Admission requirements for the Interdisciplinary M.A. in Humanities Program are as follows:
A minimum of B standing in a four-year humanities degree, or equivalent.
A minimum of B standing in a qualifying year program after a general (three-year) B.A. in a humanities subject.
For those with non-humanities degrees, a minimum of B standing in a qualifying program approved by the program council. In exceptional circumstances this requirement may be waived if the applicant has an excellent record and can demonstrate appropriate undergraduate experience, click here for qualifying year protocols.
An appropriate 500-word (minimum) statement of purpose in taking the degree.
A sustained piece of upper year university writing, by the applicant, of at least 1500 words.
Three positive letters of recommendation, click here for the appraisal form. A student who wishes to be considered for the thesis stream must present as part of the application package a substantial idea for a possible Thesis Topic (100-150 words), as the basis for an interdisciplinary research project.
For foreign students whose first language is not English, a TOEFL score of 550.
September is the normal entry point. Though applications will be considered until the programme is full, full time students applying before April 30th will have more opportunity to receive a Graduate Teaching or Research Assistantship. The deadline for foreign students is the end of April, though earlier is better given the time necessary to process visas.
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Situated within Laurentian University’s Center for Research in Human Development, the Master of Arts or Science in Human Development (DEVE) is one of the few bilingual interdisciplinary programs of its nature in Canada. The DEVE program integrates knowledge from the fields of Psychology, Sociology, Human Kinetics and related disciplines to provide a broad understanding of human development over the life span. Through core and elective courses as well as personal research, students are given the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge from an interdisciplinary standpoint under the supervision of faculty from varying academic backgrounds. Available on a full-time or part-time
Program Streams
Full-time and part-time on-campus students may choose either a course stream or a course-plus-thesis stream. Distance students may undertake a thesis only if they are prepared to come to campus to meet with supervisors and use the library.
1. Course Stream
Note: all classes are held in the evening.
two sequenced 3-credit core seminars (6 credits)
one 6-credit practicum (6 credits)
four 3-credit elective courses (12 credits)
Studies in Bibliography and Scholarly Methods (non-credit)
Language Requirement (non-credit)
2. Course-plus-Thesis Stream
Note: All classes are held in the evening.
two sequenced 3-credit core seminars (6 credits)
one 6-credit practicum
These pages provide an overview of our program for prospective students, and a guide to program activities for current students.
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Why Interpretation and Values?
As the contemporary university understands the limits of the traditional specialties and questions their foundations, interdisciplinary inquiry increases. This inquiry reflects and contributes to the concerns of the plural community at large. Increasingly the environmental, media, health, business, political
Ontario secondary school students who apply for admission to first year at Laurentian University must present an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), as well as at least six grade 12 4U/4M courses (as specified in each program listing) with the minimum grade requirements. Prerequisites may vary for each program.
Sciences de l'activité physique, Éducation physique et santé (B.E.P.S)
1 cours 4U de Français
1 cours 4U des sciences
4 autres cours 4U/M (chimie et maths conseillés)
Formulaire de profile
For Human Kinetics - Sport and Physical Education (B.P.H.E.)
one 4U English
one 4U biology or exercise science
four other 4U/M courses (chemistry is recommended)
The admissions file is self-managed by the applicant. The applicant is responsible for collecting all of the pertinent documents necessary for the application, and sending a completed application packet to the Office of Graduate Admissions, Smyth Hall, Room 244. This self-managed system assures the applicant that upon submission of his/her application materials prior to the admission deadline, the admissions file is complete and the applicant will be considered for admission. The Admissions Committees review only completed admissions files following the admission deadline. (Please refer to deadlines for application materials.) An admissions decision will be communicated to the applicant by official
Refer to Admissions Procedures for Full-Time Programs on page 8
for further clarification.
• Minimum final mark of 60% in English 20-1 or credit in English 30-2
or equivalent
• Minimum final mark of 60% in Grade 10 Math (Pure or Applied)
(excluding the 14 & 16 levels)
OR:
• Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development
test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts:
Reading and Writing and 520 in Math
OR:
• Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test
International Applicants or Applicants Educated Outside of Canada
English language proficiency can be demonstrated by any one of:
• Achievement of a TOEFL score of 527 – 530 on the
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