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15.14.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. A student must meet the requirements for a departmental Major, Minor, or Honours program and also meet the Program Regulations – General and Honours Degrees for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. A student is therefore advised to consult with the Admission to the Bachelor of Arts General Degree Programs regulations, the Program Regulations - General and Honours Degrees which also includes the Bachelor of Arts General Degree Components, The Major Program, and The Minor Program regulations. Information regarding honours programs is available at Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations as well as under each department’s regulations.
A student is strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to discuss available programs and requirements in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences including the Core Requirements, The Major Program, The Minor Program, and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations. A student is advised to declare a program of study, including a Major and a Minor, before completing the first 45 credit hours of study. Information about declaring a Major and Minor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/programs/undergraduate/ideclare.php. Information regarding advisors for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/about/contact/liaisons.php.

15.14.3 Major in Philosophy
In addition to meeting the requirements listed under Program Regulations - General and Honours Degrees, to complete a B.A. with a Major in Philosophy, students must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in Philosophy courses as follows:
3 credit hours in Philosophy 2010 or 2020;
3 credit hours in Philosophy 2030;
3 credit hours in Philosophy 2040 or 2050 (or the former 3400);
6 credit hours in Philosophy 2201, 2205, or 2215;
9 credit hours at the 3000-level;
6 credit hours at the 4000-level; and,
6 additional credit hours at any level. Normally these will include 3 credit hours at the 1000-level.

15.14.4 Minor in Philosophy
In addition to meeting the requirements listed under Program Regulations - General and Honours Degrees, to complete a B.A. with a Minor in Philosophy, students must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in Philosophy courses as follows:
3 credit hours in Philosophy 2010 or 2020;
3 credit hours in Philosophy 2201, 2205, or 2215;
9 credit hours at the 3000-level;
3 credit hours at the 4000-level; and,
6 additional credit hours at any level. Normally these will include 3 credit hours at the 1000-level.

15.14.5 Joint Major in Philosophy
As an alternative to a minor, a student may choose to complete a major in Philosophy and a major in another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry. For the joint major in Philosophy, 3 fewer credit hours shall be required to fulfill clause 7 of the Major in Philosophy above.
15.14.5 Joint Major in Philosophy
As an alternative to a minor, a student may choose to complete a major in Philosophy and a major in another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry. For the joint major in Philosophy, 3 fewer credit hours shall be required to fulfill clause 7 of the Major in Philosophy above.

15.14.6 Honours in Philosophy
An Honours degree provides students with a more in-depth education in the discipline of Philosophy and additional research and writing skills. An Honours degree may be required for admission to a graduate program and is useful preparation for law and other professional fields. Students considering the Honours program are encouraged to apply before their fourth semester. Admission to the program is in accordance with University Regulations (Undergraduate) and the Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts.
In addition to meeting the general requirements for the degree, to complete a B.A. with Honours in Philosophy, students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours in Philosophy courses as follows:
9 credit hours in Philosophy 2010, 2020, and 2030;
3 credit hours in Philosophy 2040 or 2050 (or the former 3400);
6 credit hours in Philosophy 2201, 2205, or 2215;
24 credit hours in Philosophy at the 3000-level, including 3010 or 3020; 3230 or 3231; 3410; 3420;
12 credit hours in Philosophy at the 4000-level, including Philosophy 4998 or 4999; and,
6 additional credit hours at any level. Normally these will include 3 credit hours at the 1000-level.
15.14.7 Joint Honours in Philosophy
An Honours degree provides students with a more in-depth education in the discipline of Philosophy and additional research and writing skills. An Honours degree may be required for admission to a graduate program and is useful preparation for law and other professional fields. Students considering the Honours program are encouraged to apply before their fourth semester. Admission to the program is in accordance with University Regulations (Undergraduate) and the Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts. A student’s program for Joint Honours must be approved by each Head of Department involved, and conform to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences General Regulations for Joint Honours degrees.
In addition to meeting the general requirements for the degree, to complete a B.A. (Joint Honours) in Philosophy, students must complete a minimum of 45 credit hours in Philosophy courses as follows:
3 credit hours in Philosophy 2010 or 2020;
3 credit hours in Philosophy 2030;
3 credit hours in Philosophy 2040 or 2050 (or the former 3400);
6 credit hours in Philosophy 2201, 2205, or 2215;
Philosophy 3010 or 3020; 3230 or 3231; 3410; 3420; and 9 additional credit hours at the 3000-level; and
Philosophy 4998 or 4999; and 6 additional credit hours in Philosophy at the 4000- level.
If a student opts to take the comprehensive exam or honours thesis in the other discipline, the student will take a minimum of 42 credit hours in Philosophy courses.

