TRU Academic Calendar 2021/22 April

1 4 3333international Thompson Rivers University ca mpuses are on th e traditional la nds of the Tk eml ps te Secw pemc (Kamloops campus) and the T exelc (Williams Lake c ampus) within Secw pemc'ulucw, the traditional and unce ded territory of th e Secw pemc. The region TRU serves also extends in to the territories of the St t imc, Nlaka pamux, N uxalk, T ilhqot'in, Dakelh, a nd Syilx peoples. The Thompson Rivers University Academic Calendar The University Academic Calendar is the official guide to TRU s Academic programs, including admission requirements, curricular requirements, course descriptions, fees, and the Academic schedule. The Calendar serves as a record of Academic policies, procedures and regulations; along with the dates of the Academic terms, application deadlines, holiday closures and other important student service information.

2 Students should note that the contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. As the Academic Calendar is published well in advance of t he opening of the session, the university reserves the right to make any changes it considers necessary with regard to any matter set out herein, i ncluding the cancellation of particular courses and programs. Refer to the TRU website for updates and changes to courses, programs, regulations and/or policies that may occur after publication of this Calendar . Once a program or course has commenced, the university will not be responsible in the event the program, or course is either cancelled or not completed as a result of a strike, lockout, fire, tempest, act of God or any other cause (whether similar or dissimilar to those enumerated) beyond the reasonable control of the university.

3 TRU reserves the right to change or amend its fee structure, policies and regulations at any time from those published in this Calendar or elsewhere Students may need to consult an older version of the TRU Academic Calendar if the curricular requirements for their program change during their tenure at TRU. Students, who commenced their program of study before the 2021- 2022 Academic year, should refer to archived Calendar editions for program requirements. Historical calendars can be found at Managing Editor: Michael Bluhm, Associate-Vice President Strategic Enrolment and University Registrar Published April 2021 for the 2021-2022 Academic year (September 2021 to August 2022).

4 To report errors or omissions, or to send comments or suggestions, please email Table of Contents TRU Mission and University Governance .. 5 Administration and Leadership .. 6 Academic Schedule and Important Dates 2021-2022 .. 8 Admission and Registration .. 10 Tuition and Fees .. 15 Policies, Regulations and Procedure .. 18 International Students .. 20 Student Services .. 23 Academic Advising .. 23 Assessment Centre .. 23 Accessibility Services: Education within reach .. 23 Career and Experiential Learning .. 23 Counselling Services .. 23 Early Alert: A safety net for students in difficulty .. 23 Economics Help Centre .. 23 Harassment and Discrimination Prevention.

5 24 Health and Dental Insurance (Medical Insurance) .. 24 Indigenous Student Services .. 24 Math Help Centre .. 24 Multi-Faith Chaplaincy .. 24 Office of Student Affairs .. 24 Orientation .. 24 PACE the Pack Academic Edge .. 24 Sexualized Violence Prevention & Response .. 25 Student Awards & Financial Aid .. 25 Student Housing .. 25 Supplemental Learning .. 26 Student Life Transitions .. 26 Student Leadership Development .. 26 Wellness Centre .. 26 Writing Centre .. 26 Beyond the classroom .. 26 Campus 27 Alumni and Friends Association .. 27 Athletics and Recreation .. 27 Bookstore .. 27 Campus Activity Centre .. 27 Campus Card .. 27 Cariboo Child Care Society Daycare.

6 27 Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability .. 27 Sustainability .. 27 Transportation and Parking .. 27 Food Services: Dining on campus .. 27 Information Technology Services .. 28 Information, Security and Lost and Found .. 28 Security .. 28 Library .. 28 Medical Clinic .. 28 The Omega Student Newspaper .. 28 Print Services .. 29 Risk Management Services | Health and Safety .. 29 TRU Foundation .. 29 TRU Theatres & Art Gallery .. 29 Thompson Rivers University Students' Union (TRUSU) .. 29 Research and Graduate Studies .. 30 Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism .. 33 Bachelor of Tourism Management .. 33 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Tourism .. 38 Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas in Tourism.

7 39 Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Adventure Studies .. 39 Events and Conventions Management Diploma .. 41 Resort and Hotel Management Diploma .. 42 Sport Event Management Diploma .. 44 Tourism Management Diploma .. 46 Adventure Guide Certificate .. 47 Adventure Guide Diploma .. 49 Culinary Arts Certificate: Professional Cook 1 and 2 .. 52 Culinary Arts Apprenticeship: Professional Cook 3 (Red Seal) .. 54 Retail Meat Processing Foundation Certificate .. 54 Meatcutter Apprenticeship Level 1 and Level 2 .. 56 Faculty of Arts .. 57 Bachelor of Arts .. 57 Bachelor of Arts, General Program .. 58 Bachelor of Arts Major Programs .. 60 Major in Communication .. 60 Major in Criminology Open Learning.

8 61 Major in Economics .. 61 Major in Economic and Political Studies .. 62 Major in English .. 63 Major in Geography and Environmental Studies .. 64 Major in 65 Major in Mathematics (Arts) .. 66 Major in Mathematics and Economics (Arts) .. 66 Major in 67 Major in Psychology .. 67 Major in Sociology .. 69 Major in Theatre Arts .. 69 Double Major Program .. 70 Bachelor of Arts Minors .. 70 Minors jointly offered with other faculties .. 71 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) .. 72 Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies .. 73 Bachelor of Journalism .. 75 Bachelor of Journalism, Major in Public Relations .. 77 Associate of Arts Degree .. 78 Police and Justice Studies Diploma.

9 78 Visual Arts Diploma .. 79 Visual Arts Studio Certificate .. 80 Drawing and Painting Certificate .. 81 Modern Languages Certificate (French) .. 81 Associate of Arts Modern Languages Degree .. 82 Associate of Arts Degree: Language Option .. 82 World Languages and Cultures Certificate .. 83 Aboriginal Studies 83 Literary and Art History Certificate .. 84 Cultural and Social Explorations Certificate .. 85 School of Business and Economics .. 86 Master of Business Administration .. 86 Master in Environmental Economics and Management .. 88 Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management .. 89 Bachelor of Business Administration .. 90 Bachelor of Business Administration Majors.

10 91 Accounting Major .. 91 Economics Major .. 91 Entrepreneurship Major .. 91 Finance Major .. 91 Human Resource Management Major .. 91 International Business Major .. 91 Marketing Major .. 91 Supply Chain Management Major .. 92 General BBA .. 92 Bachelor of Business Administration Minors .. 92 Accounting Minor .. 92 Economics Minor .. 92 Entrepreneurship Minor .. 92 Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development Minor .. 92 Finance Minor .. 92 Financial Markets and Institutions Minor .. 92 Financial Services Minor .. 92 Human Resource Management 92 International Business Minor .. 92 Leadership Minor .. 92 Marketing 92 Project Management Minor .. 93 Supply Chain Management Minor.