Students with continuous enrolment at the University may elect to graduate under any one calendar in force during their registration subject to the availability of courses with the following exceptions:

Note:  This regulation applies only to curriculum changes affecting a student's degree program, as outlined in Section 11.0 - Academic Programs and Section 12.0 - Programs and Courses of Instruction.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degrees achieve a balance of breadth, depth and coherence by including these four features in each student's academic program:

B.A. and B.Sc. students, in consultation with the designated Program Advisor, must formally declare a Major and a Minor by the end of the academic session in which they will have achieved third year standing or upon completion of 54 credits . Students should refer to the specific program requirements of their intended Major or Minor. Those opting to do a Double Major or Triple Minor must, in consultation with the designated Program Advisor, declare their intention by the end of the academic session in which they will have achieved third year standing or upon completion of 54 credits . Students can change their choice of program after further consultation with a Program Advisor. A 'Declaration/Change of Major/Minor' form is available on the Registrar's Office web page.

Those opting to do an Honours Program must declare their intention by December of the year in which they are registered with third year standing by completing a 'Declaration of Intention to Pursue Honours' form available on the web.

Students must consult with the Department Head or Program Co-ordinator with respect to application processes and admission criteria.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Arts degree, a student must complete 120 credits including:

Six credits must be earned from each of the following lists:

Note:  For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum of 6 credits from Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities or Social Sciences, or a combination of those two disciplines.

A minimum of 36 credits must be earned from courses at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. At least 30 credits must be from Mount Allison courses.

The credits required for a B.A. include those required for a Major [see list under 11.2.13], plus the credits required for a Minor from any other program [see lists under 11.2.18 and 11.3.21]. No more than 9 credits can be counted in common between the Major and Minor. Where there are more than 9 credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will still be at least 15 credits greater than the total for the Major. The Major and Minor are recorded on the student's transcript.

Although the combination of a Major and a Minor as called for in 11.2.4 is the usual means of achieving a B.A. degree, other combinations are possible, as outlined in 11.2.5 through 11.2.8.

Students who satisfy the requirements for more than one Minor will have the additional Minor(s) recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of the Minor required in 11.2.4) satisfy the requirements for a second Major from any other program [see lists under 11.2.13 and 11.3.16], will have achieved a B.A. with a Double Major, and will have both Majors recorded on their transcript. No more than 24 credits can be counted in common between the two Majors . Even where there are requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will be at least 36 credits greater than the total for the first Major.

Students who (in lieu of 11.2.4) satisfy the requirements for an Honours degree [see 12.2.19] will have achieved a B.A. with Honours, and will have the Honours program recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of 11.2.4) satisfy the requirements for three Minors [see 11.2.14] will have achieved a B.A. General Degree, and will have this title plus all Minors recorded. A triple Minor will not total fewer than 72 credits, despite requirements in common. Students pursuing this option are reminded that Regulation 11.2.3 must still be fulfilled.

The Major is designed to be approximately one half the course work a student completes toward a B.A. degree, providing the depth and rigour which can be achieved either by work within one discipline or through course work carefully planned under a theme. As called for in 11.2.4, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Major listed in 11.2.13, according to one of the options outlined in 11.2.10 through 11.2.12

A Disciplinary Major consists of a selection of courses worth 60 credits, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 42 credits required from a single discipline or department. This type of Major gains its coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn. Provision is made within each Major for 18 credits, usually drawn from outside the Major discipline, intended to complement and enrich the Major.

An Interdisciplinary Major consists of a selection of courses worth 60 credits, in most cases. This type of Major gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programs are authorized in advance by Senate.

A Specially Approved Major consists of a selection of courses worth 60 credits. This type of Major gains its coherence from a carefully thought-out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Major must be obtained from the appropriate Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.A., the following Majors are available. For a complete list of courses required for each Major, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

The Minor is designed to be a minimum number of courses by which a student can achieve a modest sense of coherence in another field of study. As called for in 11.2.4, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Minors listed in 11.2.18, (or under 11.3.21) according to one of the options outlined in 11.2.15 through 11.2.17.

A Disciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its minimum of coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn.

An Interdisciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programs are authorized in advance by Senate.