15.14.8 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
In addition to completing the normal requirements for a Bachelor of Arts and one of an Honours, Major or Minor in Philosophy, students may elect to complete requirements for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA). As part of the minimum 120 credit hours, a student may use eligible credit hours in Philosophy to jointly satisfy other requirements of the iBA degree. When selecting courses, a student is encouraged to consult with an academic advisor early in the program and to consider Possible Course Sequencing for the First 45 credit hours of the Bachelor of Arts.

15.14.9 Previous Calendar Regulations
In accordance with University Regulations (Undergraduate), Year of Degree and Departmental Regulations - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science, students for a Philosophy Honours, Major, or Minor who had successfully completed a 2000-level course or above in Philosophy prior to September 2018 will normally follow the departmental regulations in effect at that time, although subsequent regulations are available for all students.
15.14.9 Previous Calendar Regulations
In accordance with University Regulations (Undergraduate), Year of Degree and Departmental Regulations - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science, students for a Philosophy Honours, Major, or Minor who had successfully completed a 2000-level course or above in Philosophy prior to September 2018 will normally follow the departmental regulations in effect at that time, although subsequent regulations are available for all students.

15.14.10 Major and Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
The Major and Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies are administered by the Department of Philosophy.
The Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies and the Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies are interdisciplinary programs offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences that aim to promote the integrated study through core courses of the period between Antiquity and the Modern Age (approx. 500-1700), commonly defined as the Medieval and the Early Modern, encompassing the Renaissance, the religious Reformations, the Age of European Expansion, and early colonialism. Such an approach, which coordinates the methods and subjects of several disciplines, mirrors the pluralistic, interreligious, and global framework of the age. Core courses in Medieval and Early Modern Studies are intended to integrate the material and provide a common focus at the beginning of the programs.
Medieval and Early Modern Studies course descriptions are found at the end of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences section under Course Descriptions, Philosophy, Medieval and Early Modern Studies and are designated by MEMS.

15.14.10.1 Advising
Students must carefully plan their course selection and regularly consult with the program's designated academic advisor. Questions about the delivery of a course should be directed to the appropriate academic unit. Information regarding advisors for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/about/contact/liaisons.php.

15.14.10.2 Declaring the Major or Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Students wishing to declare a Major or Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies shall consult with the program's designated academic advisor to discuss the requirements of the program. Information about declaring a program of study in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/programs/undergraduate/ideclare.php.
15.14.10.2 Declaring the Major or Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Students wishing to declare a Major or Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies shall consult with the program's designated academic advisor to discuss the requirements of the program. Information about declaring a program of study in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/programs/undergraduate/ideclare.php.

15.14.10.3 Regulations for the Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
A Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies consists of all the general requirements of the Bachelor of Arts program, including a minimum of 36 credit hours in courses chosen from Core Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Courses Approved for the Major and Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies as follows:
Students must choose courses in at least three different disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences;
6 credit hours in Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1000 (or the former Medieval Studies 1000 or the former Medieval Studies 2000); and Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1001;
6 credit hours in the study of the Latin language, normally Medieval and Modern Studies 1120 (or the former Medieval Studies 1120) or Classics 1120, and Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1121 (or the former Medieval Studies 1121) or Classics 1121, or 6 credit hours in another language studies course relevant to the program (for example, German or French). This requirement will be waived for English Honours students taking 6 credits in Middle or Old English as part of the English Honours program;
3 credit hours in one of Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2001 (or the former Medieval Studies 2001) or History 2320, or Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2002 (or the former Medieval Studies 2002) or History 2330, or Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2003 or History 2300; and
an additional 21 credit hours chosen from Core Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Courses Approved for the Major and Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies, of which a minimum of 6 credit hours must be at the 3000-level or above, and a minimum of 6 credit hours must be at the 4000-level.
As per the Degree Regulations, Major Programs of Study, students completing a Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies must choose a single discipline Minor or a second Major.
15.14.10.4 Regulations for the Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
The Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies consists of a minimum of 24 credit hours chosen from Core Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Courses Approved for the Major and Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies as follows:
Students must choose courses in at least three different disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences;
6 credit hours in Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1000 (or the former Medieval Studies 1000 or the former Medieval Studies 2000); and Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1001;
3 credit hours in one of Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2001 (or the former Medieval Studies 2001) or History 2320, or Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2002 (or the former Medieval Studies 2002) or History 2330, or Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2003 or History 2300;
an additional 15 credit hours chosen from Core Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Courses Approved for the Major and Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies, of which a minimum of 6 credit hours must be at the 3000-level or above, and a minimum of 3 credit hours must be at the 4000-level; and
as per the Degree Regulations, Minor Programs of Study, students completing a Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies must choose a single discipline Major.

