- 2 years at RDC
- 2 years at most universities
For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.
Political Science is the study of politics and government, the location and use of power in society, and quests for human betterment.
The below schedule is a general pattern that transfers to the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Suggested Year 1 Pattern
- ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
- POLI 201/POLI 283 and/or POLI 223 (6-9 credits)
- Science requirement (3 credits)
- Open Options (12-15 credits)
Suggested Year 2 Pattern
Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.
Visit RDC’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.
RDC offers the first two years of the Bachelor or Arts program. For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides.
Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.
Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.
- Law
- Government and Civil Service
- Radio and Television
- Education
- Research
- Journalism
- Armed Forces
- Consulting
- Industrial Relations
- Law Enforcement and Corrections
- Urban Planning
- Banking and Finance
- Social Services
- Administration
- Recreation
- Investment Dealing
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Management
- Counselling
- Real Estate
- Insurance
- Publishing and Printing
- Languages and Linguistics
- Writing
- Retail Sales
Graduates may also go on to graduate studies (for a Master's or Doctoral program) in Political Science.
Liberal Arts graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.
University of Lethbridge
Suggested Year 2 Pattern
- Sr POLI (3 credits)
- POLI 308 or POLI 309 (3 credits)
- POLI 320 (6 credits)
- Open Options (18 credits)