Concordia University College of Alberta
Degree Requirements - 2009-2010 Academic Year
Three-Year Bachelor of Arts:
Political Economy Concentration
A concentration in Political Economy at Concordia University College of Alberta equips you with the skills necessary to understand and analyze the major domestic and international challenges facing Canada today, and gives you an understanding of the role of markets and governments in both Canadian and global society. In the first two years of the program you develop a solid background in both political science and economics. In the third-year seminar, you confront the major, real world policy problems facing Canada today, analyze them, and offer specific solutions to them.
As a graduate of the Political Economy program, you will possess an excellent grounding for work in the public sector at the national, provincial or local level and, in the private sector, for non profit organizations or corporations which deal extensively with government. The Political Economy degree can also be a stepping stone to careers in diplomacy and major international organizations such as the United Nations. If you are interested in international affairs there are opportunities to participate in events such as the model United Nations Assembly. The Political Economy degree gives you the appropriate background for further study in professional areas like law, business, journalism, or education and, with a few additional courses, in either political science or economics at the graduate level.
Concordia faculty member Dr. Elizabeth Smythe is a good resource for more information about the Political Economy degree program.
Core Requirements
Core Requirements
English/Writing: 9 Credits
- ENG 100 or 110; and senior-level English or Writing
Religious Studies: 6 Credits Minimum
- REL 101 or 150; and at least 3 additional credits in Religious Studies
See also Religious Studies Residency Requirement, section 4.2.3 of the Concordia Calendar
Science: 6 Credits
- Any courses listed as Faculty of Science in Course Descriptions, section 14.0 of the Concordia Calendar
Social Science: 6 Credits
- Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology
Fine Arts: 3 Credits
- Art History, Dance, Drama, or Music
Concentration Requirements
Political Economy
Without A Minor
42 credits minimum required to include:
a) ECO 101 and 102
b) PSCI 101 and 102
c) ECO 281 and 282
d) PSCI 220
e) POEC 400
f) 15 credits of unspecified senior-level Economics or Political Science courses
With a Minor
30-36 credits required to include:
a) ECO 101 and 102
b) PSCI 101 and 102
c) ECO 281 and 282
d) PSCI 220
e) POEC 400
f) 3-9 credits of unspecified senior-level Economics or Political Science courses.
IT 101, DRA 352, FR 101 and 102, FR 203, SOC 210, and WRI 300 are strongly recommended.
Sample Program
Below is a sample sequence of courses for your degree. Keep in mind that this is only an example; you may find a different sequence works best for you.
Without A Minor
| Fall Semester | Winter Semester | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ECO 101 Elective (FR 101)* ENG 100 or 110 PSCI 101 REL 101 or 150 |
ECO 102 Elective (FR 102)* ENG 100 or 110 Elective (SOC 100) PSCI 102 |
| Year 2 | ECO 281 ECO or PSCI Science (IT 101) PSCI 220 REL |
ECO 282 ECO or PSCI ECO or PSCI PSCI 220 Science |
| Year 3 | Elective Elective (SOC 210) ENG or WRI (WRI 300) Fine Arts (DRA 352) PSCI or ECO |
Elective Elective POEC 400 PSCI or ECO Senior REL |
With A Minor
| Fall Semester | Winter Semester | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ECO 101 Elective (FR 101)* ENG 100 or 110 PSCI 101 REL 101 or 150 |
ECO 102 Elective (FR 102)* Elective (SOC 100) ENG 100 or 110 PSCI 102 |
| Year 2 | ECO 281 Science (IT 101) Minor PSCI 220 REL |
ECO 282 Minor Minor PSCI 220 Science |
| Year 3 | Elective Elective (SOC 210) ENG/Writing (WRI 300) Minor PSCI or ECO |
Fine Arts (DRA 352) Minor Minor POEC 400 Senior REL |
| *To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, students must present credit in a 30-level or 100-level language other than English (LOE). If you must complete a 100-level LOE to meet this requirement, we recommend you take it in the first year of your program. | ||
