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Program Description Almost every aspect of human lives requires some sort of political activity. The policies and principles which governments endorse and follow determine how our society deals with issues such as education, welfare, housing, health care, and crime. Whether countries are at war or at peace depends both on what governments do and who supports them. Human values, careers, freedoms, and responsibilities are all formed in a political context. Therefore, to study politics is to study the real world. Political science courses will help students develop the skills necessary to make sense of that world. A degree in political science prepares students for a wide range of jobs in many different fields including but not limited to federal/provincial/local government, business, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, international relations, policy analysis, market research, interest group advocacy, law and education. A political science degree offers not just the knowledge and background needed for these jobs, but a complex set of skills as well. Research, analysis, critical thinking, writing, problem-solving, and public speaking skills figure highly in our courses. Political Science is interdisciplinary in nature and is a perfect complement to a great range of other subjects such as economics, history, sociology, psychology, geography, criminology, philosophy, or business. NOTE: Please note the English scores listed are minimum requirements. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee admission. Students with low English scores may be admitted to the English BOOST Program, a 9 week training program for conditional admission to their chosen program.
