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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