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Would you like to collaborate with faculty mentors in laboratory and community environments to tackle real-world problems, or engage with fellow students who share your academic interests and enthusiasm? Are you seeking research experience for graduate school or looking to polish your writing skills for a professional path? The American Religious Traditions Honors program could be your perfect fit. Our prestigious program provides students with distinctive resources to understand religion's role in today's world. Our innovative faculty members are leaders in their disciplines and integrate their cutting-edge knowledge into teaching. This major is also available as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Why pursue a Bachelor of Arts with Honors? The honors program cultivates a close community of intellectually driven undergraduates who collaborate, exchange ideas, receive guidance from senior peers, and benefit from tailored departmental support throughout their academic journey. Joining an honors program offers an ideal introduction to research, helps build relationships with professors and scholars in your field, and provides a preview of graduate-level studies while completing your undergraduate degree. Through potential research projects, Honors students can identify their specialization earlier than usual. If you're eager to explore your discipline in depth while forming meaningful connections, this could be the right choice for you.
Why choose the University of Alberta? The Faculty of Arts offers one of Canada's most diverse arts programs, delivering exceptional education that equips students for thriving careers across all sectors. With more than 900 courses spanning humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, you'll discover the perfect academic route. Your learning will be enriched by our distinguished faculty, who bring global perspectives and research insights into the classroom. Through academic rigor, creative problem-solving, and hands-on experiences like Community Service-Learning and Arts Work Experience programs, you'll gain the skills to excel in an ever-evolving professional landscape.
High School applicants are admitted to the BA Honors Foundation Year. Consideration for the BA Honors Foundation Year requires a minimum application average of 85% on the required five admission subjects outlined in Subject Requirements.
Students must complete an online Program Selection Form accessed through the Faculty of Arts website by the end of the first year of study (minimum 24 units of course weight) to indicate their preferred major(s). The minimum average requirements and any prerequisites are outlined in the Specific Admission Requirements to BA Honors Majors chart. Students are encouraged to complete the requirements for at least two majors in their Foundation Year.
Preprofessional Study Time: BA Honors Foundation Year
Minimum of ‚òÖ24 units of transferable course weight required.
Consult the U of A Calendar for fields of study and appropriate  first-year course selection.
Admission Selection: For consideration, you need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 with an average of 3.3 or better in your Honors subject courses; Competitive AGPA varies by field of study from 3.0-3.3.