A Specially Approved Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a carefully thought-out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Minor must be obtained from the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.A., the following Minors are available along with those listed under section 11.3.21. For a complete listing of courses required for each Minor, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

Honours programs represent the most specialized selection of courses to gain depth and coherence within one discipline or thematic area. They have traditionally provided the preparation most appropriate for post-graduate work in that field. The requirements for Honours extend beyond that of the Major, and so the regulation requiring a Minor is waived (see 11.2.4 and 11.2.7), although any student who completes a Minor from another discipline or program, will have this Minor recorded on his or her transcript. Academic regulation 10.9.5 governing the granting of Honours should be consulted. Students considering an Honours Program should consult as early as possible with the designated Program Advisor regarding the prescribed selection of courses.

Under the B.A. Degree, the following Honours Programs are available. Each assumes that the student also meets the requirements of 11.2.2 and 11.2.3. For a complete listing of courses required for each Honours Program, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Science degree, a student must complete 120 credits including:

Six credits must be earned from each of the following lists:

Note:  Science distribution is fulfilled by Bachelor of Science degree requirements.

Note:  For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum of 6 credits from Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities or Social Science, or a combination of those two disciplines.

Twelve credits must be earned as follows:

A minimum of 72 credits in Science must be earned from the Science disciplines.

A minimum of 30 credits in Science must be earned from the 3000 and/or 4000 level. At least 24 credits must be from Mount Allison courses.

The credits required for a B.Sc. include those required for a Major [see list under 11.3.16], plus the credits required for a Minor from any other program [see lists under 11.3.21 and 11.2.18]. No more than 9 credits can be counted in common between the Major and Minor . Where there are more than 9 credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will still be at least 15 credits greater than the total for the Major. The Major and Minor are recorded on the student's transcript. Although the combination of a Major and a Minor as called for in 11.3.6 is the usual means of achieving a B.Sc., other combinations are possible, as outlined in 11.3.7 through 11.3.10.

Students who satisfy the requirements for more than one Minor will have the additional Minor(s) recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of the Minor required in 12.3.6) satisfy the requirements for a second Major from any other program [see lists under 11.3.16 and 11.2.13] will have achieved a B.Sc. with a Double Major, and will have both Majors recorded on their transcript. No more than 24 credits can be counted in common between the two Majors . Even where there are requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will be at least 36 credits greater than the total for the first Major.

Students who (in lieu of 11.3.6) satisfy the requirements for an Honours degree [see 11.3.22] will have achieved a B.Sc. with Honours, and will have the Honours program recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of 11.3.6) satisfy the requirements for three Minors, at least two of which must be in Science (see 11.3.17) will have achieved a B.Sc. General Degree, and will have this title plus the three (or more) Minors recorded on their transcript. A triple Minor will not total fewer than 72 credits, despite requirements in common. Students pursuing this option are reminded that Regulations 11.3.4 and 11.3.5 must still be fulfilled.

For purposes of Regulation 11.3.4 and 11.3.5 only, all courses offered in the following disciplines are considered as Science credits: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. The following courses outside of these disciplines may also count as Science credits: COMM 3411, ECON 3301, 3821, 4700, 4801, 4811, GENS 1401, 2411, 2421, 2431, 2441, 3401, 3411, 3421, 3451, 4411, 4421, 4950, 4951, 4990, PHIL 2511, 3511.

Note:  Commerce, Economics and Philosophy courses listed here cannot be used to fulfill Science distribution requirements in 11.2.2 and 11.3.2.

The Major is designed to be approximately one half the course work a student completes toward a B.Sc. degree, providing the depth and rigour which can be achieved either by work within one discipline or through course work carefully orchestrated under a theme. As called for in 11.3.6, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Major in Science listed in 11.3.16, according to one of the options outlined in 11.3.13 through 11.3.15.

A Disciplinary Major in Science consists of a selection of courses worth 60 to 72 credits, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 42 credits required from a single discipline or department. This type of Major gains its coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn. Provision is made within each Major for credits under 11.3.3.

An Interdisciplinary Major consists of a selection of courses worth 60 to 84 credits. This type of Major gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programs are authorized in advance by Senate.

A Specially Approved Major consists of a selection of courses worth 60 to 72 credits. This type of Major gains its coherence from a carefully thought out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Major must be obtained from the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.Sc., the following Majors are available. For a complete listing of courses required for each Major, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

The Minor is designed to be a minimum number of courses by which a student can achieve a modest sense of the coherence in another field of study. As called for in 11.3.6, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Minors listed in 11.3.21 (or under 11.2.18), according to one of the options outlined in 12.3.18 through 11.3.20.

A Disciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 credits of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its minimum of coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn.

An Interdisciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 credits of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programs are authorized in advance by Senate.

A Specially Approved Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a carefully thought out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Minor must be obtained from the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.Sc., the following Minors are available along with those listed under 11.2.18. For a complete listing of courses required for each Minor, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

Honours programs represent the most specialized selection of courses to gain depth and coherence within one discipline or thematic area. They have traditionally provided the preparation most appropriate for post-graduate work in that field. The requirements for Honours extend beyond that of the Major, and so the regulation requiring a Minor is waived (see 11.3.6 and 11.3.9), although any student who completes a Minor from another discipline or program will have this Minor recorded on his or her transcript. Academic regulation 10.9.5 governing the granting of Honours should be consulted. Students considering an Honours Program should consult as early as possible with the designated Program Advisor regarding a prescribed selection of courses.

Under the B.Sc. Degree, the following Honours Programs are available. Each assumes that the student also meets the requirements of 11.3.2 through 11.3.5. For a complete listing of courses required for each Honours Program see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

All graduate work is under the general supervision of the Committee on Graduate Studies. Upon receiving recommendations from the Department concerned, the Committee will decide upon admission, program of study, and on receipt of satisfactory evidence of the completion of the studies, will recommend concerning the award of the degree.

In situations where the candidate is close to fulfilling requirement (a), the Committee may admit the student to a qualifying year. In this case, the Department concerned will be asked by the Committee to suggest a course of study that will fulfill requirement (a) and that will build sufficient strength of background to carry on work at the graduate level. A passing grade must be obtained in each of these courses as well as a minimum overall Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0. Students completing qualifying courses will register as special students and are not graduate students while pursuing these studies. They will be admitted to graduate studies when the committee decides that the qualifying conditions have been fulfilled.

The minimum time required to complete graduate studies is one full year (two years is the normal situation). The program of study must be completed within five years.

All candidates must complete a minimum of two to a maximum of four 3 credit graduate courses as determined by the supervisory committee; a research program and a thesis based on this research; and participate in the departmental seminar series as determined by the supervisor. The format of the written thesis will follow the rules for graduate theses as describes in the graduate handbook. Copies of the thesis must be made available to the members of the candidate's Examining Committee three weeks prior to its defence.

The candidate must achieve a grade of at least B- in each course required for the degree, and also must pass a public oral examination on the thesis and related material.

A committee of three will be appointed for each candidate by the Committee on Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the research supervisor who will be its chair, a teaching member of the department concerned, and a qualified person from outside that department or within the department if more appropriate. It will be the responsibility of this committee to review periodically the progress of the candidate, read the thesis and conduct the oral examination which will be presided over by the Chair of the Committee on Graduate Studies or designate. The Thesis Examining Committee will also include an external reader who has had little or no involvement in the project. A grade of 'Pass' or 'Fail' will be assessed for the thesis and its defence by the candidate's committee. (The Chair of the Committee on Graduate Studies has no vote in this decision). If a 'Fail' evaluation is rendered, the supervisory committee will decide if and what remedial measure must be undertaken to obtain a 'Pass' grade. The candidate will have one year to meet these conditions.

In addition to the above regulations, each department may have special requirements as to language, necessary qualifying or complementary courses, etc. Information about such matters may be obtained from the heads of departments or may appear elsewhere in the Calendar under the departmental list of courses.

Candidates should submit a completed application form, curriculum vitae, a set of official transcripts, and arrange to have two letters of reference forwarded to the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies. Applicants are also expected to contact potential supervisor(s) about the possibility of carrying on advanced study and research with them.

