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Academic Programs
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Classics
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- It is the objective of the Department of Classics to introduce students to the ancient world, and through it to reveal the core elements of human society and the universality of...
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English
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- While the curriculum at Mount Allison focuses upon literary study, students are encouraged to develop an appreciation for the English language that will stand them in good stead...
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Fine Arts
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- The curriculum in fine arts leading to the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts is primarily intended to develop creative ability in drawing, painting, photography, printing, sculptu...
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History
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- As both a literary art and social science, History is an ideal instrument of liberal education. Defined as “the rational study of the significant past”, it develops ...
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- Degrees and programs offered by the Modern Languages & Literatures include; Honours, Major/Minor in French Studies, Minor in German Studies, Major, Minor ...
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Music
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- Many things make music study at Mount Allison special. We are consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Canada. Our Music Department has a strong national reputation...
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Philosophy
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- The Philosophy Department believes that careful study of the great works of the past and present provides the best access to philosophical questions. Thus many of our courses co...
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Religious Studies
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- The study of Religion deals with the deepest and most basic questions of human existence: the meaning and purpose of life, relations with a divine presence and power, interperso...
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Drama
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- Studies in drama and in the theatre form an integral part of Mount Allison’s special mission and tradition in the fine and performing arts, as well as playing a vital role...
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Women's Studies
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- Women’s Studies is an interdisciplinary programme with a critical focus on social, cultural, economic, and political issues from the perspective of gender. Drawing on a su...
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Anthropology
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- As an anthropology student you may study such things as: the way culture influences the process of communication between people of different cultures; the relationship between i...
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Commerce
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- A Commerce degree from Mount Allison University is an integrated, experiential, student focused approach to the study of business. We accomplish this through our small size, the...
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Economics
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- Economics is the study of the laws of human action and interaction. This makes economics the very root of business decisions, government policy, and global relations. A degree i...
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Geography & Environment
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- Geography is the study of the Earth’s surface, and of the spatial distribution and patterns of its physical and human characteristics. Geographers study how nature and culture w...
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Political Science
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- When you study politics you will examine such diverse issues as the relationship between human rights and sustainable development, freedom and equality, gender and politics, the...
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Sociology
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- The mandate of the Department of Sociology is to extend knowledge about and understanding of the social world, and to introduce the discipline of sociology as part of the libera...
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International Relations
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- The study of International Relations has traditionally focussed on the competition for power among rival states. Today, however, non-state and intergovernmental actors, such as ...
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Biology
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- The biology curriculum is designed to provide students with biological knowledge and to develop scientific skills as part of their overall scientific education. The biology majo...
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Chemistry
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- Chemistry is a “physical” science which deals with structures, properties, reactions, syntheses and uses of substances. The general purpose of studies in chemistry i...
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Computer Science
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- The study of computing ranges from hands-on applications to pure theory, and includes the analysis of algorithms, the study of computer architectures, compilers and operating sy...
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Physics
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- Distinguishing features of physics at Mount Allison include a challenging and innovative curriculum taught within a supportive, personal atmosphere. Many of our courses, includ...
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Psychology
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- Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and the physiological and cognitive processes that underlie it and seeks to understand why people and animals do what they do. As...
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Aviation
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- The B.Sc. (Aviation) major is for students wishing to obtain a university degree while preparing for a career in the aviation industry. It is offered in partnership with the Mon...
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Environmental Science
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- The Environmental Science degree has been developed for students who have a strong interest in science and a concern for the environment. Students can complete a Major or Honour...
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Mathematics
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- Mathematics is a discipline which has been said to be the Queen of the Sciences, and is the foundation of most modern quantitative and qualitative studies. The permanence and un...
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