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Cell & Molecular Biology Major: Focus in Molecular Networks of the Cell - ASMAJ1003A

Cell & Molecular Biology Major: Focus in Molecular Networks of the Cell - ASMAJ1003A

Starting in 2nd year, this focus organizes a restricted number of highly motivated Cell and Molecular Biology Major students with an interest in Molecular Networks of the Cell. Focus students are required to complete a subset of related program courses and to participate in a learning community for the focus.

Enrolment Requirements:

Once you have enrolled in the Cell and Molecular Biology Major program, you have the option to apply for entry into a focus. The focuses have a limited enrolment and can only accommodate a restricted number of students with a particular interest in the topic of the focus. Students can only apply for one focus. Admission will be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO130H1. If the student does not achieve 80% in BIO130H1, admission can be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO230H1, BIO255H1 or CSB349H1. On the application form, students must include a 300-word statement of interest regarding the topic of the focus. Statement submission instructions are in the Undergraduate program section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca. Achieving these requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the focus in any given year.

Students in a focus complete the requirements of First Year, the requirements 1.-3. of Higher Years, as well as requirements 4.-7. specific to each focus.

Each year students are enrolled in a focus, they must also be an active participant in the faculty-led learning community for their focus (requirement 7.). Most required learning community meetings are held from 4pm to 5pm on Fridays. The learning community appears as a non-credit course recognized on the co-curricular record. Students who fail to contribute to the faculty-led learning community will be removed from the focus.

Completion Requirements:

This Focus is part of the Cell and Molecular Biology Major and begins with the requirements of First Year and of lines 1-3 of Higher Years of the Cell and Molecular Biology Major Program.

4. 1.0 credit from: CJH332H1, CSB327H1, CSB331H1, CSB353H1, CSB360H1
5. 0.5 credit from: CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB435H1, CSB451H1, CSB453H1, CSB454H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB475H1
6. 1.0 credit from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CJH332H1, CSB299Y1, CSB327H1, CSB330H1, CSB331H1, CSB353H1, CSB360H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB453H1, CSB454H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB475H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1. No more than 0.5 credit in BCH can be used towards this requirement.
7. Molecular Network Learning Community (each year of focus enrolment)


FAS Program Area: Cell and Systems Biology

Cell & Molecular Biology Major: Focus in Plant Genomics and Biotechnology - ASMAJ1003B

Cell & Molecular Biology Major: Focus in Plant Genomics and Biotechnology - ASMAJ1003B

Starting in 2nd year, this focus organizes a restricted number of highly motivated Cell and Molecular Biology Major students with an interest in Plant Genomics and Biotechnology. Focus students are required to complete a subset of related program courses and to participate in a learning community for the focus.

Enrolment Requirements:

Once you have enrolled in the Cell and Molecular Biology Major program, you have the option to apply for entry into a focus. The focuses have a limited enrolment and can only accommodate a restricted number of students with a particular interest in the topic of the focus. Students can only apply for one focus. Admission will be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO130H1. If the student does not achieve 80% in BIO130H1, admission can be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO230H1, BIO255H1 or CSB349H1. On the application form, students must include a 300-word statement of interest regarding the topic of the focus. Statement submission instructions are in the Undergraduate program section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca. Achieving these requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the focus in any given year.

Students in a focus complete the requirements of First Year, the requirements 1.-3. of Higher Years, as well as requirements 4.-7 specific to each focus.

Each year students are enrolled in a focus, they must also be an active participant in the faculty-led learning community for their focus (requirement 7.). Most required learning community meetings are held from 4pm to 5pm on Fridays. The learning community appears as a non-credit course recognized on the co-curricular record. Students who fail to contribute to the faculty-led learning community will be removed from the focus.

Completion Requirements:

This Focus is part of the Cell and Molecular Biology Major and begins with the requirements of First Year and of lines 1-3 of Higher Years of the Cell and Molecular Biology Major Program.

4. 1.0 credit from: CSB340H1, CSB350H1/​ CSB352H1, CSB353H1
5. 0.5 credit from: CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB454H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB471H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1
6. 1.0 credit from: CSB299Y1, CSB330H1, CSB340H1, CSB350H1, CSB351Y1, CSB352H1, CSB353H1, CSB360H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB454H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB471H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1.
7. Plant Biotech Learning Community (each year of focus enrolment)


FAS Program Area: Cell and Systems Biology

Cell & Molecular Biology Major: Focus in Stem Cells and Developmental Biology - ASMAJ1003C

Cell & Molecular Biology Major: Focus in Stem Cells and Developmental Biology - ASMAJ1003C

Starting in 2nd year, this focus organizes a restricted number of highly motivated Cell and Molecular Biology Major students with an interest in Stem Cells and Developmental Biology. Focus students are required to complete a subset of related program courses and to participate in a learning community for the focus.

Enrolment Requirements:

Once you have enrolled in the Cell and Molecular Biology Major program, you have the option to apply for entry into a focus. The focuses have a limited enrolment and can only accommodate a restricted number of students with a particular interest in the topic of the focus. Students can only apply for one focus. Admission will be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO130H1. If the student does not achieve 80% in BIO130H1, admission can be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO230H1, BIO255H1 or CSB349H1. On the application form, students must include a 300-word statement of interest regarding the topic of the focus. Statement submission instructions are in the Undergraduate program section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca. Achieving these requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the focus in any given year.

Students in a focus complete the requirements of First Year, the requirements 1-3 of Higher Years, as well as requirements 4-7 specific to each focus.

Each year students are enrolled in a focus, they must also be an active participant in the faculty-led learning community for their focus (requirement 7). Most required learning community meetings are held from 4pm to 5pm on Fridays. The learning community appears as a non-credit course recognized on the co-curricular record. Students who fail to contribute to the faculty-led learning community will be removed from the focus.

Completion Requirements:

This Focus is part of the Cell and Molecular Biology Major and begins with the requirements of First Year and of lines 1-3 of Higher Years of the Cell and Molecular Biology Major Program.

