If you're thinking about declaring a major, the best way to get to know different subject areas is by taking courses!
Who is this page useful for?
- Current students in Liberal Studies who want to declare a major
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New, upper-year transfer students
Required Courses
- All incoming transfer students must take two Arts First courses to help build foundational competencies in communication and analysis during your first year at university, with a focus on practice-based learning. Class size is limited to 25 students.
- ARTS 130 - Inquiry and Communication
- ARTS 140 - Information and Analysis
- We offer numerous topic courses each term, based upon four themes. You will add one of ARTS 130 or 140 (can be taken in either order, but not simultaneously) in each term of first year after your Fall term schedule is posted. Enrolment in ARTS 130 and 140 starts on Thursday, July 30 at 9 am.
Notes
- For course advice beyond the 200-level, contact the appropriate major advisor.
- If you have trouble selecting or enrolling in courses, follow the instructions on our enrolment problems and course overrides webpage.
- Every Arts student has to complete the Bachelor of Arts Breadth Requirements so take this into account when you're choosing courses.
Anthropology
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Anthropology courses listed, contact the Anthropology advisor for advice.
Classical Studies
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Classical Studies courses listed, contact the Classical Studies advisor for advice.
Classics
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Classical Studies and Classics courses listed, contact the Classical Studies advisor for advice.
Communication Arts and Design Practice
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Note: Communication Arts and Design Practice includes courses in SPCOM (Speech Communication), THPERF (Theatre and Performance) and DAC (Digital Arts Communication). DAC courses are not taken by first year students. |
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Note: 200-level DAC courses and SPCOM 220, SPCOM 226, SPCOM 228 are offered in multiple terms per year so if you cannot take it in the Fall term, please try again for Winter or Spring
Communication Studies
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Communication Studies courses listed, contact the Communication Studies Advisor for advice.
Please note: SPCOM is now COMMST.
Economics
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Note: If you have not taken or struggled in 4U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus or 4U Calculus and Vectors you should take MATH 103 and MATH 104 in your first year. If you can only take one of the Math courses, take MATH 104 in the Fall term. MATH 103 and MATH 104 are offered in both the Fall and Winter terms. |
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Economics courses listed, contact an Economics advisor for advice.
Mathematical Economics
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Economics courses listed, contact an Economics advisor for advice.
English Literature
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Note: If you plan to major in English you may only count two 100-level courses toward your major requirements, including any ENGL transfer credits (e.g. ENGL 1XX). If you have ENGL transfer credit, please contact an English advisor for advice. |
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the English courses listed, contact an English advisor for advice.
English Literature and Rhetoric
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the English courses listed, contact an English advisor for advice.
English Rhetoric, Media & Professional Communication
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Notes: RMPC majors only require one of 200A (offered F22), 200B or 200C (both offered W22). Students can take both/all courses if they wish.
The 210 series offerings vary by term, so students may take it in either term. Students only need one of these 210 courses to graduate.
If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the English courses listed, contact an English advisor for advice.
Fine Arts/Studio Practice
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| Note: FINE 150 does not count towards the Fine Arts Studio major or minor plans. Do not take it if you plan to major or minor in Fine Arts Studio Practice. | |
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Fine Arts courses listed, contact the Fine Arts advisor for advice.
Fine Arts/Visual Culture
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Note: If not taken in 1st year, take VCULT 100/FINE 102 in 2A and take VCULT 101/FINE 101 in 2B.
If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the courses listed, contact the Fine Arts advisor for advice.
Gender and Social Justice
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Gender and Social Justice courses listed, contact the Gender and Social Justice advisor for advice.
German
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the German and Germanic Studies courses listed, contact the German advisor for advice.
History
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Note 1: Take HIST 250 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.
Legal Studies
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Note 1: You should also consider taking PSCI 100 and PSYCH 101. They are not Legal Studies major courses but are pre-requisites for some LS courses. |
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If you've taken or received transfer credit for the above courses...
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Note: LS 280 is no longer required for this plan but it is highly recommended that you take it.
If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Legal Studies courses listed, contact the Legal Studies advisor for advice.
Liberal Studies
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Note 1: All courses offered by the Faculty of Arts will be used in the calculation of Liberal Studies cumulative major average. |
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Note: Faculty of Arts courses, and courses at the 200-level are required for Liberal Studies students.
Learn more about Liberal Studies plans plans and their requirements. If you are unsure about your courses, ask your Liberal Studies academic advisor for guidance.
Medieval Studies
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Medieval Studies courses listed, contact the Medieval Studies advisor for advice.
Music
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Note: Your music ensemble course is a 0.25 unit credit and can be taken as a sixth course. Music ensembles and studio courses (MUSIC 226 and 227) require an audition prior to the first day of classes. MUSIC 226 must be completed in first year. |
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Note: 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.
If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Music courses listed, contact the Music advisor for advice.
Peace and Conflict Studies
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Note: You should also consider taking PSYCH 101, SOC 101, or PSCI 150. They are pre-requisites for required upper-year PACS courses. These courses are not included in a student’s PACS major average. |
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Peace and Conflict Studies ourses listed, contact the Peace and Conflict Studies advisor for advice.
You should also consider taking PSYCH 101, SOC 101, or PSCI 150. They are pre-requisites for required upper-year PACS courses. These courses are not included in a student’s PACS major average.
Philosophy
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Philosophy courses listed, contact the Philosophy advisor for advice.
Note: You should take at least one of PHIL 283 or PHIL 284 in your second year.
Political Science
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Notes: Either PSCI 225 or PSCI 226 satisfy the theory and methods requirement. Students interested in a PSCI specialization must contact the Political Science advisor. |
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Political Sciences courses listed, contact the Political Science advisor for advice.
Psychology
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Note 1: PSYCH discipline core courses include: PSYCH 207, 211, 238, 253, 257, 261.
Note 2: If you do not have the Math pre-requisite for PSYCH 292, take MATH 103 as an elective in Fall 2020. See Psychology website for Math background details.
If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Psychology courses listed, contact the Psychology advisor for advice.
Religious Studies
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Religious Studies courses listed, contact the Religious Studies advisor for advice.
Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies
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Note: Students are encouraged to take one of: PSYCH 101 or SOC 101. These courses are pre-requisites for upper-year SMF Approved courses. These courses are not included in a student’s SMF major average. If you have some transfer credit and are admitted at the 1B level, you can take SMF 204 in the Fall term. |
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies courses listed, contact the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies advisor for advice.
Social Development Studies
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Note: 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 are expected to complete ARTS 130 or ARTS 140 by the end of their 2A term. 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
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Note 1: 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.
Note 2: You must take one of: HIST 113 or PSCI 231 to complete your Arts and Business requirement by your 3B academic term.
Note 3: ARBUS 200 is offered every term. You should take ARBUS 200 by the end of your 2B term.
Reminder: Students are expected to complete ARTS 130 or ARTS 140 by the end of their 2A term. 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
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Note: SOC second year core courses include: SOC 202, SOC 221, SOC 280.
If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Sociology courses listed, contact the Sociology advisor for advice.
Spanish
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Spanish ourses listed, contact the Spanish advisor for advice.
Theatre and Performance
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If you have taken or received transfer credit for all or most of the Theatre and Performance courses listed, contact the Theatre and Performance advisor for advice.