Fall 2008
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A DVISING REMINDERS FROM THE O FFICE OF THE R EGISTRAR
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All undergrad degree programs require a minimum of 122 credit hours (126 for Music and 134 for honours).
Because we let students participate in graduation with up to 6 credits outstanding, some think they can get their diploma with 116 credit hours or with two courses outstanding. Wishful thinking, but not so. We actually make them complete their programs.
2.
All undergrad degree programs require a minimum of 42 upper level credits (54 upper levels for honours degrees).
3.
Double function courses are double function, not double counted. In other words, these courses can meet two requirements but students don't get 6 credit hours for one course. For example, History of Christianity can meet a student's HIST core requirement and RELS: Christianity and Culture core requirement but the student only accumulates 3 credits towards their total . Or, one course may satisfy a core requirement and a program requirement. For example, PSYC 105 can meet the Society and Culture core requirement and a
Psychology Major program requirement. However, the student will still only accumulate 3 credits.
Students may use a “double function” within the core requirements only once.
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When students repeat a course, sometimes they forget they can't get credit twice for the same course. For example, a student with 116 credits might think the 6 credits he's taking this fall will bring his total up to 122, but if he is repeating a 3 credit course, his credits will only total 119.
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Students should register for cross-listed courses under the department they want credit in. For example, if a student wants to take EDUC/HKIN 350, they should register for it as either EDUC 350 if they want EDUC credit or HKIN 350 if they want HKIN credit.
IDIS 102 & IDIS 400: N EW S CHEDULE
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Please note that IDIS 102 & IDIS 400 will not be offered in the Fall 2008 semesters. Students may enroll in these courses again in the Spring 2009 semester.
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IDIS Equivalent Course Schedule:
COURSE
CMPT/ISYS
480
EDUC/IDIS
495
FINE 420
HIST 411
IDIS 410
IDIS 430
IDIS 440
IDIS 450
MATH 480
NATS 487
NATS/RELS
490
POLS 393
PSYC 490
RELS 476
SOCI 499
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SPRING 09
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Please note the following important points regarding the ELCE: a.
The ELCE is a graduation requirement that should be completed by the end of a student’s second year. i.
Exemptions: Students who have a C+ (2.3) or better in two TWU English courses (Engl. 101,103 or 104) or the equivalent transfer courses are exempt. ii.
Must Take: Students who have a C (2.0) or less in one or two TWU English courses (Engl. 101,
103 or 104) OR students who have transferred one or more English credits with a C (2.0) or lower need to write the ELCE. b.
Students who are required to write the ELCE no longer have to register prior to the exam. Students simply need to show up at the specified time/place and sign in to write the exam. The Registrar’s office will then register those who have written the exam and enter the grade received. c.
IMPORTANT: Due to the changes in entrance requirements (outlined in the 2008-09 Academic
Calendar) the final sitting(s) of the ELCE will be held in September 2008. Please encourage students that need to write the ELCE to write the exam at this time.
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(March 08 FHSS Bulletin follows FHSS Announcements)
(co-ord. Mike Wilkinson; local #3832,
Michael.Wilkinson@twu.ca
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(co-ord. David Jordan; local #3242, DavidJ@twu.ca)
University policy : ALL Full Time freshmen (12 s.h. +) without 6 s.h. of English transfer credit must be enrolled in a freshman English course ( WRIT 100, ENGL 103, ENGL 104). NO EXCEPTIONS .
Modern Language courses fulfil “Society & Culture” core requirement. Courses with no pre-req’s:
- Chinese 101, French 101, German 101, Japanese 101, Russian 101, Spanish 101. All 101 courses are offered in Fall only except SPAN 101, which is also offered in Spring.
Note: Students must not take an introductory course in a language if they are beyond that level, as they will not receive credit for it. Please send them to the co-ordinators noted below if there are questions, or to the appropriate language instructors, as they are willing and able to determine a student's level.
1. No French or no higher than Gr. 10 French (2 yrs. in high school) take FREN 101/102.
2. Gr. 11 French take FREN 111/112.
3. Gr. 12 French take FREN 121/122 (and/or FREN 113 (Conversation) in Spring semester)

4.
