Bachelor of Arts: Canadian Studies Major (4-Year)
Number of credits required from Athabasca University: 30 credits.
Maximum credit awarded in this program for prior learning through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) processes: 9 credits.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of completing this program, students should be able to
- demonstrate a broad, flexible knowledge and understanding of such disciplines as Canadian history, literature, geography, indigenous and ethnic studies, politics and government.
- show understanding of and interpret the Canadian experience and its diversity.
- analyze, synthesize and evaluate.
- demonstrate exemplary planning and organizational skills.
- think critically and develop sound, logical argument in a conscious, systematic manner.
- exhibit strong capabilities in oral and written communication.
- think creatively and apply original thinking to a variety of disciplines.
- conduct research to seek information and understanding of a topic efficiently as a basis for drawing sound and appropriate conclusions.
- increase their knowledge and understanding of themselves and others.
Possible Career Options
Career options follow. In part, options depend on the subareas and options chosen for the major.
- Writer: e.g., Journalist, Copywriter, Creative Writer
- Editor: e.g., Literary Editor, Copy Editor (in advertising, for example)
- Researcher: including policy researcher and consultant
- Government Agent: e.g., Program Officer, Manager, Diplomat
- Information Curator: e.g., in libraries, archives, museums
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Possible Further Education Options
At Athabasca University
- Master of Arts – Integrated Studies (MAIS)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Education in Distance Education (MEd)
- Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Distance Education Technology
- Master of Counselling (MC)
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Counselling
At Other Educational Institutions*
- graduate studies in history, English, sociology, political science and other related/unrelated disciplines
- education
- law
- social work
- library science
- police studies
- journalism
- teaching English as a second language (TESL)
* Entrance requirements vary among educational institutions. It is the students’ responsibility to research the entrance requirements of other educational institutions.
Updated March 25, 2009
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