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Dean of the Faculty—Ext. 2023
Room 101, Chrysler Hall Tower
Sunset Avenue
Associate Dean—Ext. 2024
Room 110C, Chrysler Hall Tower
Sunset Avenue
Executive Assistant to the Dean—Ext. 2024
Room 110B, Chrysler Hall Tower
Sunset Avenue
Director, School of Social Work—Ext. 3067
Room 7100, Lambton Tower
Sunset Avenue
The Dean of the Faculty: Dr. Kathleen E. McCrone (Chair); all full-time faculty members; student representatives as agreed. The Faculty of Social Science at the University of Windsor is made up of seven departments and one school:
The regulations contained in this section of the Calendar apply to students registered in the Faculty of Social Science. Students are directed to become familiar with the general regulations of the University as described in section 2.5 which apply to all students.
The responsibility for becoming familiar with the requirements for degrees and with academic regulations rests primarily with the student. However, to help students, the Faculty of Social Science provides, on a year-round basis, individual assistance to students both in the selection of their programs of studies and in the choice of subjects in keeping with program requirements.
The departments in the Faculty, and the School of Social Work, have designated a number of program advisors whose duty it is to assist and advise students on all aspects of their academic programs.
Students are strongly urged to seek course and program advising to ensure that they understand degree requirements.
It is recognized that many students may not have decided on their major areas or on their final career goals prior to entering University. Consequently, it is not unusual for students to change their programs of study after taking several courses. Every effort is made to assist such students, within the limits of the requirements of the various programs. Students who are considering program changes may request assistance from their new department. Students who have not made a commitment to a major area of study should request advising through the Academic Advisory Centre (Ext. 3288).
Students are required to declare a major at the end of their first year (ten semester courses). Those transferring to this Faculty in mid-stream will be required to declare a major after one term.
In order to receive a degree from the University of Windsor, a minimum of ten courses numbered 200 or higher (including at least four courses in the major field for a general B.A., or at least eight courses in the major field(s) for any honours degree), must be taken at the University of Windsor. Students transferring credits from another university will be evaluated in consultation with the appropriate department. Admissions decisions must be appealed by students within one term after acceptance to the University of Windsor.
Students who wish to apply credit received in a degree program at another accredited institution towards a certificate program at the University of Windsor may be granted advanced standing for a maximum of six courses towards the fulfillment of requirements for the certificate.
A student may petition the Academic Standing Committee of the Faculty for permission to write an examination for advanced standing in courses offered within the program. Such examinations will be offered within the first two weeks of the Fall and Winter terms and twelve-week Intersession courses; within the first week of Intersession and Summer Session six-week courses; and within the first three days of Intersession and Summer Session three-week courses. A minimum grade of C- is required for the granting of advanced standing; the actual grade obtained will be recorded in the Office of the Registrar. The normal charge for special examinations will be applied. Application forms, including procedural instructions, are available in the Office of the Registrar.
Advanced Placement permits a student to take a more advanced course without the normally required prerequisites, or to substitute another course. It does not reduce the total number of courses required for a degree. In addition to providing evidence of adequate experience and/or learning relevant to the course in question, a student may be required to write an advanced placement examination. Students should apply to the appropriate department head or school director for advanced placement.
The normal maximum course load during the Fall and Winter terms is five courses. A one-course overload will be permitted in the Fall and Winter terms provided that the student is beyond first year and is in good standing. Students should not take overload courses unless absolutely necessary since the result may be poorer overall performance. An overload course will be assessed the appropriate fee.
During Intersession and Summer Session, students may take a maximum of two courses per session. No exceptions will be allowed.
Any failed or passed course in the general or honours programs in the Faculty of Social Science may be repeated only once and providing that the course is available. The original grade obtained will remain on the transcript, but the second grade will be used to calculate the cumulative and major averages. Students who have twice failed any course which is required for graduation in a particular department must withdraw from that program.
