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Alberta Grade 12 Courses

1. English Language Arts 30-1
2. Four subjects from: Biology 30; Chemistry 30; an approved 30-level Fine Arts Course (only one Fine Arts course may be presented for admission); Aboriginal Studies 30; Social Studies 30-1; Mathematics 30-1; *Mathematics 30-2; Mathematics 31; Physics 30; Science 30; Computer Science - Advanced Level CTS (5 credits); 30-level language other than English.

*Mathematics 30-2 may be used for admission to the Faculty of Arts. However, only one of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 will be accepted.

** In order to maximize their future program and course choices, all students are encouraged to present a broad range of courses across the Humanities and Sciences.

1. See additional requirements listed in the Notes below for specific majors and minors.

Notes

• More than one language other than English may be accepted, but they must be different languages.

• The Faculty of Arts accepts proficiency in an Aboriginal language recognized in Canada (i.e. Cree, Slavey etc.) to meet a language other than English admission requirement. Proficiency is measured by either a test, administered by the university if such can be arranged, or by boards of examiners appointed by the university. Candidates having passed the required test of an Aboriginal language have their averages calculated on the remaining four matriculation subjects.

• To maximize their future program and course choices, all students are encouraged to present a broad range of subjects across the Humanities and Sciences.

• Only one Fine Arts Subject may be presented for admission.

• For a Minor in Arts and Cultural Management, applicants must submit a letter of permission directly to the Faculty of Arts.

• For a Major or Minor in Economics or Mathematics, students should present Mathematics 30-1. Mathematics 30-1 does not have to be included as one of the five subjects used for admission, but the discipline requires courses for which Mathematics 30-1 is a prerequisite.

• For a Major or Minor in Psychology, students should present Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
• For a Major in Planning, students must present one of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 and Social Studies 30-1 (or equivalent)
• For the BA in Environmental Studies, students must present Biology 30, one of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2, and one of Social Studies 30-1 (or equivalent) or a Language other than English at the 30-level, plus 2 other 30-level subjects.

For additional information and the most up-to-date admission requirements, please see admission requirements by faculty in the University Calendar.