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Anthropology in its broadest sense is the study of what it is to be human. Anthropology differs from all other disciplines that study human beings because it is holistic, historic, global and comparative. Anthropologists study the cultures, social organization, languages, and environmental relationships of societies and populations around the globe, and their physical and genetic diversity. Anthropology also examines the evidence gained through archaeology to learn about peoples of the past, and our primate relatives to help understand both our human uniqueness and our similarity with other primates.

Entry Requirements

• Hold credit in ENGL 255 (Students are strongly encouraged to register in ENGL 255 early in their program.); or have a grade of B- (70 per cent) or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory (100) level; or receive credit for an English course in which a grade of B- or better was achieved.
• In addition to completing this degree through online and distance learning, students have the option to take Bachelor of Arts courses in a classroom setting at other institutions.
• Students who hold a previous degree must enrol in the Bachelor of Arts four-year second undergraduate degree program. This degree requires a minimum of 60 credits.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• A minimum of 36 credits in concentration courses including a minimum of 24 senior (300 or 400) level credits.
• 18 credits in the designated Anthropology concentration core courses
• A minimum of 18 credits in the designated Anthropology concentration elective courses

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Anthropology in its broadest sense is the study of what it is to be human. Anthropology differs from all other disciplines that study human beings because it is holistic, historic, global and comparative. Anthropologists study the cultures, social organization, languages, and environmental relationships of societies and populations around the globe, and their physical and genetic diversity. Anthropology also examines the evidence gained through archaeology to learn about peoples of the past, and our primate relatives to help understand both our human uniqueness and our similarity with other primates.

Entry Requirements

• Students are not permitted to obtain a second undergraduate degree in the same field or related field as their first undergraduate degree. Students who have completed a previous undergraduate degree must enter the second undergraduate Bachelor of Arts four-year degree and follow these regulations. The English writing skills requirement is waived for students enrolling in the second undergraduate degree.
• Students in the Bachelor of Arts program, as either a first or second undergraduate degree, generally have the option to combine two majors if they wish. Students who undertake double majors must fulfill all requirements for both majors. Depending upon the majors chosen, this may greatly restrict course selection (particularly in the second undergraduate degree program) or require the completion of more than 120 credits. Students considering enrolling in double majors should consult with an Athabasca University advisor for assistance in selecting their programs and courses.
• You may change majors at any time. You will be placed in the current regulations. If you wish to remain in the regulations that were in effect at the time of your original enrolment, contact Admissions and Evaluations Services. Please reference the appropriate Calendar, e.g., 2002-2003 regulations. To request a change of major, complete and submit a new Undergraduate General Application Form. No fees are required.
• The degree conversion provision is available to Athabasca University students who have been awarded a three-year AU degree and wish to convert to a four-year degree. For more information about this regulation, please review the Degree Conversion Provision Policy
• In addition to completing this degree through online and distance learning, students have the option to take Bachelor of Arts courses in a classroom setting at several institutions. See Learning Services Collaborations for partners.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• A minimum of 45 credits from major courses including 30 senior (300 or 400) level credits (a minimum of 12, 400-level credits).
• 9 junior (200) level Anthropology credits.
• 3 senior-level credits in the history of Anthropology.
• 6 senior-level credits in research methods
• 3 senior-level credits in linguistic Anthropology
• Electives
Our online program plans can assist you in selecting the courses needed to fulfill your program requirements.
Counseling Services offers an assessment website, "Mapping Your Future: Your Career and Athabasca University."

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Athabasca University offers a concentration in Canadian Studies for students who want to focus their studies on Canada. The purpose of the concentration is to insure that students are exposed to a variety of disciplinary perspectives on Canadian issues and also that their overall program has both breadth and depth. Students who take this concentration will have learned a great deal about Canadian history, literature, geography, politics and government, and Native and ethnic studies as well as having opportunities to study other aspects of Canada's present and past.

