Course Registration Choosing Your Courses Incoming Students

Within this major, you can select an optional area of specialization in Visual Arts, Drama, or Music – you do not need to declare a stream in your first year (note the overlapping and additional courses for these streams).

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUENG 102 or AUSCA 142
• AUART 100 or AUMUS 170
• ★6 of AUCSC 111 and/or AUIDS 137 are recommended (AUCSC 204 is also available at the senior-level)
• 6 in a language other than English

Other courses to consider:

• ★6 of AUIND 101, AUIDS 100, AULAN 101, and/or any other 100-level course(s) in AUHIS, AUPOL, and/or AUSOC (There are other course options at the senior-level).
• ★6 of AUCSC 113 and/or AUIDS 137 (AUCSC 204 is also available at the senior-level)
• Visual Arts Stream:
  • AUART 100 or AUART 111
• Drama Stream:
  • AUDRA 144
• Music Stream:
  • AUMUS 160, AUMUS 162 and AUMUS 170

Notes:

• *AUMUS 160 has a prerequisite of either >70% on the Music Theory Placement Examination (MTPE) or AUMUS 100 and must be taken in conjunction with AUMUS 162
• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUIDS 137, AUFRE 101, or AUGER 101

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUHIS 121
• AUPOL 103
• AUREL 100
• AUPHI 101 or AUPHI 102

Other courses to consider:

• AUIND 101 (There are other Indigenous Studies courses available at the senior-level)
• ★6 in a language other than English*
• AUART 100, AUDRA 101, or AUMUS 170 (There are other courses available at the senior-level)
• ★6 of AUCSC 111, AUENV 120, AUIDS 137, and/or AUSTA 153 (There are other courses available at the senior-level)

Notes:

• *You can also participate in a Cross-Cultural Experience after year one in lieu of taking language courses.
• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUIDS 137 or AUIND 101

Within this major, you will select two areas of specialization (note any specific courses for these Streams): Crime, Deviance and Social Control; Law, History and Justice; Politics, Society and Justice; and Profiling and Personality. Book an appointment with a Student Advisor or email augsas@ualberta.ca for more information on how to select your areas of specialization.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUCRI 160
• AUIDS 100
• AUPSY 103
• AUSOC 101
• AUSTA 153

Other courses to consider:

• AUIND 101 (There are other Indigenous Studies courses available at the senior-level)
• ★3 in a language other than English
• ★3 in Fine Arts
• Politics, Society and Justice Stream:
• AUPOL 103
• Law, History and Justice Stream:
• AUHIS 121 (As an option)

Notes:

• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUIDS 137, AUFRE 101, or AUGER 101

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUPED 112
• AUPED 160
• AUSTA 153
• AUPSY 103

Other courses to consider:

• ★1 to ★3 of AUPAC* or AUPED 180 or AUPED 184
• Get a start on the Core by taking option/elective courses in the following:
• ★6 in Social Sciences
• ★3 in Fine Arts
• ★3 in Humanities

Notes:

• *★6 in AUPAC are required for this program and can be taken at any level (Pay attention to credit (★) value of each section as some are ★3 and others are ★1). An outdoor experience course can be taken in lieu of AUPAC courses.
• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUPSY 103 or Core: Knowledge course

There is a Co-curricular Certification requirement for this degree (Refer to the Calendar for requirements that you can start addressing in your first year)

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUPSY 103
• AUSTA 153

Other courses to consider:

• AUDRA 144 (There are other Embodied Expressions courses available at the senior-level)
• Mental Health and Well-Being Stream:
  • AUSOC 101
  • AUSOC 105
• Brain and Behaviour Stream:
  • AUCHE 110
  • AUPED 112
  • No more than ★6 in AUBIO 111, AUCSC 111, and/or AUCHE 110 (There are other Science courses available at the senior-level)

Notes:

• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUIDS 137 or Core: Knowledge course

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUECO 101
• AUECO 102
• AUENV 120
• AUSOC 103* or AUSOC 105

Other courses to consider:

