The ACE Program is an extension of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts Honours programs. The program is administered by the designated Academic Staff Member in Co-operative Education (ASM-CE) for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. With the help of the ASM-CE and the Department of Archaeology, students will seek placement opportunities within the Province, within Canada, and internationally.

Students who participate in the ACE program must meet the requirements listed under the Regulations for the General Degree of Bachelor of Arts and First Courses above. In addition, the ACE Program requires two work term courses, 300W and 400W, as described in Work Terms.

15.2.6.1 Admission Requirements
Admission to the ACE program is limited and selective.

Applicants should note that it is possible to apply to enter the ACE program only in the Fall semester of each academic year. ACE application forms and the application deadline are available at the ACE website.

The primary criterion used in reaching decisions on applications for admission is overall academic achievement. Students with weak overall academic records are unlikely to be admitted. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview.

To be eligible for admission to the ACE program an applicant must have successfully completed a minimum of 30 credit hours with an overall average of at least 65%. All applicants must have successfully completed Archaeology 1000 (or the former 1030) and 2480 and an Archaeology Field School or Lab School or have significant archaeology experience. It is also advised that students choose courses which can satisfy the requirements for the Core Requirements as outlined under Bachelor of Arts General Degree Components, including courses in a second language.

Transfer students from other universities will be placed in the term of the program judged to be appropriate considering equivalent credits, as determined by the Department and the designated ASM-CE.

15.2.6.2 Program of Study
Promotion from each term requires a passing grade in all required major courses and an overall average of at least 65% in all courses including electives. A student who fails a required major course, fails to maintain the overall average of 65% and/or does not maintain full-time status will not be promoted to the next term and will be required to withdraw from the ACE program.

In addition to the 30 credit hours required for admission, a student is required to complete a total of 120 credit hours (including a field school or lab school) and two Work Terms. A student wishing to change the sequence of the work terms must first consult with the ACE Coordinator, the designated ASMs-CE and receive written approval from the Head of the Department or delegate.

A student may wish to follow Suggested Course Progression for Major/Honours in Archaeology (Co-operative) outlined below under the Honours in Archaeology (Co-operative). A student is encouraged to meet with the Program director early in the program in order to establish a course pattern that satisfies the regulations for this program.

University Regulations (Undergraduate), Classification of Students notwithstanding, a student will require permission from the Head of the Department to register for courses while on work terms if the courses are in addition to the prescribed program. Normally, work terms are considered equivalent to a full-time course load with no time for additional course work.