honours

HONOURS BA PROGRAMS

Honours Anthropology
The Honours Anthropology program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent) of which
not more than six may be at the 100-level. A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 12 credits must
be taken in Anthropology.

For admission to the Second, Third and Fourth Years of the program, a
GPA of 7.00 is required for the Anthropology and required Sociology courses taken in the
previous year together with a GPA of 4.00 in all other courses.

First Year
AN101, AN102, SY100*
Three elective credits

Second Year
AN210, one of AN201, AN203, AN205
Two of AN206, AN207, AN208, AN221
Three elective credits

Third Year
AN371; either AN204* or AN304*; either AN329 or AN330
One and a half additional credits in Anthropology which must be taken at the 300 level. One
elective credit.

Fourth Year
AN450* and AN454*
One additional credit in Anthropology
Two elective credits

Honours Anthropology Internship Option (see page 73)

Honours Anthropology in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours Anthropology program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent)
of which not more than six may be taken at the 100 level. A minimum of seven Anthropology
credits is required; a maximum of nine Anthropology credits may be taken.

The Anthropology courses must include: AN101, AN102, AN210; one of
AN201, AN203, AN205; two of AN206, AN207, AN208; AN370* and either AN329 or
AN330; and either AN450* or AN454*.

For admission to the Second Year of the program, a GP of 7.00 in AN100*
is required: to proceed to the Third and Fourth Years of the program, a GPA of 7.00 is required
for the Anthropology courses in each previous year.

The student must also maintain throughout his program a GPA of 4.00 in
the non-specialty electives taken each year.

Honours Archaeology
The Interdepartmental Honours Program in Archaeology consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit
courses (or equivalent). Three areas are offered: near eastern, classical and prehistoric. Students
should strive to choose their area program in the First Year. The programs have six core credits
in common. In addition, each program has a number of particular courses that are required,
some in Archaeology and some in related fields.

For admission to the Second Year of the program a GP(A) of 6.00 is
required in the Archaeology credit(s) and 4.00 in elective credits. For admission to the Third
and Fourth Years, a GPA of 7.00 is required in the Archaeology credits and 4.00 in elective
credits.

Students wishing to change area programs should consult with the
Co-ordinator.

The Core Program consists of AR100*, AR245*, AR306* and AR341*,
and two Archaeology credits not in the student's area program, one credit of which is
predetermined by the course requirements of each area..

Near Eastern
First Year
AR100*, RE107, RE108, RE140* (if offered in First Year; if not, it must be taken in
Second Year)
Two elective credits

Second, Third and Fourth Years
AN101, AN102
AR203*, AR204, AR205; AR214, AR215, AR245*, AR302*, AR306*, AR310*, AR341*, plus
one more Archaeology credit not in the area program.
RE206* (Intermediate Hebrew), RE308, RE309
Language (see notes)
Two elective credits

Notes:
1.
A reading knowledge is required at the senior level of a language (other than
English) relevant to the student's area of study. Competency may be demonstrated by completion
of literature courses (e.g. FR245, FR246), provided the reading is done in the other language,
although the lectures may be in English.
2.
Students are also urged to take an introductory course in statistics.

Classical
First Year
AR100*, CL101 and CL102
Both GR101 and GR102 or both LA101 and LA102 (see notes)
Two elective credits

Second Year
AR214, AR215, AR245*, CL275 and CL276
200 level credit in Greek or Latin
100 level credit in language (i.e. Latin or Greek) not taken in First Year

Third and Fourth Years
AR203*, AR306* (Summer), AR341*
Four of: AR321, AR323, AR325, AR327, AR329, AR331
RE308 and RE309
200 level credit in the other ancient language
Additional credit in either Greek or Latin
A second Archaeology credit not in the area program
One elective credit

Notes:
1.
Students, with the approval of the Co-ordinating Committee, may substitute AR310
for the two half credits in Archaeology (e.g. AR321, AR325, AR327, AR329, AR331) in the
Third or Fourth Year.
2.
Three credits are required in one ancient language and two in the
other.
3.
Students planning to attend graduate school are advised to include among their
electives a third year of the second ancient language as well as two years of German or French.

Prehistoric
First Year
AN101, AN102, AR100*, GG100* or GL100*
Language (see notes)
One elective credit

Second, Third and Fourth Years
AR218*, AR220, AR240*, AR245*, AR304*, AR306*, AR307*, AR313, AR341*, AR460*
AN201, AN306*, AN314
One Archaeology credit not in the area program
Three elective credits

Notes:
1.
A reading knowledge is required at the senior level of a language (other than
English) relevant to student's area of study. Competency may be demonstrated by completion
of literature courses (e.g. FR245, FR246), provided the reading is done in the other language,
although the lecture may be in English.
2.
It is recommended that students include GG201 among their electives.
3.
Students are urged to take an introductory course in statistics.

Honours Archaeology in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours Archaeology program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses
(or equivalent) of which a maximum of 6 may be at the 100 level. A minimum of 9 credits must
be taken in Archaeology approved courses. The student must take the core courses and those
required in one of three specialized areas: near eastern, classical or prehistoric archaeology.