4. 1.0 credit from: CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB340H1
5. 0.5 credit from: CSB427H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB483H1
6. 1.0 credit from: CSB299Y1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB340H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB427H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB453H1, CSB483H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1.
7. Multicellularity Learning Community (each year of focus enrolment)


FAS Program Area: Cell and Systems Biology

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1003

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1003

Students learn how genes and proteins organize cells for cellular activities, multicellular development, and cellular interactions with the environment. Students also learn how cell and molecular biology research is conducted, and receive training in advanced techniques of the field. Cell and molecular biology research is one the most demanding fields in science. Students gain an understanding of the field, and leave the program equipped to tackle fundamental scientific questions.

After foundational courses in first and second year, students participate in advanced lecture, seminar and laboratory courses, and are encouraged to apply for research project courses in the laboratories of the Department. Course offerings include gene expression, cell biology, developmental biology, plant development, plant-microbe interactions, plant signaling, neurogenesis, tissue morphogenesis, stem cell biology, genomics and proteomics.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Completed courses
The following courses are required:

Variable Minimum Grade
A minimum grade in some courses is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be prepared, applicants with a final grade lower than 70% in BIO130H1 or BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1 will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum final grade or minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(12.5 credits, including at least 1.0 credit at the 400-level)

First Year:
BIO120H1, BIO130H1; ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1; JMB170Y1/​ ( MAT130H1/​ MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ ( MAT148H1, MAT149H1/​ MAT137Y1)/ ( MAT158H1, MAT159H1/​ MAT157Y1)

Higher Years:
1. ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)
2. BIO220H1, BIO230H1/​ BIO255H1, BIO270H1, BIO271H1, BIO260H1/​ HMB265H1; BCH210H1
3. CSB330H1/​ CSB350H1/​ CSB352H1, CSB349H1
4. 1.0 credit from: CJH332H1, CSB327H1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB331H1, CSB340H1, CSB353H1
5. 1.0 credit from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB454H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB471H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1, CSB483H1
6. 2.5 credits from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH440H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CJH332H1, CSB299Y1, CSB327H1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB330H1, CSB331H1, CSB340H1, CSB350H1, CSB351Y1, CSB352H1, CSB353H1, CSB360H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB435H1, CSB447H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB453H1, CSB454H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB471H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1, CSB483H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB492H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1, HMB496Y1/​ HMB499Y1, MGY441H1, MGY480Y1.

NOTE: No more than 0.5 credit in BCH can be used towards requirements 5. and 6.

The Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist Program has the additional option of a Disciplinary Focus.

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.


FAS Program Area: Cell and Systems Biology, Data Science

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Molecular Networks of the Cell - ASSPE1003A

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Molecular Networks of the Cell - ASSPE1003A

Starting in 2nd year, this focus organizes a restricted number of highly motivated Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist students with an interest in Molecular Networks of the Cell. Focus students are required to complete a subset of related program courses and to participate in a learning community for the focus.

Enrolment Requirements:

Once you have been approved for and have enrolled in the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist program, you have the option to apply for entry into a focus. The focuses have a limited enrolment and can only accommodate a restricted number of students with a particular interest in the topic of the focus. Students can only apply for one focus. Admission will be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO130H1. If the student does not achieve 80% in BIO130H1, admission can be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO230H1, BIO255H1 or CSB349H1. On the application form, students must include a 300-word statement of interest regarding the topic of the focus. Statement submission instructions are in the Undergraduate program section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca. Achieving these requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the focus in any given year.

Students in a focus complete the requirements of First Year, the requirements 1.-3. of Higher Years, as well as requirements 4.-7 specific to each focus.

Each year students are enrolled in a focus, they must also be an active participant in the faculty-led learning community for their focus (requirement 7.). Most required learning community meetings are held from 4pm to 5pm on Fridays. The learning community appears as a non-credit course recognized on the co-curricular record. Students who fail to contribute to the faculty-led learning community will be removed from the focus.

Completion Requirements:

This Focus is part of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist and begins with the requirements of First Year and of lines 1-3 of Higher Years of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist Program.

4. 1.0 credit from: CJH332H1, CSB327H1, CSB331H1, CSB353H1, CSB360H1
5. 1.0 credit from: CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB435H1, CSB451H1, CSB453H1, CSB454H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB475H1
6. 2.5 credits from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH440H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CJH332H1, CSB299Y1, CSB327H1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB330H1, CSB331H1, CSB340H1, CSB350H1, CSB351Y1, CSB352H1, CSB353H1, CSB360H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB435H1, CSB447H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB453H1, CSB454H1, CSB457H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1, CSB483H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB492H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1, MGY441H1. No more than 0.5 credit in BCH can be used towards this requirement.
7. Molecular Network Learning Community (each year of focus enrolment)


FAS Program Area: Cell and Systems Biology, Data Science

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Plant Genomics and Biotechnology - ASSPE1003B

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Plant Genomics and Biotechnology - ASSPE1003B

Starting in 2nd year, this focus organizes a restricted number of highly motivated Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist students with an interest in Plant Genomics and Biotechnology. Focus students are required to complete a subset of related program courses and to participate in a learning community for the focus.

Enrolment Requirements:

Once you have been approved for and have enrolled in the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist program, you have the option to apply for entry into a focus. The focuses have a limited enrolment and can only accommodate a restricted number of students with a particular interest in the topic of the focus. Students can only apply for one focus. Admission will be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO130H1. If the student does not achieve 80% in BIO130H1, admission can be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO230H1, BIO255H1 or CSB349H1. On the application form, students must include a 300-word statement of interest regarding the topic of the focus. Statement submission instructions are in the Undergraduate program section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca. Achieving these requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the focus in any given year.

Students in a focus complete the requirements of First Year, the requirements 1.-3. of Higher Years, as well as requirements 4.-7 specific to each focus.

Each year students are enrolled in a focus, they must also be an active participant in the faculty-led learning community for their focus (requirement 7.). Most required learning community meetings are held from 4pm to 5pm on Fridays. The learning community appears as a non-credit course recognized on the co-curricular record. Students who fail to contribute to the faculty-led learning community will be removed from the focus.

Completion Requirements:

This Focus is part of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist and begins with the requirements of First Year and of lines 1-3 of Higher Years of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist Program.

