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Or 50 more subject areas.
We’ll show you how you can earn a minor.
Good news for you!
Engineering recognizes Arts & Science Minors
It's in the Calendar. Trust us!
It'll go on your transcript
You can't use your "core" courses...
Scratch that... You can use 1.0 FCEs from
core or tech/stream/natural science electives.
But all Engineering programs have elective spots.
Humanities & Social Science
Complementary Studies
Free electives
"Awesome. How do I sign-up?"
Well... you don't. Just enrol in the courses on ROSI during enrolment dates. And let us know when you're done. :)
"But which minor is for me?"
We recommend checking out the websites of Arts & Science (A&S) departments.
The A&S Calendar and Course Finder
are really helpful, too:
"What are the requirements for minors?"
Usually 4 Full Course Equivalents.
That's 8 half courses or 4 full-year courses.
Sometimes there are admission requirements (like minimum grades in certain subjects or minimum CGPA)
Also, specific courses to choose.
Like "must take one Full Course at a
300 Level or above"
Here's an example:
Economics Minor (2016-2017)
Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this program is limited to students with 67% in ECO100Y1, or 80% in ECO105Y1
1. Calculus (full year) with a final mark of at least 55%
2. ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1
3. ECO200Y1/ECO204Y1/ECO206Y1
4. 1.0 300+ series ECO course
Watch out for...
And course requirements:
"Tell me more about that
'core' course business!"
Okay. Here's the thing...
“Students may use any of their HSS elective credits, any of their CS elective credits, any Free Electives credits and/or any 2 other courses (2 Half Course Equivalents) towards their Arts and Science Minor. All other courses taken for the Minor designation must be taken as Extra courses.” 2016-17 Academic Calendar
**IF YOU THINK THESE ARE EASY MINORS – YOU ARE WRONG**
Also, course overload is usually not permitted unless you can PROVE to your department that you can handle it
"What about summer courses?"
Yeah! Good idea.
But offerings can be limited. And there's extra tuition.
And? What about that job?
Also, Engineering timetables are usually pretty FULL, right?
Not always easy to find an elective that fits.
BUT...
If you've started an A&S minor, you can even finish it AFTER you graduate!
So remember...
Don't add a "SubjectPOST" on ROSI.
Just enrol in the courses.
If you're doing anything weird (like not taking EXACTLY the courses your minor prescribes) D*O*C*U*M*E*N*T it.
Then in the winter of your final term,
we'll ask you to notify us what minor you went for and what courses you took to get it done.
We'll confirm it with the appropriate A&S department, then once you graduate, we'll add the minor to your lovely transcript!
"Okay. But WHY do I want to do this?"
We want to RECOGNIZE your hard work
Adds BREADTH to your education
Reflects your other INTERESTS
But, of course....
Your Engineering degree comes first!
"Who can help me?"
Engineering’s Cross-Disciplinary Programs Office
Engineering Registrar's Office
Engineering Undergraduate Counsellors
A&S Program Counsellors
If you have more questions, come see me at 44 St. George St. (Cross-Disciplinary Programs Office)
Any questions?
Thanks!
An Arts & Science Minor takes a little bit of luck and a lot of HARD WORK. But, luckily, Engineers are excellent at working hard!