Academic Calendar Fall 2020

Notice of Increased Requirements

Whenever prerequisites for a course or entrance requirements for a program are made more restrictive, notice is given in the previous academic calendar. Below is a list of courses and programs with increasing requirements.

Courses

Programs

Courses

Art History

Course

 Current Prerequisite(s) Future Prerequisite(s) Date change takes effect
AH 200 3 credits of any 100-level Art History course or 15 university-level credits. 15 university-level credits. January 2021

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Course

 Current Prerequisite(s) Future Prerequisite(s) Date change takes effect
CRIM 400 45 university-level credits including 9 credits of 100- or 200- level CRIM 60 university-level credits including 9 credits of 100- or 200- level CRIM. January 2021
CRIM 402 45 university-level credits including 9 credits of 100- or 200- level CRIM 60 university-level credits including 9 credits of 100- or 200- level CRIM. January 2021
CRIM 403 45 university-level credits, including CRIM 210 and six additional credits of 100- or 200- level CRIM. 60 university-level credits, including CRIM 210 and 6 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. January 2021
CRIM 410 45 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. 60 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. January 2021
CRIM 412 45 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. 60 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. January 2021
CRIM 414 45 university-level credits including CRIM 100 and 6 additional credits of 100- or 200- level CRIM. 60 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. January 2021
CRIM 416 45 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. 60 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. January 2021
CRIM 418 45 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. 60 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. January 2021
CRIM 419 45 university-level credits including 9 credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. 60 university-level credits including 9 credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. January 2021
CRIM 450 Admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) and 45 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. Admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) and 90 university-level credits including CRIM 100, CRIM 103, and 3 additional credits of 100- or 200-level CRIM. January 2021

Geography

Course

 Current Prerequisite(s) Future Prerequisite(s) Date change takes effect
GEOG 492 Admission to the Geography Honours program, (GEOG 491 or one of the following: GEOG 396, GEOG 398, GEOG 400G, GEOG 400J, GEOG 402, GEOG 410, 419, GEOG 440, or GEOG 458), and instructor’s permission. Admission to the Geography Honours program, GEOG 491, and instructor’s permission. January 2021
GEOG 493 Admission to the Physical Geography Honours program, (GEOG 491 or one of GEOG 400G, GEOG 400J, GEOG 402, GEOG 410, GEOG 417, or GEOG 458), and instructor’s permission. Admission to the Physical Geography Honours program, GEOG 491, and instructor’s permission. January 2021

Graphic Design

Course

 Current Prerequisite(s) Future Prerequisite(s) Date change takes effect
GD 316 GD 260 and one of CIS 145 or GD 204. GD 157, GD 159, GD 260, and one of CIS 145 or GD 204. January 2021

Mathematics

Course

 Current Prerequisite(s) Future Prerequisite(s) Date change takes effect
MATH 444 MATH 221 and one of MATH 320 or MATH 340. MATH 221 and MATH 340. January 2021

Portfolio

Course

 Current Prerequisite(s) Future Prerequisite(s) Date change takes effect
PORT 398 45 university-level credits. 60 university level credits including at least 6 credits completed at UFV, or permission of Integrated Studies program chair. January 2021
PORT 399 75 university-level credits including one of PORT 398, ARTS 101, ARTS 299, ARTS 401, ADED 305, or ADED 472. 75 university-level credits including one of PORT 398, ARTS 101, ARTS 299, or ADED 472. January 2021

Statistics

Course

 Current Prerequisite(s) Future Prerequisite(s) Date change takes effect
STAT 470 One of the following: STAT 271, STAT 315, STAT 302, or STAT 330. STAT 271, STAT 315, or STAT 330. January 2021

Programs

Bachelor of Social Work

Entrance requirements for students entering in Fall 2020
  1. 60 general university-level credits by May 1 of the year of application, including the following:
    • Six credits from SOWK 110 and SOWK 210
    • Three credits in English composition: CMNS 125 or ENGL 105
    • Three credits of English literature: ENGL 108–170
    • Three credits of human development: SOWK 225 or PSYC 250
    • 33 additional General credits
    • 12 Discretionary elective credits
  2. Overall GPA of 2.67 for the 60 credits applied towards their BSW application.
  3. A minimum of 400 hours of paid or volunteer experience in the human services field supervised by social workers or other professionals. This can include hours in practica.
  4. Program and personal suitability as determined through a personal statement.
  5. Two letters of reference. One letter must address the student’s most recent academic experience or potential, and one must be from a supervisor in the field of social work and/or human services that demonstrates the applicant’s skills and abilities.
  6. All applicants must be aware of, willing, and able to uphold the Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Note: An interview to determine program and personal suitability may be required. 
Entrance requirements for students entering in Fall 2021
  1. 60 general university-level credits by May 1 of the year of application, including the following:
    • Six credits from SOWK 110 and SOWK 210
    • Three credits in English composition: CMNS 125 or ENGL 105
    • Three credits of English literature: ENGL 108–170
    • Three credits of human development: SOWK 225 or PSYC 250
    • Three credits of courses with Indigenous or First Nations content (FNST, IPK, or an equivalent course)
    • 30 additional General credits (see Note)
    • 12 Discretionary elective credits (see Note)

    Note: Current lists of accepted General and Discretionary courses are available at ufv.ca/swhs/how-to-apply in the BSW Program planning section.

  2. Overall GPA of 2.67 for the 60 credits applied towards their BSW application.
  3. A minimum of 400 hours of paid or volunteer experience in the human services field supervised by social workers or other professionals. This can include hours in practica.
  4. Program and personal suitability as determined through a personal statement.
  5. Two letters of reference. One letter must address the student’s most recent academic experience or potential, and one must be from a supervisor in the field of social work and/or human services that demonstrates the applicant’s skills and abilities.
  6. All applicants must be aware of, willing, and able to uphold the Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Note: An interview to determine program and personal suitability may be required. 

 

 

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