Geography offers studies in both human and physical Geography, as well as conservation and environmental education. The program is offered as a BA and BA, Honours. Health Studies is a 90-credit BA with courses in health ethics, comparative health administration, and health care planning. History provides students with a variety of approaches to the study of history, as well as courses ranging from ancient to contemporary, and from Canadian to Third World history. The program is offered as both a BA and BA, Honours.
Humanities involves the study of human culture, character, ideas, expressions and values.
The courses which make up Atkinson's BA, BA Honours and BA Combined Honours programs draw on materials from literature, history, philosophy, religion, fine arts and popular culture. Liberal Studies allows students to follow a program of study comprising related courses, offering greater flexibility than a traditional BA program. Mathematics is offered as a BA, BA Specialized Honours and a B.Sc., as well as a BA in Math for Commerce. These programs examine the discoveries in mathematics that have had a significant impact on society and culture. Philosophy offers students a rich and varied curriculum including BA and BA Specialized Honours options with several areas of concentration including Social Philosophy, Applied Critical Thought, and Ethical Issues, among others.