Acadia Viewbook 2015

Welcome to Acadia!

Table of contents.

5 Where you begin.

7 A world of opportunity.

9 Your new home.

11 Stand up and cheer.

13 Get involved.

15 Explore ideas.

17 How you will learn.

19 Programs of study.

20 Apply today.

29 Admissions guide.

30 Money matters.

34 Seeing is believing.

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The spirit of you.

Acadia University is a special place. From its very beginning in 1838, Acadia has maintained a learning environment that focuses on the values of high quality teaching, academic rigour and intellectual inquiry.

We believe the quality of your undergraduate degree matters a great deal. Whether you intend to enter the workforce after graduation or you plan to pursue further education, a degree that challenges you to both think critically and develop your research skills will provide you with a foundation for success. This research often involves our local community, meaning that students play a meaningful role in making the place where they will live for four years healthier, better informed and more sustainable and productive. In short, you can expect your growth as a human being and your contribution to society to begin the moment you step onto Acadia’s campus rather than the moment you leave following graduation.

This effort on our part to help you determine who you are is very deliberate. The university you choose does make a difference. I urge you to look closely at Acadia and how we might be able to help you achieve your goals. With students here from every corner of Canada and more than 50 countries around the world, you will have the opportunity to explore your interests, expand your horizons and build a network that will last a lifetime. Please feel free to contact any member of our recruitment team or campus community for more information about Acadia, and I do hope to see you on campus in the future.

Raymond E. Ivany President & Vice-Chancellor

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you come to Acadia you can go anywhere, and the anywhere gets defined by you, which is one of the things that make us significantly different “ Iffrom any other institution in Canada. ” Ray Ivany, Acadia’s President and Vice-Chancellor

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the people I have met here. “ Coming to Acadia has taught me who I am as a person and a student. I’ve also created lifelong friendships with ” Andrea Barron (’13), Calgary, Alberta

The spirit of you.

You’re about to enjoy the first big adventure of your

your professors are not just teachers, but also mentors and

life. You can picture it in your mind — that perfect university

friends. You are ready to present your ideas fearlessly and to

experience. You can see the town, where main street cafés

be challenged passionately. You know you have a lot to offer,

and unique shops line the sidewalk. You’re ready to move

and you crave inspiration. Success is your only option — and

into residence and create your new home. Everyone you meet

you’ll define what it is. You may not know where you’ll be in

will know the real you by name. You imagine a school where

10 years, but you know you’re going to love it.

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want to pick a school that has the same values that you have, and at Acadia it’s this idea of having a very liberal education, getting exposed “ You to a lot of things, being a part of the community and not just studying — it’s about having the life that goes with the studying. ” Calgary, Alberta Jillian Walsh (’10),

Where you begin.

You are an important part of the Acadia community —

Founded in 1838, Acadia University has a long tradition

your thoughts, ideas, and personality matter here. Beyond

of academic excellence and groundbreaking innovation.

the ivy-covered academic buildings, awesome residences,

Although our offerings are many, our small size necessitates

incredible sports facilities, and renowned natural environmental

working across disciplines and including undergrads like you

research and recreation areas, you will find an international

in important research. You will contribute to the outstanding

student body, small classes, top-level research facilities,

reputation Acadia enjoys — consistent top-level rankings by

award-winning professors, and supportive alumni — all waiting

Maclean’s and top marks in the Globe and Mail’s Canadian

to help you take your place in the world. Every second person

University Report. In return, we know that a liberal arts

you meet in the unique shops and cafés of the town of Wolfville,

education from Acadia will prepare you for the complex

Nova Scotia, will be connected to your university and to you.

world ahead. Welcome.

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250 acres of gorgeous campus • 1 Stanfield International Airport • MANY nearby attractions: a vibrant downtown, historical and cultural centres, and breathtaking scenery

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distinguishes our university is the exceptionally high level of faculty-student engagement that exists not merely in the classroom, laboratory, “ What or studio, but one that is evident across Acadia’s campus in student and faculty research, and community engagement projects. ” Bob Perrins, Acadia’s Vice-President Academic (Acting)

A world of opportunity.

When you step onto Acadia’s campus, you will enter a

You will be part of a campus community that encourages you

world of opportunity. You will meet students from around

to pursue your passions. As an undergraduate student you

the globe and learn more about yourself as you get to know

will do research in collaboration with your professor. Working

them. You may choose to travel as part of our study-abroad

together, you will tackle problems whose solutions have an

program and experience the joy of living what you are learning.

impact on world issues. You may study bird species on one of

Or you may find yourself in a lab at a national research centre or

our research islands, develop a new computer application, or

tracking the markets on Bay Street as you explore your career

determine tidal water flow to generate green energy. You will

through an internship or co-op placement. Whatever your

have an impact that is unprecedented at a larger institution.

path, you know that Acadia will personally help you navigate it.

Here, you will discover who you are.

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22 degrees with co-op options • 50 countries represented in our student body • 8 study-abroad countries to explore: United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Germany, China, Spain, Australia, United States • 1 Acadia Global Brigades Chapter futurestudents.acadiau.ca

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life provides an opportunity to learn from others. It’s a chance to explore, a chance to be independent, and it offers a level of security “ Residence and a level of safety that are comforting to many students and their families. ” Sanford (’87), Acadia’s Executive Director of Student Services James

Your new home.