Required Courses

Core:
AR100*
AR245* or AR341*
AR306*
One Archaeology credit not in the student's area program

Near Eastern:
RE308, RE309
Three credits from AR203*, AR204, AR205, AR302*, AR310*
One credit from RE140*, AR220, AR313

Classical:
CL101, and CL102
AR214 and AR215
One credit from: AR321, AR323, AR325, AR327, AR329, AR331
Two credits from: GR101, GR102, LA101, LA102, 200 level Greek or Latin, AR220, AR313

Prehistoric:
AN101, AN102
AR218* or AR307*
AR220, AR313
AR304*
AR240* or AR460*

Progression Requirements:
For progression into the Second Year, students must have a GPA of 6.00 in the Archaeology
requirements and a GPA of 4.00 in elective courses.

For progression into the Third and Fourth Year, and for graduation,
students must attain a cumulative GPA of 7.00 in the Archaeology requirements and 4.00 in
elective courses.

Notes:
l.
Students in Honours Archaeology (Near Eastern) in combination with Honours
Religion and Culture are exempted from the requirement to obtain a credit in Ancient Near East
and Mediterranean Religions.
2.
Students in Honours Archaeology (Classical) in combination with Honours Classical
Studies must obtain two credits in Greek and/or Latin, must obtain a total of 16 credits from the
program descriptions of Honours Archaeology in combination and Honours Classical Studies in
combination, including all the courses designated by number as required.
3.
Students in Honours Archaeology (Prehistoric) in combination with Honours
Anthropology may count AN101 and AN102 toward both programs.

Honours BA Biology Program
The Honours BA Biology program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent), of which
not more than six may be taken at the 100-level. A minimum of 10 senior Biology credits must
be taken. Biology courses may be taken as ``a'', i.e. non-lab courses if available (see page 150.)

Progression requirements into Second, Third and Fourth year: A minimum
GPA of 7.00 in the Biology credits and a minimum GPA of 4.00 in all other credits taken in the
previous year.

First Year
BI100*
CP102 (recommended) or CP104
Three and a half elective credits (MA140* recommended.)

Second Year
Three senior Biology credits
Two elective credits

Third Year
Three senior Biology credits
Two elective credits
Biology Illustration Workshops (no credit)

Fourth Year
Two senior Biology credits
BI491
BI492* (Directed Research)
One and a half elective credits

Regulations and Notes:
1.
With departmental approval a student in the General program may transfer to the
Honours program after fulfilling all the Honours requirements up to the time of transfer.
Students (except those who have been permitted to proceed in Honours Biology on probation)
who must transfer out of the Honours program because of an insufficient GPA may re-enter the
program provided that by the end of the academic year following transfer to the General
program, they have
(a)
attained an accumulated GPA in Biology of at least 7.00;
(b)
fulfilled all other Honours program requirements by the time of reinstatement;
(c)
attained a GPA of not less than 9.00 on a minimum of two and a half Biology
credits taken in that year.
2.
One credit in English is required plus a half credit from the following: either BI390
or BI391, EN104, EN105, EN227, EN228.
3.
Electives must include at least a half credit in the Social Sciences Division.
4.
Honours Biology students in Second, Third, and Fourth Year are expected to attend
all Biology Departmental seminars.

Honours Biology Internship Option (see page 73)

Honours Classical Studies
The Honours Classical Studies program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or
equivalent) of which a maximum of four may be 100 level courses taken outside the department.
A minimum of 11 credits must be taken in the department, a maximum of 13 will be permitted.

Required Courses:
CL101, CL102
CL214, CL215
CL275, CL276
One credit from CL205*, CL212, either CL211 or CL320
Two senior credits in Latin and/or Greek.
A minimum of seven credits must be obtained in Classics courses, but RE300 and PY360
(ancient philosophy) may be substituted toward this requirement and will count in the
Departmental average.
A maximum of four credits in Latin and/or Greek will be permitted.
A maximum of one credit will be permitted from CL321, CL323, CL325, CL327, CL329,
CL331.

Progression Requirements:
To be admitted to the Second Year students must have a GPA of 6.00 in courses taken in the
Department and a GPA of 4.00 in elective courses.
For progression to the Third or Fourth Years, and to graduation, students must attain a
cumulative GPA of 7.00 in courses taken in the Department and of 4.00 in elective courses. This
cumulative GPA will not include courses taken in the First Year.

Honours Classical Studies in Combination with Another Honours
Program
The Honours Classical Studies program in combined Honours consists of a minimum of 20
full-credit courses (or equivalent) of which a maximum of four may be 100-level courses taken
outside the Department. A minimum of eight credits must be taken in the Department, a
maximum of 10 will be permitted.

Required Courses:
CL101, CL102
CL214, CL215
CL275, CL276
One credit from CL205*, CL212, either CL211 or CL320
One credit in Latin and/or Greek.
A minimum of seven credits must be obtained in Classics courses, but RE300 and PY360
(ancient philosophy) may be substituted toward this requirement and will count in the
Departmental average.
A maximum of two credits in Latin and/or Greek will be permitted.
A maximum of one credit will be permitted from CL321, CL323, CL325, CL327, CL329,
CL331.

Progression Requirements:
To be admitted to the Second Year, students must have a GPA of 6.00 in courses taken in the
Department and a GPA of 4.00 in elective courses.
For progression to the Third and Fourth Year, and for graduation, students must attain a
cumulative GPA of 7.00 in courses taken in the Department and of 4.00 in elective courses. This
cumulative GPA will not include courses taken in the First Year.

