursing (11-**-***), and Kinesiology (07-95-***),

The following Forensics courses may be used to fulfill the science requirement:
57-110 Introductory Crime Scene Investigation,
57-201 Introduction to Forensic Science,
57-210 Crime Scene Evidence Analysis,
57-304 Insect Evidence,
57-410 New Perspectives in Forensic Evidence Analysis,
57-411 Advances in Human Identification;

(d) Four courses from Business (04-**-***), Border Management and International Trade (14-69-***)

The following courses may also be used to fulfill the Business requirement:
24-275 Principles and Practices of Arts Management I,
24-276 Principles and Practices of Arts Management II
01-310 Ways of Doing – Selected Topics (Section 91 – Auctions)
41-200 Life Choices and Economics I03-41-201 Life Choices and Economics II
95-345 Sport Marketing*,
95-352 Sport Finance*,
95-450 Human Resources in Sport Management*,
95-455 Global Issues in Sport Management*;

*Requires the permission of the instructor

(e) eight additional courses from any area of study. Students may use this section to obtain a minor or a certificate;

Other requirements:
01-150 Effective Writing I01-151Effective Writing II.

STANDING REQUIRED
Students in the Liberal and Professional Studies program must maintain a cumulative average of 60% or better. There is no major average requirement.

Honours Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

Total courses: 40, at least eight of which must be at the 300 level or above, and a least two of these at the 400 level.

Major Requirements: twenty-six courses, as given below:

a) 01-150 Effective Writing I

b) 01-151 Effective Writing II

c) Any combination of eight courses from Arts, Humanities and Languages (01-**-***),

The following course may also count as an Arts, Humanities and Languages requirement:
63-351 The Human Meaning of Death;

d) Any combination of eight courses from Social Sciences (02-**-***), Economics (03-41-***), or Organizational Learning and Teaching (14-80-***),

The following courses may also be used to fulfill the Social Science requirement:
51-160. Animals and Humans in Society,
51-260 Animals For Sport and Entertainment,
51-261 Animals and the Law,
51-360 Special Topics in Anthrozoology,
58-110 Humans and the Environment,
58-210 Canadian Regional Environments,
69-200 Introduction to Customs Compliance;

e) Any combination of four courses from Business (04-**-***) or Border Management and International Trade (14-69-***)

The following courses may also be used to fulfill the Business requirement:
24-275 Principles and Practices of Arts Management I,
24-276 Principles and Practices of Arts Management II,
01-310 Ways of Doing - Selected Topics (Section 91 - Auctions),
41-200 Life Choices and Economics I
41-201 Life Choices and Economics II
95-345 Sport Marketing*,
95-352 Sport Finance*,
95-450 Human Resources in Sport Management*,
95-455 Global Issues in Sport Management*;
*Requires the permission of the instructor

f) Any combination of four courses from Science (03-**-***), Engineering (06-**-***), Nursing (11-**-***), or Kinesiology (07-95-***)

The following Forensics courses may be used to fulfill the science requirement:
57-110 Introductory Crime Scene Investigation,
57-201 Introduction to Forensic Science,
57-210 Crime Scene Evidence Analysis,
57-304 Insect Evidence,
57-410 New Perspectives in Forensic Evidence Analysis,
57-411 Advances in Human Identification,
63-391 Basic Human Nutrition;

Other requirements:
a)14 courses from any area of study.
Students may use this section to obtain a minor or a certificate.

