Honours Arts 2nd year course requirements

Need some guidance on which courses to choose in your second year? The information on this page will help you if you're declaring a major for Fall 2025. If you are an Arts and Business student, follow the course advice on this chart.

Each section is designed to show you the 5 courses you should add to your schedule for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026. The Schedule of Classes will list courses offered but will not be updated until mid-April.

The suggestions on this page build on the Prospective Major Chart provided for you in your first year. If you did not complete the required first-year courses for your major, consult with your major department directly about course selection advice.

If you intend to complete a minor during your academic career, once you have successfully completed one or two courses in the minor course requirements, submit a plan modification form with approvals from your advisors to add the minor to your plan. This is important since courses are often reserved for students in a major or minor, and you risk not being enrolled in your required courses when you need them. Please speak to the applicable minor advisor if you have questions about this.

Other information to review before 2A course selection

Course completed

Action

ARTS 130 only

Take ARTS 160 as second UCR course.

ARTS 140 only

Take ARTS 160 as second UCR course.

Neither

Take ARTS 160 as only UCR course.
Completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140 No action, UCR milestone complete.
 
Faculty Transfer Students Contact your advisor or artsfirst@uwaterloo.ca for information.

The information below is a general guideline only. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are selecting appropriate classes, by contacting the department directly.

Anthropology

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • Two of:
    • ANTH 201
    • ANTH 202
    • ANTH 204
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • One of:
    • ANTH 201
    • ANTH 202
    • ANTH 204
  • ANTH Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term

Classical Studies

Classical Studies (course sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams)

In the Fall take:

  • CLAS 251
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • CLAS 232
  • CLAS 242
  • CLAS 252
  • A 200-level CLAS course
  • Elective

 Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Classics (course sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • CLAS 251
  • LAT 201 and/or GRK 201
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • CLAS 232
  • CLAS 242
  • CLAS 252
  • LAT 202 and/or GRK 202
  • A 200-level CLAS course

 Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Communication Arts and Design Practice

Course sequence for students in both Co-op and Regular streams

In the Fall take:

  • One of the DAC course options at the 200-level
  • One of the COMMST course options at the 200-level
  • One of the THPERF course options at the 200 or 300-level
  • Elective (or COMMST 101 and/or COMMST 149 if not yet completed)
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • 2-3 courses from:
    • DAC course options at 200-level
    • COMMST course options at 200-level
    • THPERF course options at 200-level
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: 200-level DAC courses and COMMST are offered in multiple terms per year so if you cannot take it in the Fall term, please try again for Winter or Spring

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Communication Studies

Course sequence for students in both Co-op and Regular streams.

In the fall take:

  • COMMST 220
  • COMMST 226
  • COMMST 228
  • COMMST 100, 101 or 223 if not yet completed or elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • COMMST 223 if not yet completed or elective
  • One or more COMMST or DAC courses at the 200-level
  • Elective (or 2nd COMMST or DAC course at the 200-level)
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: COMMST 220, COMMST 226, and COMMST 228 are offered in Fall terms. COMMST 223 is offered in Fall and Winter terms.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Economics

Regular stream

In the Fall take:

  • ECON 211
  • ECON 221
  • Elective
  • Elective 
  • Elective
  • See Note

In the Winter take:

  • ECON 290
  • ECON 322
  • ECON Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • See Note

Note: Students in Economics Major plans should not take ECON 201. 

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Co-op stream

In the Fall take:

  • ECON 211
  • ECON 221 
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • PD 1 (this required non-credit course will be added to your schedule for you)

In the Winter take:

  • Work Term
  • PD 12: : Reflection and Learning in the Workplace

In the Spring take:

  • ECON 290
  • ECON 322
  • ECON Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note: Students in Economics Major plans should not take ECON 201.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Mathematical Economics

Regular stream

Please consult with an Economics academic advisor for specific course requirements.

In the Fall take:

  • One of STAT 220, 230 or 240
  • One of MATH 106, 136 or 146
  • One of MATH 207, 237, 247
  • Arts breadth elective
  • Arts breadth elective

In the Winter take:

  • ECON 290
  • Required CS course
  • One of STAT 221, 231, 241
  • One of CO 227, 250, 255 or elective
  • Arts breadth elective

Note: Mathematical Economics cannot be combined with Arts and Business. 

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Co-op stream

Please consult with an Economics academic advisor for specific course requirements.

