Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

• 45. - Social sciences
• 45.10 - Political science and government

45.1001 - Political science and government, general

This instructional program class comprises any general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behaviour. These programs include courses in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • comparative government and politics
  • comparative politics
  • political philosophy
  • political science
  • political science and government
  • political studies

• Exclusion(s)

  • American politics(45.1002)
  • Canadian government and politics(45.1003)
  • international politics(45.0901)
  • political communication(09.0904)
  • political studies and economy(45.1004)
  • public administration(44.0401)
  • public policy(44.0501)