Honours Economics
See page 116 for a full description of the program.

Honours Economics in Combination with Another Honours Program
See page 118 for a full description of the program.

Honours English Language and Literature
The Honours English program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent). Not more than
six of these may be at the 100-level. A minimum of 12 and a maximum of 14 credits are
required in English. For students wishing to graduate with a degree in Honours English and the
Drama minor, the minimum number of credits required in English is 12, and the maximum
number of credits in both English and Theatre is 15.

Required Courses

First Year:
EN122* (or EN118 and EN130). See note below.

Second Year:
EN256*, EN258*, EN272*, EN291 (plus one of EN265, EN266, EN267, EN269)

Third Year:
EN351, EN352*, EN355*, EN357* (plus one of EN265, EN266, EN267, EN269)

Fourth Year:
EN453*, EN454*, EN462*

In Second and Third Year, students must take two of EN265, EN266,
EN267, EN269. At least one of these must be EN267 or EN269.
Note: Exceptional students who hold credit for EN118 and EN130 may,
with the permission of the Department, be permitted to register in Second Year of Honours
English.

Electives in English
Students may, if they wish, take a maximum of two credits from the following: EN201, EN202,
EN203, EN204, EN205, EN207, EN208, EN211, EN212, EN215, EN216, EN217, EN218,
EN219, EN223, EN224, EN225, EN226, EN227, EN228, EN301, EN306, EN322, EN326,
EN333*, EN342*, EN345, EN346. Students with credit for EN122* may include among their
electives also one of EN104, EN130.
Note: All English electives must be taken at the general level.

Non-English Electives
Students in Honours English must have their non-English electives approved by the Department.
Guidance will be given to students who wish to give their Honours degree a particular academic,
vocational, or practical emphasis.

For admission to Second Year students must have a minimum GP of 7.00
in EN122* and a GPA of 4.00 in the electives of the First Year.

For admission to each of the subsequent years of the program, students must
have a minimum GPA of 8.00 in the required English courses and 4.00 in their non-English and
(if taken) English electives of the previous year.

Honours English Internship Option (see page 73)

Honours English in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours English program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent). Not
more than six of these may be at the 100 level.

Students must take EN122* and at least eight English credits offered at the
Honours level. Department approval must be obtained for these eight credits.

Honours French Language and Literature
The Honours French program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent).
Not more than 7 of these may be at the 100 level. Students must take at least 11 but no more
than 12 credits in French.

For admission to each of the senior years of the program, a minimum GPA
of 7.00 is required in Honours French and 4.00 in the elective credits of the previous year.

Students may transfer from the General program into the Honours
program if they have obtained a minimum GPA of 7.00 in French and a minimum GPA of 4.00
in elective credits. Permission of the Department of French Language and Literature is also
required.

First Year Francophone students, bilingual students, and students with credit
for OAC French Immersion courses whose performance on a placement test written during the
first week of classes is deemed satisfactory may be placed in FR251*.

Required courses:
FR151*, FR155*, FR251*, FR304 or FR305. In addition to the requirements in language and
literature, the student must also take one credit in the literature of France preceding 1800, and
another in the literature of France after 1800.

First Year
FR151*, FR155

Second Year
FR251*
Two French credits at the 200 level

Third Year
FR304 or FR305
Two and a half French credits at the 200, 300 or 400 level

Fourth Year
Three French credits at the 200, 300 or 400 level

Notes:
1.
Students may obtain a maximum of one credit at a francophone university, provided
a letter of permission is obtained from WLU prior to registering in courses. The courses may
be taken only between First and Second or between Second and Third Year.
2.
Students who intend to go into High School teaching are advised to take FR351*
and FR471*.

Third Year Abroad
The Department of French Language and Literature co-operates with corresponding departments
at the universities of Windsor, Western Ontario and Guelph in operating a Third-Year Abroad
program at the University of Nice, France. Students in good standing in Honours French at
Wilfrid Laurier may apply to participate in this program.

Honours French in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours French program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or
equivalent). Not more than seven of these may be at the 100 level. At least nine credits must
be taken in French at the Honours level. For admission to each of the senior years of the
program, a minimum GP of 7.00 is required in Honours French, and 4.00 in the electives of the
previous year.

Required courses:
FR151*, FR155, FR251*, FR304 or FR305. In addition to the requirements in language and
literature, the student must also take one credit in the literature of France preceding 1800, and
another in literature of France after 1800.
Note: For all other requirements and notes, see
the Honours French program description.

Honours Geography
The Honours Geography program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent) and includes
a minimum of 10.5 credits in Geography and a minimum of eight non-Geography credits. Not
more than six full-credit courses (or equivalent) may be at the 100 level. The program must
include at least one half-credit in curriculum division A in the General program.

