Academic Programs List

Last updated: June 2018

Following is a list of degrees and certificates approved by University Council. For a list of all areas of study at USask, see Fields of Study (below).

For more information:
Prospective students please visit https://www.usask.ca/admission/
Current students please visit http://www.usask.ca/programs/

Degrees

Graduate level:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Master of Agriculture (M.Agr.)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Master of Environment and Sustainability (M.E.S.)
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.).
Master of Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas (M.G.E.N.I.A.)
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Master of Mathematics (M.Math.)
Master of Music (M.Mus.)
Master of Northern Governance and Development (M.N.G.D.)
Master of Nursing (M.N.)
Master of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.)
Master of Professional Accounting (M.P.Acc.)
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Master of Sustainable Environmental Management (M.S.E.M.)
Master of Veterinary Science (M.Vet.Sc.)
Master of Water Security (M.W.S.)

Undergraduate level:
Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A.&Sc.)
Bachelor of Arts Three-year (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts Four-year (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A.)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
Bachelor of Music in Music Education [B.Mus.(Mus.Ed.)]
Bachelor of Science Three-year (B.Sc.)
Bachelor of Science Four-year (B.Sc.)
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc.)
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness [B.Sc.(Agbus.)]
Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resource Management [B.Sc.(R.R.M.)]
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.)
Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience [B.Sc.(An.Biosc.)]
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.E.)*
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology [B.Sc.(Kin.)]
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N)
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition [B.Sc.(Nutr.)]

Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

*Engineering degrees are awarded in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Diplomas and Certificates of Proficiency

Graduate level:
Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.)
Postgraduate Degree Specialization Certificate (P.G.D.S.C.)

Graduate Certificate in One Health
Graduate Certificate in Social Economy and Cooperatives

Undergraduate level:
Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate
Aboriginal Teacher Associate Certificate
Certificate in Applied and Professional Ethics
Certificate in Classical and Medieval Latin
Certificate in Criminology and Addictions
Certificate in Ethics, Justice, and Law
Certificate in Global Health
Certificate in Global Studies
Certificate in Indigenous Governance and Politics
Certificate in Indigenous Languages
Certificate in Indigenous Studies
Certificate in Jazz
Certificate in Jewish and Christian Origins
Certificate in One Health
Certificate in Practical and Applied Arts
Certificate in Professional Communication
Certificate in Secondary Technical Vocational Education (C.S.T.V.E.)
Certificate in Sustainability
Certificate in wîcêhtowin Theatre
Certifcate of Leadership in Post-Secondary Education
Internationally Educated Teachers Certificate (IETC)
Kanawayiketaytan Askiy Certificate

Post-Degree Specialization Certificate (P.D.S.C.)
Post-Degree Certificate in Career and Guidance Studies
Post-Degree Certificate in English as an Additional Language
Post-Degree Certificate in Education: Special Education

Diploma level:
Diploma in Agribusiness
Diploma in Agronomy
Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Diploma in Aboriginal Lands Governance - K.A.Ab.L.G.
Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Diploma in Aboriginal Resource Management – K.A.Ab.R.M.

Other programs

Certificate of Successful Completion
Business Administration Certificate
Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education
Certificate in English for Academic Purposes
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
Executive Business Administration Certificate
Prairie Horticulture Certificate
Graduate Pathways Certificate
Graduate Professional Skills Certificate (G.P.S.C.)
STEM Accelerator Certificate

Certificate of Attendance
Certificate of Art and Design
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Certified Crop Science Consultant
Master Gardener Certificate

Fields of Study List

Last Updated: September 2018

The following table indicates the Fields of Study available at the University of Saskatchewan. It also shows what programs or depth of study (certificate, minor, major, honours, degree or other credential) is available in that field, whether other Program Options are available (such as internships), which college(s) and department(s) offer that field, and the home college for that department. Please note some of our fields are available only at the graduate level.

