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Last updated: March 11, 2026, 9:46 a.m.

Elective courses open to all students

All students are required to do elective credits — courses that are not a part of your program of study. What those are depend on such things as your degree, program or faculty.

Below, you will find a list of courses that are open to all students. The Faculty of Arts and Science also offers Elective groups, which are based on a theme.

Course Prerequisites: You cannot register for a course if you haven’t completed its prerequisite. If a course requires "Departmental permission," you must get approval from the relevant department before registering.

Course Entry Restrictions: Many Arts & Science courses reserve seats for students in specific programs and may not be open to others as electives. Check the course schedule and click on the section to view seat availability. If there's a waitlist and you're in the required program, it likely means seats are reserved for you.

Categories

Humanities

Explore human culture, language, communication, historical contexts, ethical inquiries, and religious beliefs.

See humanities electives

Sciences

Explore the natural world, physical laws, human health, mental processes, and the environment through scientific inquiry.

See electives in the sciences

Social sciences

Examine societal systems, environmental practices, cultural influences, and economic frameworks.

See electives in social sciences

Interdisciplinary courses

Other interdisciplinary courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science.

See interdisciplinary electives

Fine arts

Elective arts courses offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts.

See fine arts electives

Business

Administration courses offered by the John Molson School of Business.

See business electives

Humanities

  • COMS 360 01 (Fall)
  • COMS 360 02 (Winter)
  • COMS 361 EC (Fall) Prerequisite: Successful completion of 24 university credits
  • COMS 361 EC (Winter) Prerequisite: Successful completion of 24 university credits

ENGL 224 EC (Summer) 

ENGL 3521 AA (Summer)

ENGL 298 RM (Fall)

ENGL 298 A (Fall) 

ENGL 321 A (Fall)

ENGL 327 A (Fall)

ENGL 362 A (Fall)

ENGL 374 A (Fall) 

ENGL 3040 A (Fall)

ENGL 391 A (Fall)

ENGL 224 EC (Winter)

ENGL 378 A (Winter 2027) 

ENGL 311 A (Winter)

ENGL 318 A (Winter)

ENGL 3700 A (Winter)

ENGL 387 A (Winter) 

ENGL 389 A (Winter)

ENGL 3946 A (Winter)

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Sciences

  • CHEM 205 41, 01TL, 02TL (Summer 1)
  • CHEM 205 01, 02, 03, 51, AA, 03TL, 04TL, 05TL, 06TL, 07TL, 08TL, 09TL, 10TL, 51TL, 52TL, 53TL (Fall)
  • CHEM 205 04, 05, 52, 53, 11TL, 12TL, 13TL, 14TL, 15TL, 54TL, 55TL, 57TL (Winter)

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  • SCOL 270  01 (Fall/Winter) Students must contact department
  • SCOL 360 01 (Fall) Student must contact department. Topic: Public Science Communication
  • SFYX 201 01 (Fall)
  • SCOL 350 02 (Winter) Student must contact department. Topic: Intermediate Special Topics in Philosophy 

Social sciences

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  • POLI 208 EC (Winter)            
  • POLI 214 B (Winter)    

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Interdisciplinary courses

INOV 300 Innovation Methods and Strategies (Winter 2026)

Fine arts

FFAR 298: Special topics courses

These Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Fine Arts courses bridge the arts, culture and society. From hip-hop to queer cinema, from dancing bodies to artificial intelligence and sexuality and gender, get ready for a captivating blend of academic rigor and popular culture.

FFAR 298 course descriptions

  • ARTH 200 and 300-level courses (except for ARTH 201, 202 and 300) are open to all students, all sections (Fall, Winter)

More details on Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Studies courses

  • DANC 302 A (Fall) (limited seats available for non-DANCE students)
  • DANC 402 A (Fall) (limited seats available for non-DANCE students
  • DANC 398 D (Technique IA) – Must see dept (Fall)
  • DANC 211 A (Winter) 
  • DANC 303 A limited seats available for non-DANCE students (Fall) 
  • DANC 398 D - Must see dept (Winter)

  • JPER 225 A – (*Audition Required) (Fall/Winter)

  • JAZZ 201 A - Limited seats available for students outside Music (Fall)

  • MUSI 201 A - Limited seats available for students outside Music (Fall)
  • MUSI 321 A - Limited seats available for students outside Music (Fall)
  • MUSI 205 A (Winter)

  • MPER 234 AA (Fall/Winter) (*Audition required)

  • MPRD 201 A - Limited seats available for students outside Music (Fall) 
  • MPRD 202 A - Limited seats available for students outside Music (Winter)

Business

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