Engineering Political Science
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences International Relations and Development Studies If you are considering a career in a competitive global environment, this program is for you. This program will provide you with the skills to compete in a highly competitive global market place. It will be of particular interest if you are interested in a career in International Diplomacy, International Organizations such as the UN, Non-Governmental Organizations, and International Business. A Rigorous, Enriching Program This is a unique and interdisciplinary program that combines several academic disciplines into a varied and fascinating study of global politics. Our program is based on a set of core, political science courses and two concentrations selected from Economics, Gender, History, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, Sociology, Geography and Globalization, and Languages (choice of French, Arabic, German, Italian or Spanish). The International Relations program combines several academic disciplines into a varied and fascinating study of global politics. Our faculty members conduct cutting-edge research in areas such as conflict resolution and Track II diplomacy, development and aid strategies, food security and hunger, international policy analysis, international trade, Middle Eastern and Islamic politics and religion and politics. www.uwindsor.ca/polsci
International Relations and Development Studies International Relations and Development Studies at UWindsor offers you courses in World Politics, International Human Rights, International Conflict Resolution, Principles of International Law, International Political Economy, Languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Italian), International Trade, Middle East Politics, US Foreign Policy and Women and War. What You Will Take First Year 02-45-100 Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics 02-45-160 Introduction to International Relations 02-43-123 The World in the 20th Century, 1914-1945 03-41-110 Introduction to Economics I 01-01-150 Foundations of Academic Writing I Career Tracks Foreign service (public service) International organizations Non-governmental organizations Law International business Journalism Consulting Education with additional studies Excellent Student Resources In addition to dedicated faculty who hold weekly and accessible office hours, the Student Success Centre is here to help you with such things as adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course, discussing problems that may be impacting your academic performance, reviewing your academic progress, changing or choosing your major, or referral to other relevant campus services. Admission Requirements Minimum admission average of 70%. Ontario Secondary School graduates require six Grade 12 U or M courses, including ENG4U. Financial Aid For entrance and in-course award opportunities, please visit our Award Search at my.uwindsor.ca. Click on the Financial Matters heading and then Search for Awards in the sidebar. In addition to entrance awards, the Outstanding Scholars Program attracts top high school students entering any first-year honours undergraduate program at the University of Windsor. Approximately 150 high-achieving, first-year students will be offered status as an Outstanding Scholars Candidate in Year 1 of their studies. The goal of this program is to challenge and stimulate students by providing them with the unique opportunity of holding an undergraduate academic appointment in their second year of studies and beyond where students will work closely with faculty on academic research projects. For additional information, please visit: www.uwindsor.ca/outstandingscholars Choose UWindsor At the, we offer 190 high-quality programs in an international setting. Equally important, you can experience a broad range of opportunities outside the classroom: - Explore exchange opportunities with dozens of universities around the world. - Enhance your work experience through co-op programs, internships and paid, research assistantships. - Student-led organizations play a vital role on campus and in the broader community. - The diversity of our students where they are from, what they believe and how they think will expand your mind. Visit Us We look forward to meeting you! Student Recruitment Office Phone: 519-973-7014 Toll-Free (Canada/US): 1-800-864-2860 Email: info@uwindsor.ca www.uwindsor.ca/future Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Political Science Phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 2317 FAX: 519-973-7094 Email: polsci@uwindsor.ca PAC7880 Produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, 2015
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Political Science Doug MacLellan 2014 Political science studies power who holds it, how it is exercised, and how our lives are influenced by politicians, bureaucrats, and other politically important institutions and individuals. This program introduces you to political, economic, social and environmental issues in Canada and around the world. A Rigorous, Enriching Program Political scientists at UWindsor carry out cutting-edge research in a range of areas including border studies, Canadian and international policy analysis, conflict resolution, international political economy, media studies, Middle Eastern and Islamic politics, and religion and politics. Political Science at UWindsor offers courses in: Canadian Politics World Politics Environmental Policy Public Policy International Human Rights Constitutional Law and Politics in Canada International Conflict Resolution Cross-Border Transportation Principles of International Law International Political Economy www.uwindsor.ca/polsci
