FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

COMBINED HONORS PROGRAM

Combinations

Approved Combinations: Anthropology, Classical Studies, Comparative Literature and Civilization, Economics, English, Film Studies, French, Geography, Greek, History, International and Comparative Studies, German, Latin, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Visual Arts, and Women's Studies.

Many of these combinations with MIT are also available at Brescia College, King's College and Huron University College. Please consult with the Academic Advisor in MIT for more information on approved combinations available at the affiliated colleges.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the second year of the Combined Honors program in MIT and another approved subject, a student must meet the minimum admission requirements for both participating programs. For the MIT portion of the degree, a student must achieve a minimum overall weighted average of 75.0% in 5.0 full-course equivalents numbered 001-099, with no unsatisfactory attempts.

The selection process for admission to second year of the Combined Honors program is based on a student carrying a full course load, including the MIT first-year prerequisites. Eligibility is determined by a student's overall weighted average obtained at the end of the academic year. In cases where the number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces, admission will be competitive. Attainment of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

Progression Requirements

To progress to the third and fourth years of the Combined Honors program, a student must achieve a minimum overall weighted average of 72.0% in the MIT courses taken in each academic session, with no unsatisfactory attempts. If no MIT courses are taken in an academic session, the student must achieve the progression requirements for the other half of the combination.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a four-year BA Combined Honors in MIT and another subject a student must meet the graduation requirements for both subject areas. For the MIT portion of the degree, a student must achieve a minimum overall weighted average of 72.0% in the MIT courses counted towards the degree, with no unsatisfactory attempts.

Note: For the purposes of calculating averages for progression and graduation, all MIT courses at the 200 level or higher will be considered principal courses.

Program Requirements

· 5.0 courses from 001-099, including Computer Science 031a/b, Media, Information and Technoculture 025a/b and Media, Information and Technoculture 026a/b. A first year program must also include at least one course from two of the Faculties of Arts, Science and Social Science. Courses should be selected from at least four different subject areas with no more than two courses in the same subject area.

After first year, a student must complete 6.0 full-course equivalents in MIT in addition to the number of courses specified by the other subject area (except in the case of Classical Studies, Greek, Latin and Visual Arts) and additional electives (usually 3.0 full-course equivalents). Students in the BA Combined Honors program may count up to 1.5 full-course equivalents from a list of approved alternates towards the MIT elective requirements. Students should consult the list of approved alternates at the end of this section. The distribution of MIT courses is as follows:

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

Note: Students who have successfully completed a research methods course as a requirement for another program are not required to complete Media, Information and Technoculture 245a/b.

Alternate Courses

In addition to a selection of MIT required courses and MIT electives, students have the option of substituting approved alternate courses from the Faculties of Arts and Social Science that examine issues relevant to media and information studies from the perspective of another discipline. BA Combined Honors MIT students may count up to 1.5 full-course equivalent alternates Students registered in Honors programs may not use any approved alternate courses at the 100 level towards their MIT elective requirements. FIMS does not allow students registered in Combined Honors programs to double count courses for both programs. Approved alternate courses to be used in place of MIT electives may be chosen from the list below:

Administrative and Commercial Studies 280F/G
English 200.
Linguistics 287F/G
Music 265a/b
Philosophy 222a/b
Political Science 222E (Huron)
Religious Studies 221F/G (King's)
Sociology 461F/G
VAS 252a/b, 254a/b
VAH 283E
Writing 202F/G, 203F/G, 205F/G, 207F/G, 209F/G, 291F/G
Note: It may be possible for MIT students to count the following courses in Film Studies towards their MIT elective requirements. Students should be aware that priority in registering for these courses goes to Film Studies students: Film Studies 251E, 255E, 256F/G, 257F/G, 270F/G, 271F/G, 272F/G, 275F/G
Courses may not be offered every year and certain registration constraints may be in place. Students are responsible for ensuring that they have the prerequisites for alternate courses. Some departments may offer additional courses related to the MIT program. Students are welcome to supply a course syllabus and formal request in writing to the Undergraduate Academic Advisor in FIMS to count such courses towards their MIT program requirements. Students interested in more information on alternate courses should contact the departments directly.
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