First Year
GG100
Four non-geography elective credits

Second Year
For admission to the Second Year a GP of 6.00 is required in GG100* and a cumulative GPA
of 4.00 in all non-Geography courses.
GG251, GG254, GG258, GG260, GG270, GG280, GG290
One and a half non-geography elective credits

Third Year
For admission to the Third Year a cumulative GPA of 7.00 is required in all senior Geography
courses and a cumulative GPA of 4.00 in all non-Geography courses.
Students must take a half credit from each of three of the following four groups:
Group 1: GG265, GG362, GG363, GG364, GG365, GG366, GG367
Group 2: GG271, GG272, GG274, GG371, GG372, GG374, GG375, GG376
Group 3: GG381, GG382, GG385, GG387, GG388, GG389
Group 4: GG391, GG392, GG393, GG395, GG396
One of GG351, GG360, GG361, GG368, GG369
Three elective credits as follows:
One Geography credit at the 300-400 level selected by the student
One non-Geography elective credit
One Geography or non-Geography elective credit
Geography Field Camp (one week, no credit)

Fourth Year
For admission to the Fourth Year and to graduate a cumulative GPA of 7.00 is required in all
senior Geography courses and a cumulative GPA of 4.00 in all non-Geography courses.
GG450* or one full credit consisting of one half credit in Geography at the 400 level excluding
GG451 and one half credit in Geography at the 300 or 400 level.
Four elective credits as follows:
Two Geography elective credits at the 300-400 level
One and a half non-Geography elective credits
One half-credit elective, Geography or non-Geography

Honours Geography Internship Option (see page 72)

Honours Geography in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours Geography programs consist of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent).

A minimum of eight credits in Geography is required; a maximum of 11
Geography credits may be taken.

The program must include the following:
GG100* (taken in the First Year); GG251, GG254, GG258, GG260, GG270, GG280, GG290
(normally taken in the Second Year); one of GG351, GG360, GG361, GG368, GG369
Students must take one half credit from each of two of the following four groups:
Group 1: GG265, GG362, GG363, GG364, GG365, GG366, GG367
Group 2: GG271, GG272, GG274, GG371, GG372, GG374, GG375, GG376
Group 3: GG381, GG382, GG385, GG387, GG388, GG389
Group 4: GG391, GG392, GG393, GG395, GG396
Third Year Field Camp (one week, no credit)
GG450 or one full credit consisting of one half credit in Geography at the 400 level excluding
GG451 and one half credit in Geography at the 300 or 400 level.
One Geography credit at the 300 or 400 level.

For admission to the Second Year of the program, a GP of 6.00 is required
in GG100*; to proceed to the Third and Fourth Years of the program and to graduate, a
cumulative GPA of 7.00 is required in all senior Geography courses and a cumulative GPA of
4.00 in non-specialty electives.

Honours German
The Honours German program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent).
Not more than six of these may be at the 100 level. A minimum of 10 Honours German credits
is required.

For admission to the Second, Third and Fourth Years of the program, a
GPA of 7.00 is required in Honours German, and a GPA of 4.00 in the electives taken each
year.

First Year
GM150*, GM151*

Second Year
GM255, GM256, GM271*

Third Year
GM353, GM354, GM371*, GM372*

Fourth Year
GM452*, GM454, GM481*

Honours German in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours German program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or
equivalent), at least 8 of which shall be in German at the Honours level. Not more than 6 credits
may be at the 100 level.

For admission to the Second, Third and Fourth Years of this
program, a GPA of 7.00 is required in Honours German and a GPA of 4.00 in the electives
taken every year.

First Year
GM150*, GM151*

Second Year
GM255, GM256, GM271*

Third Year
GM371* or GM372*, GM353, GM354

Fourth Year
GM454* or GM481*, GM452*
Honours Greek in Combination with Another Honours Program
The Honours Greek program in combined Honours consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit
courses, no more than 6 of which may be at the 100 level. The program must include at least
6 senior credits in Greek.

Required Courses:
GR101, GR102
At least one credit at the 200 level
Additional credits in Greek to a total of six senior credits of which three and a half must be at
the 300 or 400 level
CL101, CL275

Progression Requirements:
To be admitted to the Second year, students must have a GP of 6.00 in Greek and a GPA of
4.00 in elective courses. For progression to the Third or Fourth Years, and to graduation,
students must attain a cumulative GPA of 7.00 in Greek and 4.00 in elective courses. This
cumulative GPA will not include courses taken in the First Year.
Honours History
An Honours degree in History requires a total of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent). Not more
than 6 credits at the 100 level may be counted toward the degree, and 1 of these 6 must be in
History at the 100 level. Nine of the 20 credits must be Honours history offerings. Certain of
these are required and must be taken in a specific year of the program.

One 200 or 300 level credit in Canadian history is required.

Second Year
HI251, HI252
Two other 200 level History credits

Third Year
A 300 level History credit chosen from a list of course sections specified by the Department as
available only to honours history students.
One other 300 level History credit
One other History credit at either the 200 or 300 level

Fourth Year
Two 400 level History credits
One 200 or 300 level History credit

Notes:
1.
For progression into the Second Year of the program a GP(A) of 6.00 is required
in History courses and a GPA of 4.00 is required in the electives of the First Year.
2.
For progression into the Third and Fourth Years students must maintain a
cumulative GPA of 7.00 in History courses and a cumulative GPA of 4.00 in elective courses.
Neither cumulative GPA will include any junior courses.

Honours History Internship Option (see page 73)
Honours History in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours History program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or
equivalent). Not more than 6 of these may be at the 100 level, and 1 of these must be in
History.

