1. My StFX Degree

2. Overview Earning a Degree 101
Degrees & Diplomas in the Faculty of Science
Terms to Know
Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Information Systems
Academic Information
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3. Earning a Degree 101
StFX Degree = 120 credits (126 for B.Sc. in Nursing)
Four-Year Degree Pattern = 30 credits per year
Degree Patterns – majors, minor, pair, electives, approved electives.
Course Requirements – listed in Academic Calendar
Declaring Major(s), Adv. Major(s), or Honours
-Talk in general about getting a degree. Explain that all students need to earn 120 credits to graduate, with exception of diploma programs and nursing students.
-Explain that the four year degree pattern, which many students want to pursue requires students to complete 30 credits each year.
-Explain that although the a Bachelor of Arts degree is flexible and provides students with the opportunity to take a wide variety of courses, you cannot just take whatever you want. There is a pattern to your degree and courses requirements that you need to be aware of and fulfilling in order to be eligible to graduate.
-All BA and BBA students should declare their major at the end of their second year. Business students have to meet minimum requirements to do a major. We will discuss degree patterns and requirements later.

4. Degrees & Diplomas in the Faculty of Science

5. Degrees & Diplomas in the Faculty of Science
B.Sc. Major
B.Sc. Advanced Major
B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major
B.Sc. Advanced Major in a Science with Business Administration
B.Sc. Honours
B.Sc. Joint Honours
B.Sc. in Human Kinetics with Major
B.Sc. in Human Kinetics with Honours
B.Sc. in Human Nutrition
B.Sc. in Human Nutrition with Advanced Major
B.Sc. in Human Nutrition with Honours
B.Sc. in Nursing
B.Sc. in Nursing with Advanced Major
B.Sc. in Nursing with Honours
B.Sc. in Nursing Post-Degree Option
Diploma in Engineering

6. Degree Patterns
Students are required to complete 120 credits to earn a degree (with the exception of the B.Sc. in Nursing, which requires 126). Typically, students will take 30 credits per year for four years.
Declaration forms
Explain that students declare their major at the end of the second year.
Explain the difference between patterns (i.e. Major, Adv. Major, Honours)
Explain what approved electives are in the HKIN degree pattern
Explain the difference between streams in Human Kinetics.
Explain what open electives are.
Lighter Course loads

7. Major Declaration Form Example

8. Possible Majors Aquatic Resources (only in combination) Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics *
Environmental Sciences *
Earth Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
* Available in advanced major or honours programs only

9. Degree Patterns Continued…
B.Sc. Human Nutrition
Year One
First Term
Second Term
BIOL 111
HNU 145
CHEM 100
HNU 161
HNU 235
6 credits humanities electives
6 credits social science electives
Year Two
BIOL 251
BIOL 252
CHEM 225
CHEM 255
HNU 146
BIOL 215
HNU 261
HNU 262
STAT 201
BSAD 261
Year Three
First Term
Second Term
HNU 351
HNU 365
HNU 352
HNU 353
HNU 385
HNU elective
Open elective
6 credits humanities or social science electives for pair
Year Four
HNU 405
HNU 475

10. Degree Patterns Continued…
B.Sc. in Nursing
First year
Second year
BIOL 105 (or 111)
BIOL 251
BIOL 115
BIOL 252
CHEM 150 (6 credits)
HNU 253 (BIOL 105 & CHEM 150 are prerequisites)
NURS 105
HNU 263 (BIOL 105, CHEM 150 & HNU 261 prerequisites)
NURS 115
PSYC 354 (PSYC 100 is prerequisite)
NURS 126
NURS 205
NURS 127 (non-credit)
NURS 235
PSYC 100 (6 credits)
NURS 245
RELS 120/PHIL 100 (6 credits)
NURS 248
NURS 275
NURS 251
NURS 252 (intersession)
Third year
Fourth Year
NURS 300/310 (6 credits)
NURS 405
NURS 330/336 ( 6 credits)
NURS (6 credits)
NURS 305
NURS 455
NURS 315
NURS 491
NURS 345
NURS 493
NURS 355
6 credits Open Electives
6 credits Arts/Science Electives
3 credits Arts/Science Electives

