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Major in Political Science [Arts]

ADDENDA [Mar. 25, 2021] - Requirements for the Major in Political Science were revised.  See Addenda and Errata  for more information.

General Information

See Bachelor of Arts (BA)  for additional regulations and requirements.

Students in this major may also be interested in the Certificate in Globalization and Governance  

Requirements

Minimum of ★30 and a maximum of ★48 in Political Science at the senior level, including:

Required Courses

A minimum of ★18 in 200-level POL S, of which ★15 must be from

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

Year 2 (★12 from the following)