E-mail this pageMajor in Canadian Studies
Our Canadian Studies Major Allows You To
- Take courses from a variety of disciplines with the built-in flexibility of our 30 credit hour program;
- Have the opportunity to fulfill a part of your course work through Study Abroad (at a Canadian/Quebec university), independent study and internship;
- Combine Canadian Studies with a second major or another minor to satisfy your academic and career aspirations;
- Experience a truly multidisciplinary academic experience;
- Study in a unique way to strengthen foreign language skill through the French Immersion program;
- Benefit from close interaction with peers and Canadian Studies faculty;
- Gain exposure to and a chance to study with 25 faculty members across campus with Canadian/Quebec expertise and a strong commitment to quality instruction and academic advisement.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Canadian Studies (30 credits)
The Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Canadian Studies requires 30 credits of Canadian content courses. Students can select from the greatest number and variety of Canadian content courses available at any university in the United States.
The unique strength of the program is its multidisciplinary foundation and course work. Students acquire a sensitivity to and an understanding of Canada's historical, geographical, political, business and economic, and cultural character. Students begin by taking CAS 111 "Introduction to Canada." Majors then complete the program by taking courses in geographic, historical, political, economic/business, cultural, social, and Quebec foundations. The bilingual character (English and French) of Canada requires students take at least 3 credit hours in French. Many of the Canadian content courses are part of the General Education program at Plattsburgh State.
The student has the option of satisfying some of these requirements by taking appropriate Canadian courses by studying abroad at a Canadian/Quebec university.
Program Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Canadian Studies. Note: This 497kb PDF document requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View Canadian Studies (CAS) course descriptions
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
For further information about Canadian Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:
Dr. Mark Richard
Coordinator, Canadian Studies Program
Office: Ward Hall 217B
Phone: (518) 564-2226
Fax: (518) 564-2300
E-mail: mark.richard@plattsburgh.edu