
As a member of the Fall 2020 incoming class, you are embarking on a new adventure. One that is different to the adventure of any incoming class in TWU’s history. The world’s journey back from COVID-19 will reshape many aspects of life, including access to university education. This semester will require creativity and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Trinity Western University is ready for this challenge, and we know that you are too.
While there are things that we do not know about the weeks and months to come, there are several things of which we sure:
- TWU will be ready to start the Fall 2020 semester
- You will be able to begin your studies on-time
- We have developed a multi-access approach that will allow for a safe and flexible journey back to life on campus for all students
- Fall 2020 will be incredible and we’re glad that you will be part of it
Now, let’s get started!
Your Fall 2020 class schedule will be made up of 3 components: Core Classes, Program-Specific Courses, Electives (if there is room in your schedule)
Core Classes (7 Semester Hours) |
Program-Specific Courses (3-9 Semester Hours) |
Additional Courses |
All incoming students will be pre-registered in 3 core classes (7 semester hours):
These classes will form the foundation of our schedule. New for Fall 2020, these classes will be cohort-based. This means that you will be with the same group of students in all three classes. We are embedding learning coaches and peer tutors into these courses to ensure that all incoming students get off to the best start possible. The professors of these 3 courses are working together to integrate content and assignments. For example, you may discuss a concept from your English class while you are in your Philosophy class, or vise-versa. Because your cohort will move through these 3 classes together, you’ll quickly make friends as you start your time at TWU. |
These courses will depend on the degree program that you intend to pursue. For example, Business students will take Business classes and Biology students will take Biology classes.
If you are not sure what program you want to pursue, no problem! Round out our schedule with additional Core Classes and you’ll be sure of a schedule that will apply to any program that you decide upon later. |
Your schedule should include 15-16 semester hours.
If you still have room in your schedule after adding your program-specific courses, you can add some additional courses. These may be:
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Steps to Course Registration:
On May 13, you will be able to access the online course registration system. Contact your Admissions Counsellor if you would like more advice on what classes to select, or if you have questions about the registration process. Log into twu.ca/apply and click on Course Registration
- Your schedule will be pre-filled with 3 Core Classes (7 Semester Hours)
- Add the program-specific courses to your schedule, as per the lists below
- Add additional courses to bring your schedule up to 15-16 Semester Hours (5-6 classes total)
- Your Admissions Counsellor will review your course selection and provide feedback.
Writing or English?
You will be pre-registered in either a Writing or an English course for Fall 2020. The selection will depend upon your high school (or college/university transfer) English grade from your report card or transcript.
ENGLISH 103 - Introduction to Fiction – Students entering from high school: 73% (B) in Grade 12 English or equivalent; or a score of 570 or higher on the writing portion of the SAT; or a score of 23 or higher on the English portion of the ACT; or a score of 5 on the essay component of the LPI (Language Proficiency Index).
Transfer students: 67% (C+) in a post-secondary English course from a recognized English-speaking post-secondary institution; or a score of 5 on the essay component of the LPI (Language Proficiency Index); or a completed Bachelor’s degree from a recognized English-speaking post-secondary institution. If transfer students do not have any post-secondary English credit, they will be assessed using the same criteria for students entering from high school.
WRITING 100 - Writing in the University Context – You will be pre-registered in this course if you do not meet the requirements for English 103 - Introduction to Fiction above
WRITING 101 - Writing and Culture – You will be pre-registered in this course if you indicated that English is not your first language
Department of English
Major in English
Department of Geography and Environment
Major in Environmental Studies (BA)
Major in Geography
- FNDN 101 – The Liberal Arts Journey
- WRTG 100 - Writing in the University Context, WRTG 101 - Writing and Culture or English 103 - Introduction to Fiction
- PHIL 105 - Introduction to Philosophy
- GENV 121 - Earth and Atmospheric Science or GENV 131 - Global Environment Issues
- GENV 111 - Human Geography and Global Change
Major in History
Major in International Studies
Note: it is also helpful to take a language course during your first year (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian or Spanish). First year INTS students are advised to prioritize completion of core requirements.