With the permission of the Department Head in the major area, a student may substitute one course for another of equivalent content. While this equivalent course(s) satisfies the requirement, it does not reduce the number of courses required in the major area.
General Bachelor of Arts programs require a minimum of sixteen courses at or above the 200 level. All honours programs require a minimum of twenty-six courses at or above the 200 level. Therefore, in completing a degree with the normal number of total courses, the maximum number of 100-level courses to be taken for credit must not exceed fourteen. No course numbered below 100 may be counted among those required for a degree.
Options are courses in subjects other than the major subject. In a thirty-course program, students will be able to choose fourteen to twenty options, the number depending on the major field.
Credit will be granted for a maximum of six credit hour equivalents in Education Through Music courses, and only for courses offered on a Pass/Non-Pass basis.
Art History
Asian Studies
Classical Civilization
Comparative Literature
Dramatic Art
English and Creative Writing
French
General, Faculty courses
German
Greek
Hebrew
Hindi
Interdisciplinary Studies
Italian
Japanese
Latin
Multicultural Studies
Music
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Russian
Sanskrit
Spanish
Visual Arts
Anthropology
Communication Studies
Economics
Family and Social Relations
General, Faculty courses
Geography
History
Liberal and Professional Studies
Planning
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Women's Studies
Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science
General, Faculty courses
Geography*
Geology
Mathematics
Nursing**
Physics
Statistics
Credit will not be given for more than one each of introductory, intermediate, and senior-level statistics courses, regardless of from which faculty they are taken. Students in Social Science will normally take the introductory, General, Faculty course, 02-250. Exceptions are noted, however, in Communication Studies and Economics. Any modification of this requirement must be approved by the student's Department Head or School Director.
Students with an honours B.A. degree may not receive a general B.A. degree in a second major are of study. Students with an honours B.A. degree in a particular area of study may not receive a further, combined honours degree in that area and another
A student completing a second major area of study in a general Bachelor of Arts program may not receive an additional B.A., but may request a "Letter of Equivalency" upon completion of the departmental requirements for the major as well as at least five courses beyond the thirty courses required for the B.A. degree.
Students who have already received a degree other than a general Bachelor of Arts degree, and who wish to pursue an additional undergraduate general degree in the Faculty of Social Science, must meet all requirements for that degree and complete a minimum of ten courses above the 100 level at the University of Windsor, with at least four in the major field as advised by the major department.
If the additional degree sought is an honours Bachelor of Arts degree, the student must complete a minimum of ten additional courses above the 100 level at the University of Windsor, with at least eight in the major field(s), as advised by the major department(s). (See also 2.5.7.)
1) If a student is in good standing in his or her previous program, transfer to the Faculty of Social Science normally will be permitted and credit will be granted for all courses completed that apply to the appropriate Social Science program.
2) If a student has been required to withdraw from another faculty, the student normally will be considered for admission to the Faculty of Social Science on the same basis as students who have been required to withdraw from the Faculty of Social Science (see below, 4.3).
3) All courses that are transferable, whether passed or failed, will be considered in calculating both the cumulative and major averages in the new program.
4) In all requests for transfer to the Faculty of Social Science, the conditions for transfer will be at the discretion of the Dean or the Academic Standing Committee.
The marks obtained in all courses taken at the University of Windsor are used to calculate cumulative averages in general and honours programs. Similarly, all marks obtained in courses in the major area of study are used to calculate major averages. For purposes of upgrading a major or cumulative average in a general or honours program, a student may repeat a course only once and providing that the course is available. The original grade obtained will remain on the student's transcript, but the second grade will be used to calculate cumulative and major averages.
General programs provide a moderate concentration in a major subject, as well as a broad educational background.
General programs are available with majors in the following subjects: Anthropology, Canadian Studies, Communication Studies, Economics, Family and Social Relations, Geography, History, Liberal and Professional Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies, and Women's Studies
Students are encouraged to take courses which specifically address diversities of human experience, including culture, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
Total courses: A student will qualify for the general B.A. degree by passing thirty courses with standing as specified below, subject to any other University or Faculty of Social Science regulations (see 2.5, 4.2).
