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Winter 2009 Undergraduate Calendar
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH COLLEGES OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Formal articulation agreements, which are described below, are in place with Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology.
ALL COLLEGES OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1)
Bachelor of Business Studies (General) - Accounting Track:
Graduates of three-year diploma programs with an accounting major and a minimum cumulative average of B (70%) will receive twenty unspecified semester course equivalents towards this thirty-three course degree.
2)
Business Programs:
Graduates of three-year diploma programs in business from any College of Applied Arts and Technology may transfer to the Odette School of Business Administration at the University of Windsor subject to the following:
(a)Applicants will be granted a maximum of four terms' credit towards the Bachelor of Commerce program.
(b)A remedial course in Calculus may be necessary in order for transfer students to pursue the first-year Mathematics course required in the Bachelor of Commerce program.
Graduates of two-year diploma programs
in business from any College of Applied Arts and Technology may transfer to the Odette School of Business Administration at the University of Windsor subject to the following:
(a)Applicants will be granted a maximum of two terms' credit towards the Bachelor of Commerce program.
(b)A remedial course in Calculus may be necessary in order for transfer students to pursue the first-year Mathematics course required in the Bachelor of Commerce program.
3)
General Arts and Science Diploma:
Graduates of the two-year Arts and Science diploma programs may receive transfer credit for up to ten courses. Transfer credit is awarded for approved courses with a
minimum grade of B.
4)
Computer Science, or “Computer Programming”, or “Information Technology” Diploma program
with a grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 or better (or a B grade or better), are eligible, within 10 years of graduation, to apply for admission to any degree program offered by the School of Computer Science at the University of Windsor under the provisions of this agreement, and may receive transfer credit for up to 15 semester courses.
5)
Diploma in Law and Security:
Graduates of the two-year Diploma in Law and Security program with a cumulative average grade of B or better may receive credit equivalent to five courses (15.00 credits) toward a B.A. or B.S.W. degree. Transfer credit is awarded for approved courses with a minimum grade of B- or better.
FANSHAWE COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
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Fine Art Program:
Graduates of Fanshawe College who have completed a three-year Fine Art program may apply for transfer into an appropriate level of the Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) program. Transfer students must satisfy University regulations for transfer from CAATs and meet the academic requirements and standards of the B.F.A. program. Completion of the B.F.A. program in Visual Arts will normally require four terms of academic work or the equivalent at the University of Windsor. For further information, contact Visual Arts.
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Recreation and Leisure Services Program:
Students who have completed the two-year Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma Program at Fanshawe College with a cumulative average grade of B may receive up to ten Kinesiology credits to be determined by the Faculty of Human Kinetics, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of B- or better.
3)
Developmental Services Worker Program:
Graduates of the Developmental Services Worker program who have a cumulative grade point average equivalent to B or better may receive credit equivalent to five courses (15.00 credits) consisting of non-major, introductory-level courses toward a B.A. or B.S.W. degree. Transfer credit is awarded for approved courses with a minimum grade of B.
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1)
Performing Arts Program:
Graduates of the George Brown College three-year Diploma program in Performing Arts with a cumulative average of B may gain admission to the third year of the B.F.A. in Acting program. A letter of recommendation from the Coordinating Director of the George Brown Theatre Program and a successful placement audition are also required. Completion of the B.F.A. will normally require four semesters of full-time study. Students may be required to take courses at the first or second year level if their audition indicates a need for such courses. Students who graduated from George Brown two or more years prior to application to the University of Windsor are subject to a placement audition before they can be covered by this agreement.
GEORGIAN COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1)
Fine Arts Program:
Graduates of the three-year Diploma program in Fine Arts with a cumulative average of 2.7 (B) may gain admission to the third year of the B.F.A. Visual Arts program. Two letters of recommendation, a letter of intent and a successful portfolio are also required.
HUMBER COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND HIGHER LEARNING
1)
Theatre Performance Program:
Graduates of the Humber College three-year Diploma program in Theatre Performance with a cumulative average of B may gain admission to the third year of the B.F.A. Acting program. A letter of recommendation from the Artistic Director of the Humber College Theatre Performance program and a successful placement audition are also required. Completion of the B.F.A. will normally require four semesters of full-time study. Students may be required to take courses at the first or second year level if their audition indicates a need for such courses. Students who graduated from Humber College two or more years prior to application to the University of Windsor are subject to a placement audition before they can be covered by this agreement.