Major in Political Studies
Department of Linguistics
Department of Philosophy
Major in Philosophy
Department of Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology
Major in Psychology
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SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology (if taking Human Services Certificate)
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One social science course (if not taking Human Services Certificate)
Major in Sociology
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PSYC 105 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 106 - Introduction to Psychology (if taking Human Services Certificate)
Department of Religious Studies
Major in Biblical Studies
Major in Christianity and Culture
Major in Intercultural Religious Studies
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Language course - Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian or Spanish (suggested)
Major in Religious Studies
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RELS 160 – Introduction to Theology and RELS 285 - Introduction to Missions (optional) (Religious Studies Option 1)
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ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and one of RELS 160 – Introduction to Theology, RELS 271 - Western World Religions, RELS 272 - Eastern World Religions, RELS 285 - Introduction to Missions (Religious Studies Option 2)
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Major in World Languages and Cultures
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FREN 101 - Introductory French, FREN 111 - Intermediate French or FREN 205 - Langue et intro. à la littérature (Depending on prerequisite. Check with your Admissions counsellor)
Multidisciplinary Majors
Major in European Studies
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One or two European language courses (French, German, Russian or Spanish)
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One course selected from European Studies Electives (optional)
Major in General Studies (BA)
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One course in first area of study
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One course in second area of study
Major in Humanities
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One course in first area of study
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One course in second area of study
Major in Social Sciences
- FNDN 101 – The Liberal Arts Journey
- WRTG 100 - Writing in the University Context, WRTG 101 - Writing and Culture or English 103 - Introduction to Fiction
- PHIL 105 - Introduction to Philosophy
- One course in first area of study
- One course in second area of study
- We recommend that courses for area of study be selected from GENV 111, 121 or 131; HIST 107 - World History to 1750: Ancient to Early Modern, HIST 111 - History of Western Civilization or HIST 135 - Globalization, Co-Existence, and Identity; POLS 101 - Introduction to Political Thinking; PSYC 105 - Introduction to Psychology; and SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology
Major in Social Science with Human Services Certificate
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Department of Biology
Major in Biology
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BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (take in first or second year)
Department of Chemistry
Major in Chemistry
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (take in first or second year)
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Major in Computing Science
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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MATH 150 - Introduction to Discrete Math (recommended)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (recommended)
Major in Mathematics with Computing Science
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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MATH 150 - Introduction to Discrete Math (recommended)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (recommended)
Major in Mathematics
- FNDN 101 – The Liberal Arts Journey
- WRTG 100 - Writing in the University Context, WRTG 101 - Writing and Culture or English 103 - Introduction to Fiction
- MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
- CMPT 140 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming
- MATH 150 - Introduction to Discrete Math
- PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I
- PHIL 105 - Introduction to Philosophy
Biotechnology Program
Major in Biotechnology
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BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (take in first or second year)
Major in Biotechnology and Business Administration (B.Sc.)
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BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (take in first or second year)
Major in Biotechnology and Chemistry (B.Sc.)
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BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (take in first or second year)
Environmental Studies Program
Major in Environmental Studies
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BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
Major in General Studies
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Two first year courses in your areas of interest:
- BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
- CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
- MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
- PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics
Major in Natural and Applied Sciences
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Two first year courses in your areas of interest:
- BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
- CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
- MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
- PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I
Pre-Professional Studies (Sciences)
Pre-Medicine
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BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (may be delayed until second year)
Pre-Dentistry
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BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (may be delayed until second year)
Pre-Pharmacy
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BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (may be delayed until second year)
Veterinary Medicine
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BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (may be delayed until second year)
Pre-Engineering
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, MEDIA AND CULTURE
Department of Art
Department of Media and Communication
Major in Media and Communication
Major in Corporate Communication
Game Development Program
Design and Writing Stream
Music and Sound Design Stream
Software Development Stream
Marketing & Management Stream
Note:
- If you’re not sure which stream you want to be in, then you should take:
- CMPT 140 or BUSI 111 (a required course for Design & Writing, Game Art, and Music & Sound Design streams) or GAME 140 - Introduction To Game Design or ART 250 (a required course for Software Development and Marketing & Management streams)
Department of Music
Major in Music
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One private lesson (MUSA): lesson times will be set with an instructor in September
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You're encouraged to register for a large ensemble: MUSI 145 - Orchestra, MUSI 147 - Band, MUSI 153 - Chamber Choir or MUSI 181 - Concert Choir. Auditions are held during Orientation Week.
