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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) M 1:00-2:15pm
TH 120b Collective Creation II W/F 4:00-6:00pm
TH 154 Script Analysis Th 6:30-9:30pm
TH 202 Acting II: Meisner Tu/Th 2:30-5:30pm
TH 204 Movement II W/F 8:15-11:00am
TH 248 Voice II Tu/Th 8:15-11:00am

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) M 1:00-2:15pm
MU 121-xx Applied Lessons TBD
MU 1xx Ensemble (1.5cr) Depends on chosen Ensemble
MU 185 Music as Vocation I (1.5cr) Th 2:30-3:45pm
MU 207 History of Music from 1825 Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am
HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
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) M 1:00-2:15pm
MU 121-xx Applied Lessons TBD
MU 1xx Ensemble (1.5cr) Depends on chosen ensemble
MU 185 Music as Vocation I (1.5cr) Th 2:30-3:45pm
MU 207 History of Music from 1825 Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am
HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
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) (see below) Depends on chosen course
Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) Depends on chosen course

Winter

Day/Time
UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) M 1:00-2:15pm
Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) OR Elective Depends on chosen course
Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) OR Elective Depends on chosen course
Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) OR Elective Depends on chosen course
Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) OR Elective Depends on chosen course
Core Course (EN 130, HI 140, REL 105, REL 161, FA course) (see below) 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) M 1:00-2:15pm
HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University (if not taken in Fall) W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
REL 211 Spiritual Formation in the Christian Tradition W/F 8:15-9:30am
REL 261 Issues in Systematic Theology W/F 2:30-3:45pm
One of:
EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR
HI 140 Themes in World History OR
PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy		     
W/F 9:45-11:00am
W/F 2:30-3:45pm
Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 8:15-9:30am
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
One of:
HI 140 Themes in World History OR
PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy		 W/F 8:15-9:30am
Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am
One of:
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) M 1:00-2:15pm
EN 221 English Literature to 1800 Tu/Th 1:00-2:15pm
EN 232 Reading Poetry W/F 9:45-11:00am
One of:
EN 230 The Short Story OR
EN 299 Speculative Fiction		 W/F 1:00-2:15pm OR
W/F 4:00-5:15pm
One of:
HI 140 Themes in World History OR
PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy		 W/F 2:30-3:45pm
Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 8:15-9:30am
One of:
REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR
REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology		 Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am
W/F 11:15am-12:30pm

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
One of:
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) M 1:00-2:15pm
HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University (if not taken in Fall) W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
One of:
EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR
HI 140 Themes in World History OR
PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy		      
W/F 9:45-11:00am
W/F 2:30-3:45pm
Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 8:15-9:30am
One of:
REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR
REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology		 Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am
W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
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
One of:
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
One of:
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) M 1:00-2:15pm
HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University (if not taken in Fall) W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
One of:
HI 272 History at the Movies OR
HI 232 History of the Roman World		 Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am
Tu/Th 2:30-3:45pm
One of:
EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR
PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy		 W/F 9:45-11:00am
Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 8:15-9:30am
One of:
REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR
REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology		 Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am
W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
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 6:30-7:45pm and Fri 2:30-3:45pm
F 3:45-5:45pm
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) M 1:00-2:15pm
BIO 133 Introduction to Plant and Organismal Biology
and BIO 133 Lab		 Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am
M 11:30am-2:30pm OR Tu 1:00-4:00pm
CHE 103 General Chemistry II
and CHE 103 Lab		 W/F 8:15-9:30am
M 8:00-11:00am OR W 1:00-4:00pm

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
and MA 111 Tutorial
     OR MA 149 Introductory Calculus

     
W/F 9:45-11:00am
W/F 2:30-3:45pm
W/F 9:45-11:00am
W/F 1:00-2:15pm
Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am
W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
W/F 4:00-5:15pm
M 2:30-3:30pm
(offered in Winter 2025)

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) M 1:00-2:15pm
HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University (if not taken in Fall) W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
BHS 240 Research Methods and
BHS 240L Lab		 Tu/Th 1:00-2:15pm OR Tu/Th 4:00-5:15pm
M 9:30-11:00 am OR M 11:00am-12:30pm
One of:
PS 230 Adolescent Development OR
PS 250 Social Psychology		 Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am
Tu/Th 2:30-3:45pm
One of:
SO 206 Sociology of Gender OR
SO 220 Social Problems OR
SO 240 Sociology of Education		 W/F 4:00-5:15pm
Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am
Tu/Th 1:00-2:15pm
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) M 1:00-2:15pm
BHS 240 Research Methods and
BHS 240 Lab		 Tu/Th 1:00-2:15pm OR Tu/Th 4:00-5:15pm
M 9:30-11:00 am OR M 11:00am-12:30pm
One of:
PS 230 Adolescent Development OR
PS 250 Social Psychology		 Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am
Tu/Th 2:30-3:45pm
PS 2XX or Core Course (see below) Depends on chosen course
Core Course (see below) Depends on chosen course
Core Course (see below) Depends on chosen course

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 11:15am-12:30pm
W 9:45-10:45am
MA 110 Introduction to Mathematics for Business
and MA 110T Tutorial		 W/F 8:15-9:30am
W 1:00-2:00pm
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) M 1:00-2:15pm
BUS 201 Business Communication W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
ECO 101 Introductory Macroeconomics
and ECO 101T tutorial		 Tu/Th 2:30-3:45pm
Tu 4:00-5:00pm
STA 210 Introduction to Business Statistics I
and STA 210T tutorial		 W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
M 3:45-5:15pm
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 8:15-9:30am
W 1:00-2:00pm
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) M 1:00-2:15pm
BUS 201 Business Communication W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
ECO 101 Introductory Macroeconomics
and ECO101T tutorial		 Tu/Th 2:30-3:45pm
Tu 4:00-5:00pm
STA 210 Introduction to Business Statistics I
and STA 210T tutorial		 W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
M 3:45-5:15pm
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
UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience  M 1:00-2:15pm
EN 130 Introduction to English Literature W/F 9:45-11:00am
HI 140 Themes in World History W/F 2:30-3:45pm
PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy Tu/Th 8:15-9:30am OR W/F 8:15-9:30am
REL 105 Introduction to the Bible Tu/Th 9:45-11:00am
REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology W/F 11:15am-12:30pm
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

 

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