First Year Courses for Undergraduate Programs
Regarding course load for the first year, consider the following variables:
- 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 job, 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 is 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
ARTS
Diploma in Acting
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| TH 100 Introduction to Theatre | Th 6:30-9:30pm |
| TH 120a Collective Creation I | W/F 4:00-6:00pm |
| TH 201 Acting I: Meisner | Tu/Th 2:30-5:30pm |
| TH 203 Movement I | W/F 8:15-11:00am |
| TH 247 Voice I | Tu/Th 8:15-11:00am |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| TH 120b Collective Creation II | |
| TH 154 Script Analysis | |
| TH 202 Acting II: Meisner | |
| TH 204 Movement II | |
| TH 248 Voice II |
BA (Music) 3-year and 4-year
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| MU 120-xx Applied Lessons | TBD |
| MU 1xx Ensemble (1.5cr) | Depends on chosen Ensemble |
| MU 203 History of Music to 1825 | Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| MU 121-xx Applied Lessons | TBD |
| MU 1xx Ensemble (1.5cr) | Depends on chosen Ensemble |
| MU 185 Music as Vocation I (1.5cr) | |
| MU 207 History of Music from 1825 | |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University | |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
BMUS
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| MU 120-xx Applied Lessons | TBD |
| MU 1xx Ensemble (1.5cr) | Depends on chosen Ensemble |
| MU 203 History of Music to 1825 | Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| MU 121-xx Applied Lessons | TBD |
| MU 1xx Ensemble (1.5cr) | Depends on chosen ensemble |
| MU 185 Music as Vocation I (1.5cr) | |
| MU 207 History of Music from 1825 | |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University | |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
HUMANITIES
University Studies Diploma
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy | Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am |
| 1 Social Science course (BHS, ECO, INDG, PS, SO) | Depends on chosen course |
| 1 Science or Math course (ASTR, BIO, CHE, ECOL, KIN, MA, PHY) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) | Depends on chosen course |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) OR Elective | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) OR Elective | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) OR Elective | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) OR Elective | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) OR Elective | Depends on chosen course |
BA (Christian Studies) 3-year and 4-year
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University | Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 1:00-2:15pm |
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible | W/F 11:15am-12:30pm |
| REL 130 Introduction to World Religions | Tu/Th 2:30-3:45pm |
| REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology | Tu/Th 1:00-2:15pm |
| One of: EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR HI 140 Themes in World History OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
W/F 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 2:30-3:45pm W/F 8:15-9:30am Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University (if not taken in Fall) | |
| REL 211 Spiritual Formation in the Christian Tradition | |
| REL 261 Issues in Systematic Theology | |
| One of: EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR HI 140 Themes in World History OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
|
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
BA (English) 3-year and 4-year
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| EN 130 Introduction to English Literature | W/F 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 2:30-3:45pm |
| EN 222 English Literature from 1800 | W/F 9:45-11:00am |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University | Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 1:00-2:15pm |
| HI 140 Themes in World History OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
W/F 8:15-9:30am Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am |
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
W/F 11:15am-12:30pm Tu/Th 1:00-2:15pm |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| EN 221 English Literature to 1800 | |
| EN 232 Reading Poetry | |
| EN 230 The Short Story OR EN 299 Speculative Fiction |
|
| HI 140 Themes in World History OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
|
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
BA (General Studies) 3-year
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University | Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 1:00-2:15pm |
| One of: EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR HI 140 Themes in World History OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
W/F 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 2:30-3:45pm W/F 8:15-9:30am Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am |
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
W/F 11:15am-12:30pm Tu/Th 1:00-2:15pm |
| Intro course for Minor 1 | Depends on chosen course |
| Intro course for Minor 2 | Depends on chosen course |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University (if not taken in Fall) | |
| One of: EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR HI 140 Themes in World History OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
|
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
|