15.14.10.5 Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
As an alternative to a Minor or a second Major, a student may choose to complete a Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies and another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating Major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry. For the Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies, 3 fewer credit hours at the 2000-level shall be required to fulfill clause 1.d. of the Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies above.

15.14.10.6 Course List
The Medieval and Early Modern Studies program provides exposure to courses in various disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Not all courses are necessarily offered each year.
Students must be careful not to register for different designations of the same course that is crosslisted with different departments.
Normal departmental prerequisites for courses are applicable.
Here are the Core Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Courses Approved for the Major and Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies:

**1000 Level Courses:**
- History 1009, 1010, 1015
**1000 Level Courses:**
- History 1009, 1010, 1015

**2000 Level Courses:**
- MEMS 1000 or the former MST 1000 or the former MST 2000
- MEMS 1001
- MEMS 1120 or the former MST 1120 or Classics 1120
- MEMS 1121 or the former MST 1121 or Classics 1121
- MEMS 1130 or the former MST 1130 or Classics 1130
- MEMS 1131 or the former MST 1131 or Classics 1131
- English 2000
- German 2900
- History 2001
- the former History 2050
- History 2060, 2130, 2140, 2300
- MEMS 2001 or the former MST 2001 or History 2320
- MEMS 2002 or the former MST 2002 or History 2330
- MEMS 2003 or History 2300
- MEMS 2004 or History 2335
- MEMS 2200 or the former MST 2200 or Classics 2200
- MEMS 2205 or the former MST 2205 or Philosophy 2205 or Religious Studies 2205
- MEMS 2300 or the former MST 2300 or Classics 2300
- MEMS 2494 or the former MST 2494 or Archaeology 2494
- MEMS 2600 or the former MST 2600 or English 2600
- Philosophy 2215
- Archaeology 3582, 3592
- Classics 3103
- English 3022, 3200, 3201
- German 3900
- History 3015, 3110, 3450, 3520, 3590, 3780, 3940 or the former History 3930 or the former History 3935
**3000 Level Courses:**
- MEMS 3000 or the former MST 3000 or English 3002, History 3000, Religious Studies 3000
- MEMS 3001 or the former MST 3001 or Archaeology 3001 or Folklore 3001 or the former History 3020 or the former Anthropology 3589 or the former Archaeology 3589
- MEMS 3003 or the former MST 3003 or Religious Studies 3560
- MEMS 3006 or the former MST 3006 or English 3006 or Gender Studies 3001 or the former Women's Studies 3001
- MEMS 3021 or the former MST 3021 or English 3021
- MEMS 3110 or the former MST 3110 
- the former MST 3004 or Philosophy 3110 or the former Philosophy 3760
- MEMS 3200 or the former MST 3200 or Classics 3200 or the former Classics 2205
- MEMS 3270 or the former MST 3270 or Classics 3270 or History 3270 or Religious Studies 3270
- MEMS 3300 or the former MST 3300 or Classics 3300 or the former Classics 2305
- MEMS 3302 or the former MST 3302 or FREN 3302 or LING 3302
- MEMS 3500 or the former MST 3500 or English 3500
- MEMS 3592 or the former MST 3592 or Archaeology 3592 or the former Archaeology 3685
- MEMS 3600 or the former MST 3600 or English 3600
- MEMS 3710-3729 or the former MST 3710-3729
- MEMS 3828 or the former MST 3828 or English 3828
- Philosophy 3210, 3220, 3230, 3231
- Classics 4202
- English 4010, 4030, 4210, 4211, 4900
- French 4610
- German 4300
- History 4002, 4003
- the former History 4009
- the former History 4010
- History 4011, 4219
- the former History 4695

**4000 Level Courses:**
- MEMS 4001-4020 or the former MST 4001-4020
- MEMS 4300 or the former MST 4300 or German 4300
- MEMS 4500 or the former MST 4500 or English 4500
- MEMS 4600 or the former MST 4600 or English 4600
- MEMS 4601 or the former MST 4601 or English 4601
- Philosophy 4000

15.14.10.7 Regulation Concerning the Former Major, Minor, and Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
A student cannot be awarded both a Major or a Minor or a Joint Major in Medieval Studies and a Major or a Minor or a Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies.
15.14.10.7 Regulation Concerning the Former Major, Minor, and Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
A student cannot be awarded both a Major or a Minor or a Joint Major in Medieval Studies and a Major or a Minor or a Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies.