4. 1.0 credit from: CSB340H1, CSB350H1/​ CSB352H1, CSB353H1
5. 1.0 credit from: CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB454H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB471H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1
6. 2.5 credits from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH440H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CSB299Y1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB330H1, CSB331H1, CSB340H1, CSB350H1, CSB360H1, CSB351Y1, CSB352H1, CSB353H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB428H1, CSB431H1, CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB451H1, CSB452H1, CSB454H1, CSB458H1, CSB459H1, CSB460H1, CSB471H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB475H1, CSB483H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB492H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1, MGY441H1. No more than 0.5 credit in BCH can be used towards this requirement.
7. Plant Biotech Learning Community (each year of focus enrolment)


FAS Program Area: Cell and Systems Biology, Data Science

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Stem Cells and Developmental Biology - ASSPE1003C

Cell & Molecular Biology Specialist: Focus in Stem Cells and Developmental Biology - ASSPE1003C

Starting in 2nd year, this focus organizes a restricted number of highly motivated Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist students with an interest in Stem Cells and Developmental Biology. Focus students are required to complete a subset of related program courses and to participate in a learning community for the focus.

Enrolment Requirements:

Once you have been approved for and have enrolled in the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist program, you have the option to apply for entry into a focus. The focuses have a limited enrolment and can only accommodate a restricted number of students with a particular interest in the topic of the focus. Students can only apply for one focus. Admission will be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO130H1. If the student does not achieve 80% in BIO130H1, admission can be determined with a minimum grade of 80% in BIO230H1, BIO255H1 or CSB349H1. On the application form, students must include a 300-word statement of interest regarding the topic of the focus. Statement submission instructions are in the Undergraduate program section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca. Achieving these requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the focus in any given year.

Students in a focus complete the requirements of First Year, the requirements 1-3 of Higher Years, as well as requirements 4-7 specific to each focus.

Each year students are enrolled in a focus, they must also be an active participant in the faculty-led learning community for their focus (requirement 7). Most required learning community meetings are held from 4pm to 5pm on Fridays. The learning community appears as a non-credit course recognized on the co-curricular record. Students who fail to contribute to the faculty-led learning community will be removed from the focus.

Completion Requirements:

This Focus is part of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist and begins with the requirements of First Year and of lines 1-3 of Higher Years of the Cell and Molecular Biology Specialist Program.

4. 1.0 credit from: CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB340H1
5. 1.0 credit from: CSB427H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB483H1
6. 2.5 credits from: BCH422H1, BCH426H1, BCH440H1, BCH441H1, BCH444H1, BCH445H1, CSB299Y1, CSB327H1, CSB328H1, CSB329H1, CSB330H1, CSB331H1, CSB340H1, CSB350H1, CSB352H1, CSB397Y0, CSB399Y1, CSB427H1, CSB428H1, CSB429H1, CSB430H1, CSB431H1, CSB435H1, CSB450H1, CSB453H1, CSB458H1, CSB460H1, CSB472H1, CSB473H1, CSB474H1, CSB483H1, CSB490H1, CSB491H1, CSB492H1, CSB497H1, CSB498Y1, CSB499Y1. No more than one 0.5 credit in BCH can be used towards this requirement.
7. Multicellularity Learning Community (each year of focus enrolment)


FAS Program Area: Cell and Systems Biology, Data Science

Celtic Studies Major (Arts Program) - ASMAJ1682

Celtic Studies Major (Arts Program) - ASMAJ1682

Examines the literature, languages, history, music, folklore and archaeology of the peoples of Ireland, Scotland and Wales in the ancient and modern worlds, including the transmission of Celtic traditions to Canada and the United States.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

(6.5 credits, including at least 2.0 credits at the 300+level, of which 0.5 credit must be at the 400-level)

  1. CLT240H1 and CLT241H1
  2. 4.0 credits from the list below: CLT110H1/​ CLT141Y1/​​ CLT242Y1/​​ CLT243H1/​ CLT244H1/​ CLT251H1/​​ CLT252H1/​​ CLT331H1/​​ CLT332H1/​ CLT333H1/​​​ CLT334H1/​ CLT335H1/​ CLT337H1/​​ CLT338H1/​ CLT339H1/​ CLT340H1/​ CLT341H1/​​​ CLT345H1/​​ CLT346H1/​​ CLT347H1/​​ CLT348H1/​​ CLT350H1/​​ CLT353H1/​ CLT374H1/​​ CLT378H1/​​ CLT380H1/​ CLT395Y1/​​ CLT396H1/​​ CLT411H1/​​ CLT413H1/​​ CLT418H1/​ CLT420H1/​ CLT440H1/​ CLT441H1/​​ SMC165H1/​ SMC457H1/​ MST226H1
  3. 0.5 credit from CLT341H1/​​ CLT348H1/​​ CLT377H1/​​ CLT378H1/​​ CLT418H1/​ CLT444H1/​ MST341H1/​ SMC385H1 or a 0.5 credit at the 200/300/400-level from Breadth Requirement Category 5: The Physical and Mathematical Universes.

FAS Program Area: St. Michael's College

Celtic Studies Minor (Arts Program) - ASMIN1682

Celtic Studies Minor (Arts Program) - ASMIN1682

Examines the literature, languages, history, music, folklore and archaeology of the peoples of Ireland, Scotland and Wales in the ancient and modern worlds, including the transmission of Celtic traditions to Canada and the United States.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

4.0 credits chosen from those listed below, including at least 1.0 credit at the 300+ level

CLT110H1/​ CLT141Y1/​​ CLT242Y1/​​ CLT243H1/​ CLT244H1/​ CLT251H1/​​ CLT252H1/​​ CLT331H1/​​ CLT332H1/​ CLT333H1/​​​ CLT334H1/​ CLT335H1/​ CLT336H1/​ CLT337H1/​​ CLT338H1/​​ CLT339H1/​ CLT340H1/​ CLT341H1/​​​ CLT345H1/​​ CLT346H1/​​ CLT347H1/​​ CLT348H1/​​ CLT350H1/​​ CLT353H1/​ CLT374H1/​​ CLT378H1/​​ CLT380H1/​ CLT395Y1/​​ CLT396H1/​​ CLT411H1/​​ CLT413H1/​​ CLT418H1/​ CLT420H1/​ CLT440H1/​ CLT441H1/​​ SMC165H1/​ SMC457H1/​ MST226H1


FAS Program Area: St. Michael's College

Celtic Studies Specialist (Arts Program) - ASSPE1682

Celtic Studies Specialist (Arts Program) - ASSPE1682

Examines the literature, languages, history, music, folklore and archaeology of the peoples of Ireland, Scotland and Wales in the ancient and modern worlds, including the transmission of Celtic traditions to Canada and the United States.

Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in the Celtic Studies Specialist will be administratively suspended as of January 1, 2024 and students will no longer be able to enrol in the program. Students presently enrolled in the Specialist will be able to complete the program requirements as described below. Students who are not enrolled in the Specialist but are interested in Celtic Studies are strongly recommended to consult St. Michael’s College for advising, as well as consider pursuing the Celtic Studies Major or Minor instead.

Completion Requirements:

(10.5 credits including 4.0 credits at the 300+level, 1.0 of which must be at the 400-level)

1. CLT240H1 and CLT241H1

2. 2.0 credits from the following language courses: CLT141Y1/​ CLT242Y1/​ CLT243H1/​ CLT244H1/​ CLT251H1/​ CLT252H1/​ CLT331H1/​ CLT332H1

3. 6.0 credits from the list above and/or SMC165H1/​ MST226H1/​ CLT250H1/​ CLT333H1/​ CLT334H1/​ CLT335H1/​ CLT337H1/​ CLT338H1/​ CLT339H1/​ CLT340H1/​ CLT341H1/​ CLT345H1/​ CLT346H1/​ CLT347H1/​ CLT348H1/​ CLT350H1/​ CLT353H1/​ CLT374H1/​ CLT378H1/​ CLT380H1/​ CLT395Y1/​ CLT396H1/​ CLT411H1/​ CLT413H1/​ CLT418H1/​ CLT420H1/​ CLT440H1/​ CLT441H1/​ SMC457H1

4. CLT451Y1

5. 0.5 credit from CLT341H1/​ CLT348H1/​ CLT378H1/​ MST341H1/​ SMC385H1 or 0.5 credit 200+ level from Breadth Requirement Category 5: The Physical and Mathematical Universes.


FAS Program Area: St. Michael's College

Certificate in Black Canadian Studies (Category 2) - ASCER0828

Certificate in Black Canadian Studies (Category 2) - ASCER0828

The Certificate in Black Canadian Studies will provide students with an opportunity to study and research the social construction of race in Canada, with a focus on Black Canada and Black Canadians, past and present. This will include attending to structural and systemic discrimination in areas including politics, judicial systems, and the arts, as well as considering counter-narratives and forms of resistance and empowerment enacted by Black Canadian communities. This certificate also offers a specialization that considers the historical roots and contemporary implications of anti-Black racism, as well as movements that are building towards social equity, and future imaginings. While this certificate addresses local and national contexts, it also situates diasporic and transnational frameworks for understanding Blackness in Canada. As a result, the certificate also examines a comparative approach to meaning-making and belonging in solidarity with other forms of racism and oppression.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate.

Completion Requirements:

(2.5 credits)

1. HIS265Y1

2. 0.5 credit from CAR429H1/​​ CDN335H1/​​ CDN440H1/​ CSE347H1/​​ ENG356Y1/​​ ENG358H1/​ ENG359H1/​ WGS390H1

3. 1.0 additional credit, either from courses not already taken to fulfill Requirement 2, or from any of the following:

Notes:

  • An elective course (maximum of 1.0 credit) dealing with some aspect of Black Canadian Studies not captured in the above list may be accepted with approval of the Canadian Studies Program Director at University College at canadian.studies@utoronto.ca.
  • Where applicable, students may also count up to 0.5 credit from courses at UTM and UTSC towards the certificate, in accordance with the regulations of the Faculty of Arts & Science and those at UTM and UTSC, and with approval of the Canadian Studies Program Director.

FAS Program Area: University College

Certificate in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Language (BCS) (Category 2) - ASCER1200

Certificate in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Language (BCS) (Category 2) - ASCER1200

The Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian (BCS) Language Certificate recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study, equivalent to an intermediate-level linguistic and cultural proficiency in BCS, enabling students to engage effectively in cross-cultural understanding and meaningful collaboration in diverse academic and work environments in South Slavic cultures and in BCS-speaking communities worldwide. This Certificate will be of interest to students across the disciplines, including European Affairs, History, International Relations, Political Science, and Rotman Commerce.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures.

Completion Requirements:

Total: 2.0 credits, with at least 1.0 credit at the 200+ level

2.0 credits from: SLA117H1; SLA118H1; SLA257H1; SLA277H1; SLA337H1

  • Courses taken in Summer Abroad programs or at UTM or UTSC will need to be pre-approved.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credit will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.

For questions about the completion requirements, students can contact the department’s Undergraduate Administrator at slavic@utoronto.ca


FAS Program Area: Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

Certificate in Business Fundamentals (Category 2) - ASCER2400

Certificate in Business Fundamentals (Category 2) - ASCER2400

The purpose of this certificate is to provide all interested non-Rotman Commerce students in the Faculty of Arts & Science with an opportunity to obtain some basic business knowledge as part of their degree. This could be beneficial for all disciplines within the Faculty of Arts & Science as many students go on and work in a variety of businesses and industries or want some general understanding of management disciplines when entering the workforce. This will better equip students when going on the job market by helping them signal some business knowledge and greater career readiness.

The certificate is offered by the Rotman School of Management and is composed of 2.0 credits that can be taken as part of a student's elective courses within the 20.0 credits that are required to complete a Bachelor’s degree in the Faculty of Arts & Science. This certificate and included courses are not open to non-degree students.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment certificate for any non-Rotman Commerce student in the Faculty of Arts & Science. A student who has completed 4.0 credits including MGT100H1 or equivalent may enrol in the Certificate.

Completion Requirements:

(2.0 credits)

Successful completion of the following four courses (or their equivalents):

  1. MGT100H1
  2. MGT201H1
  3. MGT230H1
  4. MGT250H1

No courses in the Certificate in Business Fundamentals can be taken as Credit/No Credit if they are to fulfill certificate requirements.