In the Fall take:

  • One of STAT 220, 230 or 240 
  • One of MATH 106, 136 or 146
  • One of MATH 207, 237, 247
  • Arts breadth elective
  • Arts breadth elective
  • PD 1 (this required non-credit course will be added to your schedule for you)

In the Winter take:

  • Work Term
  • PD 12 Reflection and Learning in the Workplace

In the Spring take:

  • ECON 290
  • Required CS course
  • One of AMATH 250, MATH 225 or MATH elective
  • ECON elective
  • Arts breadth elective

Note: Mathematical Economics cannot be combined with Arts and Business (ARBUS).

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

English Creative and Professional Writing

Regular stream

In the Fall take:

  • ENGL 200A  or ENGL 200C (see Note 1)
  • ENGL 210C
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • Elective or one of: ENGL 201, ENGL 205R, ENGL 206, ENGL 208A, ENGL 208B, ENGL 208C, ENGL 208G, ENGL 208K, ENGL 208M, ENGL 211/GSJ 211, ENGL 217, ENGL 275, ENGL 280, ENGL 294
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • ENGL 200A, ENGL 200B​ or ENGL 200C (see Note 1)
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • Elective or ENGL 210C (if not taken in fall)
  • Elective or one of: ENGL 201, ENGL 205R, ENGL 206, ENGL 208A, ENGL 208B, ENGL 208C, ENGL 208G, ENGL 208K, ENGL 208M, ENGL 211/GSJ 211, ENGL 217, ENGL 275, ENGL 280, ENGL 294 (if not taken in fall)
  • Elective

Note 1: CPW majors only require one of 200A (offered F25/W26), 200B (offered W26/S26), or 200C (offered F25/W26). Students can take all 3 courses if they wish.

Please see the English website for information on 2025-2026 offerings.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Co-op Stream

In the Fall take:

  • ENGL 200A or ENGL 200C (see Note 1)
  • ENGL 210C
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • Elective or one of: ENGL 201, ENGL 205R, ENGL 206, ENGL 208A, ENGL 208B, ENGL 208C, ENGL 208G, ENGL 208K, ENGL 208M, ENGL 211/GSJ 211, ENGL 217, ENGL 275, ENGL 280, ENGL 294
  • Elective
  • PD 1 (this required non-credit course will be added to your schedule for you)

In the Winter take:

  • Work Term
  • PD 12 Reflection and Learning in the Workplace

In the Spring take:

  • ENGL 200B (If ENGL 200A or ENGL 200C not taken in fall; see Note 1)
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • Elective or ENGL 210C (if not taken in fall)
  • Elective or one of: ENGL 201, ENGL 205R, ENGL 206, ENGL 208A, ENGL 208B, ENGL 208C, ENGL 208G, ENGL 208K, ENGL 208M, ENGL 211/GSJ 211, ENGL 217, ENGL 275, ENGL 280, ENGL 294 (if not taken in fall)
  • Elective

Note 1: RMPC majors only require one of 200A (offered F25/W26), 200B (offered W26/S26), or 200C (offered F25/W26). Students can take all 3 courses if they wish.

Please see the English website for information on 2025-2026 offerings.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

English Literature

Regular Stream

In the Fall take:

  • ENGL 200A and/or ENGL 200B (see notes)
  • 200-level ENGL course
  • Elective or another 200-level ENGL course
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • ENGL 200A and/or ENGL 200B or ENGL 200C (see notes)
  • ENGL 251
  • 200-level ENGL course
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: : Literature majors require 200A (offered F25/W26), and only one of 200B (offered W26/S26) or 200C (offered F25/W26). Students can take all 3 courses if they wish.

Note 2: Please see the English website for information on 2025-2026 offerings.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Co-op Stream

In the Fall take:

  • ENGL 200A  and/or ENGL 200C (see Notes)
  • 200-level ENGL course 
  • Elective or another 200-level ENGL course
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • PD 1 (this required non-credit course will be added to your schedule for you)

In the Winter take:

  • Work Term
  • PD 12 Reflection and Learning in the Workplace

In the Spring take:

  • ENGL 200CB (if ENGL 200C not already taken)
  • ENGL 251
  • 200-level ENGL course
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: : Literature majors require 200A (offered F25/W26), and only one of 200B (offered W26/S26) or 200C (offered F25/W26). Students can take all 3 courses if they wish.

Note 2: Please see the English website for information on 2025-2026 offerings.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

English Literature and Rhetoric

Regular Stream

In the Fall take:

  • ENGL 200A and/or ENGL 200C (see Note 1)
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • Elective or 200-level ENGL course
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • ENGL 200A and/or ENGL 200B or ENGL 200C (see Note 1)
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • Elective or another 200-level ENGL course
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: Literature and Rhetoric majors require 200A (offered F25/W26), and only one of 200B (offered W26/S26) or 200C (offered F25/W26). Students can take all 3 courses if they wish.