Entry Requirements

• Students are not permitted to obtain a second undergraduate degree in the same field or related field as their first undergraduate degree. Students who have completed a previous undergraduate degree must enter the second undergraduate Bachelor of Arts four-year degree and follow these regulations. The English writing skills requirement is waived for students enrolling in the second undergraduate degree.
• Students in the Bachelor of Arts program, as either a first or second undergraduate degree, generally have the option to combine two majors if they wish. Students who undertake double majors must fulfill all requirements for both majors. Depending upon the majors chosen, this may greatly restrict course selection (particularly in the second undergraduate degree program) or require the completion of more than 120 credits. Students considering enrolling in double majors should consult with an Athabasca University advisor for assistance in selecting their programs and courses.
• You may change majors at any time. You will be placed in the current regulations. If you wish to remain in the regulations that were in effect at the time of your original enrolment, contact Admissions and Evaluations Services. Please reference the appropriate Calendar, e.g., 2002-2003 regulations. To request a change of major, complete and submit a new Undergraduate General Application Form. No fees are required.
• The degree conversion provision is available to Athabasca University students who have been awarded a three-year AU degree and wish to convert to a four-year degree. For more information about this regulation, please review the Degree Conversion Provision Policy
• In addition to completing this degree through online and distance learning, students have the option to take Bachelor of Arts courses in a classroom setting at several institutions. See Learning Services Collaborations for partners.
• Students majoring in Canadian studies must demonstrate oral proficiency in French and/or one of Canada’s Aboriginal languages (for example Cree or Inuktitut). Students may meet the language requirement by completing 6 junior (200 level) credits in French and/or one of Canada’s Aboriginal languages. These courses will not count towards the major in Canadian Studies but will count towards the total number of credits required for the degree.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• 60 credits in courses designated as electives including 30 senior (300 or 400) level credits (a minimum of 12, 400-level credits).
• A minimum of 9 credits per subarea from any four of the following five: Canadian History, Canadian Literature, Canadian Geography, Canadian Indigenous and Ethnic Studies, and Canadian Politics and Government (see below).
Students working toward a Canadian Studies major should meet the language requirement before completing 30 credits with Athabasca University. Students enrolled in an after-degree program are advised to select courses within the following four subareas that fulfill the Humanities, Science, and Social Science requirements as well as the subarea requirements. Failure to do so could result in a student being required to complete more than 60 credits in order to fulfill all of the regulations.

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The Centre for Humanities offers a rich variety of Undergraduate English courses. Students can take individual courses, earn a minor or a Bachelor of Arts in English (three– and four–year degrees) or a minor or Bachelor of Arts in Canadian Studies (four–year degree).
Courses span a wide range of topics from remedial writing skills to creative writing, from children’s literature, to drama, to theory, to individualized reading and research. The undergraduate English program is particularly strong in Canadian literature.

Entry Requirements

• Hold credit in ENGL 255 (Students are strongly encouraged to register in ENGL 255 early in their program.); or have a grade of B- (70 per cent) or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory (100) level; or receive credit for an English course in which a grade of B- or better was achieved.
• In addition to completing this degree through online and distance learning, students have the option to take Bachelor of Arts courses in a classroom setting at other institutions.
• Students who hold a previous degree must enrol in the Bachelor of Arts four-year second undergraduate degree program. This degree requires a minimum of 60 credits.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• A minimum of 36 credits in English courses including a minimum of 24 senior (300 or 400) level credits.
• 3 junior (200) level English credits in composition, for example ENGL 255.
• 6 junior (200) level English credits in literary genres, for exampleENGL 211 and ENGL 212.
• 3 senior (300/400) level English credits in literary theory.

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The Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations is an integrated, multidisciplinary program of courses that examines employment relations within their social, legal, political, and economic contexts. The program will be of interest to trade unionists, managers, human resource specialists, and individuals interested in better understanding the employment relations of their own workplace.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• Students who hold a recognized first degree and who wish to obtain an AU undergraduate degree in a different subject area, must apply under the second undergraduate degree regulations.
• Students are strongly encouraged to register in Administration or English early in their program.

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