Notes:

  • MGT100H1, MGT201H1, MGT230H1, MGT250H1 have considerable overlap with RSM100H1, RSM219H1, RSM230H1 and RSM250H1 taught in Rotman Commerce. These courses are listed as exclusions to one another.
  • Students who move from the Rotman Commerce program (BCOM) to another degree program (HBA/HBSc) within Arts & Science would be able to use any completed RSM course equivalents towards the completion of the Certificate in Business Fundamentals (e.g. RSM100H1 would be deemed equivalent to MGT100H1 as part of the Certificate in Business Fundamentals, etc).
  • Students who move from a different degree program (HBA/HBSc) within Arts & Science to the Rotman Commerce program (BCOM) would be able to count these MGT courses towards their Rotman Commerce degree (conditional on being accepted to the program based on the requirements listed in the Rotman Commerce section of the Calendar). Please note that students who are accepted to Rotman Commerce after having completed 4.0 credits are charged retroactive program fees as applicable.
  • A maximum of 0.5 transfer credit of an equivalent course from UTSC or UTM may be applied toward the certificate requirements.
  • A maximum of 0.5 transfer credit of an equivalent course from a recognized U of T international exchange partner may be applied toward the certificate requirements.

FAS Program Area: Business Fundamentals

Certificate in Czech and Slovak Language (Category 2) - ASCER1201

Certificate in Czech and Slovak Language (Category 2) - ASCER1201

The Czech and Slovak Language Certificate recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study, equivalent to an intermediate-level linguistic and cultural proficiency in Czech and Slovak, enabling students to engage effectively in cross-cultural understanding and meaningful collaboration in diverse academic and work environments in the Czech Republic and Slovakia as well as in Czech and Slovak-speaking communities worldwide. This Certificate will be of interest to students across the disciplines, including European Affairs, History, International Relations, Political Science, and Rotman Commerce.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures.

Completion Requirements:

Total: 2.0 credits, with at least 1.0 credit at the 200+ level

2.0 credits from: SLA105Y1; SLA204Y1; SLA214H1, SLA405H1

  • Courses taken in Summer Abroad programs or at UTM or UTSC will need to be pre-approved.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credit will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.

For questions about the completion requirements, students can contact the department’s Undergraduate Administrator at slavic@utoronto.ca


FAS Program Area: Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

Certificate in Estonian Language (Category 2) - ASCER1202

Certificate in Estonian Language (Category 2) - ASCER1202

The Estonian Language Certificate recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study, equivalent to an intermediate-level linguistic and cultural proficiency in Estonian, enabling students to engage effectively in cross-cultural understanding and meaningful collaboration in diverse academic and work environments in Estonia as well as in Estonian-speaking communities worldwide. This Certificate will be of interest to students across the disciplines, including European Affairs, History, International Relations, Political Science, and Rotman Commerce.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures.

Completion Requirements:

Total: 2.0 credits, with at least 1.0 credit at the 200+ level

2.0 credits from: EST100H1; EST101H1; EST200H1; EST201H1; EST300H1

  • Courses taken in Summer Abroad programs or at UTM or UTSC will need to be pre-approved.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credit will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.

For questions about the completion requirements, students can contact the department’s Undergraduate Administrator at slavic@utoronto.ca


FAS Program Area: Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

Certificate in Finnish Language (Category 2) - ASCER1203

Certificate in Finnish Language (Category 2) - ASCER1203

The Finnish Language Certificate recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study, equivalent to an intermediate-level linguistic and cultural proficiency in Finnish, enabling students to engage effectively in cross-cultural understanding and meaningful collaboration in diverse academic and work environments in Finland as well as in Finnish-speaking communities worldwide. This Certificate will be of interest to students across the disciplines, including European Affairs, History, International Relations, Political Science, and Rotman Commerce.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures.

Completion Requirements:

Total: 2.0 credits, with at least 1.0 credit at the 200+ level

2.0 credits from: FIN100H1; FIN110H1; FIN200H1; FIN210H1; FIN300H1; FIN340H1; FIN400H1

  • Courses taken in Summer Abroad programs or at UTM or UTSC will need to be pre-approved.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credit will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.

For questions about the completion requirements, students can contact the department’s Undergraduate Administrator at slavic@utoronto.ca


FAS Program Area: Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

Certificate in French Language (Category 2) - ASCER0120

Certificate in French Language (Category 2) - ASCER0120

The Certificate in French Language formally acknowledges students who are taking courses in the Department of French and broadens academic and professional opportunities for students across disciplines. French language skills directly benefit students in programs such as International Relations, Philosophy, History, Political Science, and Sociology by equipping them with the tools to analyze primary sources, engage with case studies, and conduct research in French-speaking contexts. Knowledge of both of Canada’s official languages gives students a competitive advantage in a variety of professional domains. For students in the sciences, engineering or business programs, knowledge of French provides essential communicative skills and cross-cultural competencies, enhancing students’ ability to collaborate effectively in diverse environments and expand their reach into French-speaking markets and communities both in Canada and worldwide.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in any Minor, Major, or Specialist offered by the Department of French.

Completion Requirements:

Total: 2.0 credits

2.0 FSL or FRE credits taught in French.

  • Courses with codes that do not start with FSL or FRE (e.g., FCS185H1 or JFL388H1) are typically conducted partially or entirely in English and are therefore not included for consideration in the Certificate.
  • At least 1.5 credits must be in FRE or FSL courses taken in the Faculty of Arts & Science.
  • Only 0.5 credit of Credit/No Credit coursework or coursework taken outside of FRE or FSL courses taken with the Department of French may be accepted, and must be pre-approved by the Department of French.
  • Coursework used toward the Certificate in French Language cannot be used to satisfy coursework requirements for a Specialist, Major, or Minor in the Department of French.

FAS Program Area: French

Certificate in German Language (Category 2) - ASCER1402

Certificate in German Language (Category 2) - ASCER1402

The Certificate in German Language would formally recognize intermediate-level proficiency in German (as a minimum), broadening academic and professional opportunities for students across disciplines. German language skills directly benefit students in programs such as International Relations, Philosophy, History, Music, Political Science, and Sociology by enabling them to analyze primary sources, engage with case studies, and conduct research in German-speaking contexts. For students in the sciences, engineering or business programs, knowledge of German provides essential communicative skills and cross-cultural competencies, enhancing students’ ability to collaborate effectively in diverse environments and expand their reach into German-speaking markets and communities worldwide.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in German.