• AUSTA 153 (AUSTA 215 is also available at the senior-level)
• AUDRA 123 or AUDRA 144 (There are other Research Methods and Communications courses available at the senior-level)
• AUCSL 100 and/or AUPED 184 (There are other Experience and Engagement courses available at the senior-level)
• AUMUS 170 (There are other Fine Art courses available at the senior-level)
• No more than ★3 in AUGER, AUFRE, AUSCA (There are other Humanities courses available at the senior-level)
• An additional ★3 in Fine Arts or Humanities (There are other courses available at the senior-level)

Notes:

• *AUSOC 103 has a prerequisite of AUSOC 101 or AUSOC 105.
• Winter 3-Week Recommendation: AUECO 102

We realise there are many reasons a student may apply as an undeclared major:

If you are planning to pursue a professional program and you are planning to take your prerequisites at Augustana Campus, not complete an Augustana program,
Let us know your intention by filling out the Pre-Professional Intent Form

If you are undecided and you’re planning to use your first year to take a variety of courses before making a decision about the program and major you’d like to pursue, it is helpful to research program options you think may interest you. Usually, you can plan to take courses in your first year that will set you up to complete whichever major you choose within four years.

If you would like assistance navigating your options, please reach out to an advisor (augsas@ualberta.ca).

You can use the “What-if Report” in Bear Tracks to see which classes are needed for certain majors and/or minors that are not part of your active program. To access your “What-if Report” in Bear Tracks:

Click on the “Academic Records” tile
Select “What-if Report” from the left side menu
Choose an Augustana program from the “Academic Program” dropdown. All Augustana programs will start with “AU-”:
AU-Bachelor of Science
AU-Bachelor of Arts
AU-Bachelor of Music
AU-Bachelor of Management
AU-BSc/BEd (Secondary)
Once you have selected your program, you can select your desired major and optional available minor. The system will then generate a report based on your selection.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUECO 101
• AUECO 102
• AUMGT 100
• AUENG 102
• AUMAT 116
• AUSTA 153

Notes:

• Winter 3-Week Recommendation: AUECO 102

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUECO 101
• AUECO 102
• AUMGT 100
• AUMAT 116
• AUSTA 153

Other courses to consider:

• AUENG 102

Notes:

• Winter 3-Week Recommendation: AUECO 102

Within this major, you can select one of the following streams after your first year: Voice, Keyboard, Conducting, or Comprehensive.

*If you are an incoming BMus student, you may receive specific course registration suggestions from the Music department once you have successfully completed your audition. If you have not yet completed your audition and hold an admission offer to the Bachelor of Arts’ Creativity & Culture major, please email augsas@ualberta.ca for course registration advice.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUMUS 170
• AUMUS 160
• AUMUS 162
• AUENG 102
• ★6 in a language other than English*
• ★4 to ★6 in Applied Music^
• ★3 in Choral and/or Instrumental Ensembles

Notes:

• Other required courses may be indicated by the Music Department
• *A Voice stream student must include ★3 in German
• ^Your stream will determine the area of the Applied Music credits:
  • Voice = Voice
  • Keyboard = Piano
  • Conducting = Voice
  • Comprehensive = Solo Instrument
• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUFRE 101 or AUGER 101

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUBIO 111
• AUBIO 112
• AUCHE 110
• AUCHE 112
• AUMAT 116 or AUMAT 120

Other courses to consider:

• ★3 of AUPHY*
• Get a start on this major’s Additional Requirements by taking option/elective courses in the following:
  • ★9 in Fine Arts and Humanities, with at least ★3 in each
  • ★6 in Social Science

Notes:

• *★3 of AUPHY is not required if a student presents credit in Physics 20 or Physics 30 (or equivalents).
• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUMAT 120, a Fine Arts course, a Social Science course, or a Humanities course.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUCHE 110
• AUCHE 112
• AUPHY 110
• AUPHY 120
• AUMAT 116

Other courses to consider:

• Get a start on this major’s Additional Requirements by taking option/elective courses in the following:
  • ★9 in Fine Arts and Humanities, with at least ★3 in each
  • ★6 in Social Science

Notes:

• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: A Fine Arts course, a Social Science course, or a Humanities course.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUCSC 111
• AUCSC 112
• AUMAT 120
• AUMAT 116