Agriculture and Bioresources

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Aboriginal agriculture and land management PGD Bioresource Policy, Business and Economics AGRI
Agribusiness Diploma
BSA (minor), BSc (Agbus) (major, honours); BSc RRM Minor
AGRI Bioresource Policy, Business and Economics AGRI
Agribusiness entrepreneurship BSA (minor) AGRI Dean's Office AGRI
Agricultural biology BSA (major, honours) AGRI Biology A & S
Agricultural economics BSA (minor, major, honours), PGD, MAgr, MSc, PhD. AGRI Bioresource Policy, Business and Economics AGRI
Agronomy Diploma
BSA (major)
AGRI Interdisciplinary AGRI
Animal and poultry science MAgr, MSc, PhD AGRI Animal and Poultry Science AGRI
Animal science BSA (minor, major); BSc RRM minor AGRI Animal and Poultry Science AGRI
Applied microbiology PGD, M.Agr, MSc, PhD Food and Bioproduct Sciences AGRI
Applied plant ecology BSA (minor, major) AGRI Plant Sciences AGRI
Biotechnology BSA (minor), focus on biotechnology available in M.Agr, MSc, and PhD programs AGRI Animal and Poultry Science/ Food and Bioproduct Sciences/ Plant Sciences AGRI
Crop science BSA (major) AGRI Plant Sciences AGRI
Animal Bioscience BSc (AnBiosc) AGRI Animal and Poultry Science AGRI
Environmental science BSA (major) AGRI AGRI
Field crop production BSA (minor), BSc (AgBus) minor AGRI AGRI
Food and bioproduct sciences BSA (minor, major), MAgr, MSc, PhD. AGRI Food and Bioproduct Sciences AGRI
Food science BSc (4 major, honours), BSc (Nutr.) (minor) AGRI Food and Bioproduct Sciences AGRI
Horticultural science BSA (major) AGRI Plant Sciences AGRI
Kanawayihtaytan Askiy Degree-level Certificate, Diploma AGRI AGRI
Nutrition BSA (minor) AGRI PHARM & NUTR
Plant Sciences BSA (minor, major, honours)
Poultry science BSA (minor) AGRI Animal and Poultry Science AGRI
Prairie Horticulture Certificate Certificate AGRI AGRI
Rangeland resources BSA (minor), BSc RRM minor AGRI Plant Sciences AGRI
Resource economics & policy BSc Renewable Resource Management major AGRI Bioresource Policy, Business and Economics AGRI
Resourse science BSc Renewable Resource Management major AGRI Soil Science AGRI
Soil science BSA (minor, major), BSc RRM minor, PGD, MSc, PhD AGRI Soil Science AGRI
Toxicology BSA (minor), BSc (RRM) (minor) AGRI Toxicology A & S

Arts and Science

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Aboriginal Public Administration BA (4 major/honours) A & S Interdisciplinary (Political Studies) A & S / Law
Anatomy and cell biology BSc (3/4 major, honours, double honours), MSc, PhD. A & S Anatomy & Cell Biology MED
Anthropology minor, BA (3/4 major, honours,double honours), MA A & S Archaeology & Anthropology A & S
Applied mathematics minor, BSc (3/4 major, honours) A & S Mathematics & Statistics A & S
Applied and professional ethics Degree-level Certificate A & S Philosophy
Archaeology minor, BA (3/4 major, honours,double honours),BSc (4 major, honours,double honours), MA A & S Archaeology & Anthropology A & S
Art history minor, BA (3/4 major, honours,double honours) A & S Art & Art History A & S
Astronomy minor A & S Physics & Engineering Physics A & S
Biochemistry BSc (3/4 major, honours,double honours), PGD, MSc, PhD. A & S Biochemistry MED
Bioinformatics BSc (4 major, honours) A & S Biochemistry / Computer Science MED, A & S
Biology minor, BSc (3/4 major, honours), PGD, MSc, PhD. A & S Biology A & S
Business economics BA (4 major, honours) A & S Economics A & S
Canadian literature in English minor A & S English A & S
Catholic studies minor A & S Dean's Office St. Thomas More College
Chemistry minor, BSc (3/4 major, honours,double honours), MSc, PhD A & S Chemistry A & S
Classical and Medieval Latin Degree-level Certificate A & S History A & S
Classical, medieval and renaissance studies BA (minor, 4 major honours,double honours) A & S History A & S
Classics minor A & S History A & S
Computer science BSc (minor, 3/4 major, honours,double honours), PDSC - specialization in software engineering, PGD, MSc, PhD. Professional Internship Option A & S Computer Science A & S
Computing BSc (4 major) A & S Computer Science A & S
Corrections see Evidence-based practice in corrections
Crime, Law & Justice Studies Minor A & S Sociology A & S
Criminology & Addictions Degree-level Certificate A & S Sociology A & S
Critical perspectives on social justice and the common good minor A & S Division of Social Sciences A & S
Digital culture and new media minor A & S Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity A & S
Drama BA (3/4 major, honours) in theatre history, BFA in acting or design. A & S Drama A & S
Economics minor, BA (3/4 major, honours), PDSC, PGD, MA. Career Internship Program A & S Economics A & S
English BA (3/4 major, honours,double honours), MA, PhD. A & S English A & S
Entrepreneurship minor A & S Edwards School of Business
Environmental biology BSc (4 major, honours). A & S Biology A & S
Environmental earth sciences BSc (4 major, honours). A & S interdisciplinary (Geological Sciences) A & S
Environment and society BA&Sc (4 major, honours) A & S Geography & Planning A & S
Ethics, Justic and Law Degree-level Certificate A & S Philosophy A & S
Evidence-based practice in corrections PGDSC [Post graduate degree specialization certificate] Psychology; Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies CGSR
Food science BSc (4 major, honours);
S
A & S Food & Bioproduct Sciences AGRI
French recognition, minor, BA (3/4 major, honours,double honours), MA A & S Languages & Linguistics A & S
Geography

