Arts Academic Plans

Continuation in this academic plan requires a cumulative overall average of 60% and a minimum cumulative Social Development Studies average of 75%.

Eligibility for graduation in the Honours Social Development Studies academic plan includes successful fulfilment of the following requirements:

1. Appropriate BA Program-level requirements. See "Bachelor of Arts."
2. Social Development Studies Plan-level requirements:
   • at least ten academic course units (20 courses) must be in Social Development Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, including:
     • ISS 131R, 150R, 250R, 251R
     • PSYCH 120R, 121R
     • SOC 120R
     • SOCWK 120R
     • six units (12 courses) at the 200-level or above, including at least 0.5 unit (one course) from each of the four subject areas (Interdisciplinary Social Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work) in Social Development Studies, as outlined in Major Courses below. At least 1.5 units (three courses) must be at the 400-level.

Recommended Course of Study

Year One
ISS 150R, PSYCH 120R, SOCWK 120R (Fall)
ISS 131R, PSYCH 121R, SOC 120R (Winter)
Four additional courses

Year Two
ISS 250R (Fall), 251R (Winter)
Four other courses as outlined in Major Courses.
Four additional courses

Year Three
Four other courses as outlined in Major Courses.
Six additional courses

Year Four
Four other courses as outlined in Major Courses.
Six additional courses

Notes: 

1. For students in minor academic plans who do not have at least one course in statistics and one course in research, and especially those considering graduate studies in Social Work, ISS 250R and ISS 251R are strongly recommended.
2. For further information regarding any of the academic plans, consult the Registrar's Office, Renison University College, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G4, or contact ren-reg@renison.uwaterloo.ca.