Political Science
Political science is fundamentally a study of power. Political science scholars and students focus on core concepts like authority, legitimacy, liberty, equality, citizenship, governance and justice.
Honours Bachelor of Arts
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- Human Resources Specialist
- Social Policy Program Officer
- Customs Officer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Legislative Analyst
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Buzz Around Campus
Associate professor Edward Schatz’s new book looks at the symbolic, and often remote, influence of the U.S. in Central Asia, and explores the growth of what he coins ‘slow anti-Americanism’ amongst the region’s social movements.
Nadège Compaoré, Assistant Professor of Political Science, describes the position as her “dream job” – the culmination of an obstacle-filled academic journey that began 19 years ago when she arrived in Canada from Burkina Faso on a full scholarship.
Zarina Mamadbekova’s grandfather was her role model. He taught her many lessons that she lived by while studying at UTM. Always be kind to others. Get a good education. Volunteer. Use your knowledge to help others.
Sample Courses
Analysis of different aspects of conflict management, including security regimes, U.N. peacekeeping, mediation, bilateral as well as multilateral techniques.
Examines the influence of social and economic forces on contemporary Ontario politics, with emphasis on major recent changes in the Ontario political system.
An introduction to gender and politics that examines women as political actors and their activities in formal and grassroots politics.
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Political Science
Political science is fundamentally a study of power. Political science scholars and students focus on core concepts like authority, legitimacy, liberty, equality, citizenship, governance and justice.