MSCI 5101/5201/5301/5401 (3.00)
GRADUATE STUDIES I
Format: Independent Study
Prereq: Registration in the M.Sc. program and permission of the Department

MSCI 5111/5211/5311/5411 (3.00)
GRADUATE STUDIES II
Format: Independent Study
Prereq: Registration in the M.Sc. program and permission of the Department

MSCI 5121/5221/5321/5421 (3.00)
GRADUATE STUDIES III
Format: Independent Study
Prereq: Registration in the M.Sc. program and permission of the Department

MSCI 5131/5231/5331/5431 (3.00)
GRADUATE STUDIES IV
Format: Independent Study
Prereq: Registration in the M.Sc. program and permission of the Department

MSCI 5990 ()
GRADUATE THESIS
Format: Independent Study/Thesis
Prereq: Registration in the M.Sc. program and permission of the Department

The primary objective of the Mount Allison University Commerce program is to explore with students the nature of the business world, and thus help them acquire administrative knowledge and skills. Studies focus on the process of effective problem solving and decision making in the business environment through the development of management systems which combine quantitative analysis and human judgement. The Commerce program is designed to enable students to take courses in a variety of business subject areas (such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing) while completing a Minor in a non-Commerce discipline. The Commerce degree at Mount Allison University is highly flexible, reflecting the diverse business society that students will enter after graduation.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Commerce degree, a student must complete 120 credits including:

Six credits must be earned from each of the following lists:

Note: Social Science and Science distributions are fulfilled by Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements.

A minimum of 42 credits must be earned from courses at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. At least 36 credits must be from Mount Allison courses.

The Commerce Degree Core Requirments is 42 credits earned as follows:

In addition to the Commerce courses required for the Core, 27 credits from Commerce elective courses are required with at least 24 credits from 3/4000 level courses. All Commerce courses other than those in the Core of the program (see 11.5.5), as well as the following courses from other disciplines may also be counted as Commerce electives: Economics 3201, 3211, 3301, 3601, 3711, 3921, 4111, 4501, 4511, 4621, 4700, 4801, 4811, 4821, 4990, Computer Science 3851.

All Bachelor of Commerce students must complete a Minor in a non-Commerce discipline from the list below or a Specially Approved Minor (see 11.2.17). No more than 9 credits can be counted in common between the Minor and the courses counted in 11.5.5 and 11.5.6. Where there are more than 9 credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program requirements will still be at least 84 credits. The Minor will be recorded on the transcript. Students who satisfy the requirements for more than one Minor will have the additional Minor(s) recorded on their transcript.

Note: the regulation requiring a Minor is waived for students pursuing Honours in Economics.

Minors Available for the Bachelor of Commerce

The remaining credits beyond those completed to fulfill 11.5.3, 11.5.5, 11.5.6 and 11.5.7 may be from any discipline. No more than 9 credits, or 12 credits with COMM 1011, beyond those included in 11.5.5 and 11.5.6 may be from courses in the Commerce discipline. (A maximum of 60 credits, or 63 credits including COMM 1011, from courses in the Commerce discipline is permitted to count toward the 120 credits required for a Bachelor of Commerce degree.)

Students who satisfy the requirements for an Honours program [see section 11.5.10, 11.5.11] will have achieved a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours, and will have the Honours program recorded on their transcript. Students with third year standing interested in pursuing Honours must apply to the Commerce Department by March 31, in the year in which they will have completed at least 84 credits. Students interested in pursuing Honours in Economics should contact the Economics Department. Academic regulation 10.9.5 governing the granting of Honours should be consulted. In addition to the prescribed Honours courses listed in 11.5.10 and 11.5.11, students must fulfill the general requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce degree as listed in 11.5.2. a), b), e), and f).

Honours in Commerce is 69 credits earned as follows:

Honours in Economics is 90 credits earned as follows:

Note: the regulation requiring a Minor is waived for students pursuing Honours in Economics

Students who, in lieu of 11.5.7, complete a Major in a non-Commerce discipline as listed in 11.2.13 and 11.3.16 will have the Major recorded on their transcript. No more than 24 credits can be counted in common between the major and the courses counted in 11.5.5 and 11.5.6. Where there are more than 24 credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program requirements will still be at least 105 credits. Students who satisfy the requirements for a Specially Approved Major (see 11.2.12) will have that Major recorded on their transcript.

Students with second year standing applying for transfer into the Bachelor of Commerce program must do so by APRIL 15 in the year in which they will have completed at least 54 credits. Exceptions must be approved by the Head of the Commerce Department. To be eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Commerce, students must meet the following two criteria:

The accreditation of the Mount Allison Bachelor of Commerce program by the Society of Management Accountants of Canada allows students who complete the courses prescribed for the Certified Management Accounting Stream to be exempted from the CMA entrance exam. These courses include COMM 2101, 2121, 2131, 2201, 2301, 2311, 3111, 3121, 3131, 3151, 3161, 3421, 3431, 3501, 4101, 4131, 4311, 4321, ECON 1001, 1011, and MATH 2311, 2321. This stream is described for information purposes. Completion of the CMA stream will not be noted on the degree or the transcript.