LAMBTON COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1)
Chemical Engineering Technology Program:
A student may enter a Bachelor of Science program after completing the three-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student may receive the equivalent of seventeen courses from Chemistry and Biochemistry.
2)
Child and Youth Worker:
Students who have completed the three-year Child and Youth Worker Diploma program with a cumulative average grade of B or better may receive up to ten university credits, provided they passed the college courses, for which transfer credit may be granted,
with a grade of B- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program. The course credits received will be applicable to any BA/BSW program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and students would have to meet all regular requirements for the respective major of their choice.
3)
Environmental Technology Program:
A student may enter a Bachelor of Science program after completing the three-year Diploma in Environmental Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student may receive the equivalent of nineteen courses from Chemistry and Biochemistry.
4)
Industrial Hygiene Technology Program:
A student may enter a Bachelor of Science program after completing the three-year Diploma in Industrial Hygiene Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student may receive the equivalent of up to sixteen courses towrds a Biological Sciences Degree, or up to twenty courses towards a Biochemistry degree.
5)
Medical Laboratory Science Program:
Graduates of the three-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with a 3.0 G.P.A. (75 percent or equivalent) may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or General Science.
6)
Police Foundations Program:
A graduate of the two-year Diploma in Police Foundations program with a cumulative average grade of B or better and at least a grade of B- in specified College courses may receive up to one year (ten courses) of credit towards a B.A. or B.S.W. degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
7)
Social Service Worker:
Students who have completed the two-year Social Service Worker Diploma program with a cumulative average grade of B or better may receive up to five university credits, provided they passed the college courses, for which transfer credit may be granted,
with a grade of B- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program. The course credits received will be applicable to any BA/BSW program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and students would have to meet all regular requirements for the respective major of their choice.
8)
Sports Facilities and Recreation Administration Program:
A student may enter a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Leisure and Sport Management) program after completing the three-year Diploma in Sports Facilities and Recreation Administration with a cumulative average equivalent to a B or better. Students may receive up to the equivalent of fifteen course credits from the Kinesiology core curriculum and up to the equivalent of five course credits from the Leisure and Sport Management major.
9)
Graduates of the One-Year Pre-Health Science-Nursing Program:
A student with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 (B) and a minimum average of 2.7 (B) in BIO 100-5, BIO 220-5, CHM 110-6 and CHM 210-6, will be considered for admission to the B.Sc.N. program.
MOHAWK COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1)
Medical Laboratory Science Program:
Graduates of the three-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with a 3.0 G.P.A. (75% or equivalent) may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or General Science.
ST. CLAIR COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1)
Journalism and New Media Program:
A student may enter a Bachelor of Arts after completing a two-year diploma with a cumulative average of 2.7 (B) and may receive the equivalent of ten semester courses from Communication Studies.
2)
Chemical Engineering Technology Program:
A student may enter a Bachelor of Science program after completing the three year Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course credits from Chemistry and Biochemistry.
3)
Medical Laboratory Science Program:
Graduates of the three-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with a 3.0 G.P.A. (75% or equivalent) may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or General Science.
4)
Developmental Services Worker Program:
Graduates of the Developmental Services Worker program who have a cumulative grade point average equivalent to B or better may receive credit equivalent to five courses (15.00 credits) consisting of non-major, introductory-level courses toward a B.A. or B.S.W. degree. Transfer credit is awarded for approved courses with a minimum grade of B.
5)
Early Childhood Education Program:
A student may enter a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Work program after completing the two-year Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student may receive up to ten course equivalents. Transfer credit is awarded for approved courses with a minimum grade of B.
6)
Business Administration Information Systems:
Graduates of this program with a 3.0 G.P.A. or better, who have completed specific courses will be considered for admission to the General Bachelor of Computer Science on an individual basis, subject to the approval of the Dean of Science, and may receive up to fifteen semester course equivalents.
