Degrees, Diplomas AnD Certificates - Mount Saint Vincent University
Degrees, Diplomas AnD Certificates - Mount Saint Vincent University
Degrees, Diplomas AnD Certificates - Mount Saint Vincent University
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<strong>Degrees</strong>, diplomas<br />
and certificates<br />
The <strong>Mount</strong> offers a wide variety of bachelor degrees, diplomas, and<br />
certificates in arts, science, and professional studies.<br />
Bachelor of Arts (Majors)<br />
Canadian Studies – msvu.ca/political-canadian<br />
Cultural Studies – msvu.ca/culturalstudies<br />
Economics – msvu.ca/economics<br />
English – msvu.ca/English<br />
French – msvu.ca/modernlanguages/French<br />
History – msvu.ca/history<br />
Mathematics – msvu.ca/mathematics-computer<br />
Political Studies – msvu.ca/political-canadian<br />
Psychology – msvu.ca/psychology<br />
Public Policy Studies – msvu.ca/publicpolicy<br />
Sociology/Anthropology – msvu.ca/sociology_anthropology<br />
Women’s Studies – msvu.ca/womenstudies<br />
Bachelor of Science (Majors)<br />
Biology – msvu.ca/biology<br />
Chemistry – msvu.ca/chemistry<br />
Mathematics – msvu.ca/mathematics-computer<br />
Pshychology – msvu.ca/psychology<br />
Professional Studies<br />
Quick<br />
Reference for<br />
Guidance<br />
Counsellors<br />
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA | www.msvu.ca<br />
Applied Human Nutrition – msvu.ca/nutrition<br />
Business Administration – msvu.ca/business-tourism<br />
Child and Youth Study – msvu.ca/child_youth<br />
Public Relations – msvu.ca/publicrelations<br />
Science Communication – msvu.ca/sciencecommunication<br />
Tourism and Hospitality Management – msvu.ca/business-tourism<br />
Education – msvu.ca/education<br />
166 Bedford Highway<br />
Halifax, Nova Scotia<br />
Canada B3M 2J6<br />
T: 902.457.5540<br />
F: 902.443.4874<br />
questions@msvu.ca<br />
msvu.ca<br />
<strong>Certificates</strong> and <strong>Diplomas</strong><br />
Accounting (Certificate)<br />
Business Administration (Diploma & Certificate)<br />
Marketing (Certificate)<br />
Proficiency in French (Certificate and Advanced Certificate)<br />
Tourism & Hospitality Management (Diploma and Certificate)<br />
For more information, visit msvu.ca/diplomas_certificates
As a high school guidance counsellor, you play an integral role in helping students decide if higher education is<br />
right for them. Success of the students is influenced in large by the services available to them and the support they<br />
receive from family, friends, and school staff. For many students, the first step toward university success is a visit<br />
with you, their school guidance counsellor. This Quick Reference is designed to offer you easy access to important<br />
admissions and student application information for <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Vincent</strong> <strong>University</strong> in Halifax, Nova Scotia.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
english science additional MinimuM<br />
Bachelor of: (min. 65%) Math Subjects academic Average OVERALL<br />
OUR STUDENTS, STAFF,<br />
AND FACULTY ARE MAKING<br />
THE CHANGES THEY<br />
WANT TO SEE IN THE<br />
WORLD. SO CAN YOU.<br />
Quick Facts<br />
• 4,000 students from over 54 countries study at the <strong>Mount</strong>.<br />
• 12% of students are international.<br />
• Average class size is 24.<br />
• The only university in Atlantic Canada to offer Child and Youth Study and<br />
Cultural Studies, the first English speaking Public Relations program in<br />
Canada and the only Science Communication degree in the country.<br />
• A regional leader in distance learning, offering over 200 courses and 14<br />
degree programs online.<br />
• 88% of graduating students’ survey respondents said they would<br />
recommend the <strong>Mount</strong> to others.<br />
• From the Globe and Mail Canadian Report Card 2011:<br />
– 94% of students are satisfied with class size<br />
– 95% of students feel safe/secure on campus<br />
Scholarships and Bursaries<br />
• The <strong>Mount</strong> offered more than $1.7 million in scholarship and bursaries to<br />