Other courses to consider:

• ★3 in AUBIO, AUCHE, AUENV, or AUPHY at the 100-level.
• Get a start on this major’s Additional Requirements by taking option/elective courses in the following:
  • ★9 in Fine Arts and Humanities, with at least ★3 in each
  • ★6 in Social Science

Notes:

• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUMAT 120, a Fine Arts course, a Social Science course, or a Humanities course.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUENV 120
• AUBIO 111
• AUBIO 112
• AUCHE 110
• AUCHE 112
• AUMAT 116 or AUMAT 120

Other courses to consider:

• AUPED 184 (There are other Experiential Learning courses at the senior-level)
• Course(s) in the Fine Arts & Humanities (AUENG 102, AUART 100, and/or AUMUS 170 (There are other Fine Arts & Humanities courses available at the senior-level))*

Notes:

• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUPED 184, AUMAT 120, a Fine Arts course, or a Humanities course.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUPED 112
• AUPED 160
• AUBIO 111
• AUSTA 153
• AUPSY 103

Other courses to consider:

• Courses in Broader Scientific Perspectives (AUBIO 112, AUCHE 110, AUCHE 112, AUPHY 110, and/or AUPHY 120 (There are other Broader Scientific Perspectives courses available at the senior-level))
• ★1 to ★3 of AUPAC*
• ★3 in the Fine Arts 
• ★3 in the Humanities

Notes:

• *★3 in AUPAC are required for this program and can be taken at any level. Pay attention to the credit (★) value of each section as some are ★3 and others are ★1. An outdoor experience course can be taken in lieu of AUPAC courses.
• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUPSY 103, AUPED 184, AUPAC courses, a Fine Arts course, or a Humanities course.

We realise there are many reasons a student may apply as an undeclared major:

If you are planning to pursue a professional program and you are planning to take your prerequisites at Augustana Campus, not complete an Augustana program,
Let us know your intention by filling out the Pre-Professional Intent Form

If you are undecided and you’re planning to use your first year to take a variety of courses before making a decision about the program and major you’d like to pursue, it is helpful to research program options you think may interest you. Usually, you can plan to take courses in your first year that will set you up to complete whichever major you choose within four years.

If you would like assistance navigating your options, please reach out to an advisor (augsas@ualberta.ca).

You can use the “What-if Report” in Bear Tracks to see which classes are needed for certain majors and/or minors that are not part of your active program. To access your “What-if Report” in Bear Tracks:

Click on the “Academic Records” tile
Select “What-if Report” from the left side menu
Choose an Augustana program from the “Academic Program” dropdown. All Augustana programs will start with “AU-”:
AU-Bachelor of Science
AU-Bachelor of Arts
AU-Bachelor of Music
AU-Bachelor of Management
AU-BSc/BEd (Secondary)
Once you have selected your program, you can select your desired major and optional available minor. The system will then generate a report based on your selection.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUBIO 111
• AUBIO 112
• AUCHE 110
• AUMAT 116
• 2 of the following: AUCHE 112, AUCSC 111, AUENV 120, AUMAT 120, AUPHY 110, or AUPHY 120

Other courses to consider:

• AUEFX 200. (You will need to request to be enrolled in this course. AUEFX 200 is required, but can be taken 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year.) 
• AUENG 102 and/or AUCLA 102 (There are other Language or Literature courses at the senior-level)
• AUPSY 103 (Prerequisite for AUEPS 258)
• Get a start on the Augustana Core: Knowledge by taking option/elective courses in the following:
  • ★3 in Fine Arts (Any 100-level AUART, AUDRA, AUMUS)
  • ★6 in Social Science

Notes:

• The Augustana Core: Knowledge’s courses may overlap with the general requirements, the student’s major, minor, prerequisites and supporting courses, but not with the Augustana Core: Foundation.
• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUPSY 103 or Core: Knowledge course.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUBIO 111
• AUCHE 110 
• AUCHE 112
• AUMAT 116
• 2 of the following: AUBIO 112, AUCSC 111, AUENV 120, AUMAT 120, AUPHY 110, or AUPHY 120