Note 2: Please see the English website for information on 2025-2026 offerings.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Co-op stream

In the Fall take:

  • ENGL 200A  and/or ENGL 200C (see Note 1)
  • ENGL 292 or ENGL 251
  • Elective or 200-level ENGL course
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • PD 1 (this required non-credit course will be added to your schedule for you)

In the Winter take:

  • Work term
  • PD 12 Reflection and Learning in the Workplace

In the Spring take

  • ENGL 200B ​(if ENGL 200C not already taken) (see Note 1)
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • 200-level ENGL course
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: Literature and Rhetoric majors require 200A (offered F25/W26), and only one of 200B (offered W26/S26) or 200C (offered F25/W26). Students can take all 3 courses if they wish.

Note 2: Please see the English website for information on 2025-2026 offerings.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

English Rhetoric, Media & Prof Communication

Regular stream

In the Fall take:

  • ENGL 200A or ENGL 200C (see Note 1)
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • One of: ENGL 210E, ENGL 210F, ENGL 210G, ENGL 210H, ENGL 210I/LS291, ENGL 210J (see Note 2)
  • ​Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • ENGL 200A, ENGL 200B, or ENGL 200C (see Note 1)
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • One of: ENGL 210E, ENGL 210F, ENGL 210G, ENGL 210H, ENGL 210I/LS 291, ENGL 210J (if not taken in fall) or Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: RMPC majors only require one of 200A (offered F25/W26), 200B (offered W26/S26), or 200C (offered F25/W26). Students can take all 3 courses if they wish.

Note 2: The 210 series offerings vary by term, so students may take one in either term. Students only need one of these 210 courses to graduate.

Please see the English website for information on 2025-2026 offerings.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Co-op stream

In the Fall take:

  • ENGL 200A or ENGL 200C (see Note 1)
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • One of: ENGL 210E, ENGL 210F, ENGL 210G, ENGL 210H, ENGL 210I/LS 291, ENGL 210J (see Note 2)
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • PD 1 (this required non-credit course will be added to your schedule for you)

In the Winter take:

  • Work term
  • PD 12 Reflection and Learning in the Workplace

In the Spring take:

  • ENGL 200B (If ENGL 200A or ENGL 200C not taken in fall; see Note 1)
  • ENGL 251 or ENGL 292
  • One of: ENGL 210E, ENGL 210F, ENGL 210G, ENGL 210H, ENGL 210I/LS 291, ENGL 210J (if not taken in Fall) or Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: RMPC majors only require one of 200A (offered F25/W26), 200B (offered W26/S26), or 200C (offered F25/W26). Students can take all 3 courses if they wish.

Note 2: The 210 series offerings vary by term, so students may take one in either term. Students only need one of these 210 courses to graduate.

Please see the English website for information on 2025-2026 offerings.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Fine Arts Studio

Regular stream

In the Fall take:

  • FINE 209
  • Two 200-level studio courses
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • Two 200-level studio courses
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Co-op stream

In the Fall take:

  • FINE 209
  • Two 200-level studio courses
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • PD 1 (this required non-credit course will be added to your schedule for you)

In the Winter take:

  • Work term
  • PD 12 Reflection and Learning in the Workplace

In the Spring take:

  • Two 200-level studio courses
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Fine Arts - Visual Culture

Regular Stream

In the Fall take:

  • VCULT 100 or VCULT approved course (see Note 1)
  • VCULT approved course
  • VCULT approved course
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • VCULT 101 or VCULT approved course (see Note 1)
  • VCULT approved course
  • VCULT approved course
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: If not taken in 1st year, take VCULT 100 in 2A and take VCULT 101 in 2B.

Note 2: Students must meet with FINE advisors to discuss course selections and sequencing.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Co-op stream

In the Fall take:

  • VCULT 101 or VCULT approved course (see Note 1)
  • VCULT 300
  • VCULT approved course
  • Elective
  • Elective

  • PD 1 (this required non-credit course will be added to your schedule for you)

In the Winter take:

  • Work term
  • PD 12: Reflection and Learning in the Workplace

In the Spring take:

  • VCULT approved course (see Note 2)
  • VCULT approved course (see Note 2)
  • VCULT approved course or Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: If not taken in 1st year, take VCULT 100 in 2A and take VCULT 101 in 2B.

Note 2: Students must meet with FINE/VCULT advisors to discuss course selections and sequencing.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

French Studies

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • FR 251 
  • FR 250
  • FR 276 or FR 296
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • FR 252
  • FR 250 (if not taken in fall term)
  • FR 296 or FR 297 
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: Digital Tracking Checklists are available on the French Department's website

Note 2: For students in French Teaching Specialization, FR 203 is required (offered in Winter 2026). Recommended FTS electives include SOC 101, PSYCH 101, PSYCh 212 (fall 2025), SOC 207/APPLS 205 (fall 2025). See Undergrad Calendar for more information.