15.14.10.8 Previous Calendar Regulations
In accordance with University Regulations (Undergraduate), Year of Degree and Departmental Regulations - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science, students with a Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major or Minor who had successfully completed a 2000-level course or above in Medieval Studies prior to September 2022 will normally follow the departmental regulations in effect at that time, although subsequent regulations are available for all students.

15.14.10.9 Diploma in Humanities
The Department of Philosophy administers the Diploma in Humanities. Credit hours in Philosophy and Medieval and Early Modern Studies may be eligible to jointly fulfill requirements of a degree and a diploma. For further information about this program, see Diploma Programs Offered in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, or contact the Program Director.

15.14.10.10 Certificate in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
The Departments of Classics, History, and Philosophy jointly administer the Certificate in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology. Credit hours in Philosophy may be eligible to jointly fulfill requirements of a degree and a certificate. For further information about this program, see Certificate in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, or contact the Program Director.

Political Science
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15.15.1 Department of Political Science Description
15.15.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
15.15.3 Honours in and Joint Honours Political Science
15.15.4 Major in Political Science
15.15.5 Political Science Concentrations
15.15.5.1 Concentration in Canadian Government
15.15.5.2 Concentration in Global Studies
15.15.6 Honours and Major in Political Science (Co-operative)
15.15.6.1 Eligibility for Admission
15.15.6.2 Program of Study
15.15.6.3 Work Term Placements
15.15.6.4 Registration and Evaluation of Performance
15.15.7 Minor in Political Science
15.15.8 Joint Major in Political Science
15.15.9 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
15.15.10 Major and Minor in Law and Public Policy
15.15.10.1 Declaring the Major or Minor in Law and Public Policy
15.15.10.2 Regulations for the Major in Law and Public Policy
15.15.10.3 Regulations for the Minor in Law and Public Policy
15.15.10.4 Joint Major in Law and Public Policy
15.15.10.5 Previous Calendar Regulations
15.15.11 Limitations on Course Use
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15.15.3 Honours in and Joint Honours Political Science
An Honours degree provides students with additional research and writing skills, may be required for admission to a graduate program, and may be useful preparation for law and other professional fields. Students considering the Honours program are encouraged to apply before their fourth semester and to begin considering a potential Honours research topic before their seventh semester. Admission to the program is in accordance with University Regulations (Undergraduate) and the Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts.
In addition to meeting the general requirements for the degree, and Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), students for a B.A.(Hons.) in Political Science must complete at least 60 credit hours in courses offered by the Department (at least 36 of these credit hours must be at the 3000 level or above), including:
18 credit hours in POSC 1000, 2100, 2800, 3010, 4010, 4011;
a minimum of 6 credit hours in Political Science courses numbered x2xx and/or x3xx;
a minimum of 3 credit hours in Political Science courses numbered x6xx and/or x8xx (in addition to POSC 2800);
27 credit hours at the 3000 or 4000 level (in addition to POSC 3010), including a minimum of 9 credit hours at the 4000 level (in addition to POSC 4010 and 4011); and
a further 6 credit hours in Political Science at any level.
Students for an Honours degree are required to select courses as specified under Honours in Political Science. A possible course pattern is presented in Course Pattern for an Honours in Political Science.
Prior to enrolling in POSC 4010, all Honours students should review the Guidelines Governing Honours Essays available from the Head of the Department, and are required to follow these guidelines while enrolled in POSC 4010 and 4011.
Students electing Joint Honours are required to follow regulations outlined in The Joint Honours Program, and to complete at least 51 credit hours in Political Science, including 42 credit hours chosen in accordance with the pattern set out in the degree regulations for a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Political Science. An additional 9 credit hours can be selected from POSC courses. At least 27 of these 42 credit hours must be at the 3000 level or above.  If the student chooses to complete the Honours Essay (POSC 4010 and 4011) in Political Science, it must be passed with a grade of 70% or better.
Here is the suggested course pattern for an Honours in Political Science (POSC):

**Academic Term 1 (Fall):**
- POSC 1000 (3 credit hours)

**Academic Term 2 (Winter):**
- POSC 1001 (3 credit hours)
- POSC 2800 (3 credit hours) [POSC 1001 is a recommended choice]

**Academic Terms 3 and 4 (Fall & Winter):**
- POSC 2100 (3 credit hours)
- Two courses from POSC x2xx or x3xx (6 credit hours)
- One course from POSC x6xx or x8xx (3 credit hours)
**Academic Terms 3 and 4 (Fall & Winter):**
- POSC 2100 (3 credit hours)
- Two courses from POSC x2xx or x3xx (6 credit hours)
- One course from POSC x6xx or x8xx (3 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 5 and 6 (Fall & Winter):**
- POSC 3010 (3 credit hours)
- Five other 3000-level POSC courses (15 credit hours)
- One POSC course at the 4000-level (depends upon the level of courses taken in the previous year)

**Academic Term 7 (Fall):**
- POSC 4010 (3 credit hours)
- Two other POSC courses at the 4000-level (6 credit hours)

**Academic Term 8 (Winter):**
- POSC 4011 (3 credit hours)
- Two other POSC courses at the 3000- or 4000-levels (6 credit hours)

Please note that if the Honours essay topic encompasses one of Canadian Government or Global Studies, POSC 4010 and/or 4011 may be applied towards the applicable Political Science concentration, subject to the recommendation of the Head of the Department and approval of the Faculty's Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee. Refer to Political Science Concentrations for more details.

