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Year Course ID Course
2024-2025 POLS 430

Global Politics

A seminar course devoted to intensive study of selected issues in contemporary global politics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211; or instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 POLS 430

Global Politics

A seminar course devoted to intensive study of selected issues in contemporary global politics.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 POLS 431

Religion & Global Politics

A survey of religion as a theme in global politics, beginning with case studies in the relationship of religion to politics and foreign policy in various areas of the world and among various religious traditions. Topics include religion and the politics of states, human rights, peace and conflict, international development, globalization, and the foundations of global order.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 POLS 431

Religion and Global Politics

A survey of religion as a theme in global politics, beginning with case studies in the relationship of religion to politics and foreign policy in various areas of the world and among various religious traditions. Topics include religion and the politics of states, human rights, peace and conflict, international development, globalization, and the foundations of global order.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211 or by instructor's permission
2024-2025 POLS 434

Canadian Political Thought

Examination of selected Canadian authors who have contributed significantly to the development of Canadian political discourse. Topics include federalism, social democracy, multiculturalism, feminism, compact theory, and national identity. The course entails the systematic study of these and related concepts in the context in which they were elaborated; comparison to current interpretations and usage.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 234; or instructor's consent.
2025-2026 POLS 434

Canadian Political Thought

Examination of selected Canadian authors who have contributed significantly to the development of Canadian political discourse. Topics include federalism, social democracy, multiculturalism, feminism, compact theory, and national identity. The course entails the systematic study of these and related concepts in the context in which they were elaborated; comparison to current interpretations and usage.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 POLS 436

Canadian-US Relations

A survey of relations between the two countries from their origins, ranging from military and diplomatic to intellectual and cultural contacts. Comparative developments in the two nations are examined.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 234, or instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: HIST 436.
2024-2025 POLS 440

The Evolution of Canadian Foreign Policy

An overview of the formulation and trends of Canadian foreign policy in the period since Confederation. This course examines the domestic and external determinants of Canadian foreign policy, the nature of the foreign policy-making process, and the evolution of key themes in Canadian foreign policy.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 211 or 234, or instructor's consent.
Cross-listed: HIST 440
2025-2026 POLS 440

The Evolution of Canadian Foreign Policy

An overview of the formulation and trends of Canadian foreign policy in the period since Confederation. This course examines the domestic and external determinants of Canadian foreign policy, the nature of the foreign policy-making process, and the evolution of key themes in Canadian foreign policy.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 POLS 487

Special Topics in Political Science

This course examines special topics or issues in political studies that are not considered in-depth in other courses.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 POLS 487

The Evolution of Canadian Foreign Policy

This course examines special topics or issues in political studies that are not considered in-depth in other courses.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 101 or 211 or 234, third year standing, and instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 POLS 488

Special Topics in Political Science

This course examines special topics or issues in political studies that are not considered in-depth in other courses.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 101 or 211 or 234, third year standing, and instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 POLS 488

Special Topics in Political Science

This course examines special topics or issues in political studies that are not considered in-depth in other courses.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 POLS 493

Law, Public Policy & Cultural Change

This course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada's capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 POLS 493

Law, Public Policy, and Cultural Change

This course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada's capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 3rd or 4th year standing.
Cross-listed: IDIS 493
2024-2025 POLS 495

Honours Thesis I

Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into Honours program in Political Studies or Honours program in International Studies. See department chair or international studies coordinator.
2025-2026 POLS 495

Honours Thesis I

Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 POLS 496

Honours Thesis II

Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into Honours program in Political Studies or Honours program in International Studies. See Department chair or International Studies coordinator.
2025-2026 POLS 496

Honours Thesis II

Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PREP 100

Career Preparation

This course takes a strength-based approach and is open to any students interested in exploring career options and learning effective job search methods.

Course Credits: 1
NB: Pass/Fail course.
2025-2026 PREP 100

Career Preparation

This course takes a strength-based approach and is open to any students interested in exploring career options and learning effective job search methods.