BA (3/4 major, honours), MA, MSc, PhD

A & S Geography & Planning A & S
Geological Sciences PGD, MSc, PhD. Geological Sciences A & S
Geology BSc (minor, 3/4 major, honours); M.Sc., PhD A & S Geological Sciences A & S
Geomatics minor A & S Geography & Planning A & S
Geophysics BSc (4 major, honours) A & S Geological Sciences A & S
German recognition, minor A & S Languages & Linguistics A & S
Global Studies Degree-level Certificate A & S Political Studies A & S
Health Studies BASc, BASc (honours) Specializations in: Biology, Development and Health; Individual, Society, and Health; Culture, Environment and Health. A & S A & S
History minor, BA (3/4 major, honours,double honours), MA, PhD. A & S History A & S
Indigenous Studies minor, BA (3/4 major, honours), MA A & S Indigenous Studies A & S
Interactive System Design BA&Sc (4 year major) A & S Computer Science, Psychology, Art & Art History A & S
International studies BA (4 major, honours) A & S Interdisciplinary (Political Studies) A & S
Jazz Cerrtificate of Proficiency A & S Music A & S
Jewish and Christian Origins minor A & S Religion and Culture A & S
Linguistics BA (3/4 major, honours), MA A & S Religion and Culture A & S
Mathematical Physics BSc (honours) A & S Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Engineering Physics A & S
Mathematics BSc (minor, 3/4 major, honours,double honours), Concentrations in Pure Mathematics and in Applied Mathematics A & S Mathematics & Statistics A & S
Mathematics and Statistics MMath, MSc, PhD. A & S Mathematics & Statistics A & S
Microbiology and Immunology BSc (3/4 major, honours,double honours), MSc, PhD A & S Microbiology & Immunology MED
Modern Languages BA (3/4 major) A & S Languages & Linguistics A & S
Music

BA (3/4 major, honours), BMus, MA, MMus

Concentrations for BMus in Musicology. Individualized Performance (Honours) and Composition & Theory

Performance Option A & S Music A & S
Music education BMus (MusEd) (4 major, honours) A & S Music A & S
Northern governance and development Masters (M.N.G.D) International Centre for Northern Governance and Development A&S
Palaeobiology BSc (4 major, honours) A & S Interdisciplinary (Biology) A & S
Philosophy minor, BA (3/4 major, honours), MA MA thesis and course-based Program Options A & S Philosophy A & S
Physics BSc (3/4 major, honours, double honours), Specializations in Astronomy; Atmospheric, Space & Plasma Science' Materials Science; Nuclear Science; Theoretical Physics Professional Internship Program A & S Physics & Engineering Physics A & S
Physics and engineering physics MSc, PhD Physics & Engineering Physics A & S
Physiology and pharmacology

BSc (3/4 major, honours).

