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| POLS 335 | Development of the Canadian ConstitutionA survey of the historical development of the Canadian Constitution from 1867 to the present. The course covers the search for an amending formula and the patriation of the Constitution; the evolving nature of the federation; the Meech Lake Accord; the Charlottetown Accord; the October 26 Referendum; Western demands for major changes to the Senate and other national institutions of the federation; and the unfinished constitutional agenda. It also examines the profound effect on law and public policy development resulting from the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 234, or instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: HIST 335 |
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 352 | Government & Politics of the USAAn introduction to American politics, including the major branches of government: the presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court. The dynamics of American political institutions and their interaction. The prime emphasis is on national politics, particularly the interaction of the executive and legislative branches, including presidential decision-making. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 352 | Government & Politics of the USAAn introduction to American politics, including the major branches of government: the presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court. The dynamics of American political institutions and their interaction. The prime emphasis is on national politics, particularly the interaction of the executive and legislative branches, including presidential decision-making. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies including POLS 234, or instructor's consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: HIST 352 |
| POLS 352 | Government and Politics of the USAAn introduction to American politics, including the major branches of government: the presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court. The dynamics of American political institutions and their interaction. The prime emphasis is on national politics, particularly the interaction of the executive and legislative branches, including presidential decision-making. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 234, or instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: HIST 352. |
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| POLS 355 | American Foreign PolicyA study of principal themes in United States foreign policy with in-depth review of post Second World War Presidential periods. Students analyze the causes and results of American policy choices in the context of evolving world order. The course explores philosophy and leadership styles. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 234, or instructor's consent.
Cross-listed: HIST 355 |
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 355 | American Foreign PolicyA study of principal themes in United States foreign policy with in-depth review of post Second World War Presidential periods. Students analyze the causes and results of American policy choices in the context of evolving world order. The course explores philosophy and leadership styles. Course Credits: 3
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 355 | American Foreign PolicyA study of principal themes in United States foreign policy with in-depth review of post Second World War Presidential periods. Students analyze the causes and results of American policy choices in the context of evolving world order. The course explores philosophy and leadership styles. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies including POLS 234, or instructor's consent
Cross-listed: HIST 355 |
| POLS 361 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail courses.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 361 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 1
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 361 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second-year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| POLS 362 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail courses.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 362 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 2
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 362 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second-year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| POLS 363 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail courses.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 363 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 3
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 363 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second-year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| POLS 364 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail courses.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 364 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 1
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 364 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second-year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| POLS 365 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail courses.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 365 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 2
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 365 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second-year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| POLS 366 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail courses.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 366 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 3
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 366 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second-year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| POLS 367 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail courses.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 367 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 1
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 367 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second-year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| POLS 368 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail courses.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 368 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 2
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 368 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second-year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| POLS 369 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail courses.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 369 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 3
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 369 | Political Science PracticumA supervised field experience in an approved political, governmental, or related setting. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Honours, major, concentration, or minor in Political Studies or International Studies. Second-year standing or higher, 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies, and at least a C+ average. Students may include a maximum of 6 sem. hrs. in their Political Studies major, concentration, or minor, and a maximum of 9 sem. hrs. in their degree.
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 378 | Politics & Development of the Asia-Pacific RegionThis course explores the contemporary political, economic, and social conditions of countries in east and southeast Asia as case studies of development. Central to the course is the so-called Asian Miracle: what are its causes and why have some countries been left behind? Other topics include Japan's and Singapore's models of development; response to China's economic and political power in the region; international relations including selected conflict areas; and the prospects for regional integration. Countries typically covered in this region face the Pacific in a chain from Indonesia in the south to Korea and Japan in the north. Course Credits: 3
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 378 | Politics & Development of the Asia-Pacific RegionThis course explores the contemporary political, economic, and social conditions of countries in east and southeast Asia as case studies of development. Central to the course is the so-called Asian Miracle: what are its causes and why have some countries been left behind? Other topics include Japan's and Singapore's models of development; response to China's economic and political power in the region; international relations including selected conflict areas; and the prospects for regional integration. Countries typically covered in this region face the Pacific in a chain from Indonesia in the south to Korea and Japan in the north. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies
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| POLS 378 | Politics and Development of the Asia-Pacific RegionThis course explores the contemporary political, economic, and social conditions of countries in east and southeast Asia as case studies of development. Central to the course is the so-called Asian Miracle: what are its causes and why have some countries been left behind? Other topics include Japan's and Singapore's models of development; response to China's economic and political power in the region; international relations including selected conflict areas; and the prospects for regional integration. Countries typically covered in this region face the Pacific in a chain from Indonesia in the south to Korea and Japan in the north. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies.
