PSCI 331Public Administration
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Political Science
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- 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
People who already graduated but still visit this site—-any profs you remember fondly? 64 points, 65 comments
u/TheZarosian: “… Mostly teaches public administration and public policy (PSCI 331, PSCI 334). Not only an excellent professor who makes their courses very insightful and interesting, but was a mentor for me as I completed my degree and guided me to where my career is at now. …”
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.”
Spring 2021
Has anyone taken: PSCI 302 or 331 1 point, 1 comment
u/impatientmusicfan: “Looking to take either 302, or 331 as an elective in the fall. Figuring that they pertain to the same content (perhaps one focuses on local government a bit more), I was wondering which course is less of a pain.”
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. …”
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 …”
Spring 2017
What is the most enjoyable course you've ever taken at UW? 23 points, 74 comments
u/TheZarosian: “… PSCI 331 - Public Administration A solid course on teaching how government actually functions, with a special focus on the more non-partisan aspect of the public service. Very cool professor (Henstra) and light on the content. Honorable Mentions: PSCI 255, 244, 264. …”
Spring 2016
[Discussion] What courses are you taking next semester? 4 points, 32 comments
u/TheZarosian: “PSCI 255, 363, 331 ECON 102 FR 151 Trying to get my breadth requirements done.”
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