A minimum of six History credits at the Honours level is required, and must
include:

One senior Canadian History credit

Second Year
HI251 and HI252

Third Year
A 300 level History credit chosen from a list of course sections specified by the Department as
available only to Honours History students.
One other 300 level History credit

Fourth Year
One 400 level History credit
One 200 or 300 level History credit

Notes:
1.
For progression into the Second Year of the program, a GP(A.) of 6.00 is required
in History courses and a GPA of 4.00 is required in the electives of the First Year.
2.
For progression into the Third and Fourth Years students must maintain a
cumulative GPA of 7.00 in History courses and a cumulative GPA of 4.00 in elective courses.
Neither cumulative GPA will include any junior courses.
3.
For advice on which History courses best suit their particular combined program,
students should consult members of the Department.

Honours Latin
The Honours Latin program will consist of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses, no more than
6 of which may be at the 100 level. The program must include at least 9 senior credits in Latin.

Required Courses:
LA101, LA102, LA203, LA204
Another credit at the 200 level is recommended
Additional credits in Latin to a total of nine senior credits of which six must be at the 300 or
400 level
CL102, CL276

Progression Requirements:
To be admitted to the Second Year, students must have a GP of 6.00 in Latin and a GPA of
4.00 in elective courses. For progression to the Third or Fourth Years, and to graduation,
students must attain a cumulative GPA of 7.00 in courses taken in Latin and of 4.00 in elective
courses. This cumulative GPA will not include courses taken in the First Year.
Honours Latin in Combination with Another Honours Program
The Honours Latin program in combined Honours consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit
courses, not more than 6 of which may be at the 100 level. The program must include at least
6 senior credits in Latin.

Required Courses:
LA100*, LA203, LA204
Another credit at the 200 level is recommended
Additional credits in Latin to a total of six senior credits of which three and a half must be at
the 300 or 400 level
CL102, CL276

Honours Mathematics
The Honours Mathematics (BA) program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or
equivalent) including at least 11 and no more than 13 Mathematics credits. The program includes
no more than 7 junior credits and must include at least 4 Mathematics credits at the 300 or 400
level including at least 2 at the 400 level.

Required Courses:
MA100*, MA121, MA122, MA200, MA201, MA215, MA222, MA223,
MA225, MA240 and MA489
CP104

Notes:
1.
At most one credit from SC101, SC102, SC103, SC104, BI110, BI120, CH115*,
PC101* and AS105* may be counted towards degree requirements.
2.
For continuation into the Second, Third, and Fourth years of the program, and for
graduation, the requirements are a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00 in Mathematics and a
minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 in other credits.
3.
Electives must include at least a half credit from the Humanities Division (other
than Mathematics), at least a half credit from the Social Science Division and at least a half
credit from the Science Division. (See Curriculum Divisions, page 54.)
4.
The following is a suggested schedule within which all program requirements can
be fulfilled:

First Year
MA100*, MA121 and MA122
CP104
Two and a half non-Mathematics elective
credits

Second Year
MA200, MA201, MA215, MA225, MA240
One Mathematics elective credit
One and
a half non-Mathematics elective credits

Third Year
MA222, MA223 (if not completed in Second Year)
Two and a half Mathematics elective
credits
One non-Mathematics elective credit
One half-credit elective

Fourth Year
MA489
One and a half Mathematics elective credits
One and a half non-Mathematics
elective credits
One and a half elective credits.

Honours Mathematics in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours Mathematics (BA) program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit
courses (or equivalent), including at least 8 and no more than 11 Mathematics credits. The
program must include no more than 6 junior credits and must include at least 3 Mathematics
credits at the 300 or 400 level including at least 1 at the 400 level.

Required Courses:
MA100*, MA121, MA122, MA200, MA201, MA222, MA240 and one of MA215, MA223,
MA225.

Notes:
1.
At most one credit from SC101, SC102, SC103, SC104, BI110, BI120, CH115*,
PC101* and AS105* may be counted towards degree requirements.
2.
For continuation into the Second, Third and Fourth years of the program and for
graduation, the requirements are a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00 in Mathematics and a
minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 in other credits.
3
Electives must include at least a half credit from the Humanities Division (other
than Mathematics), at least a half credit from the Social Science Division and at least a half
credit from the Science Division. (see Curriculum Divisions, page 56.)

Honours Mathematics with Finance and Accounting Option
The program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent) including at least
10 Mathematics credits. The program includes at most 7 junior credits and must include at least
3 Mathematics credits at the 300 or 400 level of which at least 1 is at the 400 level.

The following schedule incorporates all program requirements.

First Year
MA100*, MA121, MA122
BU111, BU121
EC120, EC140
BU155 (Recommended) or CP104
One half-credit elective

Second Year
MA200, MA201, MA240, MA245
One Mathematics elective credit
BU227, BU247, BU231
One half-credit non-Mathematics, non-Business elective (EC250 or EC260 recommended)

Third Year
MA222, one of MA215, MA223, MA225
One and a half Mathematics elective credits
BU357, BU383, BU387, BU393, BU397

Fourth Year
Two and a half Mathematics elective credits
Two credits from BU443, BU453, BU456, BU457, BU463, BU466, BU467, BU473, BU476,
BU477, BU483, BU486, BU487, BU493, BU496, BU497
One half-credit elective

Progression Requirements:
For progression into the Second, Third and Fourth years of the program, and for graduation,
the requirements are minimum cumulative GPAs of 7.00 in Mathematics, 6.00 in Business, and
4.00 in other credits.

