Home » Degree Planning » Degree Checklists » 2024-2025 Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Studies (Specialized Honours) Individualized Studies - Bachelor of Arts (BA), Specialized Honours Degree Checklist for Academic Year The checklist below is intended as guide to help with degree requirements and course selection. It is not intended as the official confirmation of a student’s eligibility to graduate as requirements may change from year to year. Satisfaction of all degree requirements will be officially determined by the Registrar’s Office upon application to graduate. Make sure to follow the correct degree requirements by checking the Undergraduate Academic Calendar of the year in which you entered the program. To find out which courses you have already completed toward your degree, use the Degree Progress Report. For more help, contact your academic advisor. Quick Links Department of Humanities Academic AdvisingGPA CalculatorUniversity Academic CalendarSearch Course TimetablesApply to Graduate General Education - 21 Credits21 credits at the 1000 level, chosen from 3 different general education categoriesCreditGradeNotes Natural Science6.00 Humanities or Social Science: (whichever is not taken in 1)6.00 Humanities or Social Science9.00 Major - 54 CreditsStudents in individualized studies must successfully complete and follow all the regulations for a degree in Specialized Honours in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. In addition, they must take, as part of the 54 credits relevant to their theme, the Individualized Studies Thesis Course, AP/INDV 4000 6.00. This course is to be taken during the student's final year of study. 2. At least 12 credits in the major at the 4000 level.CreditGradeNotes AP/INDV 4000 Individualized Studies Thesis6.00 Outside of Major - 18 Creditsat least 18 CreditsCreditGradeNotes Course Outside Major6.00 Course Outside Major6.00 Course Outside Major6.00 Free Choice - 27 Credits27 credits (6.00 credits or 2x 3.00 credits)CreditGradeNotes Any Course6.00 Any Course6.00 Any Course6.00 Any Course6.00 Any Course3.00 Total Degree Credits: 120 Note: NOTE: For the general education category, students must take 21 credits of general education including: 6.00 credits in natural science (NATS); A 9.00 credit approved general education course in the social science or humanities categories; and a 6.00 credit approved general education course in the opposite category to the 9.00 credit course in the social science or humanities already taken. General Education courses are offered at the 1000 level. Requirement Checklist To ensure graduation, each box much be checked as completed. Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University. Upper Level Requirement:At least 36 credits at the 3000-4000-level, including 18 credits at the 4000 level. GPA Requirement:Cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0. Save as PDF Resources Academic Advising Services We provide the information and guidance to support your academic needs and help you achieve your goals. Departments & Schools We give you options. Our degree programs are among the world’s most advanced in the humanities, social sciences and professional programs, built on cutting-edge theory, strengthened by international and practical education, and taught by leading experts. Student Support & Advising Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent sed volutpat enim, pharetra imperdiet orci. Suspendisse accumsan velit eu lectus aliquet commodo.
