Undeclared Arts is a first-year studies option that allows students time to explore program areas in the social sciences and humanities before choosing the program they wish to pursue over the next three years. There are nine program transfer options for Undeclared Arts: Criminology, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Philosophy, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology. Because these nine programs have a common one-year foundation, all of the courses completed in Undeclared Arts are credited to the student's program of choice.
Students who have already decided which of the nine 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 nine programs. Transfer credit/Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the Undeclared Arts option.
Semesters One and Two: Undeclared Arts students learn more about the program areas by selecting foundation courses in Criminology, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Philosophy, 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
Students who have been admitted into the Bachelor of Arts – Undeclared must apply to transfer by second semester to one of Criminology, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Philosophy, Politics and Governance, Psychology or Sociology. No student can remain Undeclared past second semester. Transfer applications are available through the Undeclared Arts office and must be submitted by February 2nd. All program transfers will be considered on a competitive basis and are subject to program capacity.
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Criminology
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Students must have successfully completed CRM 100 in order to transfer to Criminology for the Fall term of their second year of studies. It is strongly recommended that students complete both CRM 100 and CRM 102 in first year. A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (B) is required for program transfer consideration, subject to competition and available second-year spaces. Possession of the minimum recommended cumulative grade point average does not guarantee program transfer.
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English
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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 both ENG 108 and ENG 208 in first year. |
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Environment and Urban Sustainability
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Students must have successfully completed EUS 102 or EUS 202 in order to transfer to Environment and Urban Sustainability for the Fall term of their second year of studies. It is strongly recommended that students complete EUS 102 and EUS 202 in first year. |
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Geographic Analysis
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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 both GEO 131 and GEO 151 in first year. |
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History
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Students must have successfully completed one HIS course from among the courses numbered between HIS 100 and HIS 399. It is strongly recommended that students complete two HIS courses numbered between HIS 100 and HIS 399 in first year. (HST courses may be substituted for HIS courses.) |
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Philosophy
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Students must have successfully completed one of PHL 101, PHL 201, PHL 333, or PHL 366 in order to transfer to Philosophy in the fall term of their second year of studies. It is strongly recommended that students complete two of PHL 101, PHL 201, PHL 333, or PHL 366 in first year.
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Politics and Governance
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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 both POG 100 and POG 110 in first year. |
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Psychology
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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 both PSY 102 and PSY 202 in first year. A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (B) is required for program transfer consideration, subject to competition and available second-year spaces. Possession of the minimum recommended cumulative grade point average does not guarantee program transfer. |
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Sociology
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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 both SOC 105 and SOC 107 in first year. |
Minors
Students may pursue any Minor offered by Ryerson with exceptions. Please refer to the Minors Policy section of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and restrictions.
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates
Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible restrictions. Please refer to the Curriculum Advising website at http://www.ryerson.ca/curriculumadvising for complete details.
