2011-12 University Calendar
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Political Science: Bachelor of Arts Minor

Description

Students in the Political Science minor will begin their studies with an introductory course that 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.

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to Kwantlen’s General university admission requirements, including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

Year One Admission:

Year Three Admission:

Qualifying Year

Students who do not qualify upon initial application to Kwantlen may be eligible for entry to the Qualifying Year. Students who possess at least a 'C' in English 12 (or equivalent) and a passing grade in Principles of Math 11 (or equivalent) or Applications of Math 12 will be able to apply for entry to the BA Qualifying Year. Students will be admitted to the BA program in the second year provided they have successfully completed appropriate qualifying courses. Other applicants who do not qualify are encouraged to consult an Educational Advisor for the appropriate qualifying courses that satisfy the application criteria.

Program Continuance Requirements

Current BA students must meet the following requirements to continue into their 3rd year of study. Registration access to third or fourth year courses is first awarded to students who have completed the following:

Content

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.

Students are required to complete all of the following courses:
  POLI 1120 Canadian Government and Politics 3 credits
  POLI 1125 Introduction to Political Science 3 credits
  POLI 1150 Introduction to International Relations 3 credits
  SOCI 2260 Research Methods in Sociology 3 credits
In addition, students are required to complete at least one of the following:
  POLI 1110 Ideology and Politics 3 credits
  POLI 1123 Politics in the City 3 credits
  POLI 1145 Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics 3 credits
  POLI 2120 Government & Politics of the Prairie Provinces 3 credits
  POLI 2121 Law and Politics: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms 3 credits
  POLI 2130 International Relations Theory 3 credits
  POLI 2131 European Integration 3 credits
  POLI 2140 Comparative Politics of Asia 3 credits
  POLI 2150 States, Markets, Globalization: International Political Economy 3 credits
  POLI 2155 War, Crime, and Violence: Contemporary Political Conflict 3 credits
  POLI 2235 British Columbia Government and Politics 3 credits

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 3 credits
  POLI 3122 Introduction to Canadian Foreign Policy 3 credits
  POLI 3125 Nationalism in Canadian Politics 3 credits
  POLI 3145 Borderlands: Trans-border Regions in an Era of Globalization 3 credits
  POLI 3146 Government and Politics of India 3 credits
  POLI 3147 Foreign Policies of the Major Powers 3 credits
  POLI 3150 American Foreign Policy 3 credits
  POLI 3160 International Organizations 3 credits
  POLI 3170 International Peacekeeping 3 credits
  POLI 3240 Chinese Government and Politics 3 credits
  POLI 4125 The Politics of Multiculturalism in Canada 3 credits
  POLI 4210 Democracy: Classic and Contemporary Debates 3 credits
  POLI 4330 International Human Rights 3 credits
  POLI 4340 Public International Law 3 credits
  POLI 4420 Issues in Public Policy and Administration 3 credits

Graduation

Upon successful completion of the minor program, students are eligible to receive a Minor in Political Science as part of a Bachelor of Arts program.

Last Updated: Nov 17, 2011

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