Completion Requirements:

Total: 2.0 credits

2.0 GER credits taught in German

  • Courses taught in English – GER150H1 or GER275H1, for instance – are not included for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses taught at UTM or UTSC are not included for consideration.
  • Courses taken in Summer Abroad programs will need to be pre-approved.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credits will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.

For questions about the completion requirements, students can contact the department’s Undergraduate Administrator at german.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca.


FAS Program Area: German

Certificate in Global German Studies (UofT Global Scholar) (Category 2) - ASCER1401

Certificate in Global German Studies (UofT Global Scholar) (Category 2) - ASCER1401

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate.

Completion Requirements:

(Total: 2.0 credits)

  • 1.0 credit in German language at any level, including GER100Y1, GER101H1, GER200Y1, GER201H1, GER272H1, GER300Y1, GER301H1, GER370H1, GER372H1, GER400H1.
    • Students with very advanced previous knowledge of German may in consultation with the Department take a combination of other 300 or 400-level GER topics courses (taught in German) to meet the requirement.
  • GER290H1 ‘Global Issues / German Contexts’.
  • 0.5 credit in global experience. May take the form of an internship course, GER391H1 ‘iPRAKTIKUM Experiential Learning and Internationalization Internship’. Students may also complete a study abroad course in a German-speaking country, such as GER354Y0. International Course Modules (ICM) or the GER398H0 Research Excursion Program also fulfil the global experience requirement with the previous consent of the department.

FAS Program Area: German

Certificate in Global Latin America (Category 2) - ASCER0552

Certificate in Global Latin America (Category 2) - ASCER0552

The certificate is unique for its combination of language study, Latin American cultural and political history, and an in-depth course focused on a topic relevant to Latin American perspectives on global debates. The growing demographic of Latin Americans in Canada and in Toronto and a University-wide emphasis on internationalization and on Latin America as a priority region suggests that interest in this area is likely to enjoy continued growth.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Major or Minor in Latin American Studies.

Completion Requirements:

(2.5 credits)

  1. 1.0 credit of SPA and/or PRT language courses
  2. LAS200H1, LAS201H1
  3. 0.5 LAS credit at the 300+ level

Notes:

  • Students who begin the Certificate with an advanced level of language proficiency are encouraged to begin studies in the other language option if so desired.
  • Courses taken in our unit-run Summer Abroad programs will be considered; however, they are not guaranteed to be approved.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credits will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.

FAS Program Area: Latin American Studies

Certificate in Human Resource Management (Category 1) - AS CHRM

Certificate in Human Resource Management (Category 1) - AS CHRM

The Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRM) is a post-baccalaureate, undergraduate-level academic program designed for individuals who have completed a prior undergraduate degree outside of Human Resources or related fields. The program may be used to meet professional requirements, including certification through the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), and may also be of interest to those considering graduate studies.

Courses are drawn from the undergraduate IRHR curriculum in the Faculty of Arts & Science and are taken at the same academic level as degree-credit offerings. Instruction is provided by CIRHR faculty and experienced practitioners. Most students complete the program part-time over approximately two years.

Students enrolled in the CHRM program may not be concurrently registered in another program, division, or faculty at the University of Toronto during the same academic year.

Admission Requirements:

The Certificate Program in Human Resource Management is a limited enrolment program.Meeting the minimum requirements below does not guarantee admission in any given year.

Admissions Requirements: 

  • A completed three-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university, in a field other than Human Resource Management or a related discipline, with a minimum cumulative average of 70% (or equivalent).

  • Applicants must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.  We are unable to consider international applicants.

  • Application deadlines and instructions may be found on the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources website

Important Notes:  

  • The Centre is not able to assess eligibility in advance of a formal application.  Applicants should apply only if they meet the minimum admission requirements.
  • The application fee is non-refundable. Letters of reference are not considered part of the admissions process.
  • Applicants whose prior academic background substantially overlaps with Human Resource Management or related fields, at either the undergraduate or graduate level, may not be eligible for this program,
  • Individuals who do not hold an undergraduate degree may apply for admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science (undergraduate studies) and, following the first year, may request enrolment in the IRHR major program.
Completion Requirements:

A Certificate in Human Resource Management will be awarded upon successful completion of five (5.0) full-course equivalents (FCEs) with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 1.85.

Students must complete 5.0 FCEs, of which no more than 1.0 credit may be taken from Group B.

Most students will complete the 5.0 credits from Group A.

Group A
IRE240H1; IRE242H1; IRE244H1; IRE260H1; IRE339H1; IRE342H1; IRE346H1; IRE347H1; IRE348H1; IRE367H1; IRE378H1; IRE430H1; IRE431H1; IRE472H1

Group B
( ECO101H1/​ IRW230H1); SOC100H1; SOC150H1; SOC207H1; ( STA220H1/​ STA221H1/​ IRW220H1)

Notes:

  • This is a part-time program and the majority of students will finish the program over two academic years. Some courses may be offered only during the daytime.

FAS Program Area: Industrial Relations and Human Resources

Certificate in International Affairs (UofT Global Scholar) (Category 2) - ASCER1469

Certificate in International Affairs (UofT Global Scholar) (Category 2) - ASCER1469

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate.

Completion Requirements:

(Total: 2.5 credits)

  1. 1.0 credit from EAS100Y1, EAS110Y1, EAS120Y1, EST100H1, EST101H1, FIN100H1, FIN110H1, FSL100H1, FSL102H1, FSL120H1, FSL122H1, GER100Y1, GRK101H1, GRK102H1, HUN100Y1, INS210Y1, INS215Y1, INS220Y1, INS230H1, ITA100Y1, LAT101H1, LAT102H1, MGR100H1, MGR101H1, NEW280Y1/​ AFR280Y1, NML110Y1, NML155H1, NML156H1, NML260Y1, NML270Y1, PRT100Y1/​ ( PRT101H1, PRT102H1), PRT120H1, RLG260H1, RLG261H1, RLG262H1, RLG263H1, RLG264H1, SLA100H1, SLA101H1, SLA105Y1, SLA106H1, SLA107Y1, SLA108Y1, SLA109Y1, SLA116H1, SPA100Y1/​ ( SPA101H1, SPA102H1), SWE100H1, SWE101H1. Other introductory language classes may be approved by the Director of the International Relations Program.