| Intro course for Minor 1 | Depends on chosen course |
| Intro course for Minor 2 | Depends on chosen course |
BA (History) 3-year and 4-year
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| HI 140 Themes in World History | W/F 8:15-9:30am |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University | Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 1:00-2:15pm |
| EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
W/F 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 2:30-3:45pm Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am |
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
W/F 11:15am-12:30pm Tu/Th 1:00-2:15pm |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University (if not taken in Fall) | |
| HI 272 History at the Movies OR HI 232 History of the Roman World |
|
| EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
|
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
|
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
SOCIAL SCIENCES
BA (Behavioural Science) 3-year and 4-year
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| PS 121 Introduction to Psychology | Tu/Th 2:30-3:45pm OR Module (Nov 6-10 9:00am-4:00pm) |
| SO 121 Principles of Sociology | Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University | Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 1:00-2:15pm |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| 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 2XX | |
| SO 2XX | |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
BA (Psychology) 4-year
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| PS 121 Introduction to Psychology | Tu/Th 2:30-3:45pm OR Module (Nov 6-10 9:00am-4:00pm) |
| EN 130 Introduction to English Literature | W/F 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 2:30-3:45pm |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| BHS 240 Research Methods and BHS 240 Lab | |
| PS 2XX | |
| PS 2XX | |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
SCIENCE
BSc (Biology) 4-year
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| BIO 131 Introduction to the Cellular Basis of Life and BIO 131L Lab | W/F 11:15am-12:30pm Tu 12:30-3:30pm OR Tu 3:30-6:30pm |
| CHE 101 General Chemistry I and CHE 101L Lab |
W/F 9:45-11:00am M 2:30-5:30pm OR W 1:00-4:00pm |
| PHY 111 Mechanics and PHY 111L Lab |
Th/F 4:00-5:15pm F 2:00-4:00pm |
| 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 |
W/F 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 2:30-3:45pm W/F 8:15-9:30am Tu/Th 2:30-3:45pm OR Module (Nov 6-10 9:00am-4:00pm) Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am W/F 11:15am-12:30pm Tu/Th 1:00-2:15pm |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| 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 111 Linear Algebra OR MA 149 Introductory Calculus |
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Business Administration
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| BUS 100 Introduction to Business Administration | Tu/Th 4:00-5:15pm |
| ECO 100 Introductory Microeconomics and ECO 100T Tutorial |
W/F 11:15-12:30pm W 9:45-10:45am |
| MA 110 Introduction to Mathematics for Business and MA 110T Tutorial |
W/F 2:30-3:45pm W 12:45-2:15pm |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| BUS 201 Business Communication | |
| ECO 101 Introductory Macroeconomics and ECO 101T tutorial |
|
| STA 210 Introduction to Business Statistics I and STA 210T tutorial |
|
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration)
|
Fall |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| BUS 100 Introduction to Business Administration | Tu/Th 4:00-5:15pm |
| ECO 100 Introductory Microeconomics and ECO 100T Tutorial |
W/F 11:15-12:30pm W 9:45-10:45am |
| MA 110 Introduction to Mathematics for Business and MA 110T Tutorial |
W/F 2:30-3:45pm W 12:45-2:15pm |
| Core Course | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course | Depends on chosen course |
|
Winter |
Day/Time |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) | |
| BUS 201 Business Communication | |
| ECO 101 Introductory Macroeconomics and ECO101T tutorial |
|
| STA 210 Introduction to Business Statistics I and STA 210T tutorial |
|
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
| Core Course (see below) | Depends on chosen course |
Core Courses include:
|
Fall 2023 |
Day/Time |
|---|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience | M 11:30am-12:45pm OR M 1:00-2:15pm |
| EN 130 Introduction to English Literature | W/F 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 2:30-3:45pm |
| HI 140 Themes in World History | W/F 8:15-9:30am |
| PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy | Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am |
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible | W/F 11:15am-12:30pm |
| REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology | Tu/Th 1:00-2:15pm |
| 3 credits in Fine or Performing Arts | Depends on chosen course |
| 3 credits in Science | Depends on chosen course |
| 3 credits in Science or Mathematics | Depends on chosen course |
|
Winter 2024 |
Day/Time |
| EN 130 Introduction to English Literature | |
| HI 140 Themes in World History | |
| PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy | |
| REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology | |
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible | |
| 3 credits in Fine or Performing Arts | Depends on chosen course |
| 3 credits in Science | Depends on chosen course |
| 3 credits in Science or Mathematics | Depends on chosen course |