Faculty of. Social Sciences. Level II Undergraduate Academic Plan Selection Guide WONDERING WHAT S NEXT AFTER LEVEL 1?

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1 Faculty of Social Sciences Level II Undergraduate Academic Plan Selection Guide WONDERING WHAT S NEXT AFTER LEVEL 1? 2015

2 3 Reasons to use the Undergraduate Calendar 1. It includes all the academic rules and regulations that govern you as a student. 2. It includes a description of all the courses offered at the university. 3. It includes important academic dates such as when classes begin and end and course drop & add dates. registrar.mcmaster.ca/undergrad-calendar What s an Academic Advisement Report? An Academic Advisement Report is a computer-generated, personalized report that allows you to track your academic progress and assess any unfulfilled degree requirements. You may request an Academic Advising Report through the Student Centre tab on MOSAIC to determine outstanding credits required to complete your Academic Plan. Social Sciences Academic Advisors help you put the pieces together Kenneth Taylor Hall, Room 129 socscfac@mcmaster.ca x23772 We offer drop-in advising: Mon - Thurs: 1:00pm 3:30pm Social Sciences Academic Advisors are available to help you with the following: * developing an academic plan * understanding course requirements and changes * if you are ill and miss work * Academic Plan selection, application and changes * permission to study elsewhere on Exchange or near your hometown * referrals to campus resources track your progress! themsss.com

3 Level II Undergraduate Degree Program Selection Step 1: Attend one of our Level II Academic Plan Selection Information Sessions: Monday, March 2 Tuesday, March 3 Wednesday, March 4 Thursday, March 5 9:00 am 10:30 am KTH/B124 1:00 pm 2:30 pm DSB/B105 9:00 am 10:30 am KTH/B124 9:00 am 10:30 am KTH/B105 Step 2: Apply to Level II Academic Plans on MOSAIC between March 23 April 30, 2015 Using MOSAIC, all Level I students must electronically advise the University of their Academic Plan choice(s) for Level II by late April. Students who have already applied to Social Work must also apply to a BA Program(s). Attend our Level II Academic Plan Fair on March 10th from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm in CIBC Hall in the McMaster University Student Centre. This selection process is necessary in order to ensure that you will be considered for admission to the Academic Plans you have chosen. This is especially important with respect to limited enrollment Academic Plans such as Honours Social Psychology. The pathway students will use to access Level II Academic Plan selection is: MOSAIC log-on, on March 23rd you will find the MUGSI quick link on McMaster websites replaced with a MOSAIC quick link or if you have bookmarked the old MUGSI link it will re-direct you to the MOSAIC logon. Use your MacID to log-on Click Student Centre tab Click My Academics link Click Program/Plan Application link Indicate the Academic Plans you wish to apply for. You will be ranking your choices being the Academic Plan you would most like to enter. * Students may select a Combined B.A./B.S.W. program as an Academic Plan option through MOSAIC. They will also need to select the individual B.A.plan (i.e. Anthropology) that they wish to combine with the B.S.W. Please Note: Students will need to have submitted a separate application to the Social Work Academic Plan directly to the School of Social Work by the deadline of March 1st (If you have not submitted the supplementary application and are not already scheduled to write the SWAT do NOT choose the B.A/B.S.W. Academic Plan on MOSAIC - You will not be considered for admission). Please consult the School of Social Work website for further information at: Step 3: Check Confi rmation of Academic Plan Eligibility on MOSAIC late May 2015 When you apply for Academic Plan entry through MOSAIC, you can select up to four Academic Plan options. You will rank them 1 4. You will be placed in the Academic Plan that you have ranked the highest and have met the admission requirements to. You can see which Academic Plan you have entered by logging onto MOSAIC clicking on the Academics tab and then selecting the My Program tab. Step 4: Enrolling in courses for Level II students begins June 15, 2015 For instructions on enrolling in courses, you should monitor the Getting Registered website.