Major requirements: At least ten and not more than sixteen courses must be completed in the major subject; however, within these limits the major requirements may vary among departments: see the individual departmental sections of this Calendar..
Normally, two courses from the major subject should be included among the first ten courses taken.
Other requirements: At least eight courses must be completed from outside the Faculty of Social Science, and among these courses there must be at least two from the Faculty of Arts and at least two from the Faculty of Science.
The Academic Standing Committee of the Faculty of Social Science reviews the academic records of students at the conclusion of the Winter term each year and makes decisions as appropriate in light of cumulative and major averages achieved.
1) The minimum requirement for continuation "in good standing" in a general program is a cumulative average of 5.0 and a major average of 5.0.
2) If a student has not met the minimum cumulative and major average requirements at the end of the Summer or Fall terms, the student automatically will be placed on probation.
3) If at the end of the Winter term a student has not met the minimum cumulative and major average requirements, the student's record will be referred to the Academic Standing Committee for decision.
(a) If one average is at least 5.0, but the other is between 4.0 and 4.9 (or if both averages are between 4.0 and 4.9) the student normally will be allowed to continue on probation until the next evaluation period.
By the subsequent evaluation period, both averages must be raised to at least a 5.0 or the student will be required to withdraw.
(b) If both averages are below 4.0, the student normally will be required to withdraw.
(c) If only one of the averages is below 4.0, the student may be required to withdraw.
4) Notification of the requirement to withdraw is included on the final grade report. Students who have been required to withdraw may appeal. The appeal must be in writing to the Dean of Social Science and must be submitted with any supporting documentation within six weeks of the release of final grade reports by the Office of the Registrar. Appeals are considered by the Academic Standing Appeals Committee; only circumstances of an extraordinary nature will result in rescinding the requirement to withdraw. Students may contact the Office of the Dean of Social Science for information concerning appeals procedures.
5) A student who has been required to withdraw may not register in the Faculty of Social Science for twelve months and may not apply for readmission before the subsequent Summer term.
The student must apply for readmission through the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline date for the term desired and must include a statement of rationale with the application.
Readmission to the Faculty is not automatic and will be dependent upon an assessment of the applicant's prospects for successful completion of the program.
If readmitted the student will be placed on probation and must raise both the cumulative and major averages to 5.0 by the next evaluation period and must satisfy any additional conditions of readmission which may have been imposed. If the student fails to meet such requirements, he or she normally will be required to withdraw.
A student who has been required to withdraw a second time will not be eligible for readmission under any conditions.
To graduate from a general program a student must have obtained at least:
(a) a major average of 5.0, and
(b) a cumulative average of 5.0.
Honours programs provide more intensive specialization in a selected area of study in the Social Sciences and related fields. Honours programs require the completion of a larger number of courses and attainment of a higher academic standard than do general programs.
Honours programs are offered by all the departments in the Faculty. In addition, a number of honours interdisciplinary programs are available (see 4.13). Honours programs are described under the heading "Programs of Study" in each department's/school's section.
Entry into some honours programs is competitive. Consult the respective department/school listing of program requirements.
The total number of courses required to complete an honours program in Social Science is forty.
Students wishing to combine two major subjects from the Faculties of Arts, Social Science, or Science within a single honours program may do so if the departments concerned have provided for this possibility in their respective sections of this Calendar.
Where both majors are in the Faculty of Social Science, a total of forty courses will be required, including sixteen courses in each major to be selected in accordance with the regulations of each department. Where one of the major departments is outside the Faculty of Social Science, the Social Science department's combined honours regulations will determine the number and selection of courses in its field of specialization. When students combine majors from two different faculties, the student will be registered and bound by the regulations of the faculty of the first-named major department.
The Academic Standing Committee of the Faculty of Social Science reviews the academic records of students at the conclusion of the Winter term each year and makes decisions as appropriate in light of cumulative and major averages achieved.