7)
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automotive Product Design Program:
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automotive Product Design program in the year 2001 or later, with a cumulative G.P.A. of B or better, with B grades in the fifteen core diploma program subjects, and with no grades below C on their College record, will be granted advanced standing in fifteen-seventeen semester courses towards the Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering Option) degree.
8)
One-Year Pre-Health Science - Nursing Program:
Students at St. Clair College who successfully complete the one-year Pre-Health Science-Nursing certificate with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.7 (B) and a minimum science subject average of 2.7 (B) in GAS 11, GAS 21, GAS 11A and GAS 21A, will be considered for admission to the B.Sc.N. program.
9)
Dental Hygiene Diploma:
Students who have completed the two-year Diploma in Dental Hygiene with a cumulative average grade of B may receive up to five university credits for the following courses (or their equivalents), to apply toward any degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of B- or better: Communication Across Cultures, Anatomy and Physiology II, Ethics and Professionalism, Basic Psychology, Three additional Dental Hygiene courses with a B average.
10)
Police Foundations Program:
A graduate of the two-year Diploma in Police Foundations program with a cumulative average grade of B or better and at least a grade of B- in specified College courses may receive up to one year (ten courses) of credit towards a B.A. or B.S.W. degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
11)
Civil Engineering Technology Program:
Students who have completed the three-year Diploma Program at St. Clair College with a cumulative average grade of B or better may receive credit for up to thirteen specified semester courses provided they have passed the respective college courses with a grade of B or better. See the Department for a list of courses.
SHERIDAN
COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED LEARNING
1)
Craft and Design Program:
Graduates of Sheridan College who have completed a three-year Craft and Design program may apply for transfer into an appropriate level of the Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) program. Transfer students must satisfy University regulations for transfer from CAATs and meet the academic requirements and standards of the B.F.A. program. Completion of the B.F.A. program in Visual Arts will normally require four terms of academic work or the equivalent at the University of Windsor. For further information, contact Visual Arts.
SIR SANDFORD FLEMING COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1)
One-Year General Arts and Science Program:
Students who have completed the one-year certificate in General Arts and Science from Sir Sandford Fleming with a cumulative average grade of B may receive up to five university course credits, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of B- or better. The course credits received will be applicable to any BA/BSW program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and students would have to meet all regular requirements for the respective major of their choice.
UNIVERSITY - TO - COLLEGE ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH ST. CLAIR COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
University of Windsor graduates may obtain advanced standing into certain diploma programs offered by St. Clair College. More information on these articulation agreements is available at
www.stclaircollege.ca
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FORMAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS
ONTARIO
Academy Of Learning
Graduates of selected Academy of Learning diploma programs with a cumulative average of seventy-five percent or better may receive advanced standing (transfer credit) for specified courses in Computer Science and/or Business Administration provided that they qualify for admission under any of the policies listed under "Admission Requirements".
McMaster University
Students who have successfully completed the Labour Studies Certificate program will receive five 100-level unspecified course credits in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science programs at the University of Windsor. Students will still have to qualify for admission to the University based on the normal admission standards and students will be able to register in any program within the Faculty of Arts and Social Science.
National Theatre School
Graduates of the National Theatre School three-year Certificate program in Acting may gain admission to the third year of the B.F.A. in Acting program. A letter of recommendation from the Head of the National Theatre School and a successful placement audition are required. Completion of the B.F.A. will normally require four semesters of full-time study. Students may be required to take certain academic courses, as well as performance courses at the first or second year level if their audition indicates a need for such courses. Students who graduated from the National Theatre School two or more years prior to application to the University of Windsor are subject to a placement audition before they can be covered by this agreement.
BRUNEI
University Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
Honours Biology and Biotechnology program:
Students will be admitted into this program at UBD with three A-levels or equivalent in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics with grades of C, or higher. Students completing specified UBD courses with a cumulative average of C+ (65%) or higher and who have completed the University of Windsor course 03-
59-263
-91 (Distance Education version of Organic Chemistry of Biomolecules) with a grade of B- or higher, will be eligible for transfer directly into the third year of the Honours Biology and Biotechnology program at the University of Windsor. Students must meet the University of Windsor's English language competency requirements and admission requirements before enrolling in 03-
59-263
-91. Successful transfer students will be considered to have all the prerequisites necessary for continuation in the program, and will receive credit for nineteen specified University of Windsor courses.