4 Grading System McMaster uses the 12 point grading scale. See the Grading System in the General Academic Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar. GRADE EQUIVALENT EQUIVALENT GRADE POINT PERCENTAGES A A A B B B C C C D D D F Failure Find out more in this years Undergraduate Calendar! Here s how we calculate your average: COURSE GRADE COURSE GRADE POINTS UNITS A- 10 x 6 = 60 C+ 6 x 3 = 18 B 8 x 6 = 48 B+ 9 x 3 = 27 Total To calculate Average: 153 / 18 = 8.5 Minimum Requirements to Continue at the University All students must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 at each review to continue at the University. Students may be allowed to continue on academic probation for one reviewing period with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.4. If your GPA is less than 3.0, you may not continue at the University.

5 Level II Undergraduate Academic Plan Admission Requirements First year Social Sciences students successfully completing at least 24 units, except in regards to Social Work which requires a minimum of 30 units, have the potential to meet admission requirements to a Level II Undergraduate Academic Plan. Admission to most Honours Academic Plans in Level II requires a minimum of 5.0 (C) in the introductory course(s) in the discipline and a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C). Admission to B.A. Academic Plans requires a minimum of 4.0 (C-) in the introductory course(s) in the discipline and a Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 (C-). Anthropology B.A. Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including an average of at least 5.0 (C) in ANTHROP 1AA3, 1AB3. Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 (C-) including an average of 4.0 (C-) in ANTHROP 1AA3, 1AB3. Economics Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including an average of at least 5.0 (C) in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3. Honours Economics and Computer Science Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C), including an average of 5.0 (C) in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3, and a weighted average of 5.0 (C) in ECON 1B03, 1BB3, COMP SCI 1MD3 and 1JC3; MATH 1A03, 1AA3 and 1B03. MATH 1B03 may be postponed until Level II. Honours Economics and Mathematics Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including MATH 1A03 (or 1X03) an average of 5.0 (C) in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3 and a grade of 7 (B-) in each of MATH 1AA3 (or 1XX3) and 1B03. B.A. Grade Point Average of 3.5 (C-) including an average of 4.0 (C-) in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3. Geography Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including an average of at least 5.0 (C) in six units from GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3, ENVIR SC 1A03, 1B03, 1C03, 1G03. Honours Geography and Environmental Studies Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including an average of at least 5.0 (C) in six units from GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3, ENVIR SC 1A03, 1B03, 1C03, 1G03.

6 B.A Geography Grade Point Average of 3.5 (C-) including an average of at least 4.0 (C-) in six units from GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3 ENVIR SC 1A03, 1B03, 1C03, 1G03 Health, Aging & Society Honours Gerontology Enrolment in this Academic Plan is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including credit in HLTH AGE 1AA3 and a grade of at least 5.0 (C) in HLTH AGE 1BB3. Honours Health Studies Enrolment in this Academic Plan is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including credit in HLTH AGE 1BB3 and a grade of at least 5.0 (C) in HLTH AGE 1AA3. B.A. Health, Aging & Society Indigenous Studies Enrolment in this Academic Plan is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 (C-) and an average of at least 4.0 (C-) in HLTH AGE 1AA3 and 1BB3. Honours Indigenous Studies (Pending Approval) Completion of any Level I program, with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) and an average of 5.0 (C) in INDIG ST 1A03 and 1AA3. Honours Indigenous Studies and Another Subject (Pending Approval) Completion of any Level I program, with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) and an average of 5.0 (C) in INDIG ST 1A03 and 1AA3. Satisfaction of the admission requirements for the Honours program in the other B.A. subject. Combined B.A. Program in Indigenous Studies and Another Subject Completion of any Level I program, with a Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 (C-) including a grade of at least 4.0 (C-) in three units in INDIG ST 1A03 or 1AA3 and three units from CAYUGA 1Z03, MOHAWK 1Z03 or OJIBWE 1Z03 and satisfaction of admission requirements for the B.A. Academic Plan in the other subject

