The BA degree offers a variety of majors and minors while ensuring a comprehensive foundation in the liberal arts. Flexible, innovative programs include opportunities for undergraduate research, co-op, field schools and study abroad. Cultivate skills like communication, critical thinking, teamwork and leadership, and apply your knowledge in real-world settings.
Graduates enter into a wide range of positions spanning private and public sectors, non-profit organizations and self-employment. Positions include: project coordinator, researcher, public relations specialist, manager, communications specialist, teacher, marketing specialist, adjuster, and counsellor.
Majors: Students in the first and second years of the BA program should choose their 1000-2000 level courses in consultation with Academic Advisors in order to meet the basic requirements and the specific course prerequisites of 3000-4000 level courses. After completing their first 30 credits, but before completing their first 60 credits, students are required to consult with a BA Program Advisor and declare a degree option. The BA Advisor (baadvising@tru.ca) will assist each student in selecting 3000-4000 level courses to meet graduation requirements and any specific requirements for the various degree options. Students wishing to complete a major program must consult a Major Program Advisor in the discipline selected prior to seeing the BA Advisor. The BA Major Advisor will assist each student in selecting courses that satisfy the major program requirements. The BA Advisor will then ensure that all additional BA degree requirements are met.
