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Fine Arts
One course is required.
Students are required to complete a course in the fine arts, normally
at the introductory level (one of Art 103, Fine Arts 103, Music 103
or Theatre Arts 103). Students who have a Grade 12 U or M credit in
music, drama or visual arts will be exempted from this requirement.
Other options to satisfy this requirement include:
• Studio courses such as Art 110, 112, 115, Theatre 100, or Music 121
• Upper-level courses such as Art 225, Theatre 225, Music 322, 323,
325, or 370
• Grade 8 Conservatory (Toronto) or equivalent. Students will be
required to present the certificate/results slip.
• 3 credit hours of music ensemble or theatre practica
• Off-campus study programs such as the Redeemer in France program,
Dordt Netherlands term or the Crandall-Oxford program typically
include courses which satisfy this requirement.
Second Language
Up to two courses are recommended.
Students are encouraged to complete two terms of intensive study of
a second language (Dutch 101 and 102; French 101 and 102; Italian
101 and 102; Spanish 101 and 102; Greek 201 and 202). Learning
a second language helps prepare students to be global citizens, adds
an important skill to their resumes, and may help prepare for some
graduate school requirements.
Mathematics
Up to one course is recommended.
Students are encouraged to complete four years of mathematics in
secondary school. As numeracy skills are required for many careers, it
is recommended that students complete Math 114 or 201.
Physical Education
A half-course is required.
Students are required to take a basic half-course (1.5 credits) in
physical health and fitness (PED-100) or a full three-credit course in
the psychology of health and well-being (PED/PSY-227). Students
who have Grade 12 U Exercise Science will be exempted from this
requirement.
Science
One or two courses are required.
All students are expected to have a breadth of experience in the
sciences. Students with two Grade 12 U science courses (normally
from biology, chemistry, computer science or physics) will be waived
from one of the two requirements.
The Sciences Division offers courses in the following three areas:
biological science, physical science and informational/mathematical
science. Unless possessing a secondary school waiver, students are
required to take courses from two of the three areas. Students who do
not have a grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 U or M Biology must take
a biology course.
1. One of Biology 101 or 121
2. One of Chemistry 121, Environmental Science 101, Physical
Sciences 101, Physics 115 or 121
3. One of Computer Science 101 or 121, Mathematics 103, 114, 121,
or 126
Social Science
Two courses are required.
Students must take two courses from Business 121, Economics 121 or
122, Geography 121, Political Science 121 or 122, Psychology 121 or
122, Sociology 121 or 122. Upper-level substitutes will be assigned if
this requirement is not completed by the end of year two.
Programs in Arts
Students who wish to receive undergraduate university training in one
of the disciplines of the arts, humanities or social sciences, including
business, take the four-year general arts program. Students may apply
to a four-year major, honours or combined honours program during
their second year. Specific requirements for those interested in the
Business Co-operative Program are outlined on page 56.
Admission to General Programs in Arts
In the winter term of year one, a student may apply for admission to a
specific program, major and/or minor(s). Students can proceed toward
a degree only if they are admitted to a program, major, and/or minor(s).
Applications are made available by the Registrar’s Office during advising
appointments.
Criteria for Admission
To be admitted to any program and major, students must have the
following requirements: (1) completed at least four courses (minimum
of 12 credits) and be registered for at least another four courses during
the winter term; (2) achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA)
of 4.00 (C-) and a departmental GPA of 4.00; and (3) completed the
appropriate prerequisite courses with an average of 4.00.
Criteria for Graduation
To meet graduation requirements, students must have the following:
(1) a cumulative GPA of 4.00; (2) a departmental GPA in any major(s)
and minor(s) of 4.00; and (3) have completed all core, major and minor
requirements and a minimum of 40 courses (120 credits).
Admission to Four-Year Major, Honours and
Combined Honours Programs in Arts
In the winter term of year two, a student may apply for admission to
the four-year major, honours or combined honours programs. Normally
a student will have already been admitted into a general program,
major and minor(s) in the previous year. Applications are made
available by the Registrar’s Office during advising appointments.
Criteria for Admission
To be admitted to the four-year major, honours or combined honours
program and major, students must have the following requirements:
(1) completed at least 12 courses (minimum of 36 credits); (2)
achieved a cumulative GPA of 4.00 for the four-year major degree and
5.00 for the honours or combined honours degree; and (3) completed
the appropriate prerequisite courses, normally three courses in the
department and have a departmental GPA of 6.00 for the four-year
major degree and 7.00 for the honours or combined honours degree.
Transfer students will be evaluated on an individual basis based on a
combination of approved transfer courses and courses completed at
Redeemer.
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