The
University of Northern British Columbia encourages all of its students to
embrace Academic Breadth in both knowledge and skills. The ideal graduate has demonstrated literacy
and numeracy in study, has acquired breadth of knowledge outside the chosen
discipline(s) of study, and has developed the habit of analytical and critical
thought. Certain degree programs lend
themselves to a formal requirement for Academic Breadth in study.
Students pursuing the degrees of BA, BComm,
BHSc, and BSc* are required to meet the University’s Breadth requirement, as set
out below, as a condition of graduation. Each graduate is required to have
completed successfully at least one course from each of the four Quadrants, or
to have transferred to UNBC from another institution acceptable course(s) such
that the requirement is met.
This
requirement applies to all students admitted or readmitted to UNBC for studies
beginning with the September 2010 Semester or later.
* Students pursuing the degrees of BSc Biology and BSc Natural Resources Management (majors in Forest Ecology and Management, and Wildlife and Fisheries) are exempt from this regulation because academic breadth has been incorporated within the curricula.
Arts and Humanities
Social Science
At least one course with the prefix ENGL, HIST, PHIL, WMST
At least one course with the prefix ANTH, COMM, ECON, EDUC, ENPL, FNST, INTS, NORS, ORTM, POLS, PSYC, RRT
Natural Science
Physical Science
At least one course with the prefix BIOL, GEOG, ENSC, ENVS, FSTY, HHSC, NREM
At least one course with the prefix CHEM, CPSC, MATH, PHYS, STAT
University
Learning Outcomes
Graduates
from the University of Northern British Columbia will demonstrate
knowledge,
skills and abilities appropriate for their degree in the following
areas:
Academic
breadth and depth
Analytical,
critical, and creative thought
Liberality,
inclusiveness and an appreciation of diversity
Personal
growth, leadership skills and effective communication
Engaged
citizenship from the local to the global level
Lifelong
learning and intellectual development
Each academic degree
Program, individually, is structured so as to address these outcomes.