You want a place to call your own, so choose one of our

Your housing options range from high-rise to heritage, and

unique residence rooms and meet your housemates. Almost

from basic double rooms to deluxe singles in suites. Each

half of our students live on campus. It’s a choice that helps

residence has a team of student resident assistants who build

you get the most from your Acadia experience. One payment

and maintain a sense of community and work with security

covers your living costs: rent, furniture, local telephone, Internet,

staff to provide 24/7 campus safety.

water, electricity, and heat. You’ll have access to Acadia’s highspeed network; in-house laundry; some of the finest dining on

In the dining hall, you can make your favourites from home

the Canadian university scene; and the shortest commute to

or enjoy meals by our award-winning chef, who uses fresh

classes, labs, library, and recreational facilities. You will live

produce from our student-run farm. This is where you will

where the action is and make friends for life.

develop a taste for the good life.

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Atlantic University Sport Champion, being involved in a varsity sport at Acadia has taught me to seek excellence in all that I do, both “ Ason aandtwo-time off the field. ” Cameron Wade (’13), Moncton, New Brunswick

Stand up and cheer. swimming pool, a new fitness centre, a weight-training room,

You can be proud of Acadia’s strong varsity athletics national

a high-performance centre, racquetball and squash courts, a

championships than any other university in Atlantic Canada

football stadium with artificial turf and lighting, an eight-lane

and have the highest number of Academic All-Canadians per

running track, soccer fields, tennis courts, a sports therapy

capita for primarily undergraduate universities in the country.

clinic, and nearby jogging and hiking areas.

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Acadia is a member of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) and Atlantic University Sport (AUS).

We have 11 varsity Axemen and Axewomen teams, listed below, plus a host of club sports. When our varsity teams

Acadia’s newly-renovated Athletics Complex features a

play, our fans gather to carry on Acadia’s Stand Up and

gymnasium, an Olympic-sized ice surface, a 25-metre

Cheer tradition!

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11 Varsity teams • men’s basketball • men’s football • men’s hockey • men’s soccer • men’s swimming • women’s

basketball • women’s cross-country • women’s rugby • women’s soccer • women’s swimming • women’s volleyball

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you don’t get involved, then you won’t learn. The more you do outside the classroom getting to know people, the more you can develop as a “ Ifperson yourself. ” Jenny Palmer (’10), Paget, Bermuda

Get involved.

Acadia is where learning means living every moment

and dragons, or water conservation — there is something here

in and out of class. Here, you will be immersed in your

for you. You may try a fitness class, join an intramural team,

education — that means hands on and hands up. You will

or create a new club of your own. Your options are endless.

challenge ideas while challenging yourself. Your classroom walls will expand. You will be in the field, on the stage, and in

You will be busy studying and building a social life, but you

cafés, testing theories and continuing discussions with your

will still find time to volunteer in the community. Helping

professors and your classmates. Everyone will know you by

children with special needs, enhancing the experience at

name, and you will know them.

the local farmers’ market, and sharing your ideas with local

Campus is vibrant, and you are an integral part of it. You will

difference. The next chapter in your life is the most exciting,

join clubs and societies, expanding your knowledge and your

and, at Acadia, you will write it. This is where you decide your

network. Whether your passion is horses, debating, dungeons

future while living in the now.

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entrepreneurs are just some of the ways you will make a

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school is amazing. If you have a problem, and you want to talk to someone, they are there. They always create time and make sure every “ This single student has the opportunity to express themselves. I love Acadia — the people here are amazing. ” Jocelyn Pierre (’10), Haiti

Explore ideas.

You will thrive on a small campus where you can take

means starting the student-run organic farm, or creating the

risks and explore your big ideas. In classrooms designed to

iAcadia app for Apple, designing the mathematical tests for

serve small audiences, you will shape the conversation and take

tidal power potential, or establishing East Coast Lifestyle

your learning where you want it to go. That may mean stepping

clothing as part of a class project — you are not a passive

outside of class to explore the nearby Bay of Fundy, one of

learner here. High school is over.

Acadia’s research islands, or a local business. The conversation will continue in the learning commons or in your online forum.

You want to be challenged, just so you can prove your point.

No matter the location, you will wake up considering the

You want access to fine minds and awesome research

possibilities and go to bed questioning the norm.

facilities. Here, 100 per cent of our professors teach, because they are passionate about your education, and because you

In class your hand is up, and you are brimming with ideas.

will be asked to play a role in their research. You want the

At Acadia, we expect you to share those ideas, and often

perfect place to be you. You’ve found it.

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you will be encouraged to put them into action. Whether that

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way that you never would without that. “ When you get to an environment like this and get this kind of attention, you begin to believe in yourself in aLeslie ” Lewis (’10), Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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How you will learn.

At Acadia, you will earn a degree from one of

Acadia recognizes that many students have a long-term plan of

Canada’s most respected universities and learn in a

continuing their education in areas such as medicine, education,

way that is unique among post-secondary institutions. Our

law, nursing, or various other professional paths. While fulfilling

personalized approach ensures that your professors are

your degree requirements, you can receive guidance every step

more than teachers — they will become mentors and friends

of the way from one of our pre-professional advisors. They

who will open doors to your future career or postgraduate

will help you work toward meeting the entrance requirements

study opportunities.

of the program you plan to apply to when you graduate.

In our faculties of Arts, Pure and Applied Sciences, and

A supportive and nurturing environment provides you with a

Professional Studies, you will learn by doing — gaining

safe place to explore your big ideas. Our liberal arts university

valuable knowledge and conducting meaningful research.

is founded on the motto that through hard work, we succeed.

