Students with an academic objective of Journalism are generally admitted to a B.A. program at the University of Lethbridge with a major of the student’s choice. Majors in Economics, English, History, Political Science or Sociology may be of particular interest. The University of Lethbridge offers courses that will qualify students for application to the School of Journalism at the University of Regina. Prospective applicants must have completed at least 20 semester courses to be considered for admission.
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Grade 12 English
To be eligible for admission, students must have the following: - English 1900 - Introduction to Language and Literature
One of: - English 2000 - Survey of Canadian Literature - English 2100 - Poetry - English 2200 - Drama - English 2300 - Prose Fiction - English 2400 - Survey of English Literature I - English 2450 - Survey of English Literature II - English 2500 - Survey of American Literature I - English 2550 - Survey of American Literature II
Two courses in a language other than English (both must be in the same language at the 1000 level or higher), chosen from: - French,German,Japanese, or Spanish
One of: - Logic 1000 - Critical Thinking - Mathematics 1410 - Elementary Linear Algebra - Mathematics 1510 - Calculus for Management and Social Sciences - Mathematics 1560 - Calculus I
One of: - Biology 1010 - Cellular Basis of Life - Biology 1020 - Diversity of Life - Chemistry 1000 - General Chemistry I - Geology 2060 - Physical Geology - Physics 1000 - Introduction to Physics I - Physics 1050 - Introduction to Biophysics
One of: - Art History/Museum Studies 1000 - Introduction to Art - Drama 1000 - Introduction to Dramatic Arts - Music 1000 - Introduction to Music
One of: - Linguistics 2300 - Introduction to Linguistics I: Phonetics and Phonology - Philosophy 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy - Religious Studies 1000 - Introduction to World Religions - Women’s Studies 1000 - Knowing Bodies: An Introduction to Women’s Studies - Additional English course - Additional language course
Three of: - Economics 1010 - Introduction to Microeconomics OR Economics 1012 - Introduction to Macroeconomics - History 2710 - Canada to 1867 OR - History 2720 - Canada Since 1867 - Political Science 2210 - Canadian Politics and Government - Sociology 3390 - Sociology of Mass Communication
Deadlines:
Application Deadline
Start Date
March 1, 2013
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
