Why Study Political Science?
Who gets what, when and how? Who rules? Where does the power lie in Canada? What drives globalization? Can it be stopped? In Political Science, we consider these and other questions in looking at the future of Canada and other countries around the world. We also look at issues such as justice, freedom and democracy and the relationship between individuals and governments. At the international level, students examine the cause of conflicts, the conditions for peace and the impact of regionalization and globalization on individuals and communities.
Students entering the Faculty of Social Sciences in their first year start in Social Sciences I. This flexible pathway program allows students to explore a variety of subjects across the university. At the end of first year, students can choose to enter one of the political science programs.
In your first year, you’ll take foundational courses to understand the basics of politics, power, and political institutions. After that, you can choose courses from various fields based on your interests and career goals.
Undergraduate Programs in Political Science
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POLSCI 3G03: Ethnicity and Multiculturalism: Theory and Practice
An examination of ethnicity, multiculturalism and citizenship in theoretical and comparative perspectives, principally in industrially advanced societies.
OFFERED SPRING 2024
POLSCI 4RR3: Health Policy in the Industrialized World
Discussion of the Canadian health system and comparison to alternate examples (i.e. UK or US). Topics include multilevel governance, reform initiatives, health spending, and tools for evaluation.
OFFERED SUMMER 2024
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