  2. 1.0 credit from TRN250Y1 or ( POL208H1 + one of POL201H1/​ POL205H1/​ POL218H1/​ POL219H1/​ POL220H1/​ POL223H1/​ POL224H1)

  3. 0.5 credit gained studying international affairs as part of an international experience.

    Students are encouraged to discuss possible options with the Director of the International Relations Program.

    Transfer credit equivalents of the following courses earned from participation in an international exchange or actual courses completed via the Summer Abroad program will qualify for this requirement:

    ECO324H1/​​ ECO341H1/​​ ECO342H1/​​ ECO362H1/​​ ECO364H1/​​ ECO365H1/​​ ECO368H1/​​ ECO401H1/​ ECO403H1/​ ECO409H1/​ ECO417H1/​ ECO419H1/​ ECO459H1/​ ECO465H1/​ GGR314H1/​​ GGR326H1/​​ GGR329H1/​ HIS300H1/​ HIS311H1/​ HIS338H1/​​ HIS341Y1/​​ HIS343H1/​​ HIS344H1/​​ HIS359H1/​​ HIS361H1/​​ HIS377H1/​​ HIS379H1/​​ HIS397H1/​​ HIS401H1/​ HIS416H1/​ HIS419H1/​ HIS439H1/​ HIS451H1/​ HIS457H1/​ HIS470H1/​ HIS479H1/​ HIS492H1/​ HIS493H1/​ HIS494H1/​ HIS498H1/​ JHA384H1/​​ JPA376Y0/​​ NMC378H1/​​ POL324H1/​​ POL326H1/​ POL327H1/​ POL329H1/​​ POL340H1/​ POL341H1/​ POL348H1/​​ POL349H1/​ POL361H1/​​ POL362H1/​​ POL377H1/​ POL410H1/​ POL412H1/​ POL413H1/​ POL417H1/​ POL418H1/​ POL435H1/​ POL441H1/​ POL442H1/​ POL445H1/​ HIS446H1/​ POL456H1/​ POL459H1/​ POL466H1/​ POL467H1/​ POL469H1/​ POL472H1/​ POL477H1/​ POL486H1/​ POL487H1.

    A Global Classroom course, International Course Module, or Research Excursion Program dealing with some aspect of international affairs not captured in the above list may also fulfill the global experience requirement with approval of the Director of the International Relations Program.


FAS Program Area: Trinity College

Certificate in Macedonian Language (Category 2) - ASCER1204

Certificate in Macedonian Language (Category 2) - ASCER1204

The Macedonian Language Certificate recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study, equivalent to an intermediate-level linguistic and cultural proficiency in Macedonian, enabling students to engage effectively in cross-cultural understanding and meaningful collaboration in diverse academic and work environments in Macedonia as well as in Macedonian-speaking communities worldwide. This Certificate will be of interest to students across the disciplines, including European Affairs, History, International Relations, Political Science, and Rotman Commerce.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures.

Completion Requirements:

Total: 2.0 credits, with at least 1.0 credit at the 200+ level

2.0 credits from: SLA109Y1; SLA209H1; SLA213H1

  • Courses taken in Summer Abroad programs or at UTM or UTSC will need to be pre-approved.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credit will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.

For questions about the completion requirements, students can contact the department’s Undergraduate Administrator at slavic@utoronto.ca


FAS Program Area: Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

Certificate in Polish Language (Category 2) - ASCER1205

Certificate in Polish Language (Category 2) - ASCER1205

The Polish Language Certificate recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study, equivalent to an intermediate-level linguistic and cultural proficiency in Polish, enabling students to engage effectively in cross-cultural understanding and meaningful collaboration in diverse academic and work environments in Poland as well as in Polish-speaking communities worldwide. This Certificate will be of interest to students across the disciplines, including European Affairs, History, International Relations, Political Science, and Rotman Commerce.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures.

Completion Requirements:

Total: 2.0 credits, with at least 1.0 credit at the 200+ level

2.0 credits from: SLA106H1; SLA116H1; SLA206H1; SLA207H1; SLA306H1; SLA336H1; SLA426H1.

  • Courses taken in Summer Abroad programs or at UTM or UTSC will need to be pre-approved.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credit will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.

For questions about the completion requirements, students can contact the department’s Undergraduate Administrator at slavic@utoronto.ca


FAS Program Area: Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

Certificate in Portuguese Language (Category 2) - ASCER0338

Certificate in Portuguese Language (Category 2) - ASCER0338

Portuguese language skills directly benefit students in programs such as International Relations, History, and Sociology by equipping them with the tools to analyze primary sources, engage with case studies, and conduct research in Portuguese-speaking contexts. For students in health sciences, engineering or business programs, Portuguese provides both essential communicative skills and cross-cultural training. These competencies give students a competitive advantage, enabling them to collaborate effectively in diverse environments or expand their reach into Portuguese-speaking markets and communities worldwide.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in Portuguese.

Completion Requirements:

2.0 PRT credits at the 200+ level taught in Portuguese, including at least 0.5 credit at the 300+ level.

Notes:

  • Courses with lectures taught in English – PRT250H1 or PRT375H1, for instance – are not included for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses taught at UTM or UTSC are not included for consideration.
  • Courses taken in our unit-run Summer Abroad programs will be considered; however, they are not guaranteed to be approved.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credits will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.

FAS Program Area: Portuguese

Certificate in Russian Language (Category 2) - ASCER1206

Certificate in Russian Language (Category 2) - ASCER1206

The Russian Language Certificate recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study, equivalent to an intermediate-level linguistic and cultural proficiency in Russian, enabling students to engage effectively in cross-cultural understanding and meaningful collaboration in diverse academic and work environments in Russia as well as in Russian-speaking communities worldwide. This Certificate will be of interest to students across the disciplines, including European Affairs, History, International Relations, Political Science, and Rotman Commerce.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures.

