University of Saskatchewan Bachelor of Arts in Northern Studies
Program Description
Interested in a degree in Northern Studies? Credenda College developed an agreement with the University of Saskatchewan and plans to deliver the Bachelor of Arts Northern Studies program with an emphasis in Aboriginal Public Administration. Northern Studies is unique at the University of Saskatchewan and in the province, as it focuses on one region of interest—the Circumpolar North. The core Northern Studies courses investigate the land, environment, people, culture and contemporary issues of the circumpolar world. Northern Studies is an interdisciplinary program where students benefit from a broad range of knowledge in a variety of disciplines, including: Biology, Economics, English, Geography, Geology, History, Native Studies, Political Studies, and Agriculture and Bioresources.
If you are currently a UofS student, contact Kathy Walker, Undergraduate Program Officer – UofS, for further information at 966-8433 or kathy.walker@usask.ca. If you are not currently a UofS student, contact Mark Korthuis at (306) 384-0070 or development.officer@credenda.net.
You will need a computer with high speed internet and a headset with microphone.
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Transfer Credits
Credenda graduates from the Early Learning and Child Care and Educational Assistant programs will be allowed a block transfer of up credits allowing them to finish their degree quicker. Lakeland College Child and Youth Care graduates may also do a block transfer.
- Early Learning and Child Care Certificate 30 Credit Unit Block Transfer available
- Early Learning and Child Care Diploma 60 Credit Unit Block Transfer available
- Educational Assistant 30 Credit Unit Block Transfer available
- Child and Youth Care 60 Credit Unit Block Transfer available
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Program Overview
Credenda Virtual College is offering the Northern Studies program via the internet with live interactive lessons so you can stay in your community. Each course is 8 weeks in length with a live session one evening each week. Approximate time to complete is 4 years.
You will need time on a computer with high speed internet access and a headset with microphone .
Program Course List
Year 1
NS 105: Local Aboriginal Peoples
POLS 111: Democracy in North America
NS 106: Aboriginal Canada
POLS 112: Political Ideas and Change in Global Era
NRTH 101: Introduction to Circumpolar World
Year 2
GEOG 120.3
BIO 120.3 or BIOL 121.3
6 Credit Units of Language Requirements
NORTH 321.3Year 3 & 4
NORTH 322.3
NORTH 331.3
NORTH 332.3
NORTH 490.0
NORTH 312.3
GEOG 351.3
POLS 222.3
POLS 323.3
POLS 383.3
POLS 422.3
To learn more about Years 2, 3, and 4 courses, contact Kathy Walker, Undergraduate Program Officer @ 966-8433 or kathy.walker@usask.ca .
Courses (Currently undergoing revisions and may be subject to change).
NS 105: Local Aboriginal Peoples
Studies the Aboriginal communities of Saskatchewan and adjacent regions. Each linguistic group will be considered as will the state and status of culture and language in these communities. The course also aims to give students the skills and the background to take advanced Native Studies courses.
Cost: $575*
POLS 111: Democracy in North America
An introduction to the study of politics through an examination of contemporary issues and ideas that arise in and between the democratic systems of Canada, the United States and Mexico, including democracy, sovereignty, aboriginal issues, NAFTA, globalization, identity, rights, representation and political participation.
Cost: $575*
NS 106: Aboriginal Canada
Presents an overview of Aboriginal society across Canada and links the processes of the past to contemporary issues. Issues of concern to Aboriginal society will be considered and the choice of issues may vary from year to year.
Cost: $575*
POLS 112: Political Ideas and Change in Global Era
An introduction to political ideas and change in a global era. The course explores themes such as nationalism, ideology, development, democratization, globalization, sovereignty, conflict and human rights.
Cost: $575*
NRTH 101: Introduction to Circumpolar World
Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the circumpolar region. Beginning with an examination of the geography, and the biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, it then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region. The history of the Circumpolar World is treated in a broad fashion, to provide a grounding in the events and developments that have created the region's contemporary qualities. The second part of the course surveys some of the particular issues facing the region, including climate change, economic, political and social development. This course ultimately is intended to stimulate interest in the circumpolar world.
Cost: $575*
*Cost in 2011.