You will enjoy small classes and excellent classrooms, labs,

We expect to be challenged by you and are ready to challenge

and field facilities. Acadia’s hands-on approach, combined

you in order to prepare you for life. When you graduate, you can

with our technology-rich environment and curriculum, gives

leave confident and competent, taking with you an experience

you a competitive advantage.

that is unparalleled at any other institution in Canada.

200+ degree combinations • 2,864 courses • 6 Canada Research Chairs • 1 co-curricular transcript to verify your activities for grad schools and employers

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Programs of study.

By choosing Acadia, you will have opportunities to work closely with your professors, volunteer in the community, study abroad, enjoy co-op placements, and be engaged in real-world research. We offer more than 200 flexible degree combinations. Here’s an overview:

Arts Canadian Studies • Classics • Economics • English • Environmental and Sustainability Studies • French • German • History • Music • Philosophy • Politics • Psychology • Sociology • Spanish • Theatre • Women’s and Gender Studies

Pure and Applied Science Biology • Chemistry • Computer Science • Engineering • Environmental Geoscience • Environmental Science • Geology • Mathematics and Statistics • Nutrition and Dietetics • Physics • Psychology

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Professional Studies Business Administration • Community Development • Education • Kinesiology

Biology (C) The expertise of our faculty extends from molecules to ecosystems, and from the marine to arctic terrestrial systems; the course offerings reflect this diversity. The study of whole organisms is a key component of many labs, with a good balance of outdoor and indoor laboratory experiences (even in winter), due to the diversity of local habitats and preserved specimens available from the E.C. Smith Herbarium and the Acadia Wildlife Museum. Our small upper-level classes, our focus on student-centred learning, and our dedication to undergraduate research are only a few of the reasons why so many of our graduates move on to successful careers in the health sciences, environment, education, wildlife, industry, or government.

Career Options: Medical Doctor • Biology Teacher • Veterinarian • Marine Biologist • Conservationist • Wetland Ecologist • Wildlife Biologist

Business Administration (C) The Fred C. Manning School of Business Administration strives to create a vibrant learning environment, focusing squarely on the learning needs of our undergraduate students.

Across classes, our faculty utilize a variety of teaching tools and techniques designed to accommodate various learning styles. The Bachelor of Business Administration program is challenging and flexible, allowing students to pursue a broad range of interests, including majors in six areas. Our courses exploit innovative uses of technology without losing sight of the student as an individual person.

Students within our program can expand and apply their classroom learning through international exchanges, co-op, and projects with local enterprises. Our graduates have secured positions with some of the world’s foremost organizations. Many go on to pursue degrees or professional designations such as a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

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Career Options: Advertising Executive • HR Specialist • Professional Accountant • Entrepreneur • Marketing Manager • Financial Analyst

Canadian Studies Canadian Studies at Acadia University is a multidisciplinary program designed to introduce students to various perspectives on Canadian society. In addition to a general Canadian studies program, students may choose courses that focus primarily on Atlantic Canada, Canadian culture, or contemporary Canadian issues. It is also possible to earn a major in Canadian studies alone or to combine it with another discipline to receive a double major.

(C) = Co-op option available.

Career Options: Historian • Lawyer • Teacher • International Development Professional • Librarian

Chemistry (C) Students experience and study the practical ways in which materials behave. The Chemistry Department provides an experiential learning environment in which students gain practical skills and knowledge of concepts taught in the classroom. Students gain practical lab experience through undergraduate labs and independent research projects under the supervision of faculty. Our research facilities are equipped with state-of-the art instrumentation.

Students are prepared for industry, medicine and graduate school, and consistently rank highly among their peers in regional competitions.

Career Options: Medicinal Chemist • Medical Doctor • Pharmacist • Materials Scientist • Intellectual Property Lawyer • Biotechnologist • Analytical Chemist

Classics Classics commonly refers to the achievements of Greco-Roman civilization, where the foundations were laid for western civilization.

In all areas of human endeavour that make up what we call civilization — the sciences, technology, architecture, philosophy, literature, art, law, political institutions — the ancient Greeks and Romans were immensely creative.

The study of classics is an exciting journey of intellectual discovery. It will equip students with a solid grounding in the humanities and can be put to good use in many careers or further programs of professional development.

Acadia’s graduates in classics have gone on to careers as diverse as the civil service,

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publishing, hotel management, software development, librarianship, and primary and secondary education.

Community Development This human services field is focused on developing healthy, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable lifestyles and vibrant communities. This program is known for its handson learning opportunities and placements. You will be able to design and lead community programs, travel to learn about diverse communities, or spend time on outdoor expeditions.

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Career Options: Historian • Lawyer • Teacher • Librarian • Archaeologist

Education (Post-degree) The full-time Bachelor of Education (BEd) program allows you to learn in a small, supportive, and challenging class environment, in either a 16-month consecutive or a traditional two-year format. You also get a chance to practise what you’re learning with up to 20 weeks of supervised field experience, including opportunities for local and international field placements in your second year. As a graduate of our program, you will be prepared to take on a teaching position in any number of traditional or non-traditional educational settings.

Career Options: Teacher • Guidance Counsellor

Computer Science (C) Students at the Jodrey School of Computer Science acquire skills that are relevant, current, and in demand. These skills are gathered via a cutting-edge, nationally accredited curriculum, as well as through relevant job experience supported by Acadia’s co-op program and industry partners. Computing can be your main area of study, or it can be integrated with other disciplines such as business, biology, engineering, environmental science, education, or music. A degree in computer science allows a student to secure employment in an area of personal interest. Specialization programs include mobile computing, game development, and software development.

