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General Structure of Bachelors
In most cases, bachelors are composed of foundational courses, of a discipline specific component and of electives. The foundational courses may vary from one Faculty to another. Refer to the section entitled “Programs of Study” of each faculty presenting the discipline-specific component of each bachelor program.
Saint Paul University offers 109 possible program combinations at the Bachelor level. You can study in two disciplines simultaneously without extending the duration of your studies. These combinations are:
Honours (60 cr.) + minor (30 cr.) = 4 years full-time (for a total of 120 cr.)
Major (42 cr.) + major (42 cr.) = 4 years full-time (for a total of 120 cr.)
Major (42 cr.) + minor (30 cr.) = 4 years full-time (for a total of 120 cr.)
Minor (30 cr.) + minor (30 cr.) = 3 years full-time (for a total of 90 cr.)
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Disciplines |
Honours |
Major |
Minor |
Coop (on hold) |
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Communications sociales (in French only) Offered in English in September 2012 |
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X |
X |
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Conflict Studies |
X |
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X |
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Ethics |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Human Relations and Spirituality |
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X |
X |
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Interreligious Dialogue (on hold) |
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X |
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Mission Studies |
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X |
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Mission Studies and Interreligious Dialogue (on hold) |
X |
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Philosophical Theology |
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X |
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Philosophy |
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X |
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Theology – Philosophy* |
X |
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Theology |
X |
X |
X |
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* Specialized program with joint honours in Philosophy and Theology including 48 credits in each discipline
Auditor: student who is authorized to enroll in a course but is not entitled to write exams or to submit assignments. Recognition of this status is limited to a confirmation of attendance.
Full-time Student: student whose main occupation is to take courses on a full-time basis (registered for 12 credits or more per session) at Saint Paul University.
Part-time Student: student who is registered during one academic year to fewer than 12 credits per session at the undergraduate level or to a maximum of two half-courses per session at the graduate level.
Regular Student: student who is registered in courses for credit and works towards a degree or certificate.
Special Student: student who is registered in courses for credit but is not working towards a degree or certificate or diploma at Saint Paul University, and does not need to comply to the requirements of a particular program. This student must nevertheless observe academic regulations: attendance, assignments, examinations, and passing mark.
Registration
At the beginning of each session, all students must register in person on the day, time and place set for registration. All persons taking courses at Saint Paul University must be duly registered. Students must pay their tuition fees by the dates indicated in the Academic Calendar. Unless otherwise indicated, part-time students can register by mail.
Maintaining Registration
All doctoral candidates who have completed their mandatory residence as full-time students and who continue to work on the preparation or writing of their thesis must continue to register at the beginning of each session and pay the tuition fees set by the Council of Administration. Students can request a leave of absence from their academic unit for a given session. During this leave, they do not have a right to use the services of the University, nor to the council of their Research Advisor or Thesis Director.
Change in Registration
No course changes or status changes will be authorized after the deadlines published in the Academic Calendar.
Cancellation of Registration
The student who decides to withdraw from a course is responsible for submitting the duly signed form to the Academic Assistant of his or her Faculty.
Exchange of Services
A student registered in a Faculty at Saint Paul University can follow courses in another Faculty at Saint Paul University or at the University of Ottawa if the following conditions are met:
- prior authorization has been obtained from his or her Faculty;
- acceptance is granted by the host Faculty;
- he or she has duly registered for this course.
Pending these same conditions, students registered in a Faculty at the University of Ottawa can take courses at Saint Paul University.
Certificate
A 24 to 30-credit independent program offering basic training in a discipline.
General Bachelor
A 90-credit program (3 years) offering basic intellectual training and general culture, while facilitating the acquisition of basic training in one or two disciplines (minors).
Honours Bachelor
A 120-credit program (4 years) of which 60 credits in one discipline. The honours bachelor offers in-depth training in a discipline and provides preparation forgraduate studies in the same discipline.
Major
Complementary 42-credit program in which students may register as part of a bachelor. The purpose of the major is to provide intermediate training in a discipline. Combined with a second major or a minor, the major provides preparation for graduate studies in a discipline.
Minor
Complementary 30-credit program in which students may register as part of a bachelor. The purpose of the minor is to offer basic training in a discipline.
Joint Honours Bachelor
A 120-credit program (4 years), of which 48 credits in each of two complementary disciplines. The joint honours bachelor offers in-depth training in two disciplines and provides preparation for graduate studies in these disciplines.
Coop
Part of a bachelor program, an option that offers, through internships in the workplace, practical training which is complementary to knowledge acquired in the classroom.
Graduate Certificate
Post-graduate university studies program, without thesis or dissertation, consisting of 15 credits of Master’s level courses.
Master’s
Post-graduate university studies program, generally characterized by a research component (thesis or dissertation). The program is of at least one year and comprises 24 credits or more.
Licenciate
Post-graduate university studies ecclesiastical program, generally characterized by a research component (thesis or dissertation), consisting of 54 to 84 credits.
Doctorate
Doctoral university studies program. Oriented mainly toward research, it includes a thesis and defense of the thesis.
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