Bachelor of Arts COMMUNITY STUDIES
4-YEAR MAJORS & HONOURS PROGRAMS (120 credits)
(3-year programs on other side)
When planning a future career, students need to consider whether the profession and any
further educational programs they plan to enter require a three or four-year degree. A four-year
BACS degree is designed to expand student options for those who plan to continue studies in
Master level graduate programs or professional schools or who wish to gain additional
knowledge in the disciplines (subjects) they choose to study before starting a career.
All 4-year BACS Majors and Honours Programs require the Community Studies core.
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Community Studies 1100: Introduction to Community Studies
Community Studies 2103: Experiential Introduction to Research Methods
Community Studies 2105: Experiential Approach to Community-based Research
Community Studies 2101: Community Volunteer Work Placement 1
Community Studies 3100: Community Intervention
Community Studies 3101 Community Volunteer Work Placement 2
Community Studies 4100: Self-directed Senior Project
BACS MUSIC MAJOR – NEW!
This Music Major is like no other music program in Canada. The program focuses on traditional
and tradition-based popular music, with particular emphasis on local musical traditions
(especially Celtic and Acadian music) and is designed for students who have a passion for music
who want to work in the multi-billion dollar global music industry.
BACS Music Major (cbu.ca/academics/folklore-ethnomusicology/degrees#music)
BACS AREA MAJOR – design a major that suits your educational and career needs!
Major in three disciplines in this customized program!
The 3 majors can be in disciplines that meet the area major requirements listed in the Academic
Calendar. Check out the types of disciplines under Course Descriptions.
Consult a Department Chair. Approval of the School of Arts & Social Sciences Dean is required.
BACS DOUBLE MAJOR
Major in two disciplines: Anthropology, Anthropology-Sociology (jointly), Communication,
Dramatic Literature, English, Folklore, History, Mathematics, Mi’kmaq Studies, Philosophy,
Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
BACS MAJOR/MINOR
Major in Anthropology, Anthropology-Sociology (jointly), Communication, Dramatic Literature,
English, Folklore, History, Mathematics, Mi’kmaq Studies, Philosophy, Political Science,
Psychology and Sociology.
Minors can be in any discipline that meets the minor requirements in the Academic Calendar.
BACS HONOURS PROGRAMS
Honours programs are offered in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Communication,
English, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
 Academic Calendar, School of Arts and Social Sciences (cbu.ca/academic-calendar)
 BACS Degree Graduation Plans (cbu.ca/academics/arts-social-sciences/forms)
 BACS website (cbu.ca/academics/bacs)
 Community Studies Department Chair: Dr. Jane Connell (jane_connell@cbu.ca)
Bachelor of Arts COMMUNITY STUDIES
3-YEAR PROGRAMS (90 credits)
(4-year programs on other side)
When planning a future career, students need to consider whether the profession and any
further educational programs they plan to enter require a three or four-year degree. Graduates
of the three-year BACS degree have continued studies at graduate and professional schools or
started their career!
All 3-year BACS Programs require the Community Studies core.
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Community Studies 1100: Introduction to Community Studies
Community Studies 2103: Experiential Introduction to Research Methods
Community Studies 2105: Experiential Approach to Community-based Research
Community Studies 2101: Community Volunteer Work Placement 1
Community Studies 3100: Community Intervention
Community Studies 3101 Community Volunteer Work Placement 2
BACS GENERAL Program – choose from an extensive selection of disciplines!
This degree provides you with the flexibility to personalize your program! In addition to the
core Community Studies courses, students choose an Academic Field from a variety of
disciplines (subjects) plus Career related courses and electives. See the selections in the online
Academic Calendar under Course Descriptions. There are many interesting disciplines and
courses available!
BACS Sport & Human Kinetics –turn your passion for physical activity into a career!
Students can focus on Sport & Human Kinetics (SPHK) courses in their Academic Field.
Study how SPHK affects individuals and communities, as well as gain skills and experience in
healthy lifestyles, physical activity, outdoor leadership and sport.
BACS BUSINESS
Students can study business in the BACS degree. Additionally, if you wish to complete both the
BACS degree and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, you can do so over 4 years.
At the end of three successful years, students will receive a BACS degree with an Academic
Field in Business and after one additional year, you can complete the BBA degree. Specific core
BBA courses are required throughout these years.
Bachelor of Science COMMUNITY STUDIES
BScCS
This unique degree program combines the core Community Studies courses with science
courses! Details are available in the CBU Academic Calendar available online under the
School of Science and Technology.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Academic Calendar, School of Arts and Social Sciences (cbu.ca/academic-calendar)
BACS Degree Graduation Plans (cbu.ca/academics/arts-social-sciences/forms)
BACS website (cbu.ca/academics/bacs)
Community Studies Department Chair: Dr. Jane Connell (jane_connell@cbu.ca)