The Applied Communication, Leadership and Culture program explicitly connects the communication skills and leadership training of a Liberal Arts education to successful post- graduation employment. This program is defined by its focus on the transferability of the written, oral and visual communication skills, the critical thinking, and the cultural awareness acquired during a Liberal Arts education to the world beyond academia. Technical skills, work-integrated learning (internships, cooperatives, workplace-generated projects), and career-related mentoring are key components of its design.

All of the following courses are required for a Major in Applied Communication, Leadership and Culture:

• English 1010 - Academic Writing
• ACLC 1060 - Putting Arts to Work I
• ACLC 1080 - Digital Literacy
• University 2030 - Introduction to Leadership Studies
• English 2340 - Public Speaking
• ACLC 2090 - Digital Humanities
• University 3030 - Leadership Theory and Practice
• ACLC 3060 - Putting Arts to Work II
• ACLC 3080 - Leadership for a Changing World
• English 3810 - Professional Writing
• Arts 4010 - Capstone Arts
• either
  • English 4040 - Communication and Rhetoric: Capstone Writing OR
  • ACLC 4000 - Advanced Workshop in Applied Communication
• ACLC 4060 - Putting Arts to Work III
• ACLC 4070 - Work Integrated Internship

The minor program will require a total of 21 semester hours of program-specific courses.

The following courses are required for a Minor in Applied Communication, Leadership, and Communication.

• ACLC 1060 - Putting Arts to Work
• ACLC 3060 - Putting Arts to Work
• ACLC 1080 - Digital Literacy
• and four (4) other courses from the ACLC list of Major requirements, including one at the 4000 level

Minor co-requisites:

• English 1010 - Academic Writing.

High School Graduates

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Successful completion of Grade 12 examinations in a University Preparatory Program with an overall average of at least 70% (75% for Quebec Secondary V students) in the following subjects:

• English;
• one Social Studies or Language;
• any 3 other academic courses. Grade 12 math recommended.
  Note: Grade 12 Math is a prerequisite for some 1st year Art courses.

Please refer to the BCA Academic Calendar for complete admissions information.

Faculty

• Lisa Chilton, Director, ACLC; Associate Professor, History
• Kate Scarth, Chair of L.M. Montgomery Studies and ACLC
• Josh MacFadyen, America Research Chair in Geospatial Humanities

Practitioner In Residence

• Bruce Rainnie, Journalist in Residence

Adjunct Faculty

• Bobby Cameron
• Cheryl Picard

ACLC Steering Committee

• Lisa Chilton (Director)
• Kate Scarth
• Vickie Johnston
• James Moran
• Shannon Murray
• Esther Wohlgemut

BCA's undergraduate tuition is the second-lowest in the Atlantic region, and we offer millions of dollars in scholarships and awards.

Tuition

$6,390 per year, based on 30 credit hours ($639 per 3 credit course).
International students pay $7,470 per year in addition to full-time student tuition.

For a complete breakdown of part-time or full-time study as a student in the Faculty of Arts, visit our Tuition and Fees page.

Scholarships and Awards

BCA supports you and your educational goals. We administer millions of dollars in scholarships and awards to our undergraduate and graduate students every year. Depending on your faculty or program, and year of study, you may be eligible for available awards.

Search the complete list of scholarships for information and application forms.  

Celebrating Student Achievement

Including Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships and Academic Excellence Awards, these awards recognize the academic achievements of all students who meet the eligibility criteria while studying towards their first undergraduate degree.

Visit the Scholarships site for complete information.