What is Political Science?
Political Science is an exciting field of study rich in academic tradition and responsive to the current political, economic, social and legal issues and ideas that shape the world in which we live. We engage in the study of government, politics, public policy, law, and issues such as human rights, famous trials, women and politics, war and peace, the criminal justice system, protection of our environment, globalisation, terrorism and peacekeeping. Our aim is to provide students with a solid grounding in the discipline, yet also to make our discipline relevant to the understanding of current issues and concerns that shape our world and community.
The sub-fields of our discipline include:
- Canadian Politics and Government
- Public Administration and Public Policy
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- Law and Policy
- Political Thought and Philosophy
Our goal is to equip our students with the skills of research, analysis and critical thinking to better prepare them for the future.
