Our History

The Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities (CJIIC) is launched.

EURUS introduces the Graduate Diploma in European, Russian and Eurasian Studies.

The Faculty of Public Affairs is renamed the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA) to capture the global nature of its programs.

FPGA and FASS introduce the B.A. General Studies – a BA degree program that can be completed entirely online.

Law and Legal Studies introduces the B.A. Honours Law with Concentration in Criminal Law and Social Order

FPGA introduces the Masters Collaborative Specialization in Cybersecurity

FPA and Science introduce the Undergraduate Certificate in Science Communication.

FPA joins FASS, Science, FED and Business to launch the Masters Collaborative Specialization in Climate Change.

FPA and Science introduce the Undergraduate Certificate in Science and Policy.

The Master of Arts, Migration and Diaspora Studies welcomes its first students.

The Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts with a concentration in Work and Labour are launched by the Institute of Political Economy.

Journalism introduces the Minor in News Media and Information

Emerging Perspectives, a graduate student research conference, is launched.

A number of FPA-based research incentive programs are inaugurated.

The Master of Arts, International Affairs field in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy accepts its first students.

A concentration in health sciences is introduced in the Bachelor of Journalism.

The School of Public Policy and Administration reactivated the Certificate in Nunavut Public Services Studies in partnership with the secondary school Nunavut Sivuniksavut.

The TVO Indigenous Hub at Carleton University is opened in the School of Journalism and Communication in collaboration with the Department of University Communication and Teaching and Learning Services.

The Bachelor of Media Production and Design is launched.

The Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (EURUS) introduces a Dual Master’s in European Studies with Université Catholique de Louvain and Université Saint-Louis – Bruxelles.

The Department of Political Science introduces a Dual Master’s in Political Science with Universität Luzern.

FPA celebrates Carleton University’s 75^th anniversary with the 75 for the 75^th profiles of FPA alumni. The alumni are honoured at a dinner and in a book featuring “the 75”.

The interdisciplinary Visions of Canada 2042 conference is held in honour of Carleton’s 75^th anniversary.

FPA creates the Research Excellence Chairs, offered at the full professor, associate professor, and assistant professor ranks.

The Departments of Economics at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa launch the Ottawa-Carleton Graduate School of Economics (OCGSE), which includes the joint PhD program and two MA programs in economics.

The Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies introduces the Graduate Diploma in European Integration Studies

The IPAF 4900: Undergraduate Research Experience course is offered for the first time.

The Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (BCOmS) welcomes its first students.

FPA introduces the research productivity bursary, teaching travel support, and the teaching fellowship.

The first cohorts of the Bachelor for Global and International Studies (BGInS) and the Indigenous Policy and Administration (IPA) graduate programs arrive on campus.

The first FPA Research Month is held, featuring prominent lectures, faculty panels, and graduate research symposiums.

Two new research-related events begin: Author Meets Readers, an event to introduce the public to our research, and Bagels and Banter, a roundtable discussion for faculty and graduate students.

Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) and Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (DPNL) programs created.

The first annual FPA Currents lecture is held. The lecture focuses on politics, policy, journalism, and current affairs.

PhD program in the School of Social Work created.

The Department of Law and Legal Studies establishes the Ph.D. in Legal Studies.

The first cohort for the Master of Political Management program arrives on campus.

Carleton receives $15 million in funding to establish the Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management.

A new Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security (MIPIS) is offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.

Carleton established the The Institute of African Studies, an inter-disclipinary institute committed to teaching, research, public policy debate and community outreach in all matters relating to Africa.

Political Science establishes The Washington Centre Internship Program, giving Carleton students the opportunity to study and work in Washington, DC.

Dr. Ruth Bell provides philanthropic investment for Carleton to establish the Honourable Dick and Ruth Bell Chair for the Study of Canadian Parliamentary Democracy.

Dr. William Barton donates $3 million to creates the William and Jeanie Barton Chair in International Affairs.

The Sprott School of Business is established as a separate Faculty, leading to a new name for the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs.

NPSIA introduces a new PhD program in International Affairs.

Carleton is designated as a European Union Centre of Excellence by European Commission.

The BA Honours in European and Russian Studies is reorganized to offer Concentrations in Russian and Eurasian Studies and in European Studies and European Integration.

A Co-op program option is made available to students completing a BA Honours in Economics or a BA Honours in Law.

Carleton’s dedication to interdisciplinary studies yields a collaborative Ph.D. program with a specialization in Political Economy. Six units are involved: Canadian Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, and Sociology.

The BA Honours degree in Mass Communication introduces a co-op option, as part of our ongoing work in partnering with the community.

The School of Public Policy and Administration works with the Government of Nunavut to develop an undergraduate certificate in Nunavut Public Service Studies, reflecting the faculty’s commitment to education for and about indigenous communities in Canada.

Our international outreach extends with a new graduate diploma in European Integration Studies.

The Centre for European Studies opens. It’s housed in both the Department of Political Science and the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies. The institute interacts with scholars in the European, Russian and Asian states as part of the faculty’s international focus.

The Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs opens, taking advantage of our proximity to Parliament Hill. It offers a Master’s of Political Management, attracting many future Parliament Hill staffers and leaders of non-governmental organizations.

Two new programs join the FPA family: Public Affairs and Policy Management and Criminology and Criminal Justice. Both aim to produce graduates who bring fresh ideas into the public sector.

The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs is born! Twelve departments and schools join together within Carleton University. Their mission: to work closely with the community to build democracy at home and abroad.