Policy Studies: Bachelor of Arts Minor
Description
Students pursuing a Minor in Policy Studies will examine how sustainability goals can be achieved, as well as the ethics behind such goals.
You will develop a deeper understanding of current sustainability challenges through the perspectives of economics, philosophy, political science and psychology, and you will apply your skills to community projects in the applied seminars.
A Policy Studies minor is a strong complement to a wide array of other KPU degree programs such as political science, geography, sustainable agriculture, urban ecosystems, economics and marketing. You will be able to use the skills learned from Policy Studies to advance goals applicable to your major and your career.
Admission Requirements
Students pursuing a minor in Policy Studies must be admitted to the Faculty of Arts.
Declaration Requirements
Students pursuing this minor must declare their intention prior to graduation.
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.
Policy Studies Minor
The following area requirements are to be completed for the Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Policy Studies program. The POST Minor requires completion of twenty-one (21) area-specific credits, including six (6) lower division credits and fifteen (15) upper division credits.
The following is required: |
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POST 1100 or PHIL 1111 |
Sustainability: Analysis and Ethics | 3 credits | |
POST 2100 or POLI 2100 |
Sustainability and Government | 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 | |
And one of: |
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POST 3110 | Applied Policy Seminar I | 3 credits | |
GEOG 3220 | Urban Politics and Planning | 3 credits | |
And any two of: |
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PHIL 3118 | Ethics and Public Policy | 3 credits | |
POLI 3500 | Public Debates in Politics | 3 credits | |
POST 3100 or ECON 3100 | Economics of Sustainability Policy | 3 credits | |
AGRI 4298
or POST 4298 |
World Trends in Agriculture | 3 credits |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of the minor as part of a Bachelor of Arts program, transcripts will indicate a Minor in Policy Studies.
At a Glance
Faculty of Arts
Policy Studies
Program Type:
- Undergraduate
Credential Granted:
- Baccalaureate Degree
Offered At:
- Langley
- Richmond
- Surrey
Start Date(s):
- September
Intake Type:
- Open intake
Format:
- Full-time
- Part-time
Minimum Credits Required:
- 120
Instructional Cycle:
- Semester-based
Curriculum Effective Date:
- 01-Sep-2011