Political Science Excellent Student Support In addition to dedicated faculty who hold weekly and accessible office hours, the Student Success Centre is here to help you with such things as adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course, discussing problems that may be impacting your academic performance, reviewing your academic progress, changing or choosing your major, or referral to other relevant campus services. Career Tracks Government Journalism Public Service Law Enforcement Law Business Policy Analysis Teaching (with additional studies) Public Policy Think Tanks Non Governmental and Consulting Organizations Admission Requirements 70% minimum entrance average. Six Grade 12 U or M courses including Grade 12 ENG4U. Financial Aid For entrance and in-course award opportunities, please visit our Award Search at my.uwindsor.ca. Click on the Financial Matters heading and then Search for Awards in the sidebar. In addition to entrance awards, the Outstanding Scholars Program attracts top high school students entering any first-year honours undergraduate program at the University of Windsor. Approximately 150 high-achieving, first-year students will be offered status as an Outstanding Scholars Candidate in Year 1 of their studies. The goal of this program is to challenge and stimulate students by providing them with the unique opportunity of holding an undergraduate academic appointment in their second year of studies and beyond where students will work closely with faculty on academic research projects. For additional information, please visit: www.uwindsor.ca/outstandingscholars Choose UWindsor The offers 190 high-quality programs in an international setting. Equally important, you can experience a broad range of opportunities outside the classroom. You can explore exchange opportunities with dozens of universities around the world. Enhance your work experience through co-op programs, internships and paid, research assistantships. Student-led organizations play a vital role on campus and in the broader community. The diversity of our students where they are from, what they believe and how they think will expand your mind. Visit Us We look forward to meeting you! Student Recruitment Office Phone: 519-973-7014 Toll-Free (Canada/US): 1-800-864-2860 Email: info@uwindsor.ca www.uwindsor.ca/future Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Political Science Phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 2348 Fax: 519-973-7094 Email: polsci@uwindsor.ca PAC7880 Produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, 2015
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Political Science: Law and Politics Specialization If you are considering law school, or wish to learn more about the legal system, this elite honours program is for you. A Rigorous, Enriching Program Political scientists at UWindsor carry out cutting-edge research in a range of areas including border studies, Canadian and international policy analysis, conflict resolution, international political economy, media studies, Middle Eastern and Islamic politics, and religion and politics. Political Science at UWindsor offers courses in: Canadian Politics World Politics Environmental Policy Public Policy International Human Rights Constitutional Law and Politics in Canada International Conflict Resolution Cross-Border Transportation Principles of International Law International Political Economy www.uwindsor.ca/polsci
Political Science: Law and Politics Specialization Excellent Student Support In addition to dedicated faculty who hold weekly and accessible office hours, the Student Success Centre is here to help you with such things as adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course, discussing problems that may be impacting your academic performance, reviewing your academic progress, changing or choosing your major, or referral to other relevant campus services. Career Tracks Law Government Public Service Law Enforcement Journalism Business Policy Analysis Teaching (with additional studies) Public Policy Think Tanks Non Governmental and Consulting Organizations Admission Requirements 85% minimum entrance average. Six Grade 12 U or M courses including Grade 12 ENG4U. Financial Aid For entrance and in-course award opportunities, please visit our Award Search at my.uwindsor.ca. Click on the Financial Matters heading and then Search for Awards in the sidebar. In addition to entrance awards, the Outstanding Scholars Program attracts top high school students entering any first-year honours undergraduate program at the University of Windsor. Approximately 150 high-achieving, first-year students will be offered status as an Outstanding Scholars Candidate in Year 1 of their studies. The goal of this program is to challenge and stimulate students by providing them with the unique opportunity of holding an undergraduate academic appointment in their second year of studies and beyond where students will work closely with faculty on academic research projects. For additional information, please visit: www.uwindsor.ca/outstandingscholars Choose UWindsor The offers 190 high-quality programs in an international setting. Equally important, you can experience a broad range of opportunities outside the classroom. You can explore exchange opportunities with dozens of universities around the world. Enhance your work experience through co-op programs, internships and paid, research assistantships. Student-led organizations play a vital role on campus and in the broader community. The diversity of our students where they are from, what they believe and how they think will expand your mind. Visit Us We look forward to meeting you! Student Recruitment Office Phone: 519-973-7014 Toll-Free (Canada/US): 1-800-864-2860 Email: info@uwindsor.ca www.uwindsor.ca/future Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Political Science Phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 2348 Fax: 519-973-7094 Email: polsci@uwindsor.ca PAC7880 Produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, 2015