7 Labour Studies Enrolment in this Academic Plan is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (C) including an average of at least 5.0 (C) in six units of LABR ST 1A03 and LABR ST 1C03 or a grade of at least 5.0 (C) in 3 units of LABR ST 1A03 or LABR ST 1C03. B.A. Grade Point Average of 3.5 (C-) including an average of at least 4.0 (C-) in six units of in LABR ST 1A03 and LABR ST 1C03 or a grade of at least 4.0 (C-) in one LABR ST 1A03 or LABR St 1C03. Political Science Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including a grade of at least 5.0 (C) in POL SCI 1G06. B.A. Grade Point Average of 3.5 (C-) including a grade of at least 4.0 (C-) in POL SCI 1G06. Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Honours PNB Academic Plan Enrolment in this Academic Plan is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Grade Point Average of at least 6.0 (C+); a grade of at least 7.0 (B-) in PSYCH 1XX3 (completion of PSYCH 1X03 or 1F03 recommended in Level I); credit in one of BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03, 1P03, or Grade 12 Biology U; and credit in MATH 1A03, 1LS3 or MATH 1M03. B.A. in Psychology Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 (C-) and a grade of at least 4.0 (C-) in PSYCH 1F03 or 1X03. Additional Math Information for Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Students with Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors U must take one of MATH 1A03, 1LS3 or 1M03. Students with Grade 12 Advanced Functions U must complete MATH 1F03 prior to completing one of MATH 1A03, 1LS3 or 1M03. Students with Grade 11 Math must first take MATH 1K03. Students who obtain at least a 7.0 (B-) in MATH 1K03, may then take MATH 1M03. Students who obtain less than 7.0 (B-) in MATH 1K03, must take MATH 1F03 prior to taking one of MATH 1A03, 1LS2 or 1M03.

8 Religious Studies Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including an average of at least 5.0 (C) in six units of Religious Studies courses, preferably including one Level I Religious Studies course. B.A. Grade Point Average of 3.5 (C-) and an average of at least 4.0 (C-) in six units of Religious Studies courses, preferably including one Level I Religious Studies course. Honours Social Psychology Social Work Enrolment in this Academic Plan is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including a grade of at least 5.0 (C) in each of PSYCH 1F03 or 1X03, SOCIOL 1A06 and SOC PSY 1Z03 Combined B.A. and Bachelor of Social Work (B.A./B.S.W.) Enrolment in this Academic Plan is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Completion of any Level I Academic Plan (a minimum of 30 units), including six units from SOC WORK 1A06 or SOCIOL 1A06 and six additional units of introductory level courses from the Social Sciences I Course List, normally with a minimum Grade Point average of 6.0 (C+) on the most recent 30 units of university-level courses completed (five full credits) and evidence of personal suitability which may be evaluated by one or a combination of written statements, tests or interviews. **This Academic Plan is expected to be phased out. The last admission to this Academic Plan is expected to occur in September An Honours B.S.W. Academic Plan is currently under development. Pending Academic Plan approval, students will be admitted to the Honours B.S.W. program in September 2016.** Sociology B.A. Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including a grade of at least 5.0 (C) in SOCIOL 1A06. Grade Point Average of 3.5 (C-) including a grade of at least 4.0 (C-) in SOCIOL 1A06.

9 McMaster & Mohawk Affiliated Certificates SOCIAL SCIENCES These specialized certificates are exclusive to Social Sciences students. McMaster University and Mohawk College have jointly created an innovative way to provide practical skills that are attractive to future employers. The courses balance the theoretical knowledge you expect from a university education with the practical application traditionally offered in colleges. Affiliated certificates are available to all Social Sciences students in a three-year Bachelor of Arts or four-year honours Bachelor of Arts program. These specialized certificates are issued by Mohawk College at the time of graduation from your degree program and are based upon successful completion of the six prescribed courses for each certificate. Students can take all six courses for the certificate or can take courses individually as electives. Certificate in Leadership and Management in the Not-For-Profit Sector Business Studies Certificate Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate

