Our Political Science Program
Interested in changing the world? In Political Science, you will learn about the political ideas, institutions, and actors that shape our communities. You will examine the concepts of power, sovereignty, identity, equality, freedom, justice, citizenship, authority, democracy, ideology, political violence, revolution, globalization, political economy, development, and more.
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Our program is great for both domestic and international students, who can share their different experiences from around the world in ways that enrich the learning experience. Recent grads of our program have gone on to do exciting work and graduate education around the planet. Our program is comprehensive, and is built around three areas of study in which students may also specialize: International Relations; Canadian Government and Politics; and Political Thought.
Due to our location on the site of the former Shingwauk Residential School, our program has a special focus on Indigenous content, including the implications of treaty relations, the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and colonialism. Students in the four year program have the option of doing an independent Honours Essay in their final year.
The Department of Law and Politics offers two programs: Law & Justice and Political Science. Students can pursue single majors in either program, or a combined major in Law & Justice and Political Science. The combined (or double) major is an excellent option, providing a great breadth of learning across these two interrelated fields.
Our two programs share some key cross-listed courses, a dynamic student club (Law and Political Student Society) and some exciting learning opportunities outside of the classroom, including the Can-Am debate with neighbouring LSSU, and Model United Nations.
Possible Careers: Lawyer, Government and Public Service, Foreign Affairs and diplomatic service, media and journalism
What You Can Expect
Hands-on learning, a close-knit campus community, and caring faculty.
Our Courses
Please visit the Student Portal or the Employee Portal to access the Course Catalogue via “Self-Service“.
For members of the general public who wish to learn more about Algoma University’s academic programs and course offerings, please visit our Academic Calendar webpage.
Meet our Faculty
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