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Statistics The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers one 3-credit course at the 100-level (see course description at the bottom of this page): STAT 101: Introductory Statistics This course is a requirement for students in all Bachelor of Business Administration programs; all Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition programs; all Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs; all Bachelor of Arts...

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The UNHCR estimated that more than 110 million people worldwide were forced to flee their homes by mid-2023. Have you thought about the structural processes involved in such mass displacement of people? Have you critically investigated the experience of refugeehood and statelessness? Did you critically reflect on the interplay between territory, identity, and nationhood? What political processes...

Necessary Requirements for All History Essays Please note: students who require help with their writing should seek the services of the Student Success Centre for assistance. A minimum of five sources (books, articles) are required (with the exception of book review essays). The topic and aspects to be examined must be indicated in the first paragraph of the essay. This is the essay plan and must...

There are no first-year nursing courses. All first-year courses for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree are non-nursing courses. Students in the program take their first nursing courses in year two of the program. Core courses are not open to students outside of the program. However, non-nursing students are permitted to take NURS 364 (Social Justice and Health) and/or NURS 365 (Gender and...

Catholic Studies The Program in Catholic Studies offers two 3-credit courses at the 100-level (see course descriptions at the bottom of this page): CATH 101 – The Catholic Story CATH 102 – The Catholic Imagination These are required courses for a major or joint major in Catholic Studies, and are recommended courses for a minor, subsidiary, or pair. They can also be used as electives in any program...

English The Department of English offers one 6-credit course and one 3-credit course at the 100-level (see course descriptions at the bottom of this page): ENGL 100 – Introduction to Literature and Critical Writing (6 credits) ENGL 111 – Literature and Academic Writing I (3 credits) Either ENGL 100, or ENGL 111, is required for a major, joint major, advanced major, joint advanced major, honours...

Computer Science The Department of Computer Science offers four 3-credit courses at the 100-level (see course descriptions below): CSCI 128 – Computing Literacy and Coding for Problem Solving CSCI 135 – Computer Application Technology CSCI 161 – Introduction to Programming CSCI 162 – Programming and Data Structures CSCI 161 and 162 CSCI 161 and 162 are the foundation courses for students intending...

Celtic Studies The Department of Celtic Studies offers one 6-credit courses and three 3-credit courses at the 100-level. The 6-credit course is an introductory language course, requiring no prior knowledge of Celtic language. The other two 3-credit courses are Celtic history courses taught in English. CELT 101 – Gaelic Language and Culture I (3 credits) CELT 102 – Gaelic Language and Culture II (3...

Economics The Department of Economics offers two 3-credit courses at the 100-level (see course descriptions at the bottom of this page): ECON 101 – Introductory Microeconomics ECON 102 – Introductory Macroeconomics Together, ECON 101 and 102 provide the 6 credits of foundational course material for further study in Economics. These courses are required for a major, joint major, advanced major...

The Department of Adult Education at St. Francis Xavier University has developed a concentration in Adult Education & Health as a part time Master of Education (MEd) degree in Curriculum and Instruction. The 12 courses will concentrate on adult education and health for those interested in teaching and learning in various settings (e.g., health care sector, higher education, community).

The Global Issues Forum is a cross-disciplinary, academic event organized by the Development Studies program along with interested faculty from other departments. It provides students with the opportunity to discuss a critical contemporary global issue with students from other classes and, in the past, with Coady diploma participants. The goal is to engage in open dialogue from different...

Opportunities Internships and fellowships Pathy Fellowship Irving Research Mentorship Awards WEDO: Women's Environment and Development Organization Jobs International Development News and Jobs Job Opportunities with Global Affairs Canada Bursaries and awards Development Studies Internship Bursary This award is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in DEVS...

See Section 4.1 in the academic calendar for general regulations on degree requirements and course pattern. Click here to see DEVS Degree Requirements Thesis Guidelines DEVS 490: Honours Thesis in Development Studies The DEVS 490 thesis is a required course for students in the honours program worth 6 credits that counts towards the honours degree in Development Studies. The student is expected to...

The following program options are available: BA with Honours in Development Studies with a Subsidiary subject. BA with Joint Advanced Major in Development Studies and another subject. BA with Joint Major in Development Studies and another subject. A minor or subsidiary in Development Studies. Other options include: Pair 101 and at least one of DEVS 201/202 with another three (3) or six (6) credits...

A StFX interdisciplinary health professor has just published a research paper in a leading journal aimed at estimating the duration that patients remain at reduced risk of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality after a complete colonoscopy. Dr. Arlinda Ruco, who is first author on the paper with colleagues from the University of Melbourne, the University of Toronto, the University of Ottawa and...

Thesis-based graduate students were challenged to present their scholarly and creative activity and its wider impact in three minutes or less during the 2024 Eastern Regional Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition in Quebec City, and StFX’s Mackenzie LeVernois was more than up for the challenge of presenting complex research in a compelling and accessible way. Ms. LeVernois, an earth and...

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