15.15.4 Major in Political Science
In addition to meeting the general requirements for the degree, students completing a Major in Political Science must complete 39 credit hours in courses offered by the Department, including:
12 credit hours in POSC 1000, 2100, 2800, 3010;
a minimum of 6 credit hours in Political Science courses numbered x2xx and/or x3xx;
a minimum of 3 credit hours in Political Science courses numbered x6xx and/or x8xx (in addition to POSC 2800);
15 credit hours at the 3000 or 4000 level (in addition to POSC 3010), including a minimum of 6 credit hours at the 4000 level; and
a further 3 credit hours in Political Science at any level.
Students for a Major degree are required to select courses as specified under Major in Political Science. A possible course pattern is presented in Suggested Course Pattern for a Major in Political Science.

Here is the suggested course pattern for a Major in Political Science (POSC):

**Academic Term 1 (Fall):**
- POSC 1000 (3 credit hours)

**Academic Term 2 (Winter):**
- POSC 1001 (3 credit hours)
- POSC 2800 (3 credit hours) [POSC 1001 is a recommended choice]

**Academic Terms 3 and 4 (Fall & Winter):**
- POSC 2100 (3 credit hours)
- Two courses from POSC x2xx and/or x3xx (6 credit hours)
- One course from POSC x6xx or x8xx (3 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 5 and 6 (Fall & Winter):**
- POSC 3010 (3 credit hours)
- Three other 3000-level POSC courses (9 credit hours) [The number of courses depends upon the level of courses taken in the previous year]
**Academic Terms 5 and 6 (Fall & Winter):**
- POSC 3010 (3 credit hours)
- Three other 3000-level POSC courses (9 credit hours) [The number of courses depends upon the level of courses taken in the previous year]

**Academic Terms 7 and 8 (Fall & Winter):**
- Two 4000-level POSC courses (6 credit hours)

Please note that POSC 1001 is a recommended choice for a Major in Political Science.

15.15.5 Political Science Concentrations
While meeting the requirements for a program in Political Science, other than a Minor in Political Science, students may optionally select courses in one of two formal concentrations which, if completed, will be noted on the student’s transcript.

15.15.5.1 Concentration in Canadian Government
The concentration in Canadian Government is applicable to all programs in Political Science other than the Minor in Political Science. As part of their course selection, students opting for a Canadian Government concentration will complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in POSC courses emphasizing public policy (second digit is “6") and/or Canadian politics (second digit is “8"). These POSC x6xx and/or x8xx credit hours must include 2600 and 2800, and at least 6 credit hours at the 4000 level. Students are generally advised to follow the possible course pattern presented in Course Pattern for Optional Political Science (POSC) Concentration. For Honours students, credit hours in POSC 4010 and/or POSC 4011 may be deemed eligible towards the concentration; such students must submit their request in writing to the Head of the Department who will communicate a recommendation to the Faculty's Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee.

15.15.5.2 Concentration in Global Studies
The concentration in Global Studies is applicable to all programs in Political Science other than the Minor in Political Science. As part of their course selection, students opting for a Global Studies concentration will complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in POSC courses emphasizing international politics (second digit is “2”) and/or comparative politics (second digit is “3”). These POSC x2xx and/or x3xx credit hours must include 2200 and 2300, and at least 6 credit hours at the 4000-level. Students are generally advised to follow the possible course pattern presented in Course Pattern for Optional Political Science (POSC) Concentration. For Honours students, credit hours in POSC 4010 and/or POSC 4011 may be deemed eligible towards the concentration; such students must submit their request in writing to the Head of the Department who will communicate a recommendation to the Faculty's Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee.
15.15.5 Political Science Concentrations
While meeting the requirements for a program in Political Science, other than a Minor in Political Science, students may optionally select courses in one of two formal concentrations which, if completed, will be noted on the student’s transcript.
15.15.5.1 Concentration in Canadian Government
The concentration in Canadian Government is applicable to all programs in Political Science other than the Minor in Political Science. As part of their course selection, students opting for a Canadian Government concentration will complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in POSC courses emphasizing public policy (second digit is “6") and/or Canadian politics (second digit is “8"). These POSC x6xx and/or x8xx credit hours must include 2600 and 2800, and at least 6 credit hours at the 4000 level. Students are generally advised to follow the possible course pattern presented in Course Pattern for Optional Political Science (POSC) Concentration. For Honours students, credit hours in POSC 4010 and/or POSC 4011 may be deemed eligible towards the concentration; such students must submit their request in writing to the Head of the Department who will communicate a recommendation to the Faculty's Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee.

