This program is available only to students registered at Huron University College. Approved combinations: Economics, English, French, History, Media, Information & Technoculture, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and Scholar's Electives.

Admission Requirements

Completion of five full-course equivalents in Arts or Social Science with three courses as principal courses. The principal courses must include International and Comparative Studies 020 and those specified as first year requirements in the other subject in the combined honors program. Admission to second year requires a grade of not less than 60% in International and Comparative Studies 020, an average of at least 70% in three principal courses including International and Comparative Studies 020 and no grade less than 60% in any Arts or Social Science course. Students should note the language requirement for graduation in this program when selecting courses.

After first year the combined honors program requires six honors courses from each subject in the combined honors program (an exception is Psychology where seven honors courses are required) plus three approved options. Normally students enrol in five courses per year including two honors ICS courses and two honors courses from the participating subject plus one option. All honors courses from the participating subjects are considered principal courses for the purpose of determining progression and graduation. The principal courses for the other Department participating in the Combined Honors program must be selected from the relevant lists in the COMBINED HONORS PROGRAMS section of the Calendar, or under the relevant Department in the Huron University College section of the Calendar.

Language Requirement for Graduation

Students graduating with a Combined Honors International and Comparative Studies degree must demonstrate competence in a second language to a level at least equivalent to completion of the second year of university studies. Students may meet this language requirement by successfully completing a language proficiency test administered by the relevant language department.

Second, Third, and Fourth Years

International and Comparative Studies 200E

History 210E or Political Science 231E

Two full course equivalents from the courses in Groups A and B, at least one of which must be from Group A

International and Comparative Studies 301F/G

One full course equivalent in International and Comparative Studies at the 400-level

One additional half course in International and Comparative Studies at the 200 level or above

English 203F/G, 234E, 242E, 251F/G, 253E, 256F/G

French 252E

International and Comparative Studies 220F/G, 230F/G, 231F/G, 270F/G

Philosophy 215F/G, 216F/GReligious Studies 260F/G, 261F/G, 262F/G, 263F/G

History 210E (if not already taken), 204E, 208E

Political Science 208E, 209E, 210E, 231E (if not already taken), 243E, 245E, 280E, 312E, 325E, 345E, 352E, 357E, 362E, 376E, 377E, 378E, 380E, 381E, 443E, 495E, 496E

International and Comparative Studies 210F/G, 211F/G, 250F/G, 310F/G, 311F/G

The same course may not be counted toward the total number of courses required for graduation in both subjects in a Combined Honors program. With the permission of the Dean of Arts and Social Science, courses other than those listed may be counted toward fulfilment of program requirements.

BA IN HONORS INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES

A first year program in Arts or Social Science with three courses as principal courses. The principal courses must include International and Comparative Studies 020 and two full course equivalents numbered 020-099 from English, French, Philosophy, History and Political Science. Admission to second year requires a grade of not less than 70% in International and Comparative Studies 020, an average of at least 70% in three principal courses including International and Comparative Studies 020 and no grade less than 60% in any Arts or Social Science course. Students should note the language requirement for graduation in this program when selecting courses.

Language Requirement for Graduation

Students graduating with an Honors BA in International and Comparative Studies degree must demonstrate competence in a second language to a level at least equivalent to completion of the second year of university studies. Students are permitted to use language courses numbered 200 and above to meet program requirements where appropriate. Students may also meet the language requirement by completing a language proficiency test administered by the relevant department.

Second Year

International and Comparative Studies 200E

Two full course equivalents from the following: Political Science 231E, 245E, 280E, History 210E, English 242E, 243F/G, French 252E, Philosophy 215F/G, 216F/G

International and Comparative Studies 301F/G

One of ICS 400E-409E or International and Comparative Studies 490E

3.5 full course equivalent courses in ICS numbered 200 or above

One full course equivalent course in Arts or Social Science numbered 200 or above. The course(s) taken to meet this requirement must have international and comparative content and receive prior approval from the Department.

Academic Calendar AFFILIATED COLLEGES HURON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE