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First Year Courses for Undergraduate Programs

Congratulations once again on your admission to Ambrose University! We understand that the transition to post-secondary can be stressful, and we want to make sure that you are set up for success. On this page you will find helpful tips and recommended courses for your first year at Ambrose!

When choosing your classes, here are some tips:

  • 5 courses, or 15 credits, may work well for students with a strong academic history and minimal commitments outside of the classroom, such as a part-time jobs, athletics, church involvement or family commitments
  • Beginning with 3-4 courses (9-12 credits) allows for an easier transition to university for many students, and allows additional time for other commitments
  • 9 credits are typically the minimum requirement for full-time student status, with implications for loans and other funding
  • 16.5 credits are the maximum allowed in any one semester  
  • UNI 101 is required for all new students. It is recommended that you take this course in the Fall semester.
  • If you are a transfer student, please book an appointment with your Academic Advisor to help plan out your first-year courses
  • For information about course descriptions, pre-requisites, program requirements, and more, please refer to the Academic Calendar

Arts

BA Music (3-year and 4-year)

Fall

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience
  • MU 120-xx Applied Lessons
  • MU 1xx Ensemble (1.5cr)
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below)

Winter

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall)
  • MU 121-xx Applied Lessons
  • MU 1xx Ensemble (1.5cr)
  • MU 185 Music as Vocation I (1.5cr)
  • HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below)

BMUS

Fall
  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience
  • MU 120-xx Applied Lessons
  • MU 1xx Ensemble (1.5cr)
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below)

Winter

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall)
  • MU 121-xx Applied Lessons
  • MU 1xx Ensemble (1.5cr)
  • MU 185 Music as Vocation I (1.5cr)
  • HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below)

 

Humanities

University Studies Diploma

Fall

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience
  • PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy
  • 1 Social Science course (BHS, ECO, INDG, PS, SO)
  • 1 Science or Math course (ASTR, BIO, CHE, ECOL, KIN, MA, PHY)
  • Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below)
  • Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below)

Winter

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall)
  • Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) OR Elective
  • Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) OR Elective
  • Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) OR Elective
  • Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) OR Elective
  • Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) OR Elective

BA (Christian Studies) 3-year and 4-year

Fall

  • HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University
  • REL 105 Introduction to the Bible
  • REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology
  • Core Course
  • Core Course

Winter

  • REL 211 Spiritual Formation in the Christian
  • Tradition
  • Core Course
  • Core Course
  • Core Course
  • Core Course

BA (English) 3-year and 4-year

Fall

  • EN 130 Introduction to English Literature
  • EN 222 English Literature from 1800
  • HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University
  • Core Course
  • Core Course

Winter

  • EN 221 English Literature to 1800
  • EN 295 Advanced Writing Skills or
  • EN 232 Reading Poetry (as offered)
  • Core Course
  • Core Course
  • Core Course

BA (General Studies) 3-year

Fall

  • HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University
  • Intro course for Minor 1
  • Core Course
  • Core Course
  • Core Course

Winter

  • Intro course for Minor 2
  • Core Course
  • Core Course
  • Core Course
  • Core Course

BA (History) 3-year and 4-year

Fall

  • HI 140 Themes in World History
  • HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University
  • Core Course
  • Core Course
  • Core Course

Winter

  • HI 2xx History elective
  • Core Course
  • Core Course
  • Core Course
  • Core Course

 

Science

BSc (Biology) 4-year

Fall

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience
  • BIO 131 Introduction to the Cellular Basis of Life
    and BIO 131L Lab
  • CHE 101 General Chemistry I and
    CHE 101L Lab
  • PHY 111 Mechanics and
    PHY 111L Lab
  • 2 of the following:
    • EN 130 Introduction to English Literature
    • HI 140 Themes in World History
    • PS 121 Introduction to Psychology OR
    • SO 121 Introduction to Sociology
    • REL 105 Introduction to the Bible
    • REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology

Winter

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall)
  • BIO 133 Introduction to Plant and Organismal Biology
    and BIO 133 Lab
  • CHE 103 General Chemistry II
    and CHE 103 Lab
  • 3 of the following:
    • EN 130 Introduction to English Literature
    • HI 140 Themes in World History
    • PS 121 Introduction to Psychology OR SO 121 Introduction to Sociology
    • REL 105 Introduction to the Bible
    • REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology
    • MA 149 Introductory Calculus
    • and MA 149T Calculus Tutorial

 

Social Sciences

BA (Behavioural Science) 3-year and 4-year

Fall

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience
  • PS 121 Introduction to Psychology
  • SO 121 Principles of Sociology
  • HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University (required for BHS Majors and recommended for BHS Concentration)
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below)

Winter

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall)
  • HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University (if not taken in Fall)
  • BHS 240 Research Methods and
    BHS 240L Lab
  • PS 250 Social Psychology
  • SO 220 Social Problems
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below) or any of the following if desired: PS 230, PS 274, PS 336, SO 206, or SO 240

BA (Psychology) 4-year

Fall

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience
  • PS 121 Introduction to Psychology
  • EN 130 Introduction to English Literature
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below)

Winter

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall)
  • BHS 240 Research Methods and BHS 240 Lab
  • PS 250 Social Psychology
  • PS 274 History of Psychology
  • PS 2XX or Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below)
  • Core Course (see below) or any of the following if desired: PS 230 or PS 336

 

School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration

Fall 

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (or winter)
  • BUS 100 Introduction to Business Administration
  • MA 110 Introduction to Mathematics for Business
  • MA 110T Introduction to Mathematics for Business Tutorial
  • ECO 100 Introductory Microeconomics
  • ECO 100T Introductory Microeconomics Tutorial T 1:15pm-2:15pm

Recommendations for taking ≥9 credits

  • EN 130 Introduction to English Literature (or winter)
  • Core Course Depends on chosen course

Winter 

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (or fall)
  • BUS 201 Business Communication
  • STA 210 Introduction to Business Statistics I
  • STA 210T Introduction to Business Statistics I Tutorial
  • ECO 101 Introductory Macroeconomics
  • ECO 101T Introductory Macroeconomics Tutorial

Recommendations for taking ≥9 credits

  • EN 130 Introduction to English Literature (or fall)
  • Core Course Depends on chosen course

Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration)

Fall

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (or winter)
  • BUS 100 Introduction to Business Administration
  • MA 110 Introduction to Mathematics for Business
  • MA 110T Introduction to Mathematics for Business Tutorial
  • ECO 100 Introductory Microeconomics
  • ECO 100T Introductory Microeconomics

Recommendations for taking ≥9 credits

  • EN 130 Introduction to English Literature (or winter) W/F 8:15am-9:30am
  • Core Course

Winter

  • UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (or fall)
  • STA 210 Introduction to Business Statistics I
  • STA 210T Introduction to Business Statistics I Tutorial
  • ECO 101 Introductory Macroeconomics
  • ECO 101T Introductory Macroeconomics Tutorial
  • Core Course Depends on chosen course

Recommendations for taking ≥9 credits

  • EN 130 Introduction to English Literature (or fall)
  • Core Course

 

Core Courses include:

  • REL 105 Introduction to the Bible
  • REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology
  • PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy
  • ECOL 235 Introduction to Environmental Science & Tutorial

Regarding course load for the first year, consider the following variables:

  • 5 courses, or 15 credits, works well for students with a strong academic history and minimal commitments outside of the classroom, such as a part-time job, athletics, church involvement or family commitments
  • The minimum requirement for full-time student status is typically 9 credits, with implications for loans and other funding
  • 16.5 credits are the maximum allowed in any one semester

 

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