Gr. 12 French Immersion. FREN 121/122 strongly recommended. FREN 214 (Advanced
Conversation) is allowed without placement test.
5. Native speaker skills should see the Department.
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No Spanish or up to 2 years of High School Spanish take SPAN 101
2.
3 years Spanish may enter SPAN 102 or take a placement test to enter 201.
3.
4 years High School Spanish enter SPAN 201.
(Robynne Healey, Chair, local 3168.
Paul Rowe, co-ordinator of POLS & INTS, local 3133))
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Discussion groups of Hist 107, 111, 135 & POLS 101 DO meet the first Friday of classes. ( Sept 5 )
2.
The following History courses meet the History core requirement and have no pre-requisites: HIST 107,
108, 111, 112, 135, 136, 251, 252, 263, 264. (This semester, Hist 135 has the most room.)
3.
POLS 234 Intro to Cdn Gov’t and Politics. All students interested in LLC need to take this course.
GEOGRAPHY (Maxwell Ofosuhene, Co-ordinator, local 3471)
Significant course & program revisions:
1.
GEOG 121 New Course (fulfills lab science requirement). Strongly urge to take in first years cf waiting
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GEOG 131 New Courses (fulfils science, non-lab requirement) “”
3.
GEOG 111 & 230 (fulfill university’s Society and Culture core requirement.)
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LINGUISTICS (Bonnie Henson, co-chair, local 3935; Phil Goertzen, Co-chair, 3947, Dave Lindsay,
TESL Certificate Director, 3947)
Significant course revision:
1. PHIL 460 no longer offered as a linguistics course.
2.
LING 499 Philosophical Perspectives in Linguistics replacement course for PHIL 460 as a required course for B.A. LING
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D EPARTMENT OF E NGLISH
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It is the university's regulation that ALL fulltime first year students MUST be enrolled in an English course
(unless they have secured transfer credits for such). Please assure that students are properly advised about this in the upcoming pre-registration period. – Lynn Szabo (November 6, 2003)
2.
Please note that ENGL 099 and ENGL 101 are now being administered by GLC under Linda Long’s supervision.
You may contact her with inquiries about ENGL 099 or 101. – Lynn Szabo (March 10, 2003)
D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY , H ISTORY AND P OLITICAL & I NTERNATIONAL S TUDIES
1.
All students applying to the Laurentian Leadership Centre (LLC) must take POLS 234 – Intro to Canadian
Government & Politics. This course is taught every semester. Please advise your students accordingly. – Bob
Burkinshaw (March 6, 2003)
2.
Students who are planning to apply for the Laurentian Leadership Centre should:
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Consult with a TWU academic advisor well in advance to best incorporate the LLC into your degree program and ensure all requirements for graduation are met;
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LLC courses are cross listed:

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POLS/HIST/SOCI 391 (Canadian Governmental Leadership) Students admitted to the LLC can designate this course under any of the three cross lists without meeting other prerequisites.
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POLS/SOCI 392 (Ethics and Public Affairs) can be designated under either cross list.
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POLS/IDIS 393 (Law, Public Policy & Cultural Change) satisfies the IDIS 400 course requirement;
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Note that students normally are required to take 2 of 3 courses at the LLC and may register for a TWU
Directed Studies course or register for a U of Ottawa or Carleton course that satisfies their TWU major requirement; Remember that LLC internships qualify for POLS, COM, BUS practicum requirements. (6 semester hours);
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For complete course syllabi, pictures of the LLC and program requirements visit the LLC website: http://www.twu.ca/sites/laurentian/
For more information please contact: Dr. Janet Epp Buckingham Janet.EppBuckingham@twu.ca
; Cal Townsend
(3344) or Jayne Cummins (2169) – Janet Epp-Buckingham (November 6, 2007)
3.
Are you having trouble finding non-lab science courses for your students? Look no further!
Geog/Geol 220 Geology of the Vancouver Region
This course features:
 hands-on learning (yes we go outside and touch real rocks!)
 team instruction
 field trips and field assignments
 no prerequisites, (ignore the calender listing)
 and best of all satisfies the natural science non-lab science credit.
