The four-year degree programs in Criminal Justice, English, Geographic Analysis, Politics and Governance, Psychology, and Sociology share a common one-year foundation, in which students acquire breadth in the social sciences and humanities, followed by three years of a specific program of study. Students who are initially undecided about which one of these programs best matches their interests and goals may be admitted as Undeclared. The common one-year foundation gives Undeclared students time to explore the program areas before transferring into a program for second year. All of the completed courses in first year are credited to the student's program. 

Students who have already decided which of the six programs they are interested in should apply to those programs directly, and should consult the relevant pages of this calendar for program details.

Students who are completing, or have already completed post-secondary studies, must apply to one of the six programs - Criminal Justice, English, Geographic Analysis, Politics and Governance, Psychology, and Sociology. Transfer credit/Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the Undeclared Arts Option.

Semesters One and Two: Undeclared students learn more about the program areas by selecting introductory courses in Criminal Justice, English, Geographic Analysis, Politics and Governance, Psychology, and Sociology. Two required first-year courses - Academic Writing and Research, and Critical Thinking develop essential skills and competencies that will enhance students' success in university and career preparation. Students also explore other social science and humanities areas, and choose electives from more than 15 subject areas, including business and the natural sciences, and any one of these can lead to a Minor. 

Transferability Guidelines - Fall 2011 1st Yr Admits

Students who have been admitted into the Bachelor of Arts – Undeclared must declare one of Criminal Justice, English, Geographic Analysis, Politics and Governance, Psychology or Sociology by second semester. No student can remain Undeclared past second semester.

Students must declare their program online via RAMSS by February 2nd. All program transfers will be considered on a competitive basis and are subject to program capacity.

Students must have successfully completed CRM 100 in order to transfer to Criminal Justice for the Fall term of their second year of studies. It is strongly recommended that students complete CRM 100 and CRM 102 in first year. 

Students must have successfully completed ENG 108 in order to transfer to English for the Fall term of their second year of studies. It is strongly recommended that students complete ENG 108 and ENG 208 in first year. 

Students must have successfully completed GEO 131 or GEO 151 in order to transfer to Geographic Analysis for the Fall term of their second year of studies. It is strongly recommended that students complete GEO 131 and GEO 151 in first year.

Students must have successfully completed POG 100 or POG 110 in order to transfer to Politics and Governance for the Fall term of their second year of studies. It is strongly recommended that students complete POG 100 and POG 110 in first year. 

Students must have successfully completed PSY 102 in order to transfer to Psychology for the Fall term of their second year of studies. It is strongly recommended that students complete PSY 102 and PSY 202 in first year. 

Students must have successfully completed SOC 105 in order to transfer to Sociology for the Fall term of their second year of studies. It is strongly recommended that students complete SOC 105 and SOC 107 in first year.

Transferability Guidelines - Fall 2010 (and Prior) 1st Yr Admits 

Students who have been admitted into the Bachelor of Arts – Undeclared must declare one of Criminal Justice, Politics and Governance, Psychology or Sociology by fourth semester. No student can remain Undeclared past fourth semester.

Transfers may occur for the Fall term of either their second or third year of studies. Students must declare their program online via RAMSS by February 2nd. All program transfers will be considered on a competitive basis and are subject to program capacity.

Students must have successfully completed CRM 100 and CRM 102 in order to transfer to Criminal Justice for the Fall term of either their second or third year of studies.

Students must have successfully completed POG 100 and POG 110 in order to transfer to Politics and Governance for the Fall term of either their second or third year of studies.

Students must have successfully completed PSY 102 and PSY 202 in order to transfer to Psychology for the Fall term of either their second or third year of studies.

Students must have successfully completed SOC 105 and SOC 107 in order to transfer to Sociology for the Fall term of either their second or third year of studies.

Liberal Studies - Fall 2010 (and Prior) 1st Yr Admits only. 

Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses during their first four semesters.