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| POLS 383 | Public Administration in CanadaAn overview of public administration in Canada - its importance, structure, functions, key issues, best practices, and practical applications. Course content focuses on municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government. Special attention is placed on practical applications to areas of current public and student interest. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 234, or instructor’s consent. (3-0 or 3-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 383 | Public Administration in CanadaAn overview of public administration in Canada - its importance, structure, functions, key issues, best practices, and practical applications. Course content focuses on municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government. Special attention is placed on practical applications to areas of current public and student interest. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 383 | Public Administration in CanadaAn overview of public administration in Canada - its importance, structure, functions, key issues, best practices, and practical applications. Course content focuses on municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government. Special attention is placed on practical applications to areas of current public and student interest. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies including POLS 234, or instructor’s consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| POLS 391 | Canadian Governmental LeadershipIn the setting of the historical Booth Mansion in Ottawa, students are invited to explore the history of Canadian political leadership. Using the historical method, including research in primary sources, they will evaluate the leadership of Canadian Prime Ministers and examine how they addressed the needs and crises of the nation. By means of their enquiries into Canada's political leadership, students will develop their own theories of effective leadership. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre.
Cross-listed: HIST/SOCI 391 |
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 391 | Canadian Governmental LeadershipIn the setting of the historical Booth Mansion in Ottawa, students are invited to explore the history of Canadian political leadership. Using the historical method, including research in primary sources, they will evaluate the leadership of Canadian Prime Ministers and examine how they addressed the needs and crises of the nation. By means of their enquiries into Canada's political leadership, students will develop their own theories of effective leadership. Course Credits: 3
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 391 | Canadian Governmental LeadershipIn the setting of the historical Booth Mansion in Ottawa, students are invited to explore the history of Canadian political leadership. Using the historical method, including research in primary sources, they will evaluate the leadership of Canadian Prime Ministers and examine how they addressed the needs and crises of the nation. By means of their enquiries into Canada's political leadership, students will develop their own theories of effective leadership. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre
Cross-listed: HIST/SOCI 391 |
| 2025-2026 | POLS 392 | Ethics & Public AffairsThe philosophical basis for and nature of ethical decision-making. Recent and contemporary ethical issues facing leaders in the political, business, and communication fields. Students observe how leaders engage ethical dilemmas in the Ottawa setting of their discipline. Course Credits: 3
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 392 | Ethics & Public AffairsThe philosophical basis for and nature of ethical decision-making. Recent and contemporary ethical issues facing leaders in the political, business, and communication fields. Students observe how leaders engage ethical dilemmas in the Ottawa setting of their discipline. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre
Cross-listed: SOCI 392 |
| POLS 392 | Ethics and Public AffairsThe philosophical basis for and nature of ethical decision-making. Recent and contemporary ethical issues facing leaders in the political, business, and communication fields. Students observe how leaders engage ethical dilemmas in the Ottawa setting of their discipline. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre
Cross-listed: SOCI 392 |
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| POLS 395 | LLC InternshipStudents select an internship worth 6 sem. hrs. of credit towards their major. Placements have included working in a Member of Parliament's office, political party office, governmental department or agency, national and local media outlets, a business office (in accordance with a student's special interests), or non-governmental organization. There is a variety of internship sites from which to choose that would help to advance the student's career interests. The internships occur every afternoon and some full days and offer an opportunity to learn from experts and meet leaders in the field. These internships provide a broader learning experience than what students would experience if they were employees of an organization. Internships are designed to show the student the inner workings of the organization and how that organization interfaces with others. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 395 | LLC InternshipStudents select an internship worth 6 sem. hrs. of credit towards their major. Placements have included working in a Member of Parliament's office, political party office, governmental department or agency, national and local media outlets, a business office (in accordance with a student's special interests), or non-governmental organization. There is a variety of internship sites from which to choose that would help to advance the student's career interests. The internships occur every afternoon and some full days and offer an opportunity to learn from experts and meet leaders in the field. These internships provide a broader learning experience than what students would experience if they were employees of an organization. Internships are designed to show the student the inner workings of the organization and how that organization interfaces with others. Course Credits: 3
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| 2026-2027 | POLS 395 | LLC InternshipStudents select an internship worth 6 sem. hrs. of credit towards their major. Placements have included working in a Member of Parliament's office, political party office, governmental department or agency, national and local media outlets, a business office (in accordance with a student's special interests), or non-governmental organization. There is a variety of internship sites from which to choose that would help to advance the student's career interests. The internships occur every afternoon and some full days and offer an opportunity to learn from experts and meet leaders in the field. These internships provide a broader learning experience than what students would experience if they were employees of an organization. Internships are designed to show the student the inner workings of the organization and how that organization interfaces with others. Course Credits: 3
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| POLS 396 | LLC InternshipA survey of the changing nature of and approaches to war and its effect on society from the Middle Ages to the present. Various visions and proposals for peace. The nature of nuclear war. Course Credits: 3
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