MANAGING A PROGRAM

Each of the programs listed in the overview chart above are described in detail in the next section.

For each student registered in a specific program, the registrar keeps a program worksheet to organize course requirements, any credit transfer, and all credit earned to date. Courses are selected according to the requirements of the program and the published schedule of those available in a given semester. To plan ahead, students may use the Academic Flow Chart, which projects course offerings over the next three to four years.

Course selection in the BRE Counselling Studies and Professional Studies programs in particular, should be done with faculty guidance prior to or at registration time. As courses are chosen, please note the difference between free and limited electives (see ‘Elective’ in glossary). These meet specific purposes in each program. A program change is a major decision and is sometimes necessary as a student gains a new sense of direction or as situations change. Program changes are facilitated by the Registrar or Academic Dean. Along with the various Program Coordinators they can provide information and advising to students considering a program change. The college reserves the right to determine program suitability. More information is given under each program heading as well as in the course descriptions by division. Program Change Request forms are available from the Registrar’s office or online.