Bachelor of Arts, General Program

This program is available to applicants residing in Canada or outside Canada.

This degree program provides students with a broad education in arts, with specialization in two subjects. Students may complete the program with a concentration in arts (English, fine arts, geography, history, psychology or sociology) or in a combination of a business administration (including economics) and/or science. Students are required to complete 15 upper-level credits in each of their two areas of concentration. TRU-OL offers many courses that fulfill the degree requirements, although students may have to take courses at other institutions to meet the requirements of some concentrations. Students may be required to complete additional courses before being eligible for graduate programs in their subjects of specialization.

Admission Requirements

Open admission.

Students who plan to complete a credential through TRU-OL must complete and submit a Program Admission/Transfer Credit form.

Residency Requirements

15 credits of university coursework selected from university courses listed on this website.

Degree Requirements

120 credits, including 45 upper-level credits, with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, are required as follows:

General Education Requirements (24 credits)

(may be met with lower- or upper-level university courses; refer to general education requirements for disciplines)

6 credits in English (university-level composition and literature). Technical and business writing courses do not meet the requirement.

6 credits in humanities other than English

6 credits in mathematics (including statistics) and/or science

6 credits in social science

Lower-level Requirements

Number of credits and specific course requirements vary depending on the area of specialization

Upper-level Requirements (45 credits)

15 credits in each of two areas of specialization for a total of 30 credits

15 upper-level elective credits

Elective Requirements

Number of credits varies depending on the area of specialization

May be lower-level or upper-level credit

Note

30 credits of the degree requirements (with no more than 15 credits at the upper level) may be applied credit, e.g., fine and performing arts studio courses and technology courses. Education, business and administrative studies courses are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Degree requirements may be met with credits earned by Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).

Students are responsible for consulting with their TRU-OL program advisor to ensure that courses selected are appropriate for the program of study or to meet future educational goals. Students require a Letter of Permission before registering in a course (not listed on the website) at any other post-secondary institution to complete the credential. Students who proceed without approval may find that a particular course does not meet requirements and may be subject to transfer credit assessment fees.

Email Student Services for more information.