Political Science Department
The study of power — what it is and who gets it, how it’s used and how it’s abused. Political science is the study of government institutions and political behaviour – the authorities and power that shape our lives.
Why study political science at CapU?
Along with understanding power and the role it plays locally, nationally, and internationally, political science students acquire polished research skills and effective oral and written communication skills — all very much in demand in the new global economy.
These skills and understanding prepare our students for careers in fields as varied as journalism, law, business and banking or urban and regional planning. They’re also essential for those who enter politics, looking to bring about change in their community, province or at the federal level.
Related programs
Political science courses can be applied to many CapU programs, including:
Political science courses
- POL 100 Introduction to Politics and Government
- POL 102 Comparative Government
- POL 104 Canadian Government
- POL 110 An Introduction to Western Political Thought
- POL 111 Contemporary Ideologies
- POL 201 International Relations
- POL 202 Government and Politics of British Columbia
- POL 203 International Organizations
- POL 204 Canadian Public Policy
- POL 205 Public International Law
- POL 206 Scope and Methods of Political Analysis
- POL 207 Selected Issues in Contemporary Social and Political Theory
- POL 208 Aboriginal Politics in Canada
- POL 209 Introduction to the European Union
- POL 222 Regional Comparative Politics
- POL 250 Global Human Rights
- POL 299 Regional Comparative Politics: Field School
- POL 305 Advanced Public International Law
- POL 308 Indigenous Politics in Canada
- POL 309 Advanced European Integration
- POL 315 Utopias, Dystopias and Political Thought
- POL 320 Global Ecopolitics
- POL 330 The Political Economy of Globalization
- POL 340 Citizenship and Belonging: From Local to Global Perspectives
- POL 350 Advanced Global Human Rights
- POL 490 Directed Studies
Student resources
We’re here to support you at every step of your education journey.
Check out the Learning Commons – an area for all students to grow in confidence as they master course material and build new skills. Our specialized support centres include:
CapU’s Career Development Centre can help you find employment throughout your studies and as you move into the professional world.
And keep an eye out for the many student associations that offer networking events, opportunities to meet industry leaders from your field of study, and social get-togethers.
David Matijasevich BA, MA, PhD
Instructor, Political ScienceSchool of Social Sciences
Political Science
604 986 1911 ext. 3698
Fir Building, room FR419
davidmatijasevich@capilanou.ca
Judy Te Kanawa
Emergency Floor Warden Fir, DDA 1, School of Social SciencesSchool of Social Sciences
Applied Behaviour Analysis
Criminology
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Women's & Gender Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 2036
Fir Building, room FR401
jtekanawa@capilanou.ca
Ramjee Parajulee
Instructor, Political ScienceSchool of Social Sciences
Political Science
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
604 986 1911 ext. 2469
Fir Building, room FR501C
rparajul@capilanou.ca
Sandra Cooper
Emergency Floor Warden Fir, Divisional SupervisorSchool of Social Sciences
Anthropology
Applied Behaviour Analysis
Criminology
Economics
Geography
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Women's & Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
604 983 7525 ext. 7525
Fir Building, room FR415
scooper@capilanou.ca
Tim Schouls BA (Hons), MPhil, PhD
Instructor, Political ScienceFaculty of Arts and Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Political Science
604 986 1911 ext. 2524
Fir Building, room FR423
tschouls@capilanou.ca
Contact
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Political Science
604 984 4953 Fir Building, room FR401 socsci@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 registration@capilanou.ca