Course Credits: 1
NB: Pass/Fail course.
2024-2025 PSYC 105

Introduction to Psychology

A broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 PSYC 105

Introduction to Psychology

A broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 106

Introduction to Psychology

A broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 PSYC 106

Introduction to Psychology

A broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 201

Research Methods in Psychology I

Problems in research and experimentation in the context of sub-areas of psychology such as learning, memory, social influence, perception, and psycho-physics. Experimental, correlational, and observational methods are all considered.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105 and 106. Inclusive Education students only: PSYC 105 or 106.
2025-2026 PSYC 201

Research Methods in Psychology I

Problems in research and experimentation in the context of sub-areas of psychology such as learning, memory, social influence, perception, and psycho-physics. Experimental, correlational, and observational methods are all considered.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 204

Social Psychology

The relationship between the individual and society. Motivation, interpersonal relationships, attitude formation and change, communication, effective group dynamics, and leadership.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 204

Social Psychology

The relationship between the individual and society. Motivation, interpersonal relationships, attitude formation and change, communication, effective group dynamics, and leadership.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 207

Data Analysis

The logic and the application of data analysis techniques suitable for the behavioural sciences. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, including measures of central tendency, variability, probability and sampling theory, correlation, regression, and non-parametric statistics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing.
Cross-listed: SOCI 207
2025-2026 PSYC 207

Data Analysis

The logic and the application of data analysis techniques suitable for the behavioural sciences. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, including measures of central tendency, variability, probability and sampling theory, correlation, regression, and non-parametric statistics.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 214

Psych Fndns of Teaching/Learning

An evaluation of psychological theories and research relating to learning and teaching, with a focus on learning theories, motivation, classroom management, evaluation, developmental stages, individual differences, and the needs of exceptional children.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing.
Cross-listed: EDUC 211
2025-2026 PSYC 214

Psychological Foundations of Teaching & Learning

An evaluation of psychological theories and research relating to learning and teaching, with a focus on learning theories, motivation, classroom management, evaluation, developmental stages, individual differences, and the needs of exceptional children.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 215

Lifespan Development

This course addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social growth from infancy through adolescence, adulthood, and old age, including death and bereavement.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 215

Lifespan Development

This course addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social growth from infancy through adolescence, adulthood, and old age, including death and bereavement.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 226

Cognitive Psychology

Examines theoretical issues in the study of the basic cognitive processes, such as memory, perception, knowledge representation, language, and problem solving.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 226

Cognitive Psychology

Examines theoretical issues in the study of the basic cognitive processes, such as memory, perception, knowledge representation, language, and problem solving.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 254

Biological Psychology

Provides an overview of the field of biological psychology. Students will be introduced to the complexity of the human nervous system with a focus on how it initiates, facilitates, and carries out specific behaviours. Topics covered include neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, sensation, hormones, sexual behavior, biological rhythms and homeostasis, learning and memory, attention, and language.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 254

Biological Psychology

Provides an overview of the field of biological psychology. Students will be introduced to the complexity of the human nervous system with a focus on how it initiates, facilitates, and carries out specific behaviours. Topics covered include neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, sensation, hormones, sexual behavior, biological rhythms and homeostasis, learning and memory, attention, and language.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 301

Theories of Personality

The major theories of personality, traditional and contemporary, with a view to demonstrating their usefulness in accounting for human behaviour.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 301

Theories of Personality

The major theories of personality, traditional and contemporary, with a view to demonstrating their usefulness in accounting for human behaviour.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 305

Abnormal Psychology

The symptoms, causality, and treatment of psychopathological and behavioural problems. Examination of research findings as well as theoretical explanations.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 305

Abnormal Psychology

The symptoms, causality, and treatment of psychopathological and behavioural problems. Examination of research findings as well as theoretical explanations.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 PSYC 309

Sensation & Perception

This course examines research involving basic sensory and perceptual processes with theoretical accounts.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 309

Sensation and Perception

This course examines research involving basic sensory and perceptual processes with theoretical accounts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 PSYC 310

The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom

The study of the identification, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of various exceptionalities such as learning and physical disabilities, visual and auditory impairments, behaviour disorders, intellectual delays, and giftedness.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 211 or PSYC 214.
Cross-listed: EDUC 310
2025-2026 PSYC 310

The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom

The study of the identification, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of various exceptionalities such as learning and physical disabilities, visual and auditory impairments, behaviour disorders, intellectual delays, and giftedness.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 PSYC 315

Psychology of Gender

Exploration of the biological, psychological, and cultural influences on gender differences and the implications of gender differences and roles for women and men in our society. Emphasis is on research and theory exploring differences and/or similarities and the origins of differences.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
2025-2026 PSYC 315

Psychology of Gender

Exploration of the biological, psychological, and cultural influences on gender differences and the implications of gender differences and roles for women and men in our society. Emphasis is on research and theory exploring differences and/or similarities and the origins of differences.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 PSYC 320

Tests & Measurement

In the course, psychometric theory and principles of test development are examined. Other topics include: reliability, validity, item analysis, and use of tests in educational, industrial, and counselling settings.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.