Honours in Liberal Arts and Professional Studies: Aeronautics Leadership

Flight Option

Total courses: 40

Major requirements:
a) 14 courses from Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, including 6 Leadership courses chosen from

01-120 Understanding the Contemporary World (double credit)
01-200 Ways of Doing
01-210/02-210 Ways of Knowing
01-209 Ethics in the Professions
24-210/40-210 Speech Communication to Inform
02-350/48-350 Practical Strategies for Social Change: Intervening to Prevent Sexual Assault
27-385 Green Corridor (Prerequisites: at least Semester 5 and in good standing)
01-400/02-400 Mentorship and Learning (Prerequisites: at least Semester 5, or with consent of the instructor)
02-450 Practicum in Social Change (Prerequisite: 02-350/48-350)


b) 3 courses from Business
71-243 Human Resources Management (prerequisite 75-100)
71-452 Management of Organizational Health, Wellness and Safety (prerequisite 71-243)
75-100 Introduction to Business

c) 4 courses from Science, Engineering, or Computer Science
8 courses in Flight Training
02-197 Practicum in Professional Development (double credit)
02-297 Practicum in Professional Development (double credit)
02-397 Practicum in Professional Development (double credit)
02-497 Practicum in Professional Development (double credit)

    Other requirements:
    01-150 Effective Writing I
    01-151 Effective Writing II
    9 courses from any area of study

    General Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Degree Completion Program (for Lambton College Liberal Studies Transfer students) (formerly General Arts and Science University (GASU) transfer students)

    Total courses: 20.
    At least 16 courses must be at the 200 level or above, and 4 of these must be at the 300 level or above. No more than eight courses may be taken in any one area.

    Major requirements:
    (a) four courses from Arts and Humanities;
    (b) four courses from Social Sciences
    (c) two courses from Business Administration
    (d) two courses from Science, Engineering or Computer Science

    Other requirements: eight additional courses from any area of study.

    Honours Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Degree Completion Program (for Lambton College Liberal Studies Transfer students) (formerly General Arts and Science University (GASU) transfer students)

    Total courses: 30
    At least 26 courses must be at the 200 level or above. Eight courses must be at the 300 level or above, and a least two of these at the 400 level.

    Major requirements:
    (a) eight courses from Arts and Humanities;
    (b) eight courses from Social Sciences
    (c) four courses from Business or selected related courses
    (d) four courses from Science, Engineering or Computer Science

    Other requirements: six additional courses from any area of study.

    General Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for Career Professionals Degree Completion Program (for Graduates of Qualifying CAAT (or equivalent) Diploma Programs)

    Students who have graduated from an approved CAAT college diploma (or equivalent) with a cumulative average of 3.0 (70%) or higher in their final ten courses will be considered for admission. Approved CAAT college diploma programs include: Border Services, Business programs, Dental Hygiene, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Support, Engineering, General Arts and Science, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Liberal Studies, Music – Industry Arts, Paramedic, Police Foundations, Protection, Security, and Investigation, Recreation and Leisure Services, Social Service Worker.

    Total courses: 20 courses
    At least 16 courses must be at the 200 level or above, and 4 of these must be at the 300 level or above. No more than eight courses may be taken in any one area.

    Major requirements:
    (a) Any combination of four courses from Arts, Humanities and Languages (01-**-***),

    The following course may also count as an Arts, Humanities and Languages requirement:
    63-351 The Human Meaning of Death;

    (b) Any combination of four courses from Social Sciences (02-**-***), Economics (03-41-***), or Organizational Learning (14-80-***)

    The following courses from Inter-Faculty programs may also be used as a Social Science requirement:
    51-160. Animals and Humans in Society,
    51-260 Animals For Sport and Entertainment,
    51-261 Animals and the Law,
    51-360 Special Topics in Anthrozoology,
    58-110 Humans and the Environment,
    58-210 Canadian Regional Environments,
    69-200 Introduction to Customs Compliance;

    (c) Two courses from Business (04-**-***), Border Management and International Trade (14-69-***)

    The following courses may also be used to fulfill the Business requirement:
    24-275 Principles and Practices of Arts Management I,
    24-276 Principles and Practices of Arts Management II,
    01-310 Ways of Doing - Selected Topics (Section 91 - Auctions)
    41-200 Life Choices and Economics I
    41-201 Life Choices and Economics II
    95-345 Sport Marketing*,
    95-352 Sport Finance*,
    95-450 Human Resources in Sport Management*,
    95-455 Global Issues in Sport Management*;
    69-325 International Investment and Growth Strategy,
    69-330 International Trade Compliance,
    69-335 International Risk Management and Trade Finance,
    69-340 International Marketing and Regulatory Environment,
    95-345 Sport Marketing*,
    95-352 Sport Finance*,
    95-450 Human Resources in Sport Management*,
    95-455 Global Issues in Sport Management*;
    *Requires the permission of the instructor