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Political Science: Bilingual Specialization (Honours) If you are considering a career in government or the public service and are looking for a competitive edge, this program is for you. A Rigorous, Enriching Program An elite program designed especially for students interested in a career in government and/or the public service and who require a good working knowledge of French and an understanding of Francophone culture. This bilingual Political Science Degree requires that you take 14 of your courses in French. The courses are offered in co-operation with UWindsor s French Studies program and the international exchange program. You will spend one semester on exchange in France or at a university in Canada studying in French, normally in the third year of the program. You will benefit from an academically rigorous curriculum. You will develop a mastery of the political culture of Francophone Canada, and an ability to read and write political text in both French and English. www.uwindsor.ca/polsci
Political Science: Bilingual Specialization (Honours) Excellent Student Support In addition to dedicated faculty who hold weekly and accessible office hours, the Student Success Centre is here to help you with such things as adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course, discussing problems that may be impacting your academic performance, reviewing your academic progress, changing or choosing your major, or referral to other relevant campus services. Career Tracks Government Public service Law Policy analysis Public policy think tanks and consulting Non-governmental organizations Journalism Law enforcement Business Education with additional studies Admission Requirements 70% minimum entrance average. Six Grade 12 U or M courses including Grade 12 ENG4U. Financial Aid For entrance and in-course award opportunities, please visit our Award Search at my.uwindsor.ca. Click on the Financial Matters heading and then Search for Awards in the sidebar. In addition to entrance awards, the Outstanding Scholars Program attracts top high school students entering any first-year honours undergraduate program at the University of Windsor. Approximately 150 high-achieving, first-year students will be offered status as an Outstanding Scholars Candidate in Year 1 of their studies. The goal of this program is to challenge and stimulate students by providing them with the unique opportunity of holding an undergraduate academic appointment in their second year of studies and beyond where students will work closely with faculty on academic research projects. For additional information, please visit: www.uwindsor.ca/outstandingscholars Choose UWindsor At the, we offer 190 high-quality programs in an international setting. Equally important, you can experience a broad range of opportunities outside the classroom: - Explore exchange opportunities with dozens of universities around the world. - Enhance your work experience through co-op programs, internships and paid, research assistantships. - Student-led organizations play a vital role on campus and in the broader community. - The diversity of our students where they are from, what they believe and how they think will expand your mind. Science politique concentration bilingue Un programme d élite prévu surtout pour des étudiant(e)s intéressé(e)s par une carrière dans le gouvernement et/ou le service public et qui ont besoin d une bonne connaissance de la langue française et de la culture francophone. L avantage d UWindsor Ce diplôme bilingue en sciences politiques exige que vous suiviez 14 cours en Français. Les cours sont offerts en coopération avec le programme d Etudes françaises et le Programme d échange international a l Université de Windsor. Vous suivrez, pendant un semestre, des cours en français en France ou dans une université au Canada, normalement, pendant votre troisième année. Vous bénéficierez d un curriculum rigoureux. Vous développerez une maitrise de la culture politique de la francophonie Canadienne, et une capacité de lire et écrire les textes politiques autant en français qu en Anglais. Conditions d admission Diplômé(e)s des écoles secondaires de l Ontario: Six cours de niveau Grade 12U ou M, y compris Grade 12 French et Grade 12 ENG4U Visit Us Student Recruitment Office/ Bureau de recrutement d'étudiant / Université de Windsor Phone / Tél: 519-973-7014 Toll-Free (Canada/US) / Sans frais: 1-800-864-2860 Email / Courriel: info@uwindsor.ca www.uwindsor.ca/future Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences/ Faculté des arts, humanités et des sciences sociales Department of Political Science / Département de science politique / Université de Windsor Phone / Tél: 519-253-3000 ext./ poste 2348 Fax: 519-971-3649 Email / Courriel: polsci@uwindsor.ca PAC7880 Produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, 2015
