The second digit in each course number designates a field in Political Science. Students interested in notionally concentrating in an area may be guided in their course selections, as follows:
Enrollment in Political Science courses is limited. First priority is given to students registered as an Honours, Major or Minor in Political Science. During this time other students may be temporarily placed on a wait list.
A tentative list of upcoming Political Science course offerings can be found at www.mun.ca/hss/courses.php.
Political Science courses are designated by POSC.
POSC 1000 Introduction to Politics and Government
introduces fundamental concepts and theories in the study of politics and government within and across states. The course prepares students to undertake more advanced study in all subfields of Political Science, and also provides a foundation for study in related disciplines.

POSC 1001 Critical Reading and Writing: Politics and Governance
provides an overview of foundational knowledge and skills to enable critical reading and critical writing at the university level. Students learn the elements of academic assessment of literature and information that is available in the library and/or online, and about the mechanics of analytical writing. The “politics and governance” content varies by instructor and is not repeated in any other Political Science course. All sections of this course follow the Critical Reading and Writing Course Guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/crw.

POSC 2100 Political Theory
is a survey of the most important political thinkers and schools of political thought. The course will ordinarily cover major political thinkers and include a selection of contemporary political ideologies.
CR: the former POSC 2000

POSC 2200 Global Politics
explores the major features of global politics, including its intellectual origins, the role of ongoing and emerging crises, and how political actors confront global dilemmas through acts of resistance and acceptance. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

POSC 2300 Comparative Politics
is an introduction to comparative politics and techniques of comparative analysis across political jurisdictions. This course focuses on the differences between, and similarities among, a variety of countries and systems of government.

POSC 2600 Public Policy and Administration
outlines major concepts and issues relating to the fields of public policy and administration. 
EQ: Law and Public Policy 2600

POSC 2800 Canadian Politics and Government
is an introduction to the structure and operations of institutions of Canadian government and the nature of political actors. Topics to be examined may include the constitution, Indigenous governance, federalism, parliament, political parties, political culture and elections.
CR: the former POSC 2710

POSC 3010 Empirical Methods in Political Science
is an introduction to the logic of the scientific approach to the study of politics and to key research techniques employed by political scientists and other social scientists. All sections of this course follow Quantitative Reasoning Course Guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/qr.
PR: Any combination of 6 credit hours in Political Science or Law and Public Policy at any level or the instructor's permission

POSC 3100 Political Theory to the 18th Century