    (d) Any combination of two courses from Science (03-**-***), Engineering (06-**-***) Nursing (11-**-***), and Kinesiology (07-95-***),

    The following Forensics courses may be used to fulfill the science requirement:
    57-110 Introductory Crime Scene Investigation,
    57-201 Introduction to Forensic Science,
    57-210 Crime Scene Evidence Analysis,
    57-304 Insect Evidence,
    57-410 New Perspectives in Forensic Evidence Analysis,
    57-411 Advances in Human Identification,
    63-391 Basic Human Nutrition;

    Other requirements: eight additional courses from any area of study.
    Students may use this section to obtain a minor or a certificate.


    General Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for Career Professionals Degree Completion Program (for Graduates of Qualifying CAAT (or equivalent) Advanced Diploma Programs)

    Students who have graduated from a CAAT college advanced diploma with a cumulative average of 3.0 (70%) or higher in their final ten courses will be considered for admission. Approved Advanced Diploma Programs include: Business Administration, Child and Youth Care/Child and Youth Worker, Computer Science or Computer Programming or Information Technology, Dental Hygiene (the province has recently changed the program to an advanced diploma, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Engineering, Massage Therapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Respiratory Therapy, Sport and Recreation Management.

    Total courses: 15
    At least 15 courses must be at the 200 level or above, and 4 of these must be at the 300 level or above. No more than eight courses may be taken in any one area.

    (a) Any combination of three courses from Arts, Humanities and Languages (01-**-***),

    The following course may also count as an Arts, Humanities and Languages requirement:
    63-351 The Human Meaning of Death;

    (b) Any combination of three courses from Social Sciences (02-**-***), Economics (41-***), or Organizational Learning;

    The following courses from Inter-Faculty programs may also be used as a Social Science requirement:
    51-160. Animals and Humans in Society,
    51-260 Animals For Sport and Entertainment,
    51-261 Animals and the Law,
    51-360 Special Topics in Anthrozoology,
    58-110 Humans and the Environment,
    58-210 Canadian Regional Environments,
    69-200 Introduction to Customs Compliance;

    (c) Two courses from Business (04-**-***), Border Management and International Trade (69-***)

    The following courses may also be used to fulfill the Business requirement:
    24-275 Principles and Practices of Arts Management I,
    24-276 Principles and Practices of Arts Management II,
    01-310 Ways of Doing – Selected Topics (Section 91 – Auctions)
    41-200 Life Choices and Economics I
    41-201 Life Choices and Economics II
    95-345 Sport Marketing*,
    95-352 Sport Finance*,
    95-450 Human Resources in Sport Management*,
    95-455 Global Issues in Sport Management*;
    *Requires the permission of the instructor

    (d) Any combination of two courses from Science (03-**-***), Engineering (06-**-***), Nursing (11-**-***), and Kinesiology (95-***),

    The following Forensics courses may be used to fulfill the science requirement:
    57-110 Introductory Crime Scene Investigation,
    57-201 Introduction to Forensic Science,
    57-210 Crime Scene Evidence Analysis,
    57-304 Insect Evidence,
    57-410 New Perspectives in Forensic Evidence Analysis,
    57-411 Advances in Human Identification,
    63-391 Basic Human Nutrition

    Other requirements: five additional courses from any area of study.

    Combined Honours in Social Justice

    Program Regulation:
    Students in combined programs must complete the major requirements for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the Option requirements, in the order presented, followed by any additional requirements under Other requirements, to a total of forty courses. Example: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the major requirements for the second subject area are included, then section (c) of the Option requirements and one course from section (b) of the Option requirements should be excluded from the degree requirements.