Honours Mathematics Internship Option (see page 73).

Honours Music (BA) in Combination with Another Honours Program (see
page 134).

Honours Philosophy
The Honours Philosophy program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent). Not more
than 6 of these may be at the 100 level. A student's program must contain at least 11 but may
contain no more than 12 credits in Philosophy.
1.
Core Courses (four credits):
Students must take the followings courses: PY110 and PY111 (or equivalent);
PY204; PY207; three of PY256, PY259, PY261, PY262, PY263 and PY264 and a half-credit
fourth year seminar.
2.
Area Courses (three credits):
In addition students must obtain:
(a)
at least a half credit in history
(PY360)
(b)
at least one and a half credits in values
(PY203; PY213; PY215; PY217;
PY218; PY223; PY227; PY230; PY233; PY247; PY480)
(c)
at least one credit in metaphysics and epistemology
(PY209; PY214; PY225;
PY226; PY228; PY229; PY239; PY249; PY304; PY339; PY470)
3.
Elective Courses (four to five credits)
Eletive courses in Philosophy must include at least four credits, but may include
up to five credits.

At least three credits among area courses and elective courses must be at
the 300 or 400 level.
For progression into the Second Year of the program, requirements are
a GPA of at least 5.00 in PY110 and PY111 and a GPA of at least 5.00 in all other credits.

For progression into the Third and Fourth Years of the program, students
must attain a GPA of at least 7.00 in Philosophy courses, and of at least 5.00 in the other credits
of the preceding year.

Honours Philosophy in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours Philosophy program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent).
Not more than 6 of these may be at the 100 level. A minimum of 7 full-credits must and a
maximum of 9 credits may be in Philosophy.
1.
Core Courses (three and a half credits)
Students must take the following courses: PY110, PY111 (or equivalent), one of
PY201, PY204; three of PY256, PY259, PY261, PY262, PY263, PY264 and a half-credit
fourth year seminar.
2.
Elective Courses (three and a half to five and a half credits)
Elective courses in Philosophy must include at least three and a half credits, but
may include up to five and a half credits.
At least two among the elective credits must be at the 300 or 400 level.
For progression into the Second Year of the program, requirements are a GPA of at least 5.00
in PY110 and PY111 and a GPA of at least 5.00 in all other credits.
For progression into the Third and Fourth Years of the program,
students must attain a GPA of at least 7.00 in Philosophy courses, and of at least 5.00 in the
other credits of the preceding year.
Honours Physical Education
Physical Education is a program with a limited and controlled enrolment. Students wishing this
program must indicate this preference on the initial application to the University.

The Honours BA program in Physical Education consists of a minimum of
20 full-credit courses (or equivalent), not more than 6 of which may be at the 100 level. The
program must include at least 9 and may include at most 12 senior credits in Physical Education.
All Physical Education students who were accepted into a physical education program in June
1992, or after, and who wish to complete the Honours degree, will be classified as General
program students until the completion of 15 full credits, which must include: PE121, PE122;
4 of PE101 through PE119 and/or PE207 ; PE210 or PE211; PE216; PE219; PE220; PE231;
PE232; PE241; PE242; four of PE306 through PE318 ; PE321; PE322; PE323; PS248 and
PS249 (or equivalent). Students meeting these requirements and having a minimum cumulative
GPA of 7.00 in all Physical Education courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 in all
other courses will be eligible for admission to the Fourth Year of the program and the
opportunity to complete the Honours degree. Those not meeting the requirements may complete
the General degree requirements as outlined on pages 59 and 60 of this Calendar.
First Year
PE121, PE122, four of PE101 through PE119 and /or PE207
BI100*
PS100* or
SY100*
One elective credit

Second Year
PE210 or PE211; PE216, PE219, PE220, PE231, PE232, PE241, PE242
One elective credit

Third Year
PE321, PE322, PE323, PE341
Four of PE306 , PE307 , PE309 , PE311 , PE313 .
PE316 , PE317 , PE318
PS248 and PS249 or equivalent (subject to approval of the department)
One elective credit

Fourth Year
PE251, PE361, PE420, PE422
An additional Physical Education credit
Two elective credits

Notes:
1.
Every student will be required to participate in some program which is associated
with sport or physical activity for two years. These could include participation in intercollegiate
athletics at WLU, community sponsored sports programs, or local elementary and secondary
school programs. Other types of involvement may meet this requirement but must be approved
by the Department Chair. Students interested in a career in secondary school teaching are
advised to consult with the Department regarding course selection.
2.
PE210 and PE211 have PS100* and SY100* as their respective prerequisites.
3.
Students intending to apply to a faculty of education at an Ontario university should
obtain credit for six, or more, of PE101 through PE119 and/or PE207 .
Honours Political Science
The Honours Political Science program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent) of which
not more than 6 may be at the 100 level. A student's program must contain at least 11 but no
more than 13 credits in Political Science.

