Standard
The Standard PHE stream provides students with a flexible, but well-rounded program of studies. This stream involves a careful multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary examination of the structure and processes of public life and of the current and historical challenges we face. Students choose from a wide range of courses, while being assured of exposure to both theory-focused and policy-focused courses in both North American and international contexts.
Course selection
When selecting politics, history and economics courses within the PHE major, students specializing in the Standard Stream should include the following:
3 credits of:
3 credits of:
- ECON 300 - Introduction to Canadian Political Economy
- ECON 301 - International Political Economy
- ECON 325 - The Economics of Development
3 credits of:
- ECON 309 - Intermediate Applied Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 310 - Intermediate Applied Macroeconomic Theory
- ECON 315 - Ecological Economics
3 credits of:
- HIST 351 - The United States to 1865
- HIST 352 - The United States, 1865-Present
- HIST 360 - Canada to Confederation
- HIST 361 - Canada Since Confederation
- HIST 460 - History of Christianity in Canada
3 credits of:
- HIST 344 - Tudor Britain
- HIST 345 - Stuart Britain
- HIST 347 - Britain in the 18th Century
- HIST 348 - Victorian Britain and Empire
or:
Program Streams
Program streams allow for specialization within a degree program and prepare students for future employment and professional studies.