Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Political Science
DESCRIPTION
Students in the Political Science minor will begin their studies with an introductory course which will provide a base of knowledge in a number of areas within the discipline. Early in their studies, students will take a course in research methods to enhance their abilities in that area. Two required courses, one in Canadian government and politics and one in international relations, in the second year will provide students with the basis for further study. Additional credits from the 1000 and 2000 level will enhance students' knowledge in a number of comparative and thematic areas. At the 3000 level students will be exposed to a detailed examination of various political factors, contexts and phenomena. At the 4000 level students will study, in a seminar format, areas of enduring importance in the discipline on a thematic basis.
CONTENT
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachleor of Arts framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements.
Students are required to complete all of the following courses:
- POLI 1125 Introduction to Political Science
- SOCI 2260 Research Methods
- POLI 1120 Canadian Government and Politics
- POLI 1150 International Relations
In addition, students are required to complete at least one of the following:
- POLI 1110 Ideology and Politics
- POLI 1123 Municipal Politics
- POLI 1145 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POLI 2120 Government of the Prairie Provinces
- POLI 2121 Charter Politics in Canada
- POLI 2130 International Relations Theory
- POLI 2131 European Integration
- POLI 2140 Comparative Politics in Asia
- POLI 2150 International Political Economy
- POLI 2155 Contemporary Political Conflict
- POLI 2235 British Columbia Government and Politics
Years Three and Four
Students are required to complete at least five from the following, with at least two each from the 3000 and the 4000 level:
- POLI 3100 American Government and Politics
- POLI 3122 Introduction to Canadian Foreign Policy
- POLI 3125 Nationalism in Canadian Politics
- POLI 3145 Comparative Transborder Studies
- POLI 3146 Government and Politics in India
- POLI 3147 Foreign Policies of the Major Powers
- POLI 3150 American Foreign Policy
- POLI 3160 International Organizations
- POLI 3170 International Peacekeeping
- POLI 3240 Chinese Government and Politics
- POLI 4125 The Politics of Multiculturalism in Canada
- POLI 4210 Liberal Democracy: Classic and Contemporary Debates
- POLI 4330 International Human Rights*
- POLI 4340 Public International Law
- POLI 4420 Issues in Public Policy and Administration
GRADUATION
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible for a Minor in Political Science as a supplement to any Bachelor of Arts degree program, or when combined with a second minor program, a Bachelor of Arts, Double Minor.
| Offered At: | Start Date: |
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1st and 2nd Year (Langley, Richmond |
September January, May |
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Open |
Full-time |
| Contact Us: | |
| Enrolment and Registrar Services | |
| To contact Enrolment and Registrar Services at any Kwantlen campus, phone 604.599.2000. | |
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E-mail: admissions@kwantlen.ca | |
| Educational Advising | |
| To book an appointment with an educational advisor on any Kwantlen campus, visit Enrolment and Registrar Services in person, or phone 604.599.2000. | |
| Student Awards and Financial Assistance | |
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To contact Student Awards and Financial Assistance at any Kwantlen campus, phone 604.599.2000. | |
| How Do I Apply? | |
| Apply in person at one of our Enrolment and Registrar Services offices or online at: www.kwantlen.ca/apply | |
