Political Science
Interested in studying power, government, law, politicians, public policy, diplomacy and security? Curious about how politics and government affect our everyday lives? Want to become a more effective citizen? Then begin with Political Science 1000 and branch off from there!
Political Science Co-operative
Imagine the advantage of graduating with career-related work experience. As part of our co-op degree program, strong students follow the normal route for an honours or major, in political science, except they also spend three semesters working full time prior to graduation. Co-op job placements include the federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as interest groups, political parties, labour organizations and not-for-profits. For more information, visit us online at www.mun.ca/posc
Sample first-year program for students interested in studying political science:
| Fall Semester | Winter Semester |
| English 1080 (or 1020) | English 1101, 1102, 1103 or 1110 (or 1021) |
| Political Science 1000 | Political Science 2010 |
| A research & writing course | Political Science 2800 |
| A course in a second language | A course in a second language |
| A numeracy/science course | A numeracy/science course |
| A course in minor subject | A course in minor subject |
Political Science 1000
Introduction to Politics and Government is an introduction to the study of politics, power, law, public policy and government, touching on major areas of political ideologies, institutions and current domestic and international political issues.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None. Suitable for students in all disciplines
Political Science 1010
Issues in Canadian Politics explores some of Canada's most pressing and interesting political issues.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None. Suitable for students in all disciplines who have an interest in Canadian politics and who wish to develop a basic awareness of Canadian government
Political Science 1020
Issues in World Politics explores some of the world's most pressing and interesting political issues.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None. This course is suitable for students in the all disciplines who have an interest in international politics
Political Science 2010
Research and Writing in Political Science provides an overview of research and analysis skills. Students can expect to learn about library research, electronic data gathering and the elements of strong essay writing. This is a research/writing course.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: Political Science 1000
Political Science 2200
Introduction to International Politics is an examination of the building blocks of international politics including determinants, means, processes and ends. Emphasis is on the post-1945 period.
Lectures: Three hours a week
Prerequisite: None
Note: This course is required for students interested in the international bachelor of business administration (iBBA) degree program.
Notes:
- Although Political Science 1010, 1020 and 2200 do not require a prerequisite, the department encourages students to enrol in Political Science 1000 before attempting other political science courses.
- Political Science 1000 is a required course for a political science honours, major or minor. Students might also wish to take one of 1010 or 1020 in the same semester as 1000. We recommend that students take Political Science 2010 beginning in the second semester of their first year.