Typical topics covered in the course include Christians and geologic time, Vancouver area landscapes and rock type, the Plate Tectonic setting of Vancouver and British Columbia, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in our region, the effects of continental glaciation on Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and many other fascinating aspects of the geology and physical geography or our home region. – David Jordan (November 8, 2007)
4.
GEOG 230 (required for Elementary Education students) is ONLY offered in the Fall semester.
5.
Political and International Studies is now offering POLS 425: European Comparative Politics and Government.
For POLS majors, it is available as a major elective and for INTS majors it is available as either an area study option or a major elective. – Paul Rowe (November 8, 2007)
6.
POLS 234 Canadian Government and Politics in Comparative Perspective is newly cross-listed as SOCI
234. This course has no prerequistes. – Michael Wilkinson (November 22, 2007)
D EPARTMENT OF L INGUISTICS
D EPARTMENT OF M ODERN L ANGUAGES
1.
Please inform your students looking for a cross-cultural experience that we now have SIX LANGUAGES available at the introductory level: CHINESE, FRENCH, GERMAN, JAPANESE, RUSSIAN, and SPANISH
- significant languages for careers around the world in business, missions, teaching, international organizations, politics, diplomacy, and much more! – Bob Burkinshaw (March 17, 2006)
2.
Students must not take an introductory course in a language if they are beyond that level. They will not receive credit for the course if it is discovered that they have already gone beyond that level.
Please send them to an instructor in the language if there are any questions.
3.
Most language courses begin in the Fall and carry on in the Spring. – Kelsey Haskett (November 13, 2006)
4.
Modern Languages are now included in the Core Requirements, as an option under Society and Culture. Lower level courses with no fall prerequisites are SPAN 101 (no prerequisites) and FREN 113 (prerequisites Grade 12
French or FREN 121 or FREN 112 as a co-requisite, that is, can be taken at the same time). Paired courses (101,
102 / 111, 112 / 121, 122, etc.) begin in the fall. – Kelsey Haskett (November 6, 2007)

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D EPARTMENT OF P SYCHOLOGY , S OCIOLOGY AND A NTHROPOLOGY
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The Human Services Certificate Program is a 30 semester hour program, completed concurrently with a BA degree in Psychology or Social Sciences. What we cover: the values, ethics, legal issues, attitudes and skills associated with quality professional practice in the helping professions. We also address the issue of vocational discernment, wellness and professional self-care and provide an overview of Canadian social policy.
Who it’s for: students entering the workforce after graduation and for those who will head to grad school in
Counseling Psychology, Social Work, addictions counseling and so on. It includes three practica - nearly 300 hours of direct service in a social agency, ministry or government department. a) Prerequisite to the Certificate program is SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology . Offered Fall and Spring terms, and online in Summer term. b) For students who have completed, or are completing, SOCI 101 we recommend SOCI 252 in Spring term. c) Introduction to Human Services , SOCI 201, is only offered in Fall term. d) Field Placements: for third and fourth year students: Begin with SOCI 320, offered next, in Fall 2008. If a student is in third or fourth year we may grant an exception to this so that they can graduate on time.
Suggestion: use summer term or complete placement(s) after graduating. e) SOCI 400 Critical Issues in Human Services should be completed in Spring term of the final year and after a student has completed at least two Field Placement courses.
Please contact Dr. Michael Wilkinson (3832) or Gordon Chutter (3376) for further information.
– Gordon Chutter (November 7, 2007)
2.
POLS 234 Canadian Government and Politics in Comparative Perspective is newly cross-listed as SOCI 234.
This course has no prerequistes. – Michael Wilkinson (November 22, 2007)
D EPARTMENT OF R ELIGIOUS S TUDIES
1.
The Religious Studies Department wishes to inform you that students should not expect RELS 476 (Christian
Worldviews in Historical and Cultural Context) to be offered in the foreseeable future (i.e., neither in the fall or spring semesters) and that students should enroll in IDIS 400 (Developing a Christian Worldview) or some other
IDIS equivalent. – Craig Allert (November 5, 2007)
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All students entering a Natural Applied Sciences program in Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science,
Environmental Studies and Physics must write a math survey exam during orientation week.
L ABS AND T UTORIALS
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Chemistry, Physics and Biology courses all have required labs that must be included in course registration.
2.
Some Biology and Chemistry courses have required tutorials that must be included in course registration.
