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PSCI 331Public Administration

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Political Science

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

What is the role of the public service in Canada? Students will study the structures and functions of Canada's political system by examining the ways in which the public service relates to other institutions, such as the political executive and the legislature.

Prerequisites

  • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

8 posts and comments in 7 threads mention PSCI 331, August 2016 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2024

Spring 2024

Prof Questions for PSCI 1 point, 1 comment

u/its0-100: “I’m going to 2A and am mixed between psci331 with daniel henstra or psci367 with gerard boychuk. Does anyone have experience with either of these courses or profs, cause I couldn’t find anything. And should I take a 300 level course only going into 2A, thanks.”

u/realisticstudent: “Henstra is good, had him for a few PSCI courses. He's very clear, provides great feedback and guidance if you ask for it, and is very fair in his marking scheme. I think you can take 300 level as long as you meet the course pre req, which there shouldn't be any for PSCI 331.”

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Spring 2021

Fall 2020

Best professor you have had? 29 points, 62 comments

“Who is your best professor so far and why? My favourite prof is Barbara Moffatt because she didn't make me memorize content but instead made me think.”

u/TheZarosian: “… Mainly PSCI 331 and 334. His courses are one of the few courses that taught me some real applicable stuff for working in the government. He's light on the theory, and makes sure students are well-equipped to do stuff like briefing notes, presentations, summaries etc. …”

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Fall 2017

Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”

u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”

u/Jackhofmann: “… PS 625 PSCI 100 PSCI 231 PSCI 252 PSCI 255 PSCI 257 PSCI 263W PSCI 282 PSCI 299 PSCI 324 PSCI 331 PSCI 353 PSCI 360 PSCI 385 PSCI 389 PSCI 402 PSCI 423 PSCI 428 PSCI 456 PSCI 461 PSCI 492 PSCI 497A PSCI 497B PSCI 498A PSCI 498B PSCI 498C PSCI 499A PSCI 499B PSCI 600 PSCI 623 …”

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Spring 2017

Spring 2016

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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