Economics (C) Economics is the study of humanity in the ordinary business of life. It seeks to establish principles for investigating how resource constraints influence the behaviour of individuals, firms, organizations, and the government. At Acadia, there is a deliberate blending of theory with application, providing students with the analytical tools required for a greater understanding of economic relations and motivations. Courses show how and where these tools can be applied in the economic, social, and political dimensions of society.

Students can combine economics with other areas of study including business; mathematics; politics; and computer and environmental sciences. Economics often leads to careers in finance and banking; provincial, federal, and municipal governments; law; private-sector consulting; or graduate studies in such fields as economics, public policy, international relations, environmental policy, and law.

Career Options: Software Engineer • Game Developer • Systems Analyst • Mobile Systems Programmer • Project Manager • AI Researcher

Career Options: Finance • Investment Banking • Government Policy Analyst • Consultant • Economic Development Officer

Career Options: Community Development • Environmental Educator • Event Planner • Health Promotion • Recreation Manager • Sustainability • Tourism

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Engineering (Applied Science) Our smaller class sizes allow for close contact with your professors, which means you can ask them first-hand specific questions you may have about your studies or discuss concerns you may have with your future studies or discipline choice selection. This is different from most faculties of engineering, where class sizes can be large and the learning experience impersonal.

Studying engineering at Acadia will give you a solid foundation for the first years of your program and a guaranteed transfer into year three of your studies at an accredited engineering-degree-granting institution. We will manage your transition to a larger school to ensure that it goes smoothly.

Career Options: Project Manager • Consulting Engineer • Research & Development Engineer • Construction Management • Mine Management • New Materials Research

English (C) English studies give students the opportunity to engage with literature in a range of aesthetic, political, historical, and cultural contexts.

English at Acadia offers students a challenging and enjoyable program of study that creates articulate critical thinkers who are in high demand in all walks of life. The department offers a range of core courses in medieval, Renaissance, eighteenth-century, nineteenthcentury, and modern literatures, as well as courses on theoretical and critical approaches to literature. In addition to our honours and graduate courses, in which students can refine their critical abilities, the department offers courses in creative writing, children’s literature, and the writer and nature.

leaders, managers, and professionals who are critical and insightful thinkers, as well as creative problem solvers skilled in leading transformational change toward a more sustainable and just society.

Career Options: Teacher • Advertising Executive • Editor • Writer • Journalist

Career Options: Community Sustainability Planning • Leadership in Environmental Organizations • Governmental Specialist in Environment and Sustainability • Ecotourism • Parks and Open Spaces Management • Environmental and Sustainability Policy and Law Analyst

Environmental & Sustainability Studies The Environmental & Sustainability Studies (ESST) major develops environmental

Graduates are passionate and committed to advancing environmentally sustainable, healthy, and socially responsible lifestyles, communities, institutions, and governance, as well as global justice through a broad range of career and civic responsibility pathways.

Faculty are respected researchers and scholars who are fully immersed in solving critical and pressing environmental and sustainability problems, as well as creating a stimulating learning setting.

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Environmental Geoscience (C) Environmental geoscience bridges the gap between environmental science and geology and provides a degree program appropriate for people seeking status as professional environmental geoscientists. Graduates in this field are responsible for ensuring environmentally appropriate extraction of resources in the mining, oil and gas, and hydrogeological fields. The program is a blend of basic science courses, in which students develop a strong background in the science of the Earth and the ways that humans use it.

Career Options: Environmental Consultant • Groundwater Specialist • Petroleum Geologist

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Environmental Science (C) Students will study the relationships and interactions among organisms, their environment, and human activity. Understanding and solving the problems associated with how humans impact the environment requires a multidisciplinary approach involving biology, chemistry, and geology. Students are presented with actual environmental/scientific issues and, under the leadership of faculty, develop the expertise to apply their knowledge to problems.

Acadia’s Environmental Science program satisfies proposals for professional registration and has been accredited by the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission.

Career Options: Climatologist • Conservation Officer • Environmental Technician • Research Director • Environmental Lawyer French (C) French is an official language of Canada and of numerous other countries around the world.

The French program at Acadia offers a range of courses in French language, French culture, and translation, as well as the literatures of France, Québec and Acadie, French-speaking Africa, and the Caribbean. Students who major in French achieve proficiency in the written and spoken language as well as an appreciation of the cultures of the francophone world. Students may spend their third year in a French-speaking university in Québec or abroad. Acadia participates in exchange study programs in Tours and in Nancy, both in France. A French major or minor or the program of proficiency in French is a valuable asset for careers in education, government, law, journalism, and other fields where communication plays an important role.

Career Options: Teacher • International Aid Professional • Public Servant • Translator • Journalist

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Career Options: Geologist • Explorationist • Resource Production • Geophysicist • Geochemist

German (C) In the German program, students become familiar with the German language, grammatical practices, literature, and culture. By their fourth year, students have achieved the necessary skills to fully function in a German-speaking environment. Classes focus on speaking, listening, and writing, using a combination of multimedia tools. Small classes allow instructors to closely monitor students’ progress. Through extracurricular activities, students have the chance to immerse themselves in the cultural life of German-speaking countries. Students majoring in German take one year of study in Freiburg, Germany. The ability to communicate in a different language broadens appreciation of other cultures and increases opportunities in the job market. German may also be taken as a minor.