Completion Requirements:

Total: 2.0 credits, with at least 1.0 credit at the 200+ level

2.0 credits from: SLA100H1; SLA101H1; SLA210H1; SLA214H1; SLA220Y1; SLA221H1; SLA320Y1; SLA321H1; SLA322H1 SLA410H1; SLA420Y1

  • Courses taken in Summer Abroad programs or at UTM or UTSC will need to be pre-approved.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credit will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.

For questions about the completion requirements, students can contact the department’s Undergraduate Administrator at slavic@utoronto.ca


FAS Program Area: Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

Certificate in Spanish Language (Category 2) - ASCER0623

Certificate in Spanish Language (Category 2) - ASCER0623

The Certificate in Spanish Language enhances visibility and formally acknowledges students who are already taking SPA courses in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese but have no further plans to complete a program. Spanish language skills directly benefit students in programs such as International Relations, History, and Sociology by equipping them with the tools to analyze primary sources, engage with case studies, and conduct research in Spanish-speaking contexts. For students in health sciences, engineering or business programs, Spanish provides both essential communicative skills and cross-cultural training. These competencies give students a competitive advantage, enabling them to collaborate effectively in diverse environments or expand their reach into Spanish-speaking markets and communities worldwide.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in Spanish.

Completion Requirements:

2.0 SPA credits at the 200+ level taught in Spanish, including at least 0.5 credit at the 300+ level.

Notes:

  • Courses with lectures taught in English – SPA254H1 or SPA275H1, for instance – are not included for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses taught at UTM or UTSC are not included for consideration.
  • Courses taken in our unit-run Summer Abroad programs will be considered; however, they are not guaranteed to be approved.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credits will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.

FAS Program Area: Spanish

Certificate in Sustainability (U of T Sustainability Scholar) (Category 2) - ASCER1500

Certificate in Sustainability (U of T Sustainability Scholar) (Category 2) - ASCER1500

The Certificate in Sustainability is part of the U of T Sustainability Scholar initiative, and is designed to complement any Arts & Science degree or discipline. Participating students will develop a sustainability-lens ​based in systems-thinking that can be used to approach the rest of their academic program and career path. The Certificate requires students to take a foundational course ( ENV222H1); three electives drawn from a curated list of 42 half courses from 19 different units across the Faculty of Arts & Science; and a choice of capstone courses. Elective courses draw connections between multiple dimensions of sustainability (environmental, social, political, ethical, cultural, and economic).

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate.

Completion Requirements:

(2.5 credits)

Foundations Course (0.5 credit):

Elective Courses (1.5 credits):

1.5 credits, chosen from at least two of the four clusters below:

Note: One 0.5 credit course at the 300- or 400-level not listed in the above clusters may count towards the elective requirement through a nomination process. Students must submit a nomination package to the Undergraduate Associate Director of the School of the Environment including: (1) the relevant cluster; (2) the course code and description; (3) the course syllabus (for completed courses); (4) a brief rationale (500 words max) addressing why this course belongs to the relevant cluster, how it addresses multiple dimensions of sustainability (environmental, social, political, ethical, cultural, or economic), and how it satisfies a gap in the student's Certificate learning objectives. Nominations for completed courses must be made at least one semester before graduation. A nomination for a course the student has not yet taken must be submitted at least one semester in advance.

Capstone Course (0.5 credit):


FAS Program Area: School of the Environment

Certificate in Ukrainian Language (Category 2) - ASCER1207

Certificate in Ukrainian Language (Category 2) - ASCER1207

The Ukrainian Language Certificate recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study, equivalent to an intermediate-level linguistic and cultural proficiency in Ukrainian, enabling students to engage effectively in cross-cultural understanding and meaningful collaboration in diverse academic and work environments in Ukraine as well as in Ukrainian-speaking communities worldwide. This Certificate will be of interest to students across the disciplines, including European Affairs, History, International Relations, Political Science, and Rotman Commerce.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures.

Completion Requirements:

Total: 2.0 credits, with at least 1.0 credit at the 200+ level

2.0 credits from: SLA108Y1; SLA208Y1; SLA308H1

  • Courses taken in Summer Abroad programs or at UTM or UTSC will need to be pre-approved.
  • No more than 1.0 transfer credit will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate.
  • Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.

For questions about the completion requirements, students can contact the department’s Undergraduate Administrator at slavic@utoronto.ca


FAS Program Area: Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

Chemical Physics Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE0600

Chemical Physics Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE0600

Consult Professor J. Schofield, Department of Chemistry.

Chemical Physics aims to explain structure and dynamics of molecular and bulk systems in terms of atomic and molecular interactions. Sub-disciplines and specialized topics include reaction dynamics, spectroscopy, optical control of molecular processes, nanoscale science, surface chemistry, theoretical and experimental studies of soft systems (polymers, liquids, biological systems), quantum control and quantum information sciences. The Chemical Physics program will provide students with a solid grounding in physical chemistry, and will prepare students for careers in experimental and theoretical physical sciences, in academia or in research development for companies.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol. Minimum grades in required courses or their equivalents are needed for entry, and these minimums change each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1)

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade lower than 63% in any of the required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining the minimum final grades does not guarantee admission to the program.

Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Chemical Physics Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits, including 1.5 credits from 400-level courses)

First Year:

  1. ( CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/ ( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)
  2. ( MAT130H1/​ MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ ( MAT148H1, MAT149H1/​ MAT137Y1)/ ( MAT158H1, MAT159H1/​ MAT157Y1)
  3. ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

Higher Years:

  1. APM346H1, CHM222H1, CHM223H1, CHM326H1/​ PHY356H1, CHM327H1, CHM328H1, MAT223H1/​ MAT240H1, ( MAT235H1, MAT236H1)/ MAT235Y1/​ MAT237Y1, MAT244H1, MAT334H1, PHY250H1, PHY254H1, PHY354H1, PHY350H1, CHM423H1/​ PHY456H1
  2. 2.0 credits from: CHM210H1, CHM217H1, ( CHM236H1, CHM237H1)/ CHM238Y1, ( CHM249H1 strongly recommended)/ CHM247H1, CHM310H1, CHM317H1, CHM338H1, CHM348H1, CHM415H1
  3. Additional 400-level CHM/PHY 0.5 credit courses to a total of 14.0 credits. (Note: CHM395Y1 can be used toward this requirement).

Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.


FAS Program Area: Chemistry, Data Science