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Concentrations
A Concentration is a Senate-approved curricular element that provides students the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge representing a sub-specialization or emphasis within the core of a degree program or major. Courses for a Concentration are selected from the core elective courses offered to students within their degree program or major. Concentrations are optional.
For more information see Senate Policy 2 (opens in new window) , Section 7.1 Concentration
Policy Elements
- A Concentration curriculum consists of at least six, specified/prescribed one- term degree-level core elective courses offered to students within their degree program or major.
- Core required courses of the degree program or major may not be included in the course count/defined structure of a Concentration.
- The completion of a Concentration cannot be made mandatory.
- Earning one Concentration will not increase the number of courses required to graduate.
- Where it is possible, a student may complete more than one Concentration; however, no individual course can be applied to satisfy the requirements of more than one Concentration.
- Course substitutions are not permitted.
- Completion of a Concentration is subject to availability of courses.
- Completion of the degree, with the addition of more than one Concentration, may require the completion of extra courses. Additional fees may also be incurred.
- Students must complete all courses in a Concentration prior to graduation from their program of studies.
- Restrictions [e.g., grade variations on individual courses; a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) requirement for completion of the Concentration] are not permitted.
- Any course used to satisfy a requirement of a Concentration cannot also be used to satisfy a requirement of a Minor.
- Students must declare a Concentration(s) at a time specified by their program.
- Completion of a Concentration is noted on the academic transcript, but not on the award document.