Students applying for studies in Music are eligible for University general entrance scholarships in addition to those specifically established for students in Music. For detailed information, refer to Section 5, Financial Assistance.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Music Degree, a student must complete 120 credits including:

Note:  Students who choose to take zero, one, or three ensembles as part of their Music electives will have to complete a total of 121 credits to qualify for their Bachelor of Music degree.

Note:  Performance Electives may be offered in one term only or over two terms. Please consult the timetable for specific information.

All B.Mus. students must participate in a core ensemble during every year in which they are registered for an Applied Music or Recital course. The core ensemble will normally be determined by the Applied Music instructor in consultation with the student and the Ensemble Directors, and will be chosen to suit the student's interests and developmental needs, and the requirements of the ensemble program. All music ensembles run for two terms and are valued at one credit per year of participation. B.Mus. students may complete up to three elective ensemble credits in addition to their required core ensemble credits, for a maximum of seven on their degree. Students in all other degree programs are eligible to complete up to six credits on their degree through ensemble participation.

The following may be taken for core ensemble credit; they may additionally be taken for elective credit: 1619-4619 Wind Ensemble, 1629-4629 Chamber Orchestra; 1639-4639 Symphonic Band; 1659-4659 Elliott Chorale; 1669-4669 Choral Society; 2679-4679 Opera Workshop (not open to first-year students). The following may only be taken for elective ensemble credit: 1689-4689 Large Ensemble of Like Instruments; 1649-4649 Instrumental Jazz Ensemble. All ensembles are valued at 1 credit per year of participation.

Attendance and prompt arrival at all ensemble rehearsals and participation in all public performances are mandatory unless prior consent of the Director of the ensemble has been obtained. Preparedness for and active participation in rehearsals and performances, as well as regular attendance, are principal factors in the determination of the grade that the student will receive. The details of the application of this policy will be provided by Ensemble Directors at the beginning of each academic year.

In addition to performing in Collegium programs, qualified students are given the opportunity to present credited full-length and shared solo recitals. These courses replace 3rd and 4th year applied courses as follows:

MUSC 3511 is replaced by MUSC 3581

MUSC 4511 is replaced by either MUSC 3581 or MUSC 4591

To be eligible to present a shared recital (MUSC 3581 and 4581), a student must be recommended by his/her Applied Music instructor; must normally have achieved a grade of at least A- in MUSC 2511 or 3511; must have participated in two Collegia, or the equivalent, since enrolling in the Bachelor of Music program; and must pass a Recital Application Jury.

To be eligible to present a full recital (MUSC 4591), a student must be recommended by his/her Applied Music instructor; must normally have achieved a grade of at least A- in MUSC 3511; must have presented at least one shared recital; and must pass a Recital Application Jury.

The curriculum in Fine Arts leading to the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts is primarily intended to develop creative ability in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The major part of the program consists of studio work, and includes instruction in the principles of design and the use of various media. In addition to the studio classes, attention is given to the artist's heritage through illustrated lectures and seminar courses in art history which are designed to improve the student's artistic judgement and assist in acquiring an ability to write and speak about works of art. Academic electives, which are chosen in consultation with the Fine Arts Department, are taken in other departments of the University. They are included in the curriculum with the aim of widening the student's understanding of the world, in the belief that the artist's domain pertains to all aspects of human endeavour.

Each prospective student must meet the regular admission requirements of the University. While the course is designed so that it assumes no previous training on the part of the new student, applicants must give evidence of their suitability for work in this specialized field. Applicants are required to present a portfolio of their previous art work for assessment prior to admission to this program. Instructions for the submission of this portfolio will be sent to all applicants for admission to the program or can be found on the Fine Arts website. All portfolios are reviewed each year in February and late portfolios cannot be considered. Only a limited number of students can be accepted to the program.

A student may be admitted to the second year of the program provided full entrance requirements are met and if the applicant presents evidence of having satisfactorily completed work, academic and artistic, equivalent to the prescribed work of the first year.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a four-year, 120-credit degree. The program is designed with maximum flexibility to allow student growth within various studio art study fields. The common first year of the program is followed in years two to four by various studio art options.

