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The Bachelor of Arts (3-year) General program at Athabasca University aims to enhance critical and creative thinking through a diverse range of social, political, and cultural studies. This liberal arts education broadens perspectives on local and global affairs, encourages community involvement, and prepares students for lifelong learning and varied career paths. It is a respected credential in Canada and the United States, suitable for occupational diversity, though not primarily designed for direct entry into graduate-level studies.
The Bachelor of Arts (4-year) program at Athabasca University is designed to enhance critical and creative thinking through a diverse range of social, political, and cultural studies. It provides a flexible education, fostering the development, understanding, and dissemination of knowledge, alongside critical thinking skills. This degree prepares students for lifelong learning, occupational diversity, and most graduate programs. The Anthropology Major specifically provides an in-depth understanding of archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology, emphasizing their interrelationships and fostering a comparative and holistic approach to understanding humanity.