15.15.5.2 Concentration in Global Studies
The concentration in Global Studies is applicable to all programs in Political Science other than the Minor in Political Science. As part of their course selection, students opting for a Global Studies concentration will complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in POSC courses emphasizing international politics (second digit is “2”) and/or comparative politics (second digit is “3”). These POSC x2xx and/or x3xx credit hours must include 2200 and 2300, and at least 6 credit hours at the 4000-level. Students are generally advised to follow the possible course pattern presented in Course Pattern for Optional Political Science (POSC) Concentration. For Honours students, credit hours in POSC 4010 and/or POSC 4011 may be deemed eligible towards the concentration; such students must submit their request in writing to the Head of the Department who will communicate a recommendation to the Faculty's Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee.

15.15.6 Honours and Major in Political Science (Co-operative)
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The Political Science Co-operative Education Program (PSCE) is available to full-time Political Science Honours and Majors students only.
The PSCE provides an opportunity for students to obtain public policy and other relevant full-time employment experience in fields related to Political Science. Students will apply their academic knowledge to practical situations as they develop their research, analysis and writing skills, as well as their career interests. A commitment to ethical and professional conduct is expected of all students.
Students who are accepted into the PSCE must complete the normal requirements for their degree, as well as three full-time work terms. In addition to following the PSCE regulations, students must satisfy the Bachelor of Arts General Degree Regulations, the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations, and the Department’s requirements for the Honours in Political Science or the Major in Political Science, as applicable. Additional information about the PSCE can be found on the Department of Political Science website at www.mun.ca/posc.
15.15.6.1 Eligibility for Admission
Admission to the Political Science Co-operative Education Program is limited and selective.
A student should note that it is possible to apply to enter the PSCE only in the Fall semester of each academic year. PSCE application forms, and the application deadline are available at the Department of Political Science website.
The primary criterion used in reaching decisions on applications is overall academic achievement. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview.
To be eligible for consideration of admission to PSCE, an applicant must have completed a minimum of 42 credit hours, including POSC 1000 and 2800, by the end of that semester; have an overall average of at least 65%, and a minimum average of 70% in Political Science courses. Applicants transferring from another institution must normally have completed at least one semester at Memorial University of Newfoundland before applying to the program.

15.15.6.2 Program of Study
In addition to the requirements below students must fulfill all requirements for either a Honours or Major in Political Science.
Students’ status in the program is assessed at the end of each semester. To be eligible to continue, students must maintain full-time student status (9 or more credits in a semester) and maintain a cumulative average of at least 65% and an average of at least 70% in Political Science courses. A student who fails a required course, fails to maintain the required cumulative average, or does not maintain full-time status will not be promoted to the next semester and will be required to withdraw from the program.
Students must successfully complete three work terms, at least one of which must occur during a Fall or Winter semester. No more than two of the three work terms may be completed consecutively.
Work terms normally begin after the student has completed four academic terms. The third work term must be completed before the final academic term.
Students who successfully complete all three work terms will be awarded 3 credit hours for completion of POSC 460W. These credit hours may be used as an elective as per Degree Regulations - General and Honours Degrees, Electives of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Course patterns may vary. Students are encouraged to meet with the undergraduate Director early in their program in order to establish a course pattern that meets the requirements as set out in these regulations.
15.15.7 Minor in Political Science
Students for a Minor in Political Science must complete at least 24 credit hours in courses offered by the Department, including:
POSC 1000;
a minimum of 6 credit hours at the 2000-level, which must include POSC 2800; and
a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 3000-level or above, which must include at least 3 credit hours at the 4000-level.
Students for a Minor are required to select courses as specified under Minor in Political Science. A possible course pattern is presented in Course Pattern for a Minor in Political Science.
Here is the suggested course pattern for a Minor in Political Science (POSC):

**Academic Term 1 (Fall):**
- POSC 1000 (3 credit hours)

**Academic Term 2 (Winter):**
- POSC 2800 (3 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 3 and 4 (Fall & Winter):**
- POSC 1001 (3 credit hours) [POSC 1001 is a recommended choice]
- One course from POSC 2100, 2200, 2300, or 2600 (3 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 5 and 6 (Fall & Winter):**
- POSC 1001 (3 credit hours) [POSC 1001 is a recommended choice]
- One POSC course at the 3000-level (3 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 7 and 8 (Fall & Winter):**
- One POSC course at the 3000-level (3 credit hours)
- One POSC course at the 4000-level (3 credit hours)

Please note that POSC 1001 and 3010 are recommended choices for a Minor in Political Science. Additionally, for a Minor, credit hours in another discipline may not be substituted for POSC credit hours.

