Requirements for a Major in Political Studies

To obtain a major in Political Studies, students must complete the following requirements: each of the core courses; one further course from each of the following fields: Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Politics; and an additional nine electives in the discipline. Majors will normally complete Political Studies 253 (Introduction to Political Theory) by the end of their second year of study; they must do so no later than the end of their third year of studies. A major program must contain a minimum of eight courses at the 300 or 400 level. The four required core courses cover four areas in the discipline:

• Introduction to Political Theory (253)
• Canadian Politics (262)
• International Politics (282)
• Comparative Politics (451)

Requirements for a Minor in Political Studies

To obtain a minor in Political Studies, students must complete the following requirements: 21 semester hours in the discipline at the 200 level and above, distributed over at least three of the four fields (Canadian Politics, Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and International Politics). At least three courses (nine semester hours) must be from the 300 level or above. Those taking a minors program in Political Studies should also meet with the Department's student advisor, Professor Barry Bartmann to review their program.

Recommended Electives for Majors

Beyond the core courses, majors are encouraged to consult their faculty advisor in order to build a well-balanced program of study. Furthermore, majors are reminded that Political Studies is but one of several social sciences and is closely related in its concerns to many other academic disciplines. Individual programs should emphasize appropriate electives in Anthropology, Economics, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies, Business Administration or other related disciplines.