Public Policy Studies
The Public Policy stream prepares students for informed participation in the policy creation process, from within the public, private and non-profit sectors. Students learn how policies are initiated, developed and implemented by governments, and how other actors in society play a role in this process. By studying the theoretical and historical basis for particular policies used in Canadian and international contexts, they deepen their understanding of the forces that shape contemporary policy-making.
Course selection
When selecting politics, history and economics courses within the PHE major, students specializing in Public Policy should include the following:
6 credits of:
- POLI 319 - Human Rights
- POLI 320 - Canadian Government and Politics
- POLI 353 - Political History of the United States, 1776-present
- POLI 380 - World Politics
6 credits of:
- ECON 300 - Introduction to Canadian Political Economy
- ECON 309 - Intermediate Applied Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 310 - Intermediate Applied Macroeconomic Theory
- ECON 315 - Ecological Economics
3 credits of:
- HIST 360 - Canada to Confederation
- HIST 361 - Canada Since Confederation
- HIST 460 - History of Christianity in Canada
Plus 6 more credits of any of the above courses
Program Streams
Program streams allow for specialization within a degree program and prepare students for future employment and professional studies.