3.
Computing Science courses all have required labs that must be added after classes have started.
N URSING Dr. Landa Terblanche - 3268
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1st year courses are not available to any students except those enrolled in the Department of Nursing.
B IOLOGY D EPARTMENT Dr. Dennis Venema - 3446
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1st year Biology students have a choice of 2 courses available to them:

- BIOL 113/114 (Principles of Biology) (Prereq: Grade 12)
- BIOL 103/104 (Introduction to Biology) – this requires an elementary understanding of Biology. Meets the core lab requirement.
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BIOL 241/242 (Anatomy/Physiology) is not available to students enrolled in a Biology Major. It is, however, useful as an elective for non-science majors, and meets the core lab requirement.
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BIOL majors should also take CHEM 111/112 or CHEM 103/112
B IOTECHNOLOGY P ROGRAM
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Dr. Julia Mills - 3257
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1 st year students are required to take BIOT 100 (Biotechnology Practicum) (Spring: 1 sem. hr.). This is an intern course providing hands-on experience in general laboratory practice and is especially relevant to the field of
Biotechnology. Prerequisite: BIOL 113.
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C HEMISTRY D EPARTMENT Dr. Craig Montgomery - 3210
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There are three 1st year courses available:
1) CHEM 111/112 – available for Science majors and Science elective (primarily those with Grade 12
Chemistry)
2) CHEM 103/104- available to Science majors and Science elective. It requires only a Grade 10 understanding of
Chemistry.
3) CHEM 101- This is a terminal course for non-Science majors.
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All three of the above courses are offered at the same time in the schedule.
C OMPUTING S CIENCE Prof. Rick Sutcliffe – 3213
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Students with some non-programming background may take CMPT 113 (Web Programming) and/or CMPT 150
(Discrete Math)
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Science majors with:
• credit for a University Pascal, Java, or similar C++ course: CMPT 143
• a B grade or better in Grade 12 Algebra and Grade 12 Computing Science: CMPT 141
• Grade 11 Computing Science or equivalent: CMPT 140/145
M ATHEMATICS Prof.
Rick Sutcliffe – 3213
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Persons wishing to take MATH 123/124 (Calculus) should have taken the Math Survey exam.
 If a student’s background is poor in math, the following calculus sequence is available:
MATH 101 (Fall), MATH 105 (Spring), and MATH 123/124 (the following year)
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MATH 150 – available to non-science majors. Not a pre-requisite for MATH 123.
MATH 190 – Science students will not be permitted to take this class. It is for Elementary Education majors. If an
Elementary Education major has a strong background in Math, he/she may take MATH 123.
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Business majors (BBA program) with at least a C in MATH 11: take MATH 101; with at least a B in MATH 12: take MATH 120.
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If a student is weak in mathematical skills, he/she should not take PHYS 111 in the first year. A strong student in math may easily take both MATH 123/124 and PHYS 111/112.
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No student may take both MATH 190 and 101. As well, both MATH 120 and 123 may not be taken for credit. A student with B+ or better in MATH 120 may be allowed to take MATH 124.
E NVIRONMENTAL S TUDIES Dr. David Clements – 3280, Prof. Karen Steensma - 3118
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ENVS students who are intending to graduate with a BSc should take BIOL 113/114 and CHEM 111/112 (or CHEM
103/104) in their first year. If they can fit it into their schedule they may also take GEOG 121.
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Students who are intending to graduate with a BA in Environmental Studies are encouraged to take BIOL 113/114 and GEOG 121 in their first year.
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GEOG/ENVS 131 (Global Environmental Issues) satisfies university non lab-science credit.
P HYSICS Dr. Arnold Sikkema – 3185

Science majors with strong math skills should consider taking both MATH 123 and PHYS 111 in their first semester.
This reduces the likelihood of course conflicts in succeeding years, and opens up the possibility of completing a physics minor or concentration.
E NGINEERING T RANSFER Dr. Arnold Sikkema – 3185
Students wishing to complete an engineering program elsewhere can begin with one or two years at TWU. Their first semester should include MATH 123, PHYS 111, CHEM 111, CMPT 141, and it is essential to speak with Dr. Sikkema as soon as possible.