Note 3: FR 296 can only be completed once. If it is taken in the fall term it cannot be taken in the winter term.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Gender and Social Justice

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • GSJ 203
  • GSJ 200-level elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • GSJ 222/PHIL 202
  • GSJ 200-level elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Notes: GSJ 304 is typically offered every other year. A 2B student may want to take GSJ 304 in Winter 2026.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

History

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • HIST 250
  • One HIST 200-level field course (see Note 1)
  • One 200-level HIST field course or elective (see Note 1)
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • One HIST 200-level field course (see Note 1)
  • One HIST 200-level field course OR elective (see note 1) 
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: Take HIST 250 (usually offered in the fall term) and three 'fields' courses (one from each of three different fields) during second year. You may take more fields courses if you wish; three is the minimum.

Note 2: Degree requirements checklist (including optional specializations) is available on the History website.

Note 3: Only two 100-level HIST courses will count towards your major.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Legal Studies

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • SOC 101 (if not completed in first year) or LS 221
  • LS 200-Level elective
  • LS 200-Level elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • LS 221 (if not completed in Fall) or elective
  • LS 200-Level elective
  • LS 200-Level elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Liberal Studies

Faculty of Arts courses, and courses at the 200-level are required for Liberal Studies students.

Learn more about Liberal Studies plans and their requirements. If you are unsure about your courses, ask your Liberal Studies academic advisor for guidance. 

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Medieval Studies

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take

  • Three of:
    MEDVL 252, MEDVL 260/HIST 260, CLAS 202, CLAS 205/MEDVL 205, CLAS 220/PHIL 220J, CLAS 221/ANTH 201, CLAS 231, CLAS 232, CLAS 242/FINE 242, CLAS 252/HIST 252, CLAS 261/PHIL 283, GRK 201/RCS 223, GRK 202/RCS 224, ENGL 200A, ENGL 208H, FINE 212, FINE 214, MUSIC 253, HIST 236/LS 236, HIST 262, LAT 201, LAT 202, FR 291, FR 296, GER 230, GER 271, ITAL 201, ITAL 202, ITALST 291, PHIL 207J, RCS 250 
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • Three of:
    MEDVL 252, MEDVL 260/HIST 260, CLAS 202, CLAS 205/MEDVL 205, CLAS 220/PHIL 220J, CLAS 221/ANTH 201, CLAS 231, CLAS 232, CLAS 242/FINE 242, CLAS 252/HIST 252, CLAS 261/PHIL 283, GRK 201/RCS 223, GRK 202/RCS 224, ENGL 200A, ENGL 208H, FINE 212, FINE 214, MUSIC 253, HIST 236/LS 236, HIST 262, LAT 201, LAT 202, FR 291, FR 296, GER 230, GER 271, ITAL 201, ITAL 202, ITALST 291, PHIL 207J, RCS 250
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note: For more information, see the Medieval Studies degree requirements.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Music

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • MUSIC 110 (if not already taken) or one Music History (MUSIC 25X) 

  • One Global Music course (MUSIC 232 or  Music 233 in Winter)
  • Music 270 (if not already taken) or elective
  • Music Studio course or elective
  • Music Ensemble course (0.25 units) (See Note 1)
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • One Music Theory course (Music 370 or Music 271)

  • One Music History course (MUSIC 25X)

  • One Global Music course (MUSIC 233 , or MUSIC 232 if not taken in fall) or elective

  • Music Studio course or elective

  • Music Ensemble (0.25 units) (see Note 1)

  • Elective

Note 1:  Your music ensemble course (0.25 unit) can be taken as a sixth course. All Music Studio courses (such as MUSIC 226 and 227) are taken in conjunction with a Music Ensemble course. Music Ensemble and Music Studio courses require an audition prior to the first day of classes. Check the list of ensembles to sign up for an audition. For Studio auditions visit the auditions page. 