The Political Science courses must include:
PO100* or both PO110 and PO111
One credit in political thought, normally PO235, PO236
One credit in quantitative methods, normally PO217, PO218
One credit in Canadian government, normally PO263, PO264
PO478, PO479
One half credit at the 400-level other than PO478 and PO479

The student must also ensure that at least one credit is obtained from each
of at least three of the following five fields:
Canadian Government: PO211, PO212, PO312, PO313, PO314, PO315,
PO342, PO343, PO345, PO346, PO347, PO348, PO450, PO451, PO473
Comparative Politics: PO225, PO226, PO227, PO228,
PO318, PO319, PO325, PO326, PO327, PO457, PO465
International Relations: PO231, PO232, PO331,
PO332, PO333, PO334, PO344, PO488, PO489
Political Process: PO204, PO205, PO240, PO241, PO349, PO452, PO454,
PO466, PO467, PO476
Political Thought: PO335, PO336, PO337

For admission to the Second Year of the program, a GP(A) of 7.00 is
required in junior Political Science and a GPA of 5.00 is required in all other credits of the First
Year. For admission to the Third and Fourth Years of the program a GPA in the preceding year
of at least 7.00 in Political Science and at least 5.00 in all other credits is required.

Honours Political Science Internship Program (see page 73)

Honours Political Science in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours Political Science program consists of the equivalent of 20 full-credit
courses (or equivalent) of which not more than 6 may be at the 100 level.

A minimum of seven and a half credits must and a maximum of nine credits
may be in Political Science.
The Political Science courses must include:
PO100, or both PO110 and PO111
One credit in political thought, normally P0235, PO236
One credit in quantitative methods, normally PO217, PO218
One credit in Canadian government, normally PO263, PO264
PO478, PO479
One half credit at the 400 level other than PO478 and PO479

The student must also ensure that at least one credit is obtained from each
of at least two of the following fields:
Canadian Government: PO211, PO212, PO312, PO313,
PO314, PO315 PO342, PO343, PO345, PO346, PO347, PO348, PO450,
PO451, PO473
Comparative Politics: PO225, PO226, PO227, PO228, PO318, PO319,
PO325, PO326, PO327, PO457, PO465
International Relations: PO231, PO232, PO331, PO332, PO333, PO334,
PO344, PO488, PO489
Political Process: PO204, PO205, PO240, PO241, PO349, PO452, PO454,
PO466, PO467, PO476
Political Thought: PO335, PO336, PO337

For admission to the Second Year of the program, a GP(A) of 7.00 is
required in junior Political Science and a GPA of 5.00 in all other credits of the First Year. For
admission to the Third and Fourth Years of the program a GPA in the preceding year of at least
7.00 in Political Science, and at least 5.00 in all other credits is required.

Students must have their total program approved by their two Honours
Departments by the beginning of each academic year.

Honours Psychology
The Honours Psychology program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent), including
at least 10 but not more than 11.5 credits in Psychology. A maximum of 6 credits at the 100
level may be included in the program.

It is recommended that all students considering graduate work register for
the thesis (PS499*) course in Fourth Year. Students who do not take PS499* must take PS498*.

Students are advised that admission to the Honours Psychology program
does not guarantee admission to the Fourth Year thesis (PS499*) course.

The non-Psychology credits must include at least one from each of the
following groups:
Group I: BI100*, BI110, BI120, CH100*, CH101*, CH110*, CH115*,
CP102, CP104, CP114, CP116, GL100*, MA100*, MA108, MA109, MA121, MA122,
MA130*, MA140*, PC100*, PC101*, PC102*, PC110*, PC120, a senior credit in any of these
disciplines or a senior credit in Physical Geography.
Group II: AN101, AN102, EC120, EC140, PO100*, PO110, PO111,
SY100*, GG100*, or a senior credit in any of these disciplines except Physical Geography.
Group III: Archaeology; Classics; History; Literature or Language;
Music History or Literature; Philosophy; Religion and Culture.

First Year
PS100* and four additional elective credits. Ordinarily students will include one credit from each
of the above three groups.

Second Year
Admission requirements: GP of 7.00 in PS100* and a GPA of 5.00 in the electives.
Five credits including:
1.
PS298, PS299
2.
At least one of PS205 or PS215, PS209, PS211, or PS228 must be completed
during either Second or Third Year.
3.
At least one of PS219, PS221, PS225, or PS229 must be completed during either
Second or Third Year. Students are encouraged to satisfy this requirement in the same year in
which they satisfy 2 above.
4.
At least one of PS206, PS216, PS226, PS231 or PS233* must be completed during
either Second or Third Year. Each of these courses includes a field placement as a course
requirement.
5.
The prerequisites for at least one seminar course taken in Third Year.

Third Year
Admission requirements: GPA in Second Year of 8.00 in Psychology, and 5.00 in the elective
credits.
Five credits including:
1.
PS298, PS299
2.
At least one of PS311, PS318, PS323, PS324, PS325, PS326, PS328. Students who
are considering pursuing their education beyond the Honours BA are strongly encouraged to
complete at least two seminars.
3.
PS452.This course may be completed in either Third or Fourth Year.

Fourth Year
Admission requirements: GPA in Third Year of 8.00 in Psychology, and 5.00 in elective credits.
Five credits, including either PS499* or PS498*.

Honours Psychology in Combination with Another Honours Program
The requirements are the same as stated above in Honours Psychology except that a minimum
of 8.5 and a maximum of 11 credits in Psychology are required. Students who are required to
complete research methods and statistics courses in the second Honours program should consult
with both Departments to avoid duplication.

