ObjectivesAs a political scientist, you'll look at the ways in which governments exercise power, and how people exercise power over their governments. Careers in Political Science include teaching, government, law, research, peace keeping, and International development. Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science program is designed to provide you with two years of study, preparing you to transfer to a four-year institution to complete your Bachelor Degree.
Academic titleAssociate of Arts Degree in Political Science
Course descriptionFirst Year
Course Credits
ENGL 150 English Composition 3.0
ENGL 160 Introduction to Literature 3.0 or ENGL 164 First Nations Literature 3.0
PSC 104 Canadian Government 3.0
PSC 106 Canadian Politics 3.0
Two Humanities courses 6.0
One University Transfer Arts (SOC 100 recommended) 3.0
One University Transfer Lab Science elective 3.0
One University Transfer Science elective 3.0
MATH 116 Elementary Statistics 3.0 or
MATH 100 Calculus 1 3.0 or COMP 156 Computer Concepts 3.0
Total Credits 30.0
Second Year
Courses Credits
PSC 210 Political Thought 3.0
PSC 220 Comparative Politics 3.0
PSC 222 International Politics 3.0
PSC 212 or any 2nd year Social Science course 3.0
One University Transfer 2nd year Arts course (not PSC) 3.0
Two University Transfer 2nd year Arts electives 6.0
Three University Transfer 2nd year electives 9.0 Total Credits 30.0
Internship Options Credits
CO-OP WEP Workplace Education 0.0
ASDG 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) 6.0
Total Credits
6.0
Co-op Options Credits
CO-OP WEP Workplace Education 0.0
ASDG 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) 6.0
ASDG 201 Co-operative Work Experience 2 (Internship 2) 6.0
Total Credits
12.0
You're required to enroll in a minimum of four courses per semester.
Note:
If you're transferring to the University of British Columbia (UBC) you will be missing PHIL 230 & PHIL 240. If you're going to Simon Fraser University (SFU) you will be missing PHIL 120, PHIL 150 & PHIL 151.
All programs contain a blend of Arts and Science courses so as to support the concept of a broad education. All courses need to be transferable to one of the four BC universities. In the course description this is indicated by (T)