MSc and PhD available in Physiology and in Pharmacology

A & S Physiology/ Pharmacology MED
Political studies minor, BA (3/4 major, honours,, double honours), MA Career Internship Program A & S Political Studies A & S
Psychology BA (3/4 major, honours), BSc (4 major, honours),MA, PhD A & S Psychology A & S
Public administration (see also School of Public Policy) BA (4 major, honours) A & S Interdisciplinary (Political Studies) A & S
Regional and urban planning BA (4 major, honours) Cooperative Education Program A & S Interdisciplinary (Geography & Planning) A & S
Religion and culture minor, BA (3/4 major, honours,double honours),MA Religion & Culture A & S
Sociology BA (3/4 major, honours, double honours), MA, PhD Aboriginal Justice and Criminology Program for Native Students A & S Sociology A & S
Spanish recognition, minor A & S Languages & Linguistics A & S
Statistics minor, BSc (4 major, honours, double honours) A & S Mathematics & Statistics A & S
Studio art minor,BA (3/4 major),BFA,double honours,MFA
Toxicology BSc (4 major, honours), BSA (minor), PGD, MSc, PhD A & S, and AGRIC Interdisciplinary VET MED
Ukrainian recognition A & S Languages & Linguistics A & S
Ukrainian studies minor A & S Political Studies STM
Urban planning minor A & S Geography & Planning A & S
Water science minor A & S Geography & Planning A & S
Wichetowin Theatre Degree-level Certificate A & S Drama A & S
Women's and gender studies minor, BA (3/4 major, honours), MA A & S Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity A & S

Business

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Accounting BComm (major), MPAcc, MSc BUS Accounting BUS
Aboriginal business administration Degree-level Certificate BUS BUS
Business administration Certificate of Successful Completion, MBA BUS BUS
Executive business administration Certificate of Successful Completion
Finance BComm (major), MSc BUS Finance & Management Science BUS
Human resources BComm (major) BUS Human Resources & Organizational Behaviour BUS
Management BComm (major) BUS BUS
Marketing BComm (major), MSc BUS Management & Marketing BUS
Operations management BComm (major) BUS Finance & Management Science BUS

Dentistry

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Dentistry DMD DENT DENT

Education

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Aboriginal teacher associate certificate Degree-level Certificate EDUC Indian Teacher Education Program EDUC
Continuing education MCEd (inactive) Educational Foundations EDUC
Curriculum studies PGD, MEd Course-based Option; Project Option; Thesis Option Curriculum Studies EDUC
Education BEd elementary/middle years option; secondary option EDUC EDUC
Educational administration PGD, MEd, PhD Course-based Option; Thesis Option Educational Administration EDUC
Educational foundations

MEd

Concentrations in Land-based indigenous education; Critical enrivonmental education; Lifelong learning

Course-based Option; Project Option; Thesis Option

Educational Foundations
Educational psychology and special education

MEd

Concentrations in Special education; Measurement and evaluation.

Course-based Option; Thesis Option Educational Psychology & Special Education
Educational technology and design MEd Project Option; Thesis Option Curriculum Studies
Indigenous Languages

Degree-level Certificate

EDUC Curriculum Studies
Kinesiology/Education

BSc (Kin)/BEd

BEd concentration in Physical education and teacher education

EDUC / Kinesiology
Leadership in Post-Secondary Education

Degree-level Certificate

Music education see Arts and Science, Music education
Practical and Applied Arts Degree-level Certificate EDUC Curriculum Studies EDUC
School and counselling psychology MEd Educational Psychology & Special Education EDUC
Secondary technical vocational education Degree-level Certificate EDUC EDUC
Special education Post-degree Certificate in Education (Special Eduction) (Degree-level Certificate) EDUC Centre for Continuing and Distance Education/Educational Psychology & Special Education EDUC
Special programs Indian Teacher Education Program; Northwest Territories Teacher Education Program; Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program; EDUC EDUC