Career Options: Teacher • Translator • Diplomatic Service Professional

Mathematics & Statistics (C) Mathematics and statistics are the central tools scientists use to model and solve real-world problems. Applications of mathematics and statistics are diverse and include business, economics, computers, and technology, as well as modelling in engineering, biological, medical, and social science research. The mathematical sciences are developing rapidly, providing many career opportunities and challenges, both in traditional fields and in new exciting areas where mathematics and statistics are essential tools.

History (C) The study of history provides important perspectives on the past, as well as insights into the present, and helps students develop essential analytical and writing skills. At Acadia, courses are offered in the histories of Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, as well as in some specialized subjects such as war, medicine, revolutions, science, and the environment. A great number of Acadia students major in history, while many others take history courses as electives and for general interest. Graduates use their background in history to pursue careers in a variety of areas including education, law, journalism, and government. The honours degree allows the student to focus on more specialized research topics and to prepare for further work in history, archival studies, and museum studies.

Career Options: Teacher • Historian • Archivist • Librarian • Curator • Lawyer Kinesiology Kinesiology is the study of human movement from biophysical, sociocultural, and psychomotor perspectives. You will be able to explore courses in sport injury assessment and management, health promotion and wellness, adapted physical activity, sport studies, coach education, personal training, fitness programming and leadership, as well as teaching.

Career Options: Medical Doctor • Physiotherapist • University Professor • Personal Trainer • Teacher • Coach • Occupational Therapist

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Geology (C) Information about the dynamics and history of our planet impacts environmental, energy, and mining industries, both within Canada and abroad. Some areas where geologists and geoscientists contribute to the real world are global change, energy dependency, natural hazards, natural resources, and public health.

Acadia Geology alumni are employed in various countries around the world. Geology at Acadia stands apart from other universities in equipping students for employment through applicable education. Completion of a degree in geology or environmental geoscience permits graduates to meet professional registration requirements. Curriculum is well integrated and builds upon the basic principles of Earth science from year to year.

Acadia’s Mathematics & Statistics Department offers students a program of high quality, comparable with programs offered at larger institutions. Our small class sizes ensure students receive personal attention from faculty, and student evaluations consistently acknowledge the high calibre of teaching. Many of our students participate in undergraduate research, and our graduating students consistently receive support for further studies.

Career Options: Actuarial Science • Medicine • Law • Statistical Consulting • Finance • Cryptography • Information Technology • Education Music In Acadia’s School of Music, students are enrolled in one of three undergraduate

degrees. The Bachelor of Music features program concentrations in instrumental performance, vocal performance (classical voice and music theatre), music education, composition, musicology, comprehensive, and general. The Bachelor of Arts in Music program can be taken as a general degree, double major, or honours degree. The Bachelor of Music Therapy degree leads to accreditation as a “music therapist accredited” following an internship. The School of Music, in cooperation with the School of Education, began offering a five-year combined Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degree in 2012, leading to licensed accreditation as a music teacher in Nova Scotia. Each of these programs features core courses in music theory, music history and culture, applied

musicianship, and music technology, as well as specialized courses in each of the program disciplines. In addition, students can pursue courses in popular music, world music, chamber music, electronic music, and Indonesian Gamelan.

Career Options: Music Therapist • Music Teacher • Performer • Conductor • Composer Nutrition & Dietetics (C) At Acadia, students in Nutrition & Dietetics acquire an understanding about food and develop an appreciation for current issues in nutrition and dietetics. Students gain solid knowledge in biology and chemistry that is applied to studies of food and nutrient metabolism. This background, combined with courses in areas such as statistics, communications, psychology, and nutrition education, prepares students to work effectively with individuals, families, and communities to plan, develop, and manage relevant nutrition programs.

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Career Options: Registered or Professional Dietitian • Food Service Manager or Administrator • Public Health or Community Nutritionist • Food Product Developer or Marketer • Home Care Dietitian • Researcher • Nutrition Educator • Health Educator • Diabetes Educator • Sport Nutritionist Philosophy The study of philosophy involves the systematic investigation of the most fundamental questions a person can ask, such as: How should I live? What can I know? Does God exist? What rights and duties do I have? What makes a society just? Studying philosophy not only brings insight to questions like these but also develops skills of analysis, argumentation,

(C) = Co-op option available.

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and clear expression. Many areas of study were born out of philosophical discussion, including physics, mathematics, economics, psychology, and biology. The Department of Philosophy offers courses that provide thoughtful inquiry into contemporary issues, as well as courses in the history of philosophy, which convey the historical background of these issues.

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Physics (C) In physics, we study the fundamental theories of how and why things work and capitalize on these ideas to develop creative new technologies and experiments and to solve interesting problems. A degree in physics gives you an excellent background in problem solving, experimental skills, electronics, computer programming and interfacing, mathematics, and more. Our department focuses on undergraduate studies, helping to prepare you very well for your future career or postgraduate studies. You will have the opportunity to participate in research and teaching, use wellequipped laboratories and modern equipment, and be a part of a high-quality learning environment with a low student-to-faculty ratio.

