FOUR-YEAR BACHELOR OF ARTS HONORS IN MEDIA, INFORMATION AND TECHNOCULTURE

FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

FOUR-YEAR BACHELOR OF ARTS HONORS IN MEDIA, INFORMATION AND TECHNOCULTURE

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2002

Admission, progression, graduation and program requirements for students who entered second or subsequent years of an Honors program in MIT beginning in September 2002:

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the second year of the Honors program in MIT, 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 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 Honors program, a student must achieve a minimum overall weighted average of 72.0% in each academic session, with no unsatisfactory attempts.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a four-year BA Honors in MIT, a student must achieve a minimum overall weighted average of 72.0% in the senior courses counted towards the degree, with no unsatisfactory attempts.

Program Requirements

First Year

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 9.0 full-course equivalents in MIT and 6.0 full-course equivalent electives, at least 4.0 of which must be at the 100 level or higher. Students in the four-year BA Honors may count up to 3.5 full-course equivalents from a list of approved alternates towards the MIT elective requirements. Students should consult the list of approved alternates found at the end of this section. The distribution of MIT courses is as follows:

Second Year

Media, Information and Technoculture 201F/G, 202F/G, 203a/b, 204F/G
Writing 121F/G
2.5 full-course equivalent electives

Third Year

Media, Information and Technoculture 301a/b, 302F/G
2.0 MIT full-course equivalent electives at the 200 level or higher
2.0 full-course equivalent electives

Fourth Year

MIT 404A/B
3.0 MIT full-course equivalent electives at the 200 level or higher
1.5 full-course equivalent electives

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 2002

Admission, progression, graduation and program requirements for students who entered second or subsequent years of an Honors program in MIT prior to September 2002.

Admission Requirements

Progression Requirements

To progress to the third and fourth years of the Honors program, a student must:

achieve a mark of at least 60.0% in each course listed as a principal course by the program and an average for those courses of at least 70.0%; and
achieve a passing grade in each course listed as a subsidiary course and, if more than one subsidiary course was taken, an average of them of at least 60.0% in each academic session.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a four-year BA Honors in MIT, a student must, in fourth year:

complete each course listed as a principal course by the program with a mark of at least 60.0%, and an average for those courses of at least 70.0%; and
achieve a passing grade in each course listed as a subsidiary course and, if more than one subsidiary course was taken, an average for them of at least 60.0%

Program Requirements

First Year

Five 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 9.0 full-course equivalents in MIT and 6.0 full-course equivalent electives. Note that students in the four-year BA Honors may count up to 3.5 full-course equivalents from a list of approved alternates towards the MIT elective requirements. Students should consult the list of approved alternates found at the end of this section. The distribution of MIT courses is as follows:

Second Year

Media, Information and Technoculture 243F/G, 245a/b, 246F/G, 247F/G, and 248F/G
One of: Media, Information and Technoculture 209F/G or 244F/G
One of: Media, Information and Technoculture 234F/G or 235F/G
1.5 full-course equivalent electives

Third Year

3.0 MIT full-course equivalent electives at the 200-499 level
2.0 full-course equivalent electives

Fourth Year

2.5 MIT full-course equivalent electives at the 200-499 level
2.5 full-course equivalent electives

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 Honors MIT students may count up to 3.5 full-course equivalent alternates towards their MIT elective requirements. 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 201F/G, 282F/G.

Political Science 222E (Huron)

Religious Studies 221F/G (King's)

Sociology 461F/G

VAS 250, 252a/b, 254a/b

VAH 283E

Writing 121F/G, 202F/G, 203F/G, 205F/G, 207F/G, 209F/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, the former Film Studies 271F/G or 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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