Policy Studies: Bachelor of Arts Major
Description
The Bachelor of Arts, Major in Policy Studies is an interdisciplinary, applied degree which integrates Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, and environmental technology in order to understand how policy can be used to bring about social goals. In particular, students will examine the goals of sustainability from the perspectives of the various disciplines and apply what they have learned to community projects with partners such as the Surrey Municipal Government. Students are encouraged to complete a complimentary minor in addition to their major in Policy Studies.
Admission Requirements
Students pursuing a major in Policy Studies must be admitted to the Faculty of Arts.
Declaration Requirements
Students intending to graduate with this Faculty of Arts Bachelor’s degree must declare the credential by the time they complete 60 credits of undergraduate coursework. At the time of declaration, the student must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- In good academic standing with the University
- Completion of a minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate coursework, including the following with a minimum grade of “C”:
- 3 credits of ENGL at the 1100 level or higher
- 6 credits at the 1100 level or higher in the Major area
Curricular Requirements
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts Framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements.
Note: A first-year English course, ENGL 1100, is a requirement of this program. This course has prerequisites that may require a student to complete additional preparatory courses.
Policy Studies Major
The degree is designed around several integrative or “umbrella” courses and applied seminars. Each of the required "umbrella" courses will present the elements of policy analysis from the perspective of one of the main disciplines. The applied seminars provide real life situations to which students can apply what they have learned in the umbrella courses. The applied seminars are also designed to foster mentorship of students by professional practitioners who will be responsible for teaching those courses. Students will be given the opportunity to work with local governments and community groups to effect positive change.
The following area requirements are to be completed for the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Policy Studies program. The POST Major requires completion of fifty-five (55) area-specific credits, including thirty-one (31) lower division credits and twenty-four (24) upper division credits.
1100 and 2000 Level
All of the following are required: |
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ECON 1150 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits | |
ECON 1250 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits | |
ENVI 1121 | Environmental Issues | 3 credits | |
Any 6 credits of PHIL at the 1100- or 2000-level | 6 credits | ||
Any 6 credits of POLI at the 1100- or 2000-level | 6 credits | ||
POST 1100 or PHIL 1111 |
Sustainability: Analysis and Ethics | 3 credits | |
POST 2100 or POLI 2100 |
Sustainability and Government | 3 credits | |
COOP 1101 | Job Search Techniques | 1 credit | |
And one of: |
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AGRI 2230 | Sustainable Human Economy | 3 credits | |
ECON 2260 | Environmental Economics | 3 credits |
3000 and 4000 Level
All of: |
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POST 3100 or ECON 3100 |
Economics of Sustainability Policy | 3 credits | |
POST 4110 or POLI 4110 |
Advanced Applied Policy Seminar | 3 credits | |
POST 4150 or PSYC 4150 |
Psychology and Sustainability: Attitudes and Behaviour | 3 credits | |
CMNS 3100 | Technical Report Writing | 3 credits | |
And one of: |
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POST 3110 | Applied Policy Seminar I | 3 credits | |
GEOG 3220 | Urban Politics and Planning | 3 credits | |
And one of: |
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PHIL 3118 | Ethics and Public Policy | 3 credits | |
PHIL 4117 | Topics in Social and Political Philosophy | 3 credits | |
And one of: |
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POLI 3500 | Public Debates in Politics | 3 credits | |
POLI 4420 | Issues in Public Policy and Administration | 3 credits | |
And one of: |
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ENVI 3112 | Environment and Society | 3 credits | |
ENVI 3212 | The Urban Environment | 3 credits | |
AGRI 4298
or POST 4298 |
World Trends in Agriculture | 3 credits |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of the major program students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Arts. Transcripts will indicate a Major in Policy Studies.
At a Glance
Faculty of Arts
Policy Studies
Implementation Date:
- 01-Sep-2011
Start Date(s):
- September
Intake Type:
- Open intake
Instructional Cycle:
- Semester-based
Program Type:
- Undergraduate
Credential Granted:
- Baccalaureate Degree
Minimum Credits Required:
- 120
Offered At:
- Langley
- Richmond
- Surrey
Format:
- Full-time
- Part-time