Career Options: Meteorologist • Technology Developer • Medical Biophysicist • Teacher • Computer Programmer • Optometrist • Astronomer • Nuclear Scientist • Science Writer Politics (C) Studying politics focuses your attention on the pressing problems of our times and the potential for changing them. We offer courses that develop the analytical skills and knowledge necessary to understand power, culture, law, policy, and government in Canada and around

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Career Options: Public Servant • Teacher • Environmentalist • Critic

the world. We also offer programs that engage with issues of peace and war, environment, development, governance, and media. Outside of the classroom, our students participate in our department’s student society (APSA), Model UN, the Debating Society, student government (ASU), The Athenaeum newspaper, Water Watch, Oxfam, the Acadia Farm, the Politics Film Series, and many other activities. After graduation they go on to prestigious graduate programs and schools of law, journalism, public administration and education. They have developed careers in federal, provincial, and municipal government, as well as global and local business and non-profit and activist organizations. Study politics: where great ideas and urgent practice are united.

Career Options: Lawyer • Journalist • Analyst • Filmmaker • Strategist • Lobbyist • Activist • Educator

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Psychology (C) Psychology is the scientific study of how and why people think, feel, and act the way they do. It addresses questions such as how and why people change as they age; how our social surroundings affect our behaviour; how the brain, the nervous system, and the senses work together to help us process information; or how mental-health issues develop and can be treated. A psychology major can be pursued within either a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree, offering plenty of program flexibility. For those who are interested, we offer a neuroscience option (excellent preparation for careers in the health sciences) and an applied psychology option (good preparation for careers in the helping professions). We also place strong emphasis on developing research, statistical, communication, and critical-thinking skills, which will serve you well wherever your future interests take you.

Sociology (C) The Department of Sociology at Acadia presents students with a challenging and critical understanding of the contemporary world. The wide range of courses deals with current sociological and anthropological issues centred around class-related, gendered, and racialized social inequality. The department is recognized nationally as a centre for the critical study of political economy and societal development. Other key topics include criminal justice, race and ethnic relations, gender, family issues, health, social movements, work, and cultural studies. The study of Canadian society is balanced by a focus on crosscultural perspectives. Several social theory and research courses offer students an opportunity to develop their conceptual and analytical skills in order to prepare for further professional studies. Sociology courses and degrees are relevant to those planning further study in sociology, anthropology, education, law, criminology, or social work.

Career Options: Public Sector • Social Agencies • Research Firms • Advocacy Groups Spanish (C) Spanish is an important language in Europe and the Americas. Students taking a Spanish major at Acadia acquire familiarity with the language, grammatical practices, literature, and culture, and by the end of their first year are able to function in a Spanish-speaking environment. Students can achieve fluency in both spoken and written Spanish after four years. Emphasis is placed on the communication skills of speaking, listening,

(C) = Co-op option available.

reading, and writing, and on exposure to Spanish and Latin American cultures. Students majoring in Spanish spend a year of study on exchange at a Spanish-speaking university.

The ability to communicate in a different language broadens an individual’s appreciation of other cultures and increases opportunities in the job market. Spanish may also be taken as a minor.

Studies is offered as a major and an honours in the Faculty of Arts. In addition, students in all faculties can minor in WGS or pursue the program as a second major. The program includes more than 30 courses taught across the faculties of arts, sciences, and professional studies on a rotational basis.

Career Options: Activism • Public Policy • Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) • Development • Advocacy • Social Work • Education • Law • Medicine

Career Options: International Aid Professional • Translator • Diplomatic Service Professional • Teacher Theatre The Theatre program at Acadia University is a four-year program with courses in performance, dramatic literature, and production. The program focuses not only on acting but on theatre as a collaborative art form relying on a team of performers, technicians, and administrators, as well as sound, lighting, costume, and set designers. Artists work together to make theatre, and those studying it must be sensitive to the interdisciplinary nature of the art. Faculty members in the Theatre program are skilled instructors who have extensive professional experience.

Career Options: Theatre Director • Actor/ Performer • Theatre Critic Women’s & Gender Studies In the Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) program, people ask critical questions about gender, sexuality, race, class, and ability, and act for change through feminism, social action, and other pathways of resistance. The three core courses of the program explore contemporary and historical gender issues in Canada and around the world at theoretical and practical levels. Women’s & Gender

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Career Options: Psychologist • Counsellor • Speech Pathologist • Occupational Therapist • Social Worker • Physician • Lawyer

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is continuing on its path of being an innovative institution; they are always looking ahead of the curve, saying, ‘What else do we need to do “ Acadia to meet students’ needs?’ ” Matthew Kilfoil (’11), Woodstock, New Brunswick

Apply today.

When to Apply

How to Apply

At Acadia, it’s never too late to apply. However, we recommend

1. Submit the application form. Our application form can be

that you apply early to ensure admittance to your program of

completed online and will take you approximately 15 minutes.

choice, and to meet our application deadlines for scholarships

To locate the online application, please visit www.acadiau.ca.

(March 1) and guaranteed residence (May 15). You can even apply with your Grade 11 marks for early admission. We also welcome transfer, mature, and returning students.

2. Send in your documents. Please have official transcripts sent directly from your high school, college, or university.

Additional requirements:

Early Fall Admission

• Students applying from the United States are required

Canadian students who have a minimum Grade 11

to send one academic reference letter from a school

admission average of 75 per cent, which our Admissions

counsellor or teacher.

Office calculates, may qualify for early admission. If you are applying for early fall admission be sure to include your final Grade 11 marks and a school-approved list of courses you are taking in Grade 12 (both semesters) with your

• Students whose academic program does not have English as its language of instruction need to have Educational Testing Services send TOEFL scores.

application. Grade 12 courses must be consistent with our

3. Receive a decision. Once we have received all of

admission requirements.

your documentation, our Admissions Office will be able to make a decision on your application. You should hear back

Students from the United States, Caribbean, and Bermuda

within seven days of completing your application. At that

may qualify for early fall admission with the submission

time, you will also be notified whether you are eligible for

of an official transcript of Grade 11 grades and a school-

scholarship consideration.

approved list of the courses they are taking in Grade 12 (both semesters). This consideration will be based on the entrance requirements for the country from which you are applying.

