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Engineering students must complete humanities credits as part of their CAS/BASc requirements. Humanities courses are typically drawn from subjects such as English, History, Philosophy, Classics, and Languages. A complete, official list of courses that fulfill the humanities requirement is published in the CAS Calendar Description on the School of Engineering website.
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Humanities courses are electives outside of science and engineering that broaden your academic experience.
📋 Examples of Humanities Subjects:
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English (literature, writing)
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History
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Philosophy
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Classics
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Languages (French, Spanish, German, etc.)
📌 Where to Find the Official List: You can view the full list of approved humanities courses here: 👉 CAS Calendar Description – Humanities Courses
✅ These courses count toward your humanities credits and help balance your Engineering program with broader perspectives.
📘 Helpful Definitions:
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Humanities courses: Classes focused on human culture, history, language, and thought, outside of science/engineering
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Elective: A course chosen outside required program requirements that still counts toward your degree
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CAS Calendar Description: Official program guide listing approved courses for CAS/BASc requirements
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