Arts One - First Nations

Program Overview

Arts One-First Nations is a multidisciplinary program for first-year university students exploring the interaction between First Nations and Western cultures. Taught by a team of instructors, primarily of First Nations ancestry, the program emphasizes small seminars and the participation of First Nations leaders and elders. It is suitable for students interested in the humanities and social sciences, except for those pursuing science or engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objective:

Students will learn about the history and effects of interaction between the First Nations of North America and those who came to this land from Europe. The program curriculum incorporates concepts of First Nations and Western European governance, community, and culture. Students will explore such questions as: What happens when different cultures collide? How do people use myth, ceremony, writing, and story-telling to understand family, spirituality, and economics?

Program Description:

Arts One-First Nations is a multi-disciplinary learning community for first-year university students. The program is intended for students who are interested in the intersection and interaction between First Nations and western cultures within a broad introduction to interdisciplinary study in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Teaching:

The curriculum for the Arts One-First Nations program is completely integrated and is taught by a team of instructors, the majority of whom are of First Nations ancestry. Much of the teaching takes place in small seminars. First Nations leaders and elders are regular participants in the program.

Careers:

• Compatible with a wide variety of career objectives
• Suitable for most students, particularly those interested in most areas except science and engineering

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic Fees

Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee. When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee. Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses. Fees for One Year Amount Tuition (30 credits x $163.14 per credit) 4,894.20 Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) 195.77 Student Services fee (30 credits x $7.21 per credit) 216.30 VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month) 212.72 Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) 265.00 Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year 1,500.00 Total 7,283.99 Notes The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer. All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.

International Fees

Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee. When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee. Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses. Fees for One Year Amount Tuition (2 semesters x $10870.72 per semester) 21,741.44 Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester) 926.80 VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month) 212.72 Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) 265.00 Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester) 926.80 VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month) 212.72 Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) 265.00 Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year 1,500.00 Total 24,645.96 Notes Tuition in the above table is based on $776.48 per credit, up to a maximum of $10,870.72 per semester for 15 credits; $776.48 per credit beyond 15 credits. Ancillary Fees in the above table are based on $33.10 per credit, up to a maximum of $463.40 per semester for 15 credits; $33.10 per credit beyond 15 credits. The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer. All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.