Worship Arts Program
Worship Arts Major
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RELS 101 (Intro to Old Testament); if it’s full choose RELS 102 (Intro to New Testament)
The introductory course in the Worship Arts student’s praxis area:
- For musicians, this is MUSI 225 – Music Theory; plus applied lessons and/or ensembles
- For visual artists, this is ART 181 – Visual Foundations and/or ART 250 - Foundations in Digital Design
- For theatre artists, this is THTR 130 (Intro to Theatre) and/or THTR 161 (Foundations of Acting)
For media emphasis, this is MCOM 111 (Intro to Mass Communication) and/or MCOM 221 (Digital Filmmaking 1)
Department of Theatre
Major in Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting (BFA)
Multidisciplinary Studies
Major in Arts, Media and Culture
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Students enrolled in Music must write the Music Placement Test during Orientation Week or complete MCOM 110 before MUSI 225 - Music Theory
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
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In your first year, you will need to take the following Business courses, choose two to take in the fall:
Bachelor of Arts – Business Administration (BA)
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In your first year, you will need to take the following Business courses, choose two to take in the fall:
Biotechnology and Business Administration (B.Sc.)
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BIOL 113 - Principles of Biology I for students with Grade 12 Biology (or BIOL 103 – Introduction to Biology I – Ecology and Biodiversity for students without Grade 12 Biology)
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CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (or CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I for students without Grade 12 Chemistry)
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MATH 123 - Calculus I (or MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics depending on Math Survey Exam results)
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PHYS 111 – Fundamentals of Physics I (take in first or second year)
Sports and Leisure Management (BA)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Elementary Education (conc. BA/B.Ed. or B.Sc./B.Ed.)
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One RELS course toward core requirements
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Lab Science: (BIOL 241 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I recommended for Human Kinetics majors, concentrations or minor)
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Take one course in one of your teachable subject specializations
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PSYC 105 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 106 - Introduction to Psychology, if planning a Special Education minor
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Take a Way of Knowing course or another course in a teachable subject specialization
Middle School Education (conc. BA/B.Ed. or B.Sc./B.Ed.)
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One RELS course toward core requirements
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Lab Science: (BIOL 241 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I recommended for Human Kinetics majors, concentrations or minors)
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Take one course in one of your teachable subject specializations
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PSYC 105 - Introduction to Psychology and PSYC 106 - Introduction to Psychology if planning a Special Education minor
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Take a Way of Knowing course or another course in a teachable subject specialization
Secondary Education (conc. BA/B.Ed. or B.Sc./B.Ed.)
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One RELS course toward core requirements
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Lab Science: (BIOL 241 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I recommended for Human Kinetics majors, concentrations or minors)
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Take one course in one of your teachable subject specializations
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PSYC 105 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 106 - Introduction to Psychology, if planning a Special Education minor
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Take a Way of Knowing course or another course in a teachable subject specialization
SCHOOL OF HUMAN KINETICS
Major in Human Kinetics (BA)
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HKIN 191 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology (may be delayed until second semester)
Athletic Therapy Stream (BHK)
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HKIN 191 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology (may be delayed until second semester)
Generalist Stream (BHK)
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HKIN 191 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology (may be delayed until second semester)
Kinesiology Stream (BHK)
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HKIN 191 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology (may be delayed until second semester)
Physical Education Stream (BHK)
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HKIN 191 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology (may be delayed until second semester)
Sport and Leisure Management Stream (BHK)
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HKIN 191 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology (may be delayed until second semester)
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Sport and Leisure Management Stream (BA)
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Note: we recommend taking BIOL 241 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I and BIOL 242 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II in your second year.