Current as of 2021/2022
BA DEGREE LOWER-LEVEL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
First-Year English Requirement
Min. 6 credits of any two of the following English at the 1000 level: ENGL 1100, 1110, 1120, 1140, 1210
Scientific and Formal Reasoning Requirement (SFR)
Min. 9 credits in any of the following:
Archaeology: ARCH 1110, 2010
Computing Science: COMP
Mathematics: MATH
Philosophy: PHIL 2220, 2400
Physical Geography: GEOG 1000, 2020, 2050, 2700, 2750
Science: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, FRST, GEOL, NRSC, PHYS, AGSC
Statistics: One of STAT 1200, STAT 2000, BIOL 3000, ECON 2320, or PSYC 2100
The following sections CANNOT include the courses used for English and Scientific/Formal Reasoning above.
Courses may be used in multiple sections (e.g. SPAN 1110: Breadth, Distribution, and Second Language)
Breadth Requirement
Min. of
one
1000/2000
level courses from at least
four different
Arts disciplines (12 credits min):
Anthropology, Archaeology, Chinese, Communications, Economics, English, Film, First Nations Language, French,
Geography, German, History, Japanese, Journalism, Linguistics, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Studies,
Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Speech, Theatre, Visual Arts
Distribution Requirement
Min. of
one
1000/2000
level course from at least
two
of the following categories (6 credits min):
Humanities:
Chinese, Communications, English Literature, First Nations
Language, French, German, History, Japanese, Journalism, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Spanish, Speech
Social Sciences:
Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, Geography, Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology
Creative & Performing Arts:
Creative Writing, Film, Visual Arts, Music, Theatre
Second Language Requirement (replace with electives if transcript shows Grade 12 language other than English)
6 credits of post-secondary language other than English (or electives)
Writing Intensive Requirement
6 credits of designated 1000/2000 Writing Intensive courses (see Writing Intensive list in Academic Calendar)
Outside Arts and Science (max 12 credits if taken, NOT required)
GUIDELINES FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS (PHILOSOPHY)
Academic Advising
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E: advising@tru.ca
W: tru.ca/advising
TRU ID/NAME: ______________________________________
Current as of 2021/2022
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM 120 credits required
MAXIMUM of 42 credits at the 1000 level
MINIMUM of 48 credits at 3000-4000 level
MAXIMUM of 12 credits may be taken outside of Arts and Science (exceptions for Business minors)
KEEP IN MIND
Course Load:
Transitioning to university can be challenging and many students choose to take a lighter course load. Please speak with Academic Advising to discuss sequencing and work load.
Resources:
More about the program requirements at
tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/calendar.html.
More about course prerequisites, co-requisites and course times at:
tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/course-schedule.html
BACHELOR OF ARTSPHILOSOPHY CHECKSHEET (120 credits)
All BA Requirements from Page 1 must be included this CHECKSHEET
1000-level (max 42 credits) or higher
2000/3000/4000 level (30 credits)
3000/4000 level (min. 48 credits)
COURSE
GRADE
COURSE
GRADE
COURSE
GRADE
ENGL 1000 level PHIL 2010 or 2210 PHIL 3000/4000 level
M
A
J
O
R
ENGL 1000 level PHIL 2140 or 2150 PHIL 3000/4000 level
SFR PHIL 2220 (SFR) PHIL 3000/4000 level
SFR Minor or Elective* PHIL 3000/4000 level
2
nd
Language or
Elective
Minor or Elective* PHIL 3000/4000 level
2
nd
Language or
Elective
Elective PHIL 3000/4000 level
One of PHIL 1010,
1020, 1100
Elective PHIL 3000/4000 level
PHIL 1000/2000 level Elective PHIL 3000/4000 level
Minor or Elective* Elective PHIL 3000/4000 level
Minor or Elective* Elective PHIL 3000/4000 level
Elective
*Minors are optional
Minor or Elective
M
I
N
O
R
Elective Minor or Elective
Elective
*Some minors may require more or less 1000/2000
level electives. Please refer to the Academic
Calendar for Minor Requirements.
Minor or Elective
Elective Minor or Elective
See Academic Calendar and Program Advisor for upper-level Philosophy requirements.
Minor or Elective
Minor or Elective