Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Admission Requirements are for the 2003-2004 year only, and are based
on the Ontario High School System. Holding the minimum admission requirements
only establishes eligibility for consideration. The cut-off averages for
admission may be considerably higher than the minimum. See also the General
Admission and Procedures section of this Calendar.
Architectural Studies
Degree
- Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.A.S.)
Admission Requirements
First Year
The OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 70 percent or better, calculated
on the six best OACs or grade 12 U or M(U/C) courses, including the prerequisite
courses. The six OACs must include Physics and one of Calculus or Algebra/Geometry
OR the six Grade 12 U or M(U/C) courses must include Physics and one of
Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus or Geometry and Discrete
Mathematics. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and
new curriculum courses. Beginning September 2004, the admissions requirements
for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies will include an OAC OR 12 U
course in English.
Note: a portfolio is required.
Advanced Standing
Applications for admission to the second or subsequent years will be
assessed on their merits.Advanced standing will be granted only for those
courses that are determined to be appropriate. Students will not receive
credit for courses graded below C-.
Co-op Option
Students may not be admitted to Co-op directly from high school.Eligibility
will be determined on the basis of the CGPA at the beginning of the term
preceding the first co-op placement.
Students must:
- be registered as a full-time student in the B.A.S. program;
- have obtained and maintained an overall CGPA of 7.00 or better;
- be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements);
- have successfully completed an interview with the School.
Note that meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility
for admission to the program. The prevailing job market may limit enrolment
in the co-op option.
Arts
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (General)
Admission Requirements
First Year
For B.A (General) and B.A. (Honours) The OSSD or the equivalent, with
an average of 68 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or
Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses, including an OAC or Grade 12 U course in
English (or anglais ) with a grade of 60 percent or better. Equivalent
courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the requirement of
OAC English can also be met under the conditions outlined in the section
"English Language Requirements" in the Admissions Requirements and Procedures
section of this Calendar.
The cut-off average for admission will be set annually and will normally
be above the minimum requirement. Applicants falling slightly below the
cut-off average will be considered on an individual basis to determine
whether there are special circumstances that would permit their admission.
Students who feel that their high school grade average does not reflect
their potential may apply to the Enriched Support Program (see the Enriched
Support Program section of this Calendar).
For the majors in Cognitive Science, Criminology and Geographic Information
Processing, the averages for admission may be higher than those for B.A.
(Honours) program as a whole.
For the major in Biology in the B.A.program, in addition to the OAC English
or Grade 12 U English, an OAC or a Grade 12 U course in Chemistry is required.
An OAC in Calculus and an OAC in Algebra/Geometry (or Advanced Functions
and Introductory Calculus or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics) or the
equivalent [MATH 0107 (69.017*) and MATH 0007 (69.007*)] are recommended.
For a major in Economics, in addition to the OAC or Grade 12 U English,
an OAC in Calculus or Grade 12 U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus
and one in either Algebra/Geometry, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics,
Finite Mathematics, or in Mathematics for Data Management are required.
For B.A. (Carleton)/Police Foundations (Algonquin)
To be eligible for admission pursuant to this Articulation Agreement,
students must have completed the Diploma in Police Foundations at Algonquin
College with an overall B average (CGPA of 3.0). They will then be admitted
to a B.A. program at Carleton in one of Criminology, Law, Psychology,
or Sociology.
For B.A. in Geography (Carleton)/GIS Technologist Program (Algonquin)
During their studies at Algonquin College, students will take 5.0 Carleton
credits as a Special Student, including 2.5 credits in Geography. After
successful completion of the Algonquin College GIS Technologist Diploma
candidates may apply for admission to a B.A. degree in Geography at Carleton
University. To be eligible for admission pursuant to this Agreement, students
must have completed the GIS Technologist Diploma at Algonquin College
with an average of B (CGPA of 3.00) in the courses eligible for transfer
to Carleton and have obtained an overall CGPA in their Carleton courses
to meet the requirements for continuation in the B.A.
For Child Studies:
Enrolment into the program is limited. Successful applicants must demonstrate
a high level of personal enthusiasm and professionalism, excellent communication
skills (oral and written) and evidence of previous academic success. Applications
for admission should be made, presenting:
- the diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) program from an Ontario
College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) or the equivalent;
- a B+ average overall or better at the college level;
- satisfactory performance in field placements;
- three letters of reference, including at least one letter from a faculty
member in the ECE program, and one letter from the director of the child
care centre;
- a letter of application, including a statement of professional goals
and expectations of the program and a curriculum vitae.
Advanced Standing
B.A. (General and Honours) Program
Applications for admission to the second or subsequent years will be assessed
on their merits. Advanced standing will be granted only for those courses
that are determined to be appropriate.
B.A. Mass Communication
The School maintains a number of places in second year for students who
wish to transfer into the program from Carleton University or elsewhere.
These spaces are limited and it may not be possible to grant admission
to all applicants. Admission will be on a selective basis with preference
given to those candidates who show the highest promise of success. Normally,
offers are made to students with an overall CGPA of 10.00 (A-) or better.
B.A. (Carleton)/Police Foundations (Algonquin)
Students who have obtained a Diploma in Police Foundations from Algonquin
College with an overall average of B or better will be granted up to a
maximum of 5.0 credits on admission towards the completion of a B.A. in
either Criminology, Law, Psychology, or Sociology.
B.A. in Geography (Carleton)/GIS Technologist Program (Algonquin)
Student who have obtained the GIS Technologist Program from Algonquin
College and are admitted to the B.A. in Geography, will be granted up
to a maximum of 5.0 specific credits on admission to the degree.
Child Studies
Students who have obtained the ECE diploma with a B+ average or better
will be granted up to a maximum of 5.0 credits on admission to the Child
Studies program.
Co-op Option: Cognitive Science
Full-time students registered in the B.A. Honours Cognitive Science program
with an overall CGPA of 8.50 or better and who have successfully competed
CGSC 2001 (07.201*) are eligible to apply for admission into the Co-operative
Work Term Option with a first work-term at the completion of their third
year of studies.
Co-op Option: Political Science
To be eligible for admission to the Co-op option, students must be registered
full-time in the second year of the B.A. Honours Political Science program
and have attained an overall CGPA of 9.00 or better. Students can be considered
for this option only if they are eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus
work placements). Students should note that hiring priority is given to
Canadian citizens for co-op positions in the Public Service Commission.
Note that meeting the Co-op admission requirements only establishes eligibility
for admission to the program enrolment in the Co-op Option is limited.
Co-op Option: Psychology (Human-Oriented Technology Concentration)
Students may not be admitted to the co-op option directly from high school.
Full-time students registered in the B.A. (Honours) Human-Oriented Technology
Concentration with an overall CGPA of 8.50 or better and who have successfully
completed Psychology PSYC 2800 (49.280*) and PSYC 3800 (49.380) are eligible
to apply for admission into the Co-operative Work Term Option at the completion
of their third-year of studies. Work terms provide students with opportunities
to integrate their academic experience with applied aspects of human-computer
interaction.
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