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Admissions Guide

English

Math

Science

Additional Academic Subjects

Minimum Overall Average

Other Requirements

All majors except Economics, Music, Music Therapy, and Psychology

Yes

No

No

4 other courses

70%

No

Economics

Yes

A*

No

3 other courses

70%

No

faculty of Arts

Music & Music Therapy

Yes

No

No

4 other courses

70%

Grade VI for all programs other than performance; Grade VIII for instrumental and vocal performance. Applicants must write an entrance theory and aural skills test. An audition must be successfully completed by BM/BMT applicants and

by BAM applicants if they are interested in pursuing applied music lessons as part of their degree program.

Psychology

Yes

Grade 11 Academic

No

4 other courses

70%

Math A* recommended

Yes

B*

Chemistry

2 other courses

70%

Physics recommended.

faculty of Science Applied Science (Engineering)

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Biology

Yes

A*

Chemistry

2 other courses

75%

No

Chemistry

Yes

B*

Chemistry

2 other courses

70%

No

Computer Science

Yes

B*

No

3 other courses

70%

No

Environmental Geoscience

Yes

A*

Chemistry

2 other courses

70%

No

Environmental Science

Yes

A*

Chemistry

2 other courses

70%

No

Geology

Yes

A*

Chemistry

2 other courses

70%

No

Mathematics & Statistics

Yes

B*

No

3 other courses

70%

Minimum of 70% in Pre-calculus

Nutrition & Dietetics

Yes

A*

Chemistry

2 other courses

70%

No

Physics

Yes

B*

No

3 other courses

70%

Physics recommended

Psychology

Yes

Grade 11 Academic

No

4 other courses

70%

Math A* recommended

A*

No

3 other courses

70%

Minimum of 70% in English

faculty of Professional Studies Business Administration

Yes

Community Development

Yes

A*

No

3 other courses

70%

No

Kinesiology

Yes

A*

No

3 other courses

75%

No

*See chart on next page for specific math requirements by geographic region.

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For general admission, you need Grade 12 (or senior secondary) English and four additional Grade 12 (or senior secondary) academic or advanced courses. A minimum of 70 per cent admission average, which our Admissions Office calculates, is required for admission to all programs.

Program-specific requirements are detailed in the chart on the preceding page.

math requirements

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Admission guidelines.

Required Math A

Required Math B

Alberta

Math 30-1 OR 30-2

Math 30-1

British Columbia

Foundations of Mathematics 12 OR Pre-calculus 12

Pre-calculus 12

Manitoba

Senior 4 (40S) Pre-calculus

Senior 4 (40S) Pre-calculus

New Brunswick

Foundations of Math 12 Or Pre-calculus 12 A and B

Pre-calculus 12 A and B

Newfoundland

Math 3103, 3204, 3205, 3206, or 3207

Math 3205 or 3207

Nova Scotia

Academic or Advanced Math 12

Pre-calculus 12

Ontario

Math of Data Management (MDM4U) or Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

Prince Edward Island

Math 621A, 621B, or 611

Math 621B or 611

Quebec

CEGEP Math

Pre-calculus Math

Saskatchewan

Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12

Pre-calculus 12

Outside Canada

Senior-Level Math (Advanced or Pre-calculus)

Senior-Level Math (Pre-calculus)

IB Curriculum

IB Mathematics or IB Math Studies

IB Mathematics

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International Baccalaureate (IB)

individual courses that are applicable to the intended

To be considered for admission using the IB Diploma,

undergraduate degree program of study. The minimum GPA

you need a minimum score of 24. If you have a score of

required for transfer is 2.00. Some programs are competitive

30 or higher on your IB Diploma, you will receive 30 hours

and a GPA of 2.50 is required.

of university credit. If you have completed IB courses but do not possess the diploma, you will be considered based

Co-op Programs

on your coursework. Acadia gives individual credit for IB

After your second year of study, you may apply for the co-

courses completed at the higher level with grades of 5, 6,

operative education option of select areas of study, provided

or 7. IB final and predicted results may be used to consider

you meet the program-specific requirements.

applicants for both early fall and regular admission, as well as for an entrance scholarship.

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Students who complete Advanced Placement courses may

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be eligible for university credit for those courses in which a

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6

national exam result of 3–5 is achieved.

Phone: 1.877.585.1121 toll free in North America Transfer Students

(902.585.1121 outside North America)

When you apply as a student from another university, you will

Fax:

need an official transcript sent directly from that institution

Email: acadia4u@acadiau.ca

for evaluation. Transfer credits normally will be given for

Web: www.acadiau.ca

902.585.1081

October 1 Admission Application Form available • March 1 deadline to submit admission application and supporting documents to be eligible for scholarship consideration • May 15 deadline to Important deadlines

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you come to Acadia, you are able to leave not only with a degree, but with the abilities and the tools and the skills to go get a job or to further “ When yourself in the next part of your life. ” Marshall Bax (’10) Peterborough, Ontario

Money matters.

We believe that an education at Acadia University may be one of the most valuable investments you will make for your future. Each year we award over $4 million in scholarships, scholar-bursaries, bursaries, awards, and prizes to new and returning students. To ensure all qualified applicants to Acadia have access to our university, we also offer need-based financial aid each year to qualifying students.