15.15.8 Joint Major in Political Science
As an alternative to a minor, a student may choose to complete a major in Political Science and a major in another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry. For the joint major in Political Science, the requirement for a further 3 credit hours in Political Science at any level shall not apply.

15.15.9 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
In addition to completing the normal requirements for a Bachelor of Arts and one of a Joint Honours, Honours, Major or Minor in Political Science, students may elect to complete requirements for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA). As part of the minimum 120 credit hours, a student may use eligible credit hours in Political Science to jointly satisfy other requirements of the iBA degree. When selecting courses, a student is encouraged to consult with an academic advisor early in the program, to consider Possible Course Sequencing for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) (First 60 Credit Hours), and to consider Political Science courses listed in International Studies (IS) Designated Courses. Up to 12 credit hours in Political Science IS courses may be used towards the International Studies (IS) Courses Requirement.
**Academic Term 1 (Fall):**
- Political Science 1000 (3 credit hours)

**Academic Term 2 (Winter):**
- Law and Public Policy 2600 (Economics 1010 and Political Science 1001 are encouraged) (3 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 3 and 4 (Fall & Winter):**
- Two other Law and Public Policy courses (6 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 5 and 6 (Fall & Winter):**
- Political Science 3010 or Sociology 3040 (3 credit hours)
- Four other Law and Public Policy or Political Science courses (12 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 7 and 8 (Fall & Winter):**
- Three Law and Public Policy or Political Science courses, including two at the 4000-level (at least one 4000-level in Law and Public Policy) (9 credit hours)

Please note that students may also consider approved courses in other disciplines as part of their course selections, as set out in the regulations.

15.15.10.3 Regulations for the Minor in Law and Public Policy
Students who minor in Law and Public Policy shall complete all the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts program.
Students are required to complete 24 credit hours in the following:
3 credit hours in Political Science 1000;
3 credit hours in Law and Public Policy 2600;
6 additional credit hours in Law and Public Policy courses, including a minimum of 3 credit hours at the 4000 level; and
a further 12 credit hours in Law and Public Policy and/or Political Science courses, which may include Anthropology 3062, 4030, Economics 1010, 1020, Gender Studies 3500, Linguistics 2220, Philosophy 2370, or Religious Studies 2850.
A student is not eligible to complete any combination of a Major or Minor in Political Science and a Major or Minor in Law and Public Policy.
Students for the Minor are required to select courses as specified under Minor in Law and Public Policy. A possible course pattern is presented in Suggested Course Pattern for a Minor in Law and Public Policy.
Here is the suggested course pattern for a Minor in Law and Public Policy:

**Academic Term 1 (Fall):**
- Political Science 1000 (3 credit hours)

**Academic Term 2 (Winter):**
- Law and Public Policy 2600 (Political Science 1001 is encouraged) (3 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 3 and 4 (Fall & Winter):**
- Two other Law and Public Policy courses (6 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 5 and 6 (Fall & Winter):**
- Two other Law and Public Policy or Political Science courses (6 credit hours)

**Academic Terms 7 and 8 (Fall & Winter):**
- Two Law and Public Policy or Political Science courses, including at least one 4000-level course in Law and Public Policy (6 credit hours)

Please note that students may also consider approved courses in other disciplines as part of their course selections, as set out in the regulations.
**Academic Terms 7 and 8 (Fall & Winter):**
- Two Law and Public Policy or Political Science courses, including at least one 4000-level course in Law and Public Policy (6 credit hours)

Please note that students may also consider approved courses in other disciplines as part of their course selections, as set out in the regulations.

15.15.10.4 Joint Major in Law and Public Policy
As an alternative to a minor, a student may choose to complete a major in Law and Public Policy and a major in another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, excluding Political Science. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry. For the joint major in Law and Society, the requirement for a further 18 credit hours in Law and Public Policy and/or Political Science courses shall be reduced to a further 15 credit hours.

