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4.46.1 BA in Political Science

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4.46.1 BA in Political Science

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.3.1 Major Degree Programs.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 45 units to a maximum of 60 units in Courses Constituting the Field of Political Science while fulfilling the following requirements:

Introduction: 6 units in Political Science at the 200 level.
Canadian Politics: 3 units Political Science 321.
Research Methods: 3 units Political Science 397.
Breadth in Political Science: 33 units from Courses Constituting the Field of Political Science, which must include any three of the following:
a. 6 units Political Science 326 and 328.
b. 3 units Political Science 359 and an additional 3 units in “Comparative Politics” at the 300 level or above.
c. 3 units Political Science 381 and an additional 3 units in “International Relations” at the 300 level or above.
d. 3 units Political Science 398 or 399.
Advanced-Level Political Science: Inclusive of the courses used to fulfill requirement 4, at least 12 units must be at the 400 level or above, including at least 3 units at the 500 level.

C. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA in Political Science can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.3.8 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.