1) The minimum requirement for continuation "in good standing" in an honours program is a cumulative average of 5.0 and a major average of 8.0, unless otherwise stated.
2) If a student has not met the minimum cumulative and major average requirements at the end of the Summer or Fall terms, the student automatically will be placed on probation.
3) If at the end of the Winter term a student has not met the minimum cumulative and major average requirements, the student's record will be referred to the Academic Standing Committee for decision.
(a) If the major average is between 7.0 and 7.9 and the cumulative is at least 5.0 the student may be allowed to continue in the honours program on probation at the discretion of the Committee.
By the subsequent evaluation period the major average must be raised to 8.0 or better and the cumulative average must be maintained at least at 5.0 or the student will be required to withdraw from the honours program.
(b) If the major average is between 5.0 and 6.9 and the cumulative average is at least 5.0 the student will be allowed to continue in the general program in good standing.
(c) If one average is at least 5.0 but the other is between 4.0 and 4.9 (or if both averages are between 4.0 and 4.9) the student will be allowed to continue in the general program on probation until the next evaluation period.
By that subsequent evaluation period both averages must be raised to at least a 5.0 or the student will be required to withdraw.
(d) If both averages are below 4.0 the student normally will be required to withdraw.
(e) If only one of the averages is below 4.0 the student may be required to withdraw.
4) Notification of the requirement to withdraw is included on the final grade report. Students who have been required to withdraw may appeal. The appeal must be in writing to the Dean of Social Science and must be submitted with any supporting documentation within six weeks of the release of final grade reports by the Office of the Registrar. Appeals are considered by the Academic Standing Appeals Committee; only circumstances of an extraordinary nature will result in rescinding the requirement to withdraw. Students may contact the Office of the Dean of Social Science for information concerning appeals procedures.
5) A student who has been required to withdraw may not register in the Faculty of Social Science for twelve months and may not apply for readmission before the subsequent Summer term.
The student must apply for readmission through the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline date for the term desired and must include a statement of rationale with the application.
Readmission to the Faculty is not automatic and will be dependent upon an assessment of the applicant's prospects for successful completion of the program.
If readmitted, the student will be placed on probation in the general program and must raise both the cumulative and major averages to 5.0 by the next evaluation period and must satisfy any additional conditions of readmission which may have been imposed. If the student fails to meet such requirements, he or she normally will be required to withdraw.
A student who has been required to withdraw a second time will not be eligible for readmission under any conditions.
To graduate from an honours program a student must have obtained at least:
(a) a major average of 8.0, and
(b) a cumulative average of 5.0, unless otherwise stated.
A minor is not required but is available in Anthropology, Communication Studies, Economics, History, Political Science, and Sociology. See the individual department section for specific course requirements.
Minors are also available to Social Science students in several other faculties. See their respective sections of this Calendar.
A minimum grade of C- must be obtained in each of the six courses required for a minor in a Social Science subject. Students in honours programs with two majors are not eligible for a minor. Students in Social Science are not permitted to minor in programs offered by their major department or school.
Having applied for graduation, and after completing the requirements for a minor, the student will obtain a "Minor Form" at the department office, complete and return it to the Department Head who will sign and forward it to the Office of the Registrar. The subject in which the minor has been completed will be recorded on the student's transcript.
The School of Social Work offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to an honours B.S.W. degree which prepares graduates to enter professional social work employment.
The program is organized as a professional sequence and combines studies in the social sciences, the humanities, and other options, along with professional courses.
Candidates having a B.A. degree (or its equivalent) with suitable prerequisites in the Social Sciences, and otherwise meeting the requirements for admission to the School, may be admitted to the B.S.W. program with advanced standing.
The B.S.W. program has been accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work.
The Faculty of Social Science offers several leading to certificates, diplomas and degrees, details of which are listed in 4.13.
General, Faculty of Social Science courses whose content spans several disciplines are listed and described in section 4.12.