    Total courses: forty

    Major requirements: 12 courses in Social Justice, including:
    (a) 37/38-101; 38-321; 34-323, 48-352; and 54-100;
    (b) seven courses from the following list:
    06-170, 06-235, 06-270, 24-378, 24-471, 26-128, 26-354, 26-358, 27-385, 28/40-450, 34/53-236, 34-222, 40-225, 40/24/54-270; 40-370, 43/54-349, 43-251/53-200, 43-362, 45/53-211; 45-248, 45-249, 45-335, 45-356, 46-240, 46-334, 46-440, 46-445, 47-117, 47-210, 48-227, 48-228, 48-240, 48-340, 53/54-260, 53-320 /48-353, 53-410, 54-200

    Major requirements-Other Subject: as prescribed by that area of study.

    Other requirements:
    (a) 01-150, 01-151;
    (b) two courses from Arts or Languages;
    (c) two courses from Science;
    (d) additional courses from any area of study excluding Social Sciences, to a total of forty.

    Discovery Program (undeclared majors)

    Students who have not decided on a major may remain undeclared until they have completed ten courses at the University of Windsor. These students will be placed in the Discovery Program.

    The Discovery Program provides for undeclared students a home in their first year at university while they are discovering their preferred major. The “Effective Writing” courses required in this program will give them a solid foundation for the extensive amount of written work they face in courses they take throughout their university career. “Understanding the Contemporary World” will guide them into thinking critically while examining a variety of topics from several points of view. Students will receive attention to help them achieve academic success and the possibility for success after graduation.

    Students in the Discovery Program (undeclared majors) must take 01-120 Understanding the Contemporary World and 01-150 Effective Writing in the Fall Semester of their first year, and 01-151 Effective Writing II in the subsequent semester. Further academic counselling about choice of courses and other academic possibilities is available for students in this program through the Advising Centre.

    Minor in Latin American Studies

    Required:six courses, including two of 23-261, 43-272; two of 43-462, 48-226, 48-227, 48-352 (or 48-352), 48-411 (or 48-411); and 23-100 and 23-101 (or 23-102) or two intermediate or advanced level courses in Spanish language training (as appropriate, as determined by a placement test).

    Minor in Social Justice

    Total courses: 6

    Program requirements: 38-101 and 38-321, plus any 4 courses listed under the Social Justice Honours Degree as follows: 07-235, 24-378, 24-471, 26-128, 26-354, 26-358, 27-285, 34-227, 34-236, 34-323, 38-447, 40-225, 40-257, 40-362, 40-370, 43-251/53 -200, 43-349, 43-369, 45-211, 45-241, 46-240, 46-334, 46-440, 46-445, 47-117, 47-210, 48-226, 48-375, 53-260, 53-320, 53-410, 54-100, 54-200, 95-405.

    *NB: Students are responsible for ensuring that they have the required pre-requisites for enrolment in the above list of courses.

    Certificate in Arts Management

    Total courses: ten.

    Requirements:
    (a) 75-100, 70-151,74-131;
    (b) 24-275 and 24-276, plus two of 27-380, 40-398, 40-399;
    (c) one of 24-210, 26-100, 26-302, 40-225, 40-260, 40-381;
    (d) two of 24-100, 24-111, 24-200, 24-225, 24-235, 24-325, 24-330, 24-333, 24-351, 24-352, 24-439, 27-385, 27-491, 28-245, 28-345, 32-107, 32-116, 32-126, 32-127, 32-346, 32-420, one course from private instruction in Music 33-247 to 33-269 or two of the 1.50 credit hour courses 33-210, 33-220, 33-260, 33-310.

    FAHSS: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HONOURS AND GENERAL PROGRAMS
    ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: GENERAL COURSES
    AERONAUTICS LEADERSHIP: COURSES
    SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDIES: COURSES