11. Degree Patterns Continued…
Diploma in Engineering
Year One
First Term
Second Term
CHEM 120
PHYS 120
ENGR 121
ENGR 122
ENGR 123
ENGR 126
ENGR 131
ENGR 136
ENGR 144
ENGR 132
Year Two
First Term
Second Term
ENGR 211
ENGR 222
ENGR 221
ENGR 224
ENGR 235
ENGR 232
ENGR 237
3 credit concentration course
Writing Course

12. Advancement & Graduation Requirement by Degree
Advancement & Graduation Requirement s by Degree (Chart in the Academic Calendar)
Degree
Admission End of Second Year
Advancement End of Third to Fourth Year
Graduation and Fourth Year Requirements
B.Sc. Major
average 55 —
B.Sc. Adv. Major
average 65 in each of first two years, grade of 65 in each course in Science A
average 70; average 70 in Science A
B.Sc. Joint Adv. Major
average 65 in each of first two years, grade of 65 in each course in Science A and B
average 70; average 70 in Science A; average 70 in Science B
B.Sc. Honours
average 75 in each of first two years; average 75 in Science A courses completed during the first two years; grade of 70 in each course in Science A
average 75 ; average 75 in Science A courses; grade of 70 in each course in Science A
B.Sc. Joint Honours
average 76 in each of first two years; average 75 in Science A courses and average 75 in Science B courses completed during the first two years, grade of 70 in each course in Science A and B
average 75; average 75 in Science A courses; average 75 in Science B courses; grade of 70 in each course in Science A and B
B.Sc. in Human Kinetics
B.Sc. in Human Kinetics with Advanced Major
average 65 in each of first two years; grade of 65 in each HKIN course; average 65 in Science A (minor) courses in first two years
average 70; average 70 in HKIN courses; average 70 in Science A courses
B.Sc in Human Kinetics with Honours
average 75 in each of first two years; average 75 in HKIN courses completed during the first two years; grade of 70 in each HKIN course
average 75; average 75 in HKIN courses; grade of 70 in each HKIN course
B.Sc. in Human Nutrition
average 55 in each of first two years; combined average 55 in HNU and science courses in first year; average 60 in HNU courses in first two years
average 55; average 60 in HNU courses
average 55 in the final year; average 60 in HNU
courses
B.Sc in Human Nutrition with Adv. Major
average 65 in each of first two years; combined average 65 in HNU and science courses in first year; average 65 in HNU courses in first two years
average 70; average 70 in HNU courses
B.Sc. in Human Nutrition with Honours
average 75 in each of first two years; combined average 75 in HNU and science courses in first year; average 75 in HNU courses in first two years; grade of 70 in each HNU course
average 75; average 75 in HNU courses; grade of 70 in each HNU course
B.Sc.in Nursing
average 55 in the required first- and second-level nursing and science courses; grade of 60 in each NURS course
average 55; grade of 60 in each NURS course
average 55 over final three years or levels;
grade of 60 in each NURS course
B.Sc. in Nursing with Advanced Major
average 65 in each of first two years; grade of 65 in each NURS course; no nursing practice alert in second year
average 70; grade of 70 in each NURS course; no nursing practice alert
B.Sc. in Nursing with Honours
average 75 in each of first two years; average 75 in NURS courses completed during the first two years; grade of 70 in each NURS course; no nursing practice alert in second year
average 75; average 75 in NURS courses; grade of 70 in each NURS course; no nursing practice alert
average 75; average 75 in NURS courses;
grade of 70 in each NURS course; no nursing practice alert
Diploma in Engineering
average 60 to advance to second year
average 60 over length of program
Advancement & Graduation Requirement by Degree