Note 2: Contact the Music advisor for advice on course requirements.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Peace and Conflict Studies

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • One 200-level PACS course (if you haven’t already taken two of the PACS 200-level courses)
  • One 300-level PACS course
  • One PACS approved course (see list in the Undergraduate Calendar for your PACS major).
  • Another PACS approved course from another discipline OR an elective OR an Arts BA Breadth course
  • Elective (see Note)

In the Winter take:

  • One 200-level PACS course (if you haven’t already taken two of the PACS 200-level courses).
  • One 300-level PACS course
  • One PACS approved course (see list in the Undergraduate Calendar for your PACS major)
  • Another PACS approved course from another discipline OR an elective OR an Arts BA Breadth course
  • Elective (see Note)

Note: You should complete two of the PACS 200-level core courses (PACS 201, 202, and 203) by the end of your 2A term. Contact Ndagire Brendah, PACS Academic Advisor, with any questions.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Philosophy

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • PHIL 240
  • PHIL 221
  • Elective (see Note)
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • PHIL 251
  • PHIL Elective 
  • Elective (see Note)
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note: You should take at least one of PHIL 283 or PHIL 284 in your second year. PHIL 283 will be offered in-person in Winter 2026 and online in Spring 2026.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Political Science

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • PSCI 224
  • 1-2 PSCI electives (which could include PSCI 228, 281 or 283; see Notes 1 and 2)
  • 2-3 electives

In the Winter take:

  • 2-3 PSCI electives (which could include PSCI 226; see Note 2)
  • 2-3 2 electives

Note 1: Advisable to do at least 5 PSCI courses over the fall and winter terms. 

Note 2: By the end of your 4-year degree you need to have completed at least one of PSCI 225/CLAS 225, PSCI 226, PSCI 228, PSCI 300, PSCI 324, PSCI 326, PSCI 370, PSCI 421/LS 464, PSCI 423, PSCI 426, PSCI 462/LS 462 

Note 3: If you are interested in pursuing the International Relations Specialization, the following courses are recommended: PSCI 281 and PSCI 282

Note 4: If you are interested in pursuing the International Trade minor, the following course is recommended: PSCI 283

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Psychology

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • PSYCH 291
  • Two PSYCH discipline core (See Note)
  • Elective 
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • PSYCH 292
  • Two PSYCH discipline core (See Note)
  • Elective 
  • Elective

Note: PSYCH discipline core courses include: PSYCH 207, 211, 238, 253, 257, 261.
 

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Religion, Culture and Spirituality (formerly Religious Studies)

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

Note: The Religious Studies major will be changing to Religion, Culture and Spirituality in Fall 2025.  

In the Fall take:

  • RCS 260
  • RCS 200-level elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • RCS 200-level elective
  • RCS 200-level elective
  • RCS Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note: Because the RCS major is very flexible, with only two required courses, students should take RCS elective courses that are of interest to them.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Sexualities, Relationships, and Families (formerly Sexuality, Marriage, and Family)

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

Note: Sexuality, Marriage and Family major will be changing to Sexualities, Relationships and Families starting Fall 2025.

Course offerings are subject to change. Please contact the SRF advisor to discuss course selections for the fall term.

In the Fall take:

  • SRF 208
  • SRF 220
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • SRF 207
  • SRF 230
  • SRF 200- or 300-level course or one course from
    the ‘five additional courses' section of the SRF plan
  • Elective (see Note)
  • Elective

Note: If you did not complete SRF 101 and SRF 204 prior to your 2A term,  or are in a co-op sequence, please contact the Sexualities, Relationships, and Families advisor, John Arnou, to discuss your academic plan and courses.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Social Development Studies

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • SDS 250R or SDS 251R
  • SDS elective
  • SDS elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • SDS 250R or SDS 251R
  • SDS elective
  • SDS elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Notes:  Make sure you've completed all SDS required courses: PSYCH 101R/101, SOC 101R/101, SDS 131R, SDS 150R, SOCWK 120R, and PSYCH 253/253R. If not, then take them instead of electives.

Not all PSYCH and SOC courses count towards the SDS plan. Please check the list of approved courses. 

Consider choosing electives towards an SDS specialization or a double major or minor in another subject.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Sociology

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • Two SOC 200-level core courses (see Note 1)
  • One SOC 200-level elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • One SOC 200-level core courses (see Note 1)
  • Two SOC 200-level electives
  • Elective
  • Elective

Note 1: SOC second year core courses include: SOC 202, SOC 221, SOC 280.

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.

Theatre and Performance

Course Sequence for students in both Regular and Co-op streams

In the Fall take:

  • THPERF 243
  • One of the required THPERF course options at 200- or 300-level
  • Elective (or participation in fall production)
  • Elective
  • Elective

In the Winter take:

  • THPERF 244
  • One of the required THPERF course options at 200- or 300-level
  • Elective (or participation in the winter production)
  • Elective
  • Elective

Reminder: Students who have not completed both ARTS 130 and ARTS 140  prior to Fall 2025 must take ARTS 160 in order to fulfil the University Communication Requirement. If not completed by their 3A term, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, preventing self-enrolment in courses for the following term.