First Year Arts

What does a typical first-year program in the Faculty of Arts look like?
Contact Information
Contact Person: Jane McKay, Administrative Assistant
Department: Faculty of Arts
Phone: (902) 566-0307
Email: jmckay@upei.ca

For a student considering a major in either Psychology or Sociology

First Term

  • Global Issues 151

  • Psychology 101*
  • 
Sociology 101*
  • 
University 103

  • History 101

Second Term

  • English 192
  • Psychology 102*
  • Sociology 102*
  • Philosophy 111
  • Religious Studies 104

(*denotes required courses for those majors; and History 101 in first term could be replaced by any one of many other first-year social sciences courses, such as Religious Studies 101, Philosophy 111, and Economics 101, Political Studies 101, for example)

For a student considering pursuing a Bachelor of Education after completing a Bachelor of Arts

First Term

  • Global Issues 151
  • Psychology 101*
  • History 101*
  • Biology 102*
  • University 103

Second Term

  • English 195*
  • Psychology 102*
  • Classics 101*
  • Math 101*
  • Spanish 101*

(*denotes courses from subject areas that are strongly recommended by the Faculty of Education to be considered for admission)

Who can I talk to about my course choices?

The First-Year Advisement Centre provides samples of first-year course outlines and reading lists for students to learn more about specific courses and their requirements. Academic advisors and faculty are always willing to provide additional information to students.

Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor through Student Services (902-566-0488) to discuss their course options, or to consult a faculty member from any of our departments. Faculty are always a great resource for information pertaining to their area of expertise. Who better to talk to about a major in history than a history professor?