13. Terms to Know

14. Pair HIST 100 Definition Examples SOCI 100 SOCI 250
Twelve credits in one subject, with six credits at the 200 level or higher. As exceptions, language pairs in French, Celtic Studies and Classics may be composed of 12 credits at the 100 level. A student may complete only one pair from a department, and may not complete a pair in the major or minor subject. A pair may not be completed in any of the professional or applied program disciplines: AQUA, BSAD, ENGR, HKIN, HNU, INFO, NURS.
Examples
SOCI 250
SOCI 100
HIST 100
HIST 213
HIST 341
ANTH 111
ANTH 112
ANTH 218
ANTH 223
Remind that the definition of a pair can be found in the glossary of the academic calendar

15. Approved Elective
The term approved elective is defined differently for human kinetics students and science students. For science students approved electives are normally science or math. For human kinetics students approved electives are anything other than the following professional disciplines:
Aquatic Resources
Business Administration
Engineering
Information Systems
Human Kinetics
Human Nutrition
Nursing

16. Humanities vs. Social Sciences
Art (Studio Art & Art History)
Catholic Studies
Celtic Studies
Classical Studies
English
French
German
History
Music
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Spanish
Social Sciences:
Anthropology
Development Studies
Economics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Women’s & Gender Studies
Remind students these are defined in the glossary of the academic calendar.

17. Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Information Systems

18. Business Administration & Information System Degrees
BBA General Degree
BBA with Major
BBA with Honours
BBA with Joint Honours in Business Administration and Economics
BIS General
BIS with Major
BIS with Honours

19. BBA & BIS Degree Patterns
Students are required to complete 120 credits to earn a degree. Typically, students will take 30 credits per year for four years.
Worksheets for
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Information Systems

20. Advancement & Graduation Requirements by Degree (Chart 4. 1
Advancement & Graduation Requirements by Degree (Chart in the Academic Calendar)
Degree
Admission End of Second Year
Advancement end of Third to Fourth Year
Graduation and Fourth-Year Requirements
BBA General
average 55 in each of first two years; average 60 in the required first- and second-year BSAD, ECON, INFO, MATH and STAT courses
average 55 —
BBA with Major
average 65 in courses taken in the first two years; average 65 in the required first- and second-year
BSAD, ECON, INFO, MATH and STAT courses
average 70; average 70 in all BSAD and required ECON and INFO courses taken in year three; grade of 65 in each of those courses or be in the top 25% of the third-year class
average 70; average 70 in all BSAD and required
ECON and INFO courses taken in year four; grade of 65 in each of those courses or be in the top 25% of the fourth-year class
BBA with Honours
average 75 in courses taken in the first two years; average 75 in the required first- and second-year
BSAD, ECON, INFO, MATH and STAT courses; grade of 70 in each of these required courses
average 75; average 75 in BSAD and required ECON and INFO courses; grade of 70 in each BSAD and required ECON and INFO course
average 75; average 75 in BSAD and required ECON and INFO courses; grade of 70 in each BSAD and required ECON and INFO courses; grade of 70 on the honours thesis
BBA with Joint Honours in Business & Economics
average 75; average 75 in BSAD and ECON courses;
grade of 70 in each BSAD and ECON course
grade of 70 in each BSAD and ECON course; grade
of 70 on the honours thesis
BIS General
average 60 in each of first two years; grade of 60 in each INFO and ECON course; average 60 in MATH 205 and STAT 201; average 60 in BSAD 101, 102, 221, 223 and 261
BIS with Major
average 65 in each of first two years; grade of 65 in each INFO and ECON course; average 65 in MATH 205 and STAT 201; average 65 in BSAD
101, 102, 221, 223 and 261
average 70; average 70 in INFO and required BSAD
courses taken in year three
courses taken in year four
BIS with Honours
average 75 in each of first two years; average 75 in the required first- and second-year BSAD, ECON, INFO, MATH, and STAT courses; grade of 70 in each of these required courses
average 75; average 75 in INFO and required BSAD
courses taken in year three; grade of 70 in each of
these courses
courses taken in year four; grade of 70 in each of