Other courses to consider:

• AUEFX 200 (recommended as an Education elective)
• AUENG 102 and/or AUCLA 102 (There are other Language or Literature courses at the senior-level)
• AUPSY 103 (Prerequisite for AUEPS 258)
• Get a start on the Augustana Core: Knowledge by taking option/elective courses in the following:
  • ★3 in Fine Arts (Any 100-level AUART, AUDRA, AUMUS)
  • ★6 in Social Science

Notes:

• The Augustana Core: Knowledge’s courses may overlap with the general requirements, the student’s major, minor, prerequisites and supporting courses, but not with the Augustana Core: Foundation.
• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUPSY 103 or Core: Knowledge course.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUBIO 111
• AUCHE 110
• AUMAT 116
• AUPHY 110
• 2 of the following: AUBIO 112, AUCHE 112, AUCSC 111, AUENV 120, AUMAT 120, or AUPHY 120

Other courses to consider:

• AUEFX 200 (recommended as an Education elective)
• AUENG 102 and/or AUCLA 102 (There are other Language or Literature courses at the senior-level)
• AUPSY 103 (Prerequisite for AUEPS 258)
• As part of this stream, you will be required to take ★24 in Biology (AUBIO), Chemistry (AUCHE), Computing Science (AUCSC), Environmental Science (AUENV), Mathematics (AUMAT), and/or Physics (AUPHY) ( no more than ★12 in each)
• Get a start on the Augustana Core: Knowledge by taking option/elective courses in the following:
  • ★3 in Fine Arts (Any 100-level AUART, AUDRA, AUMUS)
  • ★6 in Social Science

Notes:

• The Augustana Core: Knowledge’s courses may overlap with the general requirements, the student’s major, minor, prerequisites and supporting courses, but not with the Augustana Core: Foundation.
• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUPSY 103 or Core: Knowledge course.

Recommendations:

• AUIDS 101
• AUBIO 111
• AUCHE 110
• AUMAT 116
• AUMAT 120
• AUCSC 111
• One of the following: AUBIO 112, AUCHE 112, AUENV 120, AUPHY 110, or AUPHY 120

Other courses to consider:

• AUEFX 200 (recommended as an Education elective)
• AUENG 102 and/or AUCLA 102 (There are other Language or Literature courses at the senior-level)
• AUPSY 103 (Prerequisite for AUEPS 258)
• Get a start on the Augustana Core: Knowledge by taking option/elective courses in the following:
  • ★3 in Fine Arts (Any 100-level AUART, AUDRA, AUMUS)
  • ★6 in Social Science

Notes:

• The Augustana Core: Knowledge’s courses may overlap with the general requirements, the student’s major, minor, prerequisites and supporting courses, but not with the Augustana Core: Foundation.
• Winter 3-Week Recommendations: AUPSY 103 or Core: Knowledge course.

Art Minor

• Recommendations:
  • AUART 100
  • AUART 111

Biology Minor

• Recommendations:
  • AUBIO 112

Chemistry Minor

• Recommendations:
  • AUCHE 112

Drama Minor

• Recommendation:
  • AUDRA 101

English Language Arts Minor
Recommendation:

• AUENG 102

Other courses to consider:

• AULAN 101

Mathematical Sciences Minor
Recommendations:

• AUMAT 120

Other courses to consider:

• AUCSC 111 (Prerequisite for AUMAT 240)

Philosophy & Religious Studies Minor
Recommendation:

• AUREL 100

Physical Education Minor
Recommendations:

• AUPED 160

Other courses to consider:

• At least ★1 in AUPAC 109, AUPAC 123, AUPAC 125, AUPAC 134, AUPAC 152, and/or AUPED 184 (There are other Alternative Environments courses at the senior-level),
• At least ★2 in AUPAC 103, AUPAC 124, AUPAC 173, AUPAC 177, AUPAC 178, AUPAC 179, AUPAC 180, and/or AUPAC 181 (There are other Games courses at the senior-level),
• At least ★1 in AUPAC 109, AUPAC 125, AUPAC 133, and/or AUPAC 151 (There are other Individual Activities courses at the senior-level).

