June 17, 2005  - TQS Regulation 4.5 has been changed to read as follows (the added requirement is highlighted in bold underlined italics):

4.05 An “Integrated Program” is one containing a minimum of 30 semester credits of senior level and/or graduate level courses which make up a program containing a common theme or purpose, or a post-baccalaureate diploma containing a common theme or purpose and a minimum of 30 semester credits, 24 of which must be senior level. Senior level course are usually courses numbered 300 and above undertaken at an accredited university or college. An Integrated Program may be all in one academic subject area, or all in Education, or a combination of both Education and one academic subject area applicable to teaching in the BC public school system. At least 20 of the total of 30 credits must be eligible for inclusion in a degree or diploma as part of a major area of study. Courses included in an Integrated Program must be completed within a ten year time period. (See TQS Policy 4.A)

June 17, 2005  - TQS Policy 4.A has been changed as indicated below (the added requirement in highlighted in 3):

4.A Acceptable Course Content (TQS Integrated Program) The senior level courses in an Integrated Program must be eligible for:
1. Inclusion in an acceptable degree program, post-baccalaureate diploma program, or teacher education/certificate program offered by the university giving the courses; and,
2. Inclusion as transfer credit, in an acceptable degree or post-baccalaureate diploma or teacher education program, offered by one of the recognized degree granting institutions in BC; and
3. At least 20 of the total of 30 credits must be eligible for inclusion in a degree program, post- baccalaureate diploma program, or teacher education/certificate program as a major area of study, offered by the university giving the courses.

February 3, 2005  - Graduate Programs for Categorization Purposes