Inter-Faculty Combined Honours BA Digital Journalism and Political Science Are you looking for a career combining your interests in power, politics and government, or international relations with a practical skill-set? If so, the Combined Honours program in Digital Journalism and Political Science is for you. You will acquire an academic foundation along with the tools of the modern journalist s trade. You will become globally and culturally literate, skilled at research and analysis, precise yet creative in written expression, confident in presentation, and adept at web-based applications. Our graduates can work in mainstream and alternative journalism, as well in as such fields as communications for business, government and non-governmental organizations, teaching, law, and professional writing and production. A Rigorous, Enriching Program Each year, you will take Political Science courses and Digital Journalism courses. In Political Science, you will select from a range of courses including studies in Canadian politics and government, media analysis, conflict resolution, international relations and foreign policy. You will be taught by noted scholars who specialize in distinctive areas of the discipline and in specific geographic regions like the Middle East. In DJ courses, you will study the theory and ethics of journalism in a rapidly changing technological landscape, and learn specific skills such as web-based reporting, podcasting, and audio-visual production. You will take hands-on studio courses each year, in which you are guided by practising journalists, helping you make industry contacts, and build your own professional portfolio. You will also work closely with your classmates to integrate all aspects of your education into the content you post to the DJ program website. www.uwindsor.ca/digitaljournalism
Digital Journalism and Political Science What You Will Take First Year Fall term: 01-150 Foundations of Academic Writing I 45-100 Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics 45-130 Comparative Politics or 45-160 Introduction to International Relations 30-125 Journalism Today 30-120 Reporting Fundamentals Winter term: 01-151 Foundations of Academic Writing II 45-130 Comparative Politics or 45-160 Introduction to International Relations 30-140 Collaborative Studio 1 The Job One other Political Science course plus one 'Other requirement' course or one 'Option requirement' course. Experiential Learning The Combined Honours in DJ and Political Science integrates academic study with professional training. From your very first year, you will learn skills of researching, reporting, interviewing, writing, photography, and editing, producing features and other projects. Industry professionals are both instructors and guests in the program, and opportunities for professional internships and part-time employment are a key element. Student Support All DJ and Political Science faculty are qualified academic advisors who can help you plan your program and select your courses. Small class sizes, collaborative studios, approachable professors, and helpful staff help ensure that you, the student, are our focus. Here you will have the opportunity to develop not only lifelong skills but also lifelong friendships. Career Tracks Journalism Non-government organizations Public affairs for government and the private sector Law (with additional studies) Teaching (with additional studies) Graduate studies Admission Requirements Minimum average of 75%. The OSS Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses, including ENG4U, are required. You must provide a sample of your journalistic work in any format and a one-paragraph statement outlining your interest in the field. Financial Aid For entrance and in-course award opportunities, please visit our Award Search at my.uwindsor.ca. Click on the Financial Matters heading and then Search for Awards in the sidebar. In addition to entrance awards, the Outstanding Scholars Program attracts top high school students entering any first-year honours undergraduate program at the University of Windsor. Approximately 150 high-achieving, first-year students will be offered status as an Outstanding Scholars Candidate in Year 1 of their studies. The goal of this program is to challenge and stimulate students by providing them with the unique opportunity of holding an undergraduate academic appointment in their second year of studies and beyond where students will work closely with faculty on academic research projects. For additional information, please visit: www.uwindsor.ca/outstandingscholars Choose UWindsor The offers 190 high-quality programs in an international setting. Equally important, you can experience a broad range of opportunities outside the classroom. You can explore exchange opportunities with dozens of universities around the world. Enhance your work experience through co-op programs, internships and paid, research assistantships. Student-led organizations play a vital role on campus and in the broader community. The diversity of our students where they are from, what they believe and how they think will expand your mind. Visit Us Student Recruitment Office Phone: 519-973-7014 Toll-Free (Canada/US): 1-800-864-2860 Email: info@uwindsor.ca www.uwindsor.ca/future Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Political Science Phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 2348 Fax: 519-971-3649 Email: polsci@uwindsor.ca Inter-Faculty Programs Digital Journalism Phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 2324 Fax: 519-973-7094 Email: djournal@uwindsor.ca PAC7878 Produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, 2015