Political Science, Bachelor of Arts

Program Information
Credential: 
Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 

2 years at RDC - 2 years at most universities

Delivery: 
Main Campus
Program Cost Estimates: 
Program Cost Estimates

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Dr. Nancy Brown
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca

Department Information

For more information about the Political Science program, visit the Political Science Department in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.

University Transfer Program

Two-Year University Transfer Program:

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 in Academic Advising.

Related Careers
  • 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.

The Program

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.

Transfer Features

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.

Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.

Program Content
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)

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.