students for the 2011-2012 academic year.<br />
• The prestigious President’s Scholarship is valued at $9,000 per year, or<br />
$36,000 over four years.<br />
• Guaranteed entrance scholarship for students with a high school average<br />
of 80% or higher.<br />
Applied Human Nutrition ✓ ✓ 1 Chemistry & 1 Science 1 other course 70% with no mark below 60%<br />
Arts ✓ * 4 other courses 70% with no mark below 60%<br />
Arts (Child and Youth Study) ✓ ** 4 other courses 70% with no mark below 60%<br />
Business Administration ✓ ✓ 3 other courses 70% with no mark below 60%<br />
Public Relations ✓ ✓ 3 other courses 70% with no mark below 60%<br />
Science ✓ ✓ 1 Science 2 other courses 70% with no mark below 60%<br />
Science Communication ✓ ✓ 1 Chemistry & 1 Science 1 other course 70% with no mark below 60%<br />
Tourism and Hospitality<br />
Management ✓ ✓ 3 other courses 70% with no mark below 60%<br />
*Grade 11 math required to declare major in Economics or Psychology.<br />
**Grade 11 math required.<br />
Math courses that meet admission requirements<br />
Alberta applied Math 30, Pure Math 30, Math 31<br />
British Columbia Applications of Math 12, Principles<br />
of Math 12, Calc 12<br />
Manitoba Applied Math 40S, Pre-Cal 40S<br />
New Brunswick Trig & 3-Space 121/122, Adv. Math<br />
w/Intro to Calc 120/Math 122, Calc 120<br />
Newfoundland Math 3204, 3205, 3207<br />
Nova Scotia Adv. Math 12, Math 12, Pre-calc 12, Calc 12<br />
Ontario Data Mgmt (MDM4U), Advanced Functions<br />
(MHF4U), Calc & Vectors (MCV4U)<br />
PEI<br />
Math 621A, 621B, 611a<br />
Quebec CEGEP Math<br />
Saskatchewan Math B30, Math C30, Calc 30<br />
Outside Canada Senior Level Math<br />
IB Curriculum Standard or Higher Level Math (Math Studies<br />
does not meet Math requirements)<br />
All courses are grade 12 academic or advanced.<br />
Athletics<br />
• Our <strong>Mount</strong> Mystics varsity teams include men’s and women’s basketball,<br />
men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball<br />
• 2010-2011 ACAA women’s volleyball champions.<br />
• Three SIRC CCAA Academic All Canadians- athletes who excel in athletics<br />
and academics.<br />
Research<br />
• Ranked among the top undergraduate universities in Canada for Social<br />
Science and Humanities Research Council grants (SSHRC) per faculty with<br />
over $2.5 million in awards.<br />
• Undergraduate students are involved in research at all levels.<br />
• Four Canadian Research Chairs (CRC).<br />
– Dr. Janice Keefe is CRC in Aging and Caregiving Policy<br />
– Dr. Dianne Looker is CRC in Equity and Technology<br />
– Dr. Marnina Gonick is CRC in Gender Identity and Social Practices<br />
– Patricia Williams is CRC in Food Security and Policy Change<br />
• Home to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of<br />
Canada (NSERC) Atlantic Chair of Women in Science and Engineering<br />
(WISE), Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal.<br />
Contacts<br />
Recruitment Office<br />
questions@msvu.ca<br />
902-457-5540<br />
Shannon Kehoe<br />
shannon.kehoe@msvu.ca<br />
Robyn McIntosh<br />
robyn.mcintosh@msvu.ca<br />
Jeremy Neilson<br />
jeremy.neilson@msvu.ca<br />
Campus Tours<br />
msvu.ca/bookatour<br />
tours@msvu.ca<br />
902.457.5540<br />
Admissions Office<br />
admissions@msvu.ca<br />
902.457.6117<br />
Martine Staaten-Kintziger<br />
Associate Registrar – Admissions<br />
and Registration<br />
martine.staaten-kintziger@<br />
msvu.ca<br />
Michelle Ball<br />
Admissions Officer<br />
michelle.ball@msvu.ca<br />
Heather Standing<br />
Admissions Officer<br />
heather.standing@msvu.ca<br />
OTHER Contact Information<br />
Athletics<br />
mount.fitness@msvu.ca<br />
902.457.6420<br />
Housing<br />
housing@msvu.ca<br />
902.457.6356<br />
Distance Learning<br />
distance@msvu.ca<br />
Students’ Union<br />
info@mountstudents.ca<br />
902.457.6123<br />
Application Deadlines<br />
Entrance Scholarships –<br />
March 15<br />
All programs – August 10<br />
Open Campus Days<br />
Friday, October 19, 2012<br />
Friday, March 8, 2013<br />
How to Apply<br />
The application is online at<br />
msvu.ca/apply
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