First Year Courses for Undergraduate Programs
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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
Diploma in Acting
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Fall |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience |
| TBA |
| TH 120a Collective Creation I |
| TH 201 Acting I: Meisner |
| TH 203 Movement I |
| TH 247 Voice I |
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Winter |
| 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)
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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) |
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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
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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) |
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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
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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) |
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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
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Fall |
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| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University |
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible |
| REL 130 Introduction to World Religions |
| REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
| One of: EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR HI 140 Themes in World History OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
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Winter |
| 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) |
BA (English) 3-year and 4-year
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Fall |
|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience |
| EN 130 Introduction to English Literature |
| EN 222 English Literature from 1800 |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University |
| One of: HI 140 Themes in World History OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
| One of: REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
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Winter |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) |
| EN 221 English Literature to 1800 |
| EN 295 Advanced Writing Skills |
| EN 200 Intermediate Creative Writing |
| One of: HI 140 Themes in World History OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
| One of: REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
BA (General Studies) 3-year
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Fall |
|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University |
| One of: EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR HI 140 Themes in World History OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
| One of: REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
| Intro course for Minor 1 |
| Intro course for Minor 2 |
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Winter |
| 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 |
| One of: REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
| Intro course for Minor 1 |
| Intro course for Minor 2 |
BA (History) 3-year and 4-year
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Fall |
|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience |
| HI 140 Themes in World History |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University |
| One of: EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
| One of: REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
| Core Course (see below) |
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Winter |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University (if not taken in Fall) |
| One of: HI 205 The United States since the Civil War OR HI 246 History of Genocide and Mass Violence |
| One of: EN 130 Introduction to English Literature OR PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
| One of: REL 105 Introduction to the Bible OR REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
| Core Course (see below) |
SCIENCE
BSc (Biology) 4-year
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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 |
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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 |
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3 of the following: |
SOCIAL SCIENCES
BA (Behavioural Science) 3-year and 4-year
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Fall |
|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience |
| PS 121 Introduction to Psychology |
| SO 121 Principles of Sociology |
| HUM 101 Reading and Writing for University |
| Core Course (see below) |
| Core Course (see below) |
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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) |
BA (Psychology) 4-year
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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) |
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Winter |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (if not taken in Fall) |
| BHS 240 Research Methods and BHS 240 Lab |
| PS 250 Social Psychology |
| PS 2XX or Core Course (see below) |
| Core Course (see below) |
| Core Course (see below) |
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Business Administration
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Fall |
|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience |
| BUS 100 Introduction to Business Administration |
| ECO 100 Introductory Microeconomics and ECO 100T Tutorial |
| MA 110 Introduction to Mathematics for Business and MA 110T Tutorial |
| Core Course (see below) |
| Core Course (see below) |
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Winter |
| 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) |
| Core Course (see below) |
Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration)
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Fall |
|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience |
| BUS 100 Introduction to Business Administration |
| ECO 100 Introductory Microeconomics and ECO 100T Tutorial |
| MA 110 Introduction to Mathematics for Business and MA 110T Tutorial |
| Core Course |
| Core Course |
| Core Course |
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Winter |
| 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) |
| Core Course (see below) |
Core Courses include:
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Fall |
|---|
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience |
| EN 130 Introduction to English Literature |
| HI 140 Themes in World History |
| PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible |
| REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
| 3 credits in Fine or Performing Arts |
| 3 credits in Science |
| 3 credits in Science or Mathematics |
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Winter |
| UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience |
| EN 130 Introduction to English Literature |
| HI 140 Themes in World History |
| PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy |
| REL 105 Introduction to the Bible |
| REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology |
| 3 credits in Fine or Performing Arts |
| 3 credits in Science |
| 3 credits in Science or Mathematics |