The E.B. Pulford Scholarship is normally awarded to the top incoming B.F.A. student, based on portfolio assessments.

Candidates may be of any linguistic background. Candidates must make formal application to take the tests no later than the end of the first term of their final year. Candidates will be examined in both French and English in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The examinations are comprehensive, and may include writing letters and essays or translations; reading literary or other complex texts; and conversation or oral discussion. There is no prescribed sequence of courses in either language leading to the examination for the Certificate. Candidates are invited to profit from the many possibilities offered by the University to improve their language skills.

Candidates must demonstrate their ability in both languages to:

Le concours est ouvert à tous les étudiants, quelle que soit leur langue maternelle. Les candidats sont priés de s'inscrire au concours au plus tard en décembre de leur année terminale à Mount Allison. Tous les candidats devront passer un examen qui consistera à écouter, parler, lire et écrire en français et en anglais. Il s'agit d'un examen d'ensemble, qui pourra comprendre la rédaction de lettres, d'essais ou de traductions; la lecture de textes littéraires ou techniques; et la participation à une conversation ou à une discussion. La préparation du Certificat n'est sujette à aucune série préétablie de cours. Les candidats sont toutefois encouragés à profiter des nombreuses possibilitiés dont on dispose à Mount Allison pour l'acquisition des deux langues officielles du Canada.

Les candidats doivent démontrer, dans les deux langues, qu'ils sont capables:

Mount Allison has exchange and study abroad programs in several parts of the world and encourages participation in international experiences. Most programs allow qualified students to complete a period of study abroad for which students can be assessed for transfer of credit. To participate in one of these programs, students must be in Good Standing. In most cases, selection of participants is competitive and preference is given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 and who will be in their third year of study while abroad. Some programs have further specific criteria (such as language requirements) and students are encouraged to consult with the listed Program Co-ordinator or visit the International Centre.

Mount Allison currently has partnerships with:

Mount Allison's MASSIE Program (Mount Allison Semester Studies in English) offers an on-campus, full-immersion language experience for students from Mount Allison's partner university in Japan. The Program was originally created to give 2nd year students from Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) the opportunity to live and study in an English environment for one university term. Students live with Mount Allison roommates during the Fall term and with residence assistants during the Summer session. Students in both groups are paired with volunteers from campus and the community who act as English conversation partners. Since the program's beginning in 2000, over 600 KGU students and 1000 Mount Allison students have been involved as participants and volunteers. Mount Allison and KGU enjoy a 24-year history of faculty and student exchanges. The program expanded in 2008 to include a partnership with Toyo-Eiwa University in Tokyo. The Toyo-Eiwa program brings small groups of students to Mount Allison for an intensive 4-week in-residence program during the Winter term.

Academic credit may be awarded for certain forms of independent experiential learning subject to the criteria listed below and with the approval of the appropriate committee. Normally, three credits per experience (to a maximum of 6 credits) may be assigned to an independent experiential learning course (EXPL 3/4000/01) as recommended by the course supervisor and approved by the Experiential Learning Committee. A letter grade will be assessed for the credit. A maximum of 6 credits may be included in a student's degree from this mechanism. Normally, students must have third year standing at the time of course approval and may not gain additional academic credit under this regulation where credit has been assigned as part of an existing Mount Allison course. Credit obtained from the independent experiential learning cannot be used to fulfill distribution requirements.

To be eligible for academic credit, the independent experiential learning must satisfy the following criteria:

EXPL 3/4000 (6.00)
INDEPENDENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Prereq: Normally third-year standing at the time of approval under regulation 11.11.3
This is a university-wide course that provides credit for academic analysis of independent experiential learning. Normally a student may earn three credits (and up to six credits) per experience (to a maximum of six credits in a student's degree program) based on an independent experiential learning program evaluated under regulation 11.11.3.

EXPL 3/4001 (3.00)
INDEPENDENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Prereq: Normally third-year standing at the time of approval under regulation 11.11.3
This is a university-wide course that provides credit for academic analysis of independent experiential learning. Normally a student may earn three credits (and up to six credits) per experience (to a maximum of six credits in a student's degree program) based on an independent experiential learning program evaluated under regulation 11.11.3.