Full Time
For full-time study, a complete application package must be submitted by February 1 in
order to be considered for admission to program studies starting in
September.
A compete application must include all of the following:
- A completed application form
- A non-refundable application fee ($50)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (to be sent directly by the issuing school in sealed envelopes to ICS)
- Letters
of academic reference commenting on the academic merits of the
applicant's previous study and on her or his preparation and prospects
for successful graduate study. For those applying to a master's program,
two such letters are required. Three letters of academic reference are
required for those applying to the doctoral program,
- One
personal recommendation from someone who knows the applicant well and
can comment on his or her purposefulness, maturity and personal
readiness for graduate study,
- A
substantial sample of the applicant's academic work showing an ability
to research, write and critique, such as an essay or research paper of
approximately 10-20 pages,
- A
personal statement which both indicates how study at ICS connects with
the applicant's academic goals and comments on how the applicant expects
his or her own tradition to engage with that of ICS.
Part Time
Part-time
students must complete the full application process if they desire to
work towards a degree. Individuals intending to apply to a program may
take a couple courses for credit, which can later be credited toward the
degree, before committing to the program. The normal prerequisite for
part-time study is a four-year baccalaureate degree in the appropriate
field or its equivalent.
Persons
who wish to take courses for credit without pursuing a degree are
welcome to do so. Non-degree students must complete the online Course
Registration Form. Those who wish to audit a course must obtain the
permission of the instructor before enrolling in a course.
Please note: The PhD program is not offered for part-time studies.
Casual Study
ICS welcomes people who wish to take occasional courses for their own
intellectual pursuits. As with full and part time studies, a four-year
baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required. Please contact
academic-registrar@icscanada.edu for further information. It is strongly recommended that persons in full-time employment limit their enrolment to one course per semester.
Credit Transfer
Applicants who have completed courses at other institutions may request a credit
transfer. ICS will accept a maximum of two (2) credit transfers if the
courses are deemed to be of an appropriate academic level and fit into
the applicant's program. Credits will not be transferred from any
programs of study previously completed and for which a degree was
granted.
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