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– Mr. Terry Neufeldt – 3532
GEOL 109 (Introduction to Physical Geology) No prerequisites. Meets the science core laboratory requirement.
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D EPARTMENT OF A RT
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The following ART courses qualify for the Fine Arts Core Requirement: ART 181, ART 182, ART 125, ART
126, ART 25, ART 273.
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FINE ARTS
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Fine 246, Canadian Landscape and the Arts is a newer course that began in the Spring 2008 term. This course fulfills the Fine arts core requirement. – Claire Goodfellow (November 14, 2007)
D EPARTMENT OF C OMMUNICATIONS
1.
The cross-listed courses CMPT420/ISYS420/COMM350B (Spring) and CMPT421/ISYS421/COMM350
(Summer) listed as “Senior Collaborative Project” (CMPT/ISYS) or “Sp Topics: Digital Game Dvpt” (COMM) require permission from the instructors, Alma Barranco-Mendoza (3409) and Kevin Schut (3603), to enroll in. If taken as CMPT/ISYS the course satisfies the non-lab science core requirement or if taken as COMM it satisfies the Society and Culture core requirement. – Alma Barranco-Mendoza (November 14, 2007)
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Note to Faculty advising Theatre majors, minors or concentrations: In the spring of 2006, new guidelines and checklists for the BA in Drama were approved. Students may choose to follow the checklist in the calendar of their year of entry or the new one. The new guidelines are in the paper and online version of the 07-08 calendar.
The checklists students and faculty can access online are the NEW checklists. Students who entered under the old
BA should be able to use the new checklist. If they prefer, they can use the old guidelines in paper versions of the academic calendar. Checklists for minors and concentrations are not available online but I am happy to supply them in hard copy or by email. If there are any questions, I am happy to answer them.
– Angela Konrad (November 13, 2006)
D EPARTMENT OF M USIC

1.
A reminder that large musical ensembles (choirs, concert band and orchestra) may be used to fulfill the fine arts core requirement (1 credit hour per semester). Small ensembles and private music lessons do not satisfy the core.
Any music classroom offering may also be taken in fulfillment of the fine arts core requirement. The most popular choice is Music 110 (Music Fundamentals) but Music 150 (Music Appreciation) is also an excellent, and often overlooked, choice for students. – Jon Thompson (November 16, 2007)
W ORSHIP S TUDIES M INOR
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The Worship Studies minor is not usually begun before the student’s second year or later. All interested students should contact Dr. David Squires (ext. 3469).
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Business students with CMPT 100 or equivalent must take CMPT 101 (required second semester) and appropriate applications modules from CMPT 121, 122, 125, 127.
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THE SCHOOL of HUMAN KINETICS PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
The School of Human Kinetics offers many different programs ranging from minors, majors, and a
Bachelor of Human Kinetics. The Bachelor of Human Kinetics is a professional degree which gives students five different streams to choose from: Athletic Therapy, Generalist, Kinesiology, Physical Education, and
Sport & Leisure Management.
Athletic Therapy
This stream is designed for students who would like to become certified as an athletic therapist with the
Canadian Athletic Therapy Association. This degree program requires students to attend an intensive one-year training program in athletic therapy at Mount Royal College in Calgary, AB. Normally students will attend
Trinity Western for the first two years before going to Mount Royal College. Students are required to return to
TWU for the final year of the degree. The application deadline for the Athletic Therapy program is December
1 st
each year. Stream Advisor: Professor Deanna Schick (604 513-2121 – 3725)
Generalist
This stream is designed for those students who would like a professional degree in Human Kinetics but would prefer to take a selection of different HKIN courses rather than fit into a specific stream. Students completing this stream would graduate with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics. This stream is not recommended for those students who are planning on becoming school teachers in British Columbia.
