Bachelor of Arts - Major in Political Science (2020-2021 and Earlier)
Requirements
- See Bachelor of Arts (BA).
- Students in this major may also be interested in the Certificate in Globalization and Governance, the Certificate in Peace and Post-Conflict Studies, and the Certificate in European Studies
A major in Political Science requires a minimum of ★30 and a maximum of ★48 in Political Science at the senior level. Normally, these courses must include:
Required Courses
- POL S 211 - Introduction to History of Political Theory AND
- POL S 212 - Introduction to Contemporary Political Theory
- POL S 224 - Canadian Government AND
- POL S 225 - Canadian Politics
★6 from
- POL S 235 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POL S 250 - The Politics of Gender
- POL S 261 - International Relations
And ★12
- At the 300- and 400-level (of which ★6 must be at the 400-level).
Note:
- These requirements may be varied only in special circumstances and only with departmental approval.
Recommended Courses
- POL S 101 is the prerequisite for most 200-level POL S courses, and 300- and 400-level courses presuppose specific 200-level prerequisites.
- Students proposing to concentrate in Political Science should take:
Year 1
Years 1-2 (★12 from the following)
- POL S 211 - Introduction to History of Political Theory
- POL S 212 - Introduction to Contemporary Political Theory
- POL S 224 - Canadian Government
- POL S 225 - Canadian Politics
- POL S 235 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POL S 250 - The Politics of Gender
- POL S 261 - International Relations
- formerly POL S 210, POL S 220, POL S 230, POL S 240, POL S 350, and POL S 260