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Nova Scotian

Canadian

International

Tuition

$6,205*

$7,227

$14,990

Ancillary Fees

$1,074

$1,074

$1,074

$8,402$11,362**

$8,402$11,362**

$8,402$11,362**

Room and Meals

2014–15 rates. All fees subject to change.

For details visit www.acadiau.ca (Future Students) * After Nova Scotia bursary applied. ** Range based on basic double to deluxe single.

Savings and Job Earnings Using money already saved means you could graduate with little or no debt. You could also consider a part-time job while you study. Acadia offers many on-campus job opportunities, and some may be related to your field.

There are also work options in the local community.

Email career.services@acadiau.ca for details.

Use your loyalty program points to help fund your Acadia fees. You can now use your loyalty points to pay your Acadia fees. Through HigherEdPoints.com, AeroplanÂŽ Miles can be redeemed for HigherEdPoints credits which can be used to offset your tuition, residence and meal plan fees.

Anyone can donate their points to individual students, or simply donate their points to be used for students in need.

Student Loans Student loans are an effective way to finance your studies.

Because your education is one of the most significant personal investments you can make, loans are worth consideration.

Acadia may also provide interim support while you await loan funds. Information on Canada and US student loans is provided at financialaid.acadiau.ca.

Entrance Scholarships Entrance Scholarships are available to high school, secondary level, and transfer students. You are automatically considered for an Acadia Grade-Based Entrance Scholarship if you have a minimum 80 per cent scholarship average***, which our Admissions Office calculates. Applicants with 85 per cent scholarship average or higher may be considered for additional awards. All students who qualify will be *** Calculated by our Admissions Office using Grade 11 and mid-semester Grade 12 courses required for admission into your program of study.

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contacted by our Scholarships and Financial Assistance Office with application details. Transfer students need a GPA of 3.67 and must be in their first degree program. To be eligible, be sure to apply for admission and submit all supporting documents by March 1.

Excellence Recognized We have a limited number of scholarships available, provided you have a 95+ per cent scholarship average* and have demonstrated leadership and outstanding characteristics.

You will be contacted with application details.

Total

Renewed Over**

Scholarship Name

$40,000

4 years

Chancellor’s

$32,000

4 years

Board of Governor’s

$28,000

4 years

President’s

$26,000

4 years

International Baccalaureate

Based on 2014–15 program. Subject to change. * Calculated by our Admissions Office using Grade 11 and mid-semester Grade 12 courses required for admission into your program of study. ** If conditions of renewability are met.

Contact Us Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (AT) Scholarships and Financial Assistance Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6 Phone: 902.585.1543 Fax: 902.585.1081 Email: financial.aid@acadiau.ca

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Merit-Based Entrance Scholarships In addition to academic standing, Acadia considers your extracurricular achievements and community spirit to be important ways to demonstrate excellence. We offer additional entrance scholarships, awards, and prizes thanks to the generosity of alumni and sponsors who want to help you achieve success at Acadia.

Entrance Scholar-Bursaries If you have a minimum 85 per cent scholarship average in your senior year of high school or secondary school and your total gross family income is less than $100,000 (CDN), you may be considered for an Entrance Scholar-Bursary. You will be contacted with application details.

35 BMO Financial Group Entrance Scholarships If you are entering Acadia for full-time undergraduate study with a scholarship average of 90–94.9 per cent, you will receive an additional $1,000 for the 2015–16 academic year, thanks to the generosity of the BMO Financial Group.

In-Course Scholarships, Awards, and Prizes Acadia recognizes your scholastic achievements. Thanks to the gracious donations from many of our Acadia alumni and sponsors, you can earn scholarships, awards, and prizes from your department. Be sure to meet with the dean or head of your department, as they submit nominations for these scholarships, awards, and prizes at the end of each academic year.

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family. “ Acadia isn’t just a school, it’s a home; the people you meet here are not just fellow students, they become ”(’14) Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Stephanie Brown

Seeing is believing.

You are about to make a very important life decision.

One of the best ways to know it’s the right decision is to visit campus and meet the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who will become your Acadia family.

Book a Campus Visit Weekdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. • Weekends at 2 p.m.

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of Acadia information where you will sit in on classes, dine in meal hall, meet your future classmates, and experience the Acadia spirit.

Remember, when you register to visit our campus, for eligible to have your one-way travel expenses reimbursed through our Boarding Pass program. Contact our Campus Visit

Coordinator

at

campustours@acadiau.ca

or

1.877.585.1121 (902.585.1121 outside North America).

If you can’t come in person, check out AcadiaTV and our Virtual Tour, available at www.acadiau.ca.

Experience Acadia. The difference is you.

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either a personal tour or a group event, you will be

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Close enough and far enough.

You want to be close enough to home to reconnect when you feel like it. But you also want to be far enough away to live your own life. At Acadia, you will have that perfect balance. Your campus is its own world — giving you access to incredible facilities for research, reflection, and training, while at the same time keeping you in touch with friends, professors, and support staff. Just steps beyond our campus you will explore a rich natural environment for study and fun.

Whether you are from Nova Scotia, Ontario, China or points between, success is a journey, and you are ready to take it.

Connect with Acadia.

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (AT) Email: acadia4u@acadiau.ca Phone: 1.877.585.1121 toll free in North America

(902.585.1121 outside North America) NewToAcadiaU @NewToAcadiaU www.youtube.com/acadiawebmaster www.acadiau.ca

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