15.15.10.5 Previous Calendar Regulations
In accordance with University Regulations (Undergraduate), Year of Degree and Departmental Regulations - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science, students for the former Major or Minor in Law and Society will normally follow regulations in effect in the academic year in which the student first successfully completes a course in that subject at the 2000-level or above which may be applied to the major or minor program respectively. These students may alternatively choose to follow the Law and Public Policy major or minor. Students are encouraged to consult the program's designated academic advisor for assistance with course selection.
The former Law and Society courses completed prior to September 2023 may be substituted as equivalent Law and Public Policy credit hours. Subsequent completion of Law and Society 1000 is ineligible towards the Major in Law and Public Policy.

15.15.11 Limitations on Course Use
The Department of Political Science administers the Diploma in Public Policy. A student completing a Major or Minor in Law and Public Policy and a Diploma in Public Policy, or a Major or Minor in Political Science and a Diploma in Public Policy, is required to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in the Diploma program that are not applied to the requirements of the Major or Minor. Such credit hours may be jointly applied to Electives in the Bachelor of Arts General Degree Components. For further information about this program, see Diploma Programs Offered in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, or contact the Program Director.

Religious Studies
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15.17.1 Department of Religious Studies Description
15.17.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
15.17.3 General Information
15.17.4 General Degree
15.17.4.1 Major in Religious Studies
15.17.4.2 Minor in Religious Studies
15.17.4.3 Joint Major in Religious Studies
15.17.5 Honours Degree
15.17.6 Joint Honours Degree in Religious Studies and Another Major Subject
15.17.7 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
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15.17.1 Department of Religious Studies Description
The Department of Religious Studies approaches the world's religious traditions and contemporary religiosity as historical and cultural phenomena, employing a variety of methods and theoretical perspectives. In addition to studying the beliefs and practices that comprise religion in its historical and contemporary forms, the Department's curriculum includes courses that contextualize religions in relation to the arts, popular culture, politics, gender, science, ethics, and secularism.
The following programs are available in the Department of Religious Studies:
Major in Religious Studies
Minor in Religious Studies
Joint Major in Religious Studies
Honours in Religious Studies
Joint Honours Degree in Religious Studies

15.17.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. A student must meet the requirements for a departmental Major, Minor, or Honours program and also meet the Program Regulations – General and Honours Degrees for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. A student is therefore advised to consult with the Admission to the Bachelor of Arts General Degree Programs regulations, the Program Regulations - General and Honours Degrees which also includes the Bachelor of Arts General Degree Components, The Major Program, and The Minor Program regulations. Information regarding honours programs is available at Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations as well as under each department’s regulations.
A student is strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to discuss available programs and requirements in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences including the Core Requirements, The Major Program, The Minor Program, and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations. A student is advised to declare a program of study, including a Major and a Minor, before completing the first 45 credit hours of study. Information about declaring a Major and Minor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/programs/undergraduate/ideclare.php. Information regarding advisors for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/about/contact/liaisons.php.

15.17.3 General Information
Religious Studies 1000 is a basic courses which introduces students to the academic study of religion. Religious Studies 1040 and 1041 (Introduction to Chinese), Religious Studies 1050 and 1051 (Introduction to Biblical Hebrew), Religious Studies 1060 and 1061 (Sanskrit Language Study), are courses which fulfil the language requirement in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Religious Studies course descriptions are found at the end of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences section under Course Descriptions, Religious Studies and are designated by RELS.

15.17.4 General Degree
15.17.4 General Degree

15.17.4.1 Major in Religious Studies
Students pursuing a major in Religious Studies are advised to choose their program in consultation with the Department. Students are required to take a minimum of 36 hours in Religious Studies, including:
at least 3 credit hours at the 1000 level;
at least 12 credit hours at the 2000 level;
at least 18 credit hours at the 3000 level or higher; and
at least one of Religious Studies 4001, 4002, 4812.
A student pursuing a Major in Religious Studies is encouraged to successfully complete Language Study (LS) courses offered by the Department in order to fulfill the Bachelor of Arts Language Study (LS) Requirement and as preparation for advanced studies in Religious Studies.

15.17.4.2 Minor in Religious Studies
A minimum of 24 credit hours in courses in Religious Studies is required, including at least 9 credit hours in courses at the 3000 level or above.
With the exception of the Language Study (LS) courses (1040, 1041, 1050, 1051, 1060, 1061), no more than two 1000-level courses can be counted as credit towards a minor.

15.17.4.3 Joint Major in Religious Studies
As an alternative to a minor, a student may choose to complete a major in Religious Studies and a major in another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry. For the joint major in Religious Studies, a minimum of 33 credit hours shall be required in clause 1. under the Major in Religious Studies and only 3 additional credit hours in clause 6. under the Major in Religious Studies above.