Kinesiology
This stream is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of settings that require a scientific knowledge of human movement and exercise. This could range from being an exercise therapist in the fitness industry to being a coach of a sports team. Students that graduate from this stream will be eligible to join and become involved with the professional activities of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists
(BCAK). Many employers (ie. Workman's Compensation Board) require students to be members of BCAK for employment as a kinesiologist. Stream Advisor: Dr. Bill Luke (604 513-2121 – 3703)

Physical Education
This stream is designed to prepare students to be physical education teachers (K-12) in the public and private school system. It is the most prescriptive program because students in this stream must meet the external requirements of the British Columbia Teachers Federation (BCTF) and the Professional Development
Program (PDP) that will follow the Human Kinetics degree from TWU. If you are planning on being a physical education teacher then this is the best stream for you. Stream Advisor: Professor David Erickson (604 513-
2121 – 3717)
Sport and Leisure Management
The demand for business professionals in the world of sport continues to expand as an area of impact upon sport and society. This stream is designed for students with a broad interest in Human Kinetics and who desire to work in the field of sport management, public relations, marketing, business management, athletic leadership, and municipal recreation. The internship component allows students to gain practical experience within professional sport organizations or leisure management settings.
Stream Advisor: Professor Daryl Page (604 513-2121 – 3726)
Distinction between HKIN 190 and HKIN 191
All students at Trinity Western University are required to complete a core list of courses that represent the different academic disciplines. The Human Kinetics core requirement is four semester hours that includes
HKIN 190 : Concepts of Fitness , a 2 s.h. course for non Human Kinetic students, and two elective activity courses (1 s.h. each).
Students interested in taking a Human Kinetics minor, concentration, major, or BHK must take HKIN 191 :
Introduction to Exercise Physiology , in place of HKIN 190.
School of Human Kinetics Travel Studies
Travel studies are an exciting and memorable way to study how sport, recreation, and culture are interrelated. The School of Human Kinetics has conducted 2- 3 week travel studies to the 2004 Greece Summer
Olympics, Australia Sport and Culture Tour, and the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Travel Studies offered by the School of Human Kinetics are open to all students at the University. Students interested in a travel study opportunity should reserve their spot with the contact people listed below. Future travel study opportunities being offered include the following experiences:
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May 2009 Australia Sport Tour
contact: lana.igginbotham@twu.ca
phone: 604 513-2121 (2057)
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May 2009 Thailand Eco-Adventure Tour
contact: dpage@twu.ca
phone: 604 513-2121 (3726)
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Summer 2010 South Africa - World Cup Soccer
contact: lana.igginbotham@twu.ca
phone: phone: 604 513-2121 (2057)

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The teacher education program is one of the most complex on TWU’s campus.
The School of
Education faculty members, however, cannot advise all of the more than 300 students who are taking or plan to take TWU’s education program. Therefore you may well become an advisor to some first- or second-year education students. Moreover, you may also get questions from other advisees who become interested in teaching only after they have been at
TWU one or more semesters. This quick reference guide answers some key questions such students ask about teacher education programs.
What teacher education programs does TWU offer?
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A 5-year, 159-sem. hr. concurrent B.A./B.Ed. or
B.Sc./B.Ed. program for students wanting to teach grades K-8. All components are offered on our campus.
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A 5-year, 159 sem. hr. concurrent B.A./B.Ed. or
B.Sc./B.Ed. program for students intending to teach high school.
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A 2-year, 69 sem. hr. post-degree B.Ed. program for students who already have a liberal arts degree that meets BCCT requirements and who want to teach grades K-12.
Should students who plan to teach secondary grades just take a TWU B.A. or B.Sc. and then take their teacher education program?
No!
While their program will be tight, there are several advantages to TWU’s concurrent program:
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Students receive two degrees, the B.A. or B.Sc. and the B.Ed.
 Students taking TWU’s concurrent program finish certification faster than if they take an after degree program.
 Students in our concurrent program are better prepared for student teaching in their professional year and will have a good grasp of Christian approaches to education.
Why is our program five years in length?
While there are still some four-year teacher education programs available in some jurisdictions, all programs in
British Columbia leading to professional teacher certification are at least five years in length. Many other provinces and states have or are also changing their remaining four-year programs to five-year ones.
What teaching certificate do graduates receive?
TWU programs lead to Professional Certification in
British Columbia. With this certificate students are
Updated: 4/15/2020, 3:50:33 AM also able to obtain a teaching certificate in all other
Canadian provinces and in most U.S. states, although many states will require graduates to take several specific additional courses during their first three years of teaching (e.g., U.S. history or reading across the curriculum). Because of the difficulty for students from Oregon to obtain certification if they have taken their complete program outside of the USA, we advise them to take their final professional year in
Oregon (we have an arrangement with George Fox
University for this purpose).
