Canadian Studies: Associate of Arts Degree
Description
Discovering the unique nature of Canada through an examination of material related to our multicultural identities, peacekeeping roles, unique legal system, federalism, environmental programs, indigenous cultures, the arts, international trade policies, and public media would provide students with a solid foundation for advanced studies in law, economics, sociology, history, political science, the humanities, education, communications and journalism. Students emerging from this program with a comprehensive knowledge of Canada would also be well-suited for careers in the federal and provincial governments, public affairs, non-government agencies, and the media.
Program Admission Requirements
General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.
Program Requirements
The Canadian Studies program offers students a remarkable degree of flexibility in their course selections. Students are able to pursue a variety of academic interests while receiving special recognition for their detailed knowledge of this country.
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum of C in required and elective courses.
In order to complete an Associate of Arts degree in Canadian Studies, students must complete a minimum of 30 credits from the following list of courses: |
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| ANTH 1100 | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits | |
| ANTH 2140 | First Nations Cultures of BC | 3 credits | |
| ANTH 2142 | First Nations Cultures of Canada | 3 credits | |
| CRIM 1101 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 credits | |
| CRIM 1107 | Canadian Legal Systems | 3 credits | |
| CRIM 1207 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 credits | |
| CRIM 2211 | Introduction to Policing | 3 credits | |
| CRIM 2214 | Corrections: Theory and Practice | 3 credits | |
| CRIM 2341 | Canadian Criminal Justice Administration | 3 credits | |
| ECON 1250 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits | |
| ECON 2210 | Money and Banking | 3 credits | |
| ENGL 2301 | Canadian Literature in English | 3 credits | |
| GEOG 1130 | Human Impacts on Canadian Environments | 3 credits | |
| GEOG 1160 | Geography of British Columbia | 3 credits | |
| GEOG 2140 | Regional Geography of Canada | 3 credits | |
| HIST 1113 | Canada to 1867 | 3 credits | |
| HIST 1114 | Canada since 1867 | 3 credits | |
| HIST 2304 | Canadian-American Relations | 3 credits | |
| HIST 3313 | Canadian Social History: Order and Disorder | 3 credits | |
| HIST 3390 | Canada and World War I | 3 credits | |
| HIST 4490 | History of British Columbia | 3 credits | |
| HIST 4491 | Québec in Canada | 3 credits | |
| MRKT 1199 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 credits | |
| POLI 1120 | Canadian 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 2235 | British Columbia Government and Politics | 3 credits | |
| POLI 3122 | Introduction to Canadian Foreign Policy | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 1125 | Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 2225 | Canadian Society: Conflict and Consensus | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 2230 | Racialization and Ethnicity in Canada | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 2240 | Women in Canada | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 2250 | Families in Canada | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 2275 | Mass Media and Society | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 3300 | Sociology of Work and Occupations | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 3345 | Social Policy in Context | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 3385 | Introduction to Demography | 3 credits | |
Note: Courses with a primary focus on Canadian content and/or issues but which are not included in this list may be considered as credits for the Associate of Arts Degree in Canadian Studies by the appropriate dean upon request for course substitution by students within the program. Prerequisite courses are required for some of the courses listed above. Please consult the Courses section for details.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts degree in Canadian Studies.
