Department of Political Science

THEORY. POLITICS. DECISION-MAKING.

Welcome to the Department of Political Science

Political Science is the systematic study of government, politics and political behaviour.

Political Science is the systematic study of government, politics and political behaviour, in a rapidly changing world. It studies how a society governs itself at all levels and various ideas about how it should be governed in the future. Government is a core component of power and policy structures - it authors how a society organizes itself for collective action. Political structures and governments are in constant flux and that makes this a very exciting major to choose. Politics is a central component of our culture and daily it grows more complicated due to globalization issues and world events.

Department Highlights

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Dr. Jodi Bruhn - POLI 2511A, POLI 4511A (Fall 2026)

Dr. Jodi Bruhn will be teaching POLI 2511A Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. and POLI 4511A Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. 

 

Dr. Stephanie Kerr

Dr. Stephanie Kerr

Dr. Stephanie Kerr will be on leave 2026-2027

 

Dr. Megan Aiken

Dr. Megan Aiken will be teaching POLI 3221A Thursdays 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Shining Student David Forestell

Balancing his roles as a husband and father, and driven by a passion for learning and a commitment to making the world a better place, David Forestell has found inspiration in the classroom and beyond.
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Shining Student Cameron Anderson

Cameron’s academic journey is a testament to the transformative power of curiosity. Initially drawn to political science through a liberal education requirement, he discovered a passion for exploring how political environments shape human development.
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Shining Student Brody Fleischhauer

Brody Fleischhauer has developed a love for history and political science's various sub-disciplines while at the University of Lethbridge. His time here has been marked by an internship at the Prentice Institute that …
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