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Formal Reasoning Certificate at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

The interdisciplinary Certificate in Formal Reasoning develops a foundation in symbolic logic and axiomatic systems and recognizes proficiency in formal reasoning and critical thinking. Students learn to analyze everyday and technical arguments for faults and fallacies. It can be earned alone, alongside a degree, or after a degree.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 2 years (21 credit units)  |  Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (May) and Summer (July)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

21 credit units: PHIL 140.3, MATH 163.3, MATH 164.3, MATH 266.3, PHIL 241.3, PHIL 243.3 and one of MATH 361.3, MATH 362.3 or MATH 364.3.

Career pathways

Scientific and technical communication, scientific research, computer programming, systems analysis, diagnostics and troubleshooting, investigative work and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

College of Arts and Science (Saskatchewan high school applicants): Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 is recommended, and admission is possible with a mathematics deficiency; minimum admission average 70%. University/college transfer applicants: minimum 60%. Applicants whose first language is not English may have to prove English proficiency.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (May) and Summer (July)

Duration: 2 years (21 credit units)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.usask.ca/formal-reasoning.php

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