An Elective Group is a package of elective courses from which you take 15 or 18 credits focused around a specific topic or area of interest. Elective Groups were first introduced in the Faculty of Arts and Science in the 1996-1997 academic year.
Elective Groups are focused because you concentrate on a given theme, but they are broad in the sense that courses are taken in a range of disciplines. These elective credits are normally taken outside your program of concentration (Major, Specialization or Honours). Elective Groups allow you to take your electives in a more structured and meaningful form. An Elective Group can be used to partially satisfy the Arts and Science requirement for 24 credits outside your discipline or department.
Any student can enrol in an Elective Group, at any stage of his or her program. Students in the John Molson School of Business or in the faculties of Engineering and Computer Science, and Fine Arts are welcome to join Arts and Science students in any of the Elective Groups.
In order to enrol in an Elective Group, you must see your departmental, program, or faculty adviser. Once your adviser has placed you in the Elective Group, you are on your own and need only choose courses from the appropriate list until you have completed the required number of credits (either 15 or 18 depending on the Elective Group).
You take only one Elective Group at a time. Once you have completed an Elective Group, you may choose to enrol in another elective group.
Please note that each Elective Group has a quota, filled on a first come, first served basis.
The number next to each Elective Group title designates the code identification number needed for registration purposes.
The key to success is to choose something that is of interest to you. We recommend, however, that you pick a theme that will complement your main area of study. For instance, if you are a science student, you should choose an Elective Group that gives you some exposure to the humanities or social sciences. If you are in the arts, it would be a good idea for you to take courses that give you some familiarity with scientific concepts.
Once you are enrolled in an Elective Group, the notation "enrolled in an Elective Group" will appear on your record along with the name of the Elective Group you have chosen. Once you have completed the Elective Group, ask your adviser to note it on your student record so that when you have finished your degree, the completed Elective Groups will appear on your final transcript. Incomplete elective groups will not show up on your transcript. Enrolment in each Elective Group is limited. Even when you are enrolled in a certain Elective Group, places in specific courses cannot be guaranteed.
Some courses may have prerequisites. Students are advised to check entries listed by department in the Class Schedule. In some cases, departments will consider waiving prerequisites for students enrolled in an Elective Group, but please check in advance.
Some departments have revised their curriculum. Please check Section 200.1 of the 2004-2005 undergraduate calendar for full course equivalents. Also check the Undergraduate calendar for full course descriptions.
For more information, call the Arts and Science Student Affairs office at (514) 848-2424 ext.2104.
Page Title: Elective groups - Concordia University - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Date Printed: Thu February 9, 2012