Honours Biochemistry and Biotechnology program:
Students will be admitted into this program at UBD with three A-levels or equivalent in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics with grades of C, or higher. Students completing the specified UBD courses with a cumulative average of C+ (65%) or higher and who have completed the University of Windsor course 03-
59-263
-91 (Distance Education version of Organic Chemistry of Biomolecules) with a grade of B- or higher, will be eligible for transfer directly into the third year of the Biochemistry and Biotechnology program at the University of Windsor. Students must meet the University of Windsor's English language competency requirements and admission requirements before enrolling in 03-
59-263
-91. Successful transfer students will be considered to have all the prerequisites necessary for continuation in the program, and will receive credit for nineteen specified University of Windsor courses.
CHINA
Anshan University of Science and Technology
Anshan will accept students into a program leading to a degree granted by that institution. This program will be designed so as to provide the Anshan students with the option of transferring to the University of Windsor, to complete 10 or more University of Windsor credits and to be granted a University of Windsor Bachelor of Arts (Economics) or Bachelor of Arts (Honours Economics).
Students who complete at least one year of an undergraduate program at Anshan University of Science and Technology, with a G.P.A. of 7.0 (C+) or its equivalent at Anshan University, can apply for admission to an undergraduate program in Economics at the University of Windsor. Transferring students whose native language is not English must complete an English Proficiency Test administered by either the English Language Institute of the University of Michigan or, Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.).
HONG KONG
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
Students who have completed the two-year Associate Degree program of the College of International Education at HKBU with a cumulative average grade of B and who are otherwise admissible to the University of Windsor, including meeting the University of Windsor's English competency requirements, will receive University of Windsor credits, up to a total of twenty (20) semester courses, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of C- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program but must present the necessary prerequisites for entry into the program of their choice.
UNITED STATES
Broward Community College
Students who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours in either the Arts or Science streams of the Centre for American Education (CAE) program with a cumulative average grade of B and who are otherwise admissible to the University of Windsor, including meeting the University of Windsor's English competency requirements, will receive University of Windsor credits, up to a total of twenty semester courses, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of C- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program but must present the necessary prerequisites for entry into the program of their choice.
Owens College
A student who completes an Associate degree at Owens Community College with a grade point average of 2.7 or higher will be accepted by the University of Windsor with advanced standing in up to 20 semester courses in a Bachelor's degree program.
MALAYSIA
Kolej Damansara Utama (KDU) College
Students who have completed a minimum of 60 approved credit hours in either the Arts or Science stream of the School of American University Studies program at any campus of KDU (Malaysia) with a cumulative average grade of B and who are otherwise admissible to the University of Windsor, including meeting the University of Windsor's English competency requirements, will receive University of Windsor credits, up to a total of twenty semester courses, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of C- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program but must present the necessary prerequisites for entry into the program of their choice.
Taylor’s College
A student who completes the American Degree Program at Taylor's College with a G.P.A. of 2.7 (B-) or higher will be accepted by the University of Windsor with advanced standing in up to 20 semester courses in an appropriate Bachelor's degree program. Excluded from this agreement is any provision for transfer from the Engineering Stream in the American Degree Program to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree at the University of Windsor.
SINGAPORE
Overseas Family College
Students who have completed the two-year Diploma program at Overseas Family College with a cumulative average grade of B and who are otherwise admissible to the University of Windsor, including meeting English competency requirements, will receive University of Windsor credits, up to a total of twenty, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of C- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program. The course credits received will be applicable to any Bachelor's program providing the degree requirements of that program allow it. Students will have to meet all regular requirements for the major of their choice.
INDIA
Ansal Institute of Technology
Students who complete two years of study at Ansal Institute of Technology following a perscribed list of courses as defined by this agreement (contact Office of the Registrar for details) may be eligible to enter the third year of the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) degree. Students will be required to have obtained a grade of at least 2.4 (C-) or greater in every course taken at AIT, a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.8 (B-) or greater over all computer science courses taken at AIT and, satisfied the University of Windsor’s English competency requirements to be eligible for consideration under this articulation agreement.