Nov 11, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University 
    
2026-2027 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University

PLSC 3229 - Alberta and Provincial Politics

(formerly PLSC 2229)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will examine Alberta politics and governance. Reference will be made to the province’s political history, as well as an overview of Alberta’s political institutions: the legislature, cabinet, political parties and administrative structure. Various policies - especially oil and gas - will be examined as to their impact on the province’s political life.

Prerequisite(s): One of PLSC 1101  or PLSC 1123 . 
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3