Engineering

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Engineering Professional Internship program (all majors) Professional Communications Option (all majors) Engineering Entrepreneurship Option (all majors)
Biological engineering BE (major), PGD, MSc, MEng, PhD ENGR Chemical and Biological Engineering ENGR
Biomedical engineering MEng, PGD, MSc, PhD Interdisciplinary ENGR
Chemical engineering BE (major), PGD, MEng, MSc, PhD Option in biochemical, petroleum, mineral processing ENGR Chemical and Biological Engineering ENGR
Civil engineering BE (major), PGD, MEng, MSc, PhD ENGR Civil and Geological Engineering ENGR
Computer engineering BE (major) ENGR Electrical and Computer Engineering ENGR
Electrical engineering BE (major), PGD, MEng, MSc, PhD ENGR Electrical and Computer Engineering ENGR
Engineering physics BE (major),PGD, MSc, PhD ENGR Physics and Engineering Physics A & S
Environmental engineering BE (major), PGD, MEng, MSc, PhD Interdisciplinary ENGR
Geological engineering BE (major), PGD ENGR Civil and Geological Engineering ENGR
Mechanical engineering BE, PGD, MEng, MSc, PhD ENGR Mechanical Engineering ENGR

Environment & Sustainability

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Sustainability Certificate of Proficiency Focus Areas: Natural Resources and Sustainability; Community and Sustainability.
Environment and sustainability MSc, PhD Interdisciplinary School of Environment and Sustainability
Sustainable environmental management Masters Interdisciplinary School of Environment and Sustainability
Water Security Masters (MWS) Interdisciplinary School of Environment and Sustainability

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Individual interdisciplinary graduate programs PGD, MA, MSc, PhD ;

Kinesiology

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Entrepeneurship minor KINE Edwards School of Business
Exercise and sport studies BSc (Kin), BSc (Kin) (Honours) KINE KINE
Kinesiology MSc, PhD KINE KINE
Kinesiology/Education BSc (Kin)/BEd KINE Kinesiology/ Curriculum Studies KINE / EDUC
Nutrition minor KINE Pharmacy & Nutrition
Physical education studies BSc (Kin) KINE KINE

Law

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Law Juris Doctor, LLM LAW LAW

Medicine

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Anatomy and cell biology BSc (3/4 major, honours), MSc, PhD A & S Anatomy and Cell Biology MED
Biochemistry BSc (3/4 major, honours), PGD, MSc, PhD A & S Biochemistry MED
Biological psychiatry MSc, PhD Psychiatry MED
Community and population health science MSc., PhD Community Health and Epidemiology MED
Global health Degree-level Certificate Interdisciplinary MED
Health Sciences MSc, PhD Community Health and Epidemiology MED
Medicine MD MED Interdisciplinary MED
Microbiology BSc (3/4 major, honours) A & S Microbiology & Immunology MED
Microbiology and immunology MSc, PhD Microbiology & Immunology MED
Obstetrics and gynecology MSc, PhD Obstetrics & Gynecology MED
Pathology MSc, PhD Pathology MED
Pharmacology MSc, PhD Pharmacology MED
Pharmacology & physiology BSc (3/4 major, honours) A & S Physiology, Pharmacology MED
Physiology MSc, PhD Physiology MED
Surgery MSc Surgery MED

Nursing

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Nursing BSN, MN, PhD
Post-Degree BSN Option
Nursing   Nursing
Nurse practitioner MN Option; Post Graduate Degree Specialization Certificate  Nursing

Pharmacy and Nutrition

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Nutrition and dietetics BSc (Nutr), MSc, PhD PHARM & NUTR PHARM & NUTR
Pharmacy PharmD, MSc, PhD. PHARM & NUTR PHARM & NU

Physical Therapy

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Physical therapy MPT School of Rehabilitation Science MED

Public Health

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Biostatistics MSc, PhD School of Public Health
Epidemiology PhD School of Public Health
Public health Master of Public Health School of Public Health
Vaccinology & Immunotherapeutics MSc, PhD School of Public Health

Public Policy

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas Masters (M.G.E.N.I.A.) School of Public Policy
Public administration Master ofPublic Administration School of Public Policy
Public policy Master of Public Policy, PhD School of Public Policy

Veterinary Medicine

Colleges and Fields of Study Programs and Depth of Study available Program Options Undergraduate Degree College Department Home College
Large animal clinical sciences MSc, PhD Large Animal Clinical Sciences VET MED
Small animal clinical sciences MVetSc, MSc, PhD Small Animal Clinical Sciences VET MED
Veterinary biomedical sciences M.Sc, PhD
Veterinary medicine DVM PGD VET MED Interdisciplinary VET MED
Veterinary microbiology PGD, PhD Vet Microbiology VET MED
Veterinary pathology PGD, MVetSc, MSc, PhD Vet Pathology VET MED