Note: Whether students take the elementary or the secondary program, they will receive a certificate valid for grades K-12. If students are in doubt as to the grade level at which they want to teach, we recommend that they take the K-8 program.
What are career prospects for teachers?
Teachers of mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and French are in high demand. Also, schools would like to see more male teachers in the elementary grades. There continues to be a surplus of teachers of English, social studies, biology, and physical education. Except in the fields of high demand, with government cutbacks most new teachers begin their career as “teachers on call” (i.e., substitute teachers). All of our graduates in recent years have been appointed at least as contract
“TOC’s” in public school districts or have obtained positions in Christian schools. Some begin their career by teaching overseas in K-12 international schools.
How do I advise students which courses to take?
The simplest and best advice is to tell students to follow the education checklists and to ensure that each and every single course they take fits in a slot on that checklist.
What teachable subject specializations may students take?
These are listed in TWU’s Academic Calendar for
09/10 and on the back of the concurrent program checklists. Usually students take two specializations.
How do I advise first year students?
Recommend that they take 33 sem. hrs. of courses
(16 one semester; 17 the other). They must take
ENGL 103 and 104; UNIV 101; IDIS 102; and PHIL
11/12

210. They should also take 10-15 sem. hrs. additional courses that count toward their core (e.g., lab science, mathematics, religious studies, Canadian history, HKIN activity, HKIN 190 or 191. Finally, they should take at least 6 sem. hrs. of course work in each of their subject specializations. The important thing to keep in mind is that each course they take should “fit” somewhere in the checklist (but NOT in the elective section). Students may take EDUC 211 in the spring semester of Year 1.
How do I advise second year students?
Recommend that they take about 33 sem. hrs. of courses, including the first three education courses
(EDUC 200, 203, and 211). They should try to take two subject specialization courses each semester
(including prerequisites for upper level courses), and complete most of their core requirements.
How do I advise third and fourth year students?
You don’t! Send such students to the School of
Education.
What if I can’t answer some of the students’ questions?
Don’t feel bad—you’re in good company!
To help you, we have group advising sessions for education students on a Tuesday or Thursday during our advising weeks in the fall and the spring (1:10-2:00
PM in Block Hall).
And if you or a student needs information or counsel about the education program, here are the contact persons:
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Our office administrator, June Smith, can answer many specific questions about our program. She will also direct students to an appropriate faculty member for further advice.
Can things get even more complicated?
Yes, if students decide to take their professional training at post-secondary institutions other than
TWU. We cannot guarantee that students will meet the requirements for professional programs other than our own. One of the most rigid institutions is the
University of British Columbia; it insists that students take all but 6 sem. hrs. of education courses at UBC itself. So if students have taken 24 sem. hrs. of education courses at other institution(s), UBC discounts 18 sem. hrs. of those courses and therefore argues that the student does not have a complete liberal arts degree.
What about human kinetics/physical education?
It’s a particularly knotty area.
The B.C. College of
Teachers has divided “senior” TWU’s human kinetics courses into three categories:
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Human Kinetics: HKIN 195, 198, 260, 265, 303,
340, 365, 370, 372, 376, 440, 470, and 495.
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Physical Education: HKIN 191, 280, 320, 325,
333, 342, 351, 360, 385, 390, 396,420, 440, 453,
457, 458, 480, and 490.
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Education: HKIN 295, 350, 355, 455, and 456.
For teacher certification, these do NOT count towards the human kinetics or the physical education specialization.
Students intending to teach at the elementary level can take a minor in human kinetics as one of their specializations.
Students intending to teach at the secondary level may take a minor in human kinetics plus a minor in another teachable subject area. If they major in human kinetics, their major must include 24 sem hrs. of course work either in BCCT designated Human
Kinetics course or in BCCT designated Physical
Education Courses.
When first enrolling in TWU as a prospective teacher, students should prepare TWO copies of their education checklist. They give one to their advisor who puts it in their file to keep track of their progress and help give them sound advice.
Updated: 4/15/2020, 3:50:33 AM 12/12