Honours Psychology Internship Option (see page 73)

Honours Religion and Culture
The program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent) of which 10, but no more than 15,
must be in Religion and Culture. Individual programs can be constructed by student and advisor
to meet a variety of needs such as preparation for graduate study, seminary, or teaching. The
Honours students must take RE215 and RE216, the two Honours seminar courses RE476 and
RE477, and the senior thesis course RE471*. At least two half-credit courses must be taken in
each of three areas: (1) Ancient Near East and Mediterranean Religions: RE107, RE108, RE200,
RE201, RE203*, RE207, RE208, RE214, RE217, RE219, RE222, RE223, RE300, RE301,
RE302*, RE305, RE307, RE308, RE309, RE310*, RE343, RE344, RE345, RE346; (2)
Western Religions: Early to Modern: RE103, RE104, RE224, RE228, RE230, RE233, RE235,
RE236, RE248, RE304, RE311, RE312, RE313, RE316, RE319, RE328, RE330, RE331,
RE332, RE333, RE336, RE348, RE372; (3) Asian and Indigenous Religions: RE111, RE112,
RE211, RE212*, RE213, RE227, RE246, RE296, RE298, RE317, RE318, RE321, RE324,
RE337. A student's program must include at least a half credit from each of Divisions B and
C in the General program. At least one credit in a foreign language is strongly recommended.
A limit of six credits may be taken at the 100 level. Admission to Second Year and continuance
in the program require a GPA of 7.00 in Religion and Culture and a GPA of 5.00 in other
credits.

Honours Religion and Culture in Combination with Another Honours
Program
The requirements are the same as stated above in Honours Religion and Culture with the
following modification:

A minimum of eight credits is required in Religion and Culture.

Honours Sociology
The program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent) of which not more than 6 may be
at the 100 level. The program must include a minimum of 11 credits (2 at the 400 level) and
may include a maximum of 13 credits in Sociology. The program must also include AN101 and
one other half credit in Anthropology.

First Year
SY100*, AN101
Three and a half elective credits

Second Year
For progression into the Second Year, a GP of 7.00 is required in SY100, and a cumulative
GPA of 4.00 in all other credits of the First Year.
SY203*, SY280, SY281
Three credits including at least one and a half in Sociology and at least one elective credit
approved by the Department.

Third Year
For progression into the Third Year, a cumulative GPA of 7.00 is required in Sociology and a
cumulative GPA of 5.00 in all other credits.
SY382 and either SY387 or SY388
Four credits including at least two and a half in Sociology and at least one elective credit
approved by the Department.

Fourth Year
For progression into the Fourth Year, a cumulative GPA of 7.00 is required in Sociology, and
a cumulative GPA of 5.00 in all other credits.
Two credits in Sociology at the 400 level.
Three credits including at least one in Sociology and at least one elective credit approved by the
Department.

Honours Sociology Internship Option (see page 73)

Honours Sociology in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours Sociology program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent) not
more than six of which may be at the 100 level. The program must include a minimum of seven
and may include a maximum of nine credits in Sociology.
Sociology requirements include:
SY100*, SY203*, SY280, SY281, SY382, either SY387 or SY388 and two credits in Sociology
at the 400 level.

For progression into the Second Year of the program, a GP of 7.00 in
SY100 is required; to proceed to the Third and Fourth Years of the program, a cumulative GPA
of 7.00 is required in Sociology in each previous year.

Students must also maintain throughout their program a cumulative GPA
of 4.00 in the elective credits in First Year and a cumulative GPA of 5.00 in the elective credits
in the remaining years.

Honours Spanish
For Honours Spanish, a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent) must be successfully
completed before graduation of which 10 must be in Spanish; at least 3 credits must be obtained
in language courses, 1 credit in Survey of Spanish Literature, half credit in Spanish
Golden Age Literature, and 1 credit in Spanish American Literature. Students may be required
to take a comprehensive examination at the end of their last year.

For admission to Second and subsequent years a minimum GPA of 7.00 is
required in Spanish, and 4.00 in the elective credits of the previous year.

Honours Spanish in Combination with Another Honours Program
The combined Honours Spanish program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or
equivalent). Students in this program will take a minimum of 9 credits in Spanish of which 3
must be obtained in language courses, 1 Survey of Spanish Literature, in Spanish
Golden Age Literature, and 1 in Spanish American Literature.

For admission to Second and subsequent years a minimum GPA of 7.00 is
required in Spanish, and 4.00 in the elective credits of the previous year.

Recommended Program for Honours Spanish and Honours Spanish in
Combination with Another Honours Program

First Year
SP151, SP152 or SP251, SP252

Second Year
SP251, SP252 or SP261, SP262
SP253, SP263, SP255, SP256

Third Year
SP261, SP262 or SP351, SP352
Two of SP354, SP355, SP474, SP475
SP476 or SP477

Fourth Year
SP351, SP352 or SP461*
Two credits in Spanish of which a half credit must be in Spanish American Literature.

Note:
The recommended program above stipulates nine credits in Spanish, the requirements for
Honours Spanish in Combination with Another Honours program. Students in Honours Spanish
should take one additional full-credit course in Spanish.