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1 2018/19 UNDERGRADUATE Calendar AND COURSE CATALOGUEU ndergraduate Calendar and Course Catalogue2018/2019 This Calendar sets forth the intention of the University, at the time of its publication, with respect to all matters contained therein. The University reserves the right at any time to deviate from what appears in the Calendar , either in order to serve the best interests of the University, or because of circumstances or occurrences beyond the University s reasonable control. The University expressly denies responsibility or liability to any person who may suffer loss or who may be otherwise adversely affected by such Calendar is updated annually.

2 If necessary, a list of corrections and post-publication updates to the print edition of the 2018/2019 Calendar , which have been changed in the online edition, will be posted at Check this web page regularly to keep informed of University of Lethbridge Calendar and Course Catalogue is also available online 2018 - University of Lethbridge3 MANDATE STATEMENT .. 6 OUR PROMISE .. 6 DESTINATION 2020 .. 7 OUR FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES.. 8 LIBERAL EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE .. 9 THE UNIVERSITY .. 9 THE UNIVERSITY SHIELD.

3 10 UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE PRINCIPLES OF STUDENT CITIZENSHIP .. 11 NOTICES TO STUDENTS .. 12 ERRATA AND ADDENDA .. 14 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE .. 15 ADMISSION .. 19 Introduction .. 20 Admission Procedures .. 20 General Admission .. 20 Application Deadlines .. 20 General Admission Routes and Academic Qualifications .. 22 International Students .. 30 English Language Requirements .. 30 Program Availability and Summary of Required Qualifications .. 32 Admission Documents .. 38 Conditional Admission .. 38 Transfer Credit.. 39 Information for Incoming Visiting Students.

4 41 Information for Incoming Exchange Students .. 41 General Policies for all Applicants .. 41 Caveat - Authority to Rescind Admission/Registration Privileges .. 41 Explanation of Terms .. 42 REGISTRATION.. 43 Student Records Retention Policy .. 44 Advice and Information .. 44 Terms Used During Registration .. 44 When to Register .. 45 Order of Priority Registration .. 46 Registration Limitations .. 46 Classroom Privileges .. 47 Course Registration .. 47 Withdrawal .. 47 Appeal of Registration .. 47 FEES .. 49 Disclaimer .. 50 Self-service Resources and General Information.

5 50 Payments .. 50 Cancellations, Refunds and Withdrawals.. 51 Non-refundable Application and Registration Fees .. 51 Non-refundable Deposits .. 52 Fees .. 52 Important Dates and Fee Deadlines .. 59 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS .. 61 Introduction .. 62 Academic Regulations .. 62 Grade Appeal Policy .. 66 Student Discipline Policy - Academic Offences .. 67 Student Discipline Policy - Non-Academic Offences .. 69 Caveat - Authority to Rescind Registration Privileges/Prohibit Access to University Property.

6 72 Appeal of Application of Policy Other than Grade or Student Discipline .. 72 Assessment of Student Learning Policy and Procedures for Undergraduate Courses .. 72 Other Policies .. 75 Program Requirements .. 77 GRADUATION .. 81 Application for Graduation .. 82 Convocation Invitation .. 82 Conferral .. 82 Conferral in Absentia .. 82 Names on Parchments.. 82 Awarded Posthumously.. 83 Transcripts .. 83 Parchment Replacement .. 83 Convocation Attendance.. 83 Academic Dress .. 83 Revoking Degrees .. 84 UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL.

7 85 International Students .. 86 Exchange Students .. 86 International Student Advising.. 86 English For Academic Purposes (EAP) .. 86 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY .. 89 General Philosophy and Information.. 90 Services .. 90 Instruction .. 91 Collections .. 91 Policies and Regulations.. 92 SCHOOL OF LIBERAL EDUCATION .. 93 General Philosophy .. 94 Advising and Information.. 95 Liberal Education List Requirement .. 95 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE.. 99 Philosophy and Programs .. 101 Advising and Information.. 102 Admission.. 102 Academic Standards.

8 104 Institutional Honours.. 104 Arts and Science Disciplines .. 105 Applied Studies .. 105 Independent Study .. 105 Topics Courses .. 106 Cross-Listed Courses .. 106 Undergraduate Thesis Courses ('Honours Thesis' Designation) .. 106Co-operative Education/Internship Programs .. 107 Bachelor of Arts ( ) .. 108 TABLE OF CONTENTS4 Bachelor of Science ( ) .. 109 Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc.) .. 109 Majors .. 110 Minors .. 140 Concentrations .. 140 Combined Degrees.. , or BASc. After an Approved Degree .. or After Completion of a Professional Degree.

9 141 Post-Diploma Degree Programs .. 141 First Nations Transition Program .. 146 Nursing Preparation Program .. 147 Pre-Professional Transfer Program in Engineering .. 147 Professional Transfer Programs .. 148 FACULTY OF EDUCATION .. 151 Guiding Principles of Teacher Education .. 152 Education Programs .. 152 Advising.. 153 Admission to Bachelor of Education Programs .. 153 Admission to Other Education Programs .. 155 Requirements for Bachelor of Education Programs .. 155 Policies and Regulations .. 157 Education Minors .. 160 Education Specializations.

10 164 Diploma Program in Education ( ).. 164 FACULTY OF FINE ARTS .. 167 General Philosophy and Programs .. 168 Advising and Information .. 168 Admission .. 168 Academic Standards .. 173 Institutional Honours .. 173Co-operative Education Studies.. 174 Independent Study .. 174 Topics Courses.. 174 Degree Programs .. 174 Art Gallery .. 188 University Theatres .. 188 Conservatory of Music .. 189 FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES .. 191 General Philosophy.. 192 Advice and Information .. 192 Admission .. 192Co-operative Education Studies.. 196 Independent Study.