Notes:

• You are encouraged to take ★2 to ★4 in AUPAC above a full course load (★30), totalling ★32 to ★34 for your first year
• This minor required a total of ★9 from the Activity Dimensions:
  • Alternative Environments
  • Dance
  • Gymnastics
  • Games
  • Individual Activities

Physical Sciences Minor
Recommendation:

• AUCHE 112
• AUPHY 110

Other courses to consider:

• AUENV 120 (can be a prerequisite for certain senior-level Envrionmental Studies courses)

Social Studies Minor
Courses to consider:

• ★6 in AUCRI 160, AUSOC 101, AUSOC 103, and/or AUSOC 105 (There are other Cultural Studies courses at the senior-level).

Now that you know the courses you should take, your next step is to find out when they are offered. Some courses are only offered in the Fall Term or the Winter Term, while others are offered in both terms. The easiest way to find when a class is offered is to use the Augustana Course List Tool.

By looking at the Augustana Course List Tool, you will notice that there are fewer courses offered in the Winter 3-week block. A maximum of ★3 (usually one course) can be taken in each of the 3-week blocks. There are certain courses that we recommend that you take depending on your program and/or major (shown above in the major recommended courses section). Many students choose to use the 3-week block to take courses that meet the Core requirements of their degree. If there are no courses required for your major in the 3-week block it is a great opportunity to step outside of your major. Immerse yourself in a new subject!

If you are planning to pursue a professional program after Augustana, there may be specific courses you are required to take. You can use the Graduate Studies Program Tool to find out more about the admission requirements, or you can let your Academic Advisor know your intention during an appointment. The information you provide will assist in advising you through course registration and can influence the courses you enrol in during your degree! We may also use this to connect with you about any relevant events and/or information for your desired program.

We recommend enrolling in ★15 (5 courses) per term and seeing how it works for you. Should you decide to reduce your course load before the Add/Drop Deadline, you will be able to do so. Please keep in mind that your league or program may have a specific credit (★) requirement to compete and having a reduced course load may impact your eligibility for scholarships and awards.
It is also important for you to look at your practice schedule when registering in courses. Since you could be away on Friday afternoons for games, it may be in your best interest to limit the number of classes that you take on Friday afternoons.

If you are a Bridging Program student, you will begin your studies on the North Campus in Edmonton. Please see the Incoming Students page for more information.
If you recently completed the Bridging Program, you are eligible to register as follows:
You are permitted to enrol in a maximum of ★12 (★3 in 3-week block and ★9 in 11-week session) in their first term following completion of the Bridging Program. This credit limit is in line with what other faculties have done and it is in place to help ensure your academic success.
AUIDS 101 - First-Year Seminar (Topics in Liberal Studies) should be the first 3-week course that you take.
If you have any course registration questions, please email Vanessa Torkelson at augsas@ualberta.ca

Cuba
This is a UNIQUE study abroad opportunity for first year students! The Santiago de Cuba program is built upon the strong partnership between Augustana and Universidad de Oriente in Santiago de Cuba. Students spend a semester in Cuba, earning full academic credit. With the expertise of Universidad de Oriente and Augustana faculty, students explore the historical, social, cultural and political realities of this island nation. While in Santiago, students live in Cuban homes, study with Cuban professors, interact with Cuban organizations and learn to communicate in Spanish.

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Outdoor Education
Outdoor education courses take students to many natural environments across Alberta in both summer and winter. As the gateway courses in Outdoor Education, AUPED 184 introduces students to the academic rigour of the discipline and the vast rewards of interacting in a meaningful way with the natural world. The students take one 5 day out-trip during the course: Snowshoeing in the Winter Term’s 3-week block.

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AUPAC Classes
Augustana Physical Activity Classes can take place on and off campus. Ensure you check the class location in Bear Tracks and schedule enough time to commute if your course is off campus (Canoeing, for example).

Community Service-Learning (CSL)
Our CSL placements will allow you to develop connections between theory and practice while making a meaningful impact in Camrose and surrounding communities. In the process, you will also get the chance to build significant relationships with potential employers!

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