21. Possible Majors for BBA
BBA Major
Accounting
Enterprise Development
Finance
Information Systems
Leadership in Management
Marketing
BBA Honours
Accounting
Enterprise Development
Finance
Leadership in Management
Marketing

22. Possible Majors for BIS
BIS Honours
Enterprise Systems
IT Management
BIS Major
Enterprise Systems
IT Management

23. Academic Information

24. Dean’s List
At the end of each academic year, students who have carried at least 24 credits and have earned an average of at least 75% will be named to the Dean’s List if they rank in the top:
20 % in the first year
25% in the sophomore year
33 1/3% in the junior or senior year

25. Academic Penalties
To remain in satisfactory academic standing at the end of the academic year, students are required to earn:
A year-end average of 55 or better
The number of credits as indicated in the chart below
Credits
Attempted
30 or 30 + 27 24 21 18 15 12 9
Earned, at least 6

26. Academic Penalties Continued…
Previous Penalty
Requirement(s) not met
Penalty at end of Year
None
One
Probation
Two
Suspension
One Probation
Dismissal
One Suspension
More than one
Discuss chart and what probation, suspensions and dismissals are.

27. Did you Know? While earning your degree at StFX, you can…
Change programs
Change majors/minors
Take courses at another university on a Letter of Permission (LOP)
Take a lighter course load
Add/drop courses
Appeal an academic penalty
(other than Probation)
Appeal a grade
Get an override into a closed course
Remind students that there are consequences to dropping courses and to consult with an academic advisor before they do so.
Remind them there are deadlines to drop/add courses and for applying for majors and minors.
Reinforce that switching into professional courses can be quite competitive, especially HK and BBA.
Advise that they have apply for a program change and typically these forms do not get reviewed until May each year?

28. We are here to help!

29. Steps to Ensuring Success at X
Read the Academic Calendar!
Attend Class
Seek help from appropriate campus resources as needed
Time Management
Balance between school, work and extracurricular activities
-Read calendar to become familiar with program requirements and degree regulations. It is up to the student to take responsibility for their designing his/her own educational plan.
Recommend the sections of the academic calendar that they should become familiar with.
- Reinforce the fact the there are lots of services of campus to help, depending on the type of difficulty you may be having

30. Student Services Athletics & Recreational Programs
Centre for Accessible Learning
Chaplaincy Services
Co-op Education Program
Counseling Services
Student Life Office
Financial Aid Office
Health Services
Special Advisors
Aboriginal Student Advisor
Black Student Advisor
International Student Advisor
LGBTQ Student Advisor
Mature Student Advisor
Human Rights and Equity Advisor
Student Career Centre
Student Exchange Office
Tutoring Services
Wellspring Centre
Writing Centre
Many services here to help you be successful at St.FX and avoid any penalties. Please be sure to access these services as need….already taking advantage of the many services the writing centre offers.

31. Common Misconceptions
I have to take a full course load.
I will lose all of my credits from first year if I switch programs.
It is better to stay in a course and fail than to drop a course.
I can complete a pair in Human Nutrition.
I can complete a pair with RELS 110 and RELS 120.
I need to fill out a new declaration form if I change a pair.
I feel like we will discuss each of these mis-conceptions as we go; however it might be a nice way to check for understanding. Asking each students the answer to these mis-conceptions.

32. Advising Office
Make an appointment if you have questions or concerns about…
Program patterns/degree requirements
Interpreting Academic Calendar Regulations
Degree Compliance
Dropping Courses
Dealing with Academic Difficulty
Appealing an Academic Penalty
Taking a course at another institution
Withdrawing from the University
To book an appointment please use the online booking system at
To contact us for any other reason please
We are located in Nicholson Tower, Room 207
There are three people on the academic advising team to help you (Suzanne, Kara, Jennie)
The department chairs are there to help as well. You should make arrangements to meet with your department chair if you have specific questions

33. Questions