Major in Political Science [Arts]

Requirements

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
OR
POL S 210
POL S 224 - Canadian Government AND
POL S 225 - Canadian Politics
OR
POL S 220
★12 at the 300- and 400-level (of which ★6 must be at the 400-level).

★6 from

Note:

The requirements described as “normal” may be varied only in special circumstances and only with departmental approval. 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 POL S 101 in the first year and, in the second year, ★12 from POL S 211 , POL S 212 , POL S 224 , POL S 225 , POL S 235 , and POL S 261 (formerly POL S 210, POL S 220, POL S 230, POL S 240, and POL S 260).

Certificate in Globalization and Governance

See the Certificate in Globalization and Governance .