10 Experiential Education in the Social Sciences Education + Experience = Success In Social Sciences we offer you a unique combination of education, career planning and practical experience. Contact the Experiential Education (EE) office to find out how we can help you combine your education with hands-on experience to ensure you get the most out of your Social Sciences education. Here are a few examples: Internships Paid work opportunities in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors that allow you to develop skills and professional network and explore career options. SOC SCI 2EL0 A tuition-free career planning course that allows you to better understand the skills you have acquired in your academics, extra-curricular activities and employment, and how this relates to job searching and making meaningful career choices. Career Placements Extended job shadow experiences that allow you to visit various departments within a worksite, talk to staff, and get more in-depth look at a specific industry and related careers. Academic Placements Community-based placements or projects that are part of a course, linking the theories learned in class to the diverse aspects of the community around you. For more information about the above activities as well as grants, awards, events and workshops, please visit our website at or us at exp.ed@mcmaster.ca. You can also drop by our office in Kenneth Taylor Hall, Room 102. Are You Considering going on an Exchange? In the Faculty of Social Sciences, we know that learning extends far beyond the classroom. This is why we have agreements with universities worldwide offering you countless opportunities to expand your experiences on a global level. A study abroad experience will provide you with the opportunity to gain a varied perspective on your course of study, expand your horizons and enhance your professional as well as personal goals. An experience abroad will also increase your marketability and give you a competitive edge. Eligible students can spend part or all of their third year studying abroad at an approved university. To participate you must be registered in an Honours program and have completed at least 2 years of study with at least a B- average. Contact Kelli Cale, Study Abroad Academic Advisor for more information: calek@mcmaster.ca

11 Student Success Centre (SSC) From the time you accept your offer of admission until you graduate, we provide support in the areas of orientation and transition, academic skills, leadership development, career planning, and employment opportunities. We also offer experiential opportunities including local and global service-learning experiences, mentorship programs and volunteer opportunities right here in the Hamilton community. As alumni, you continue to have access to our services for up to five years after graduation, ensuring the value of your degree and successful transition to the work world. Academic Skill Workshops Register on OSCARplus These writing workshops will help Social Sciences students to prepare and write university-level essays as well as help with learning the proper study/writing techniques for final exams. Learn to develop a focused topic, clear and concise thesis statement and well-organized argument. Bring your essay or assignment for feedback from an upper-year writing assistant! Writing a Clear, Concise and Contentious Thesis Statement: March 2nd at 10:30am Keep Calm and Proof Read: March 23rd at 10:30am Short Answers & Essay Exams: March 24th at 4:30pm Study Smarter not Harder: March 30th at 10:30am and April 4th at 3:30pm Career Planning Group There isn t one right career for you; there are many career options that you may enjoy. Career Planning Group enables you to begin the exploration process by understanding your personality, values, skills and interests. The Career Planning Group is a full-day program. Over the course of the workshop you will: Discuss career planning and the elements that contribute to career planning success. Understand aspects of yourself that will serve as your guide in making educational or career decisions. Understand the concepts of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and help you to identify your MBTI type. Discuss values and understand their importance in your career/life planning. Access your transferable skills and identify skills-sets that you would like to use in your future career. Review your results from the Strong Interest Inventory (SII) and help you understand the concepts of the tool. March 7th at 9:30am, March 21st at 9:30am, April 9th at 8:00am and May 9th at 9:30am To register for the Career Planning Group, come to the Student Success Centre in Gilmour Hall 110. Please register at least four days in advance. The cost of the assessments must be paid at the time of registration ($25.00, cash only please). There is a maximum of 14 participants per group. studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca

12 First Students Are you the first in your family to attend university? The Faculty is developing new initiatives aimed at enhancing the university experience for First Generation students. For more information please visit our website at: or contact us at Faculty of Social Sciences McMaster University Kenneth Taylor Hall, Room Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M4 Phone: ext Fax: ATTEND A LEVEL II ACADEMIC PLAN Q&A SESSION AND THE LEVEL II FACULTY SHOWCASE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AN ipad Mini!