Major in Political Science

The recommended course sequence is offered as a general guideline to help you better plan your schedule. Adjustments might be required due to the course offering or if you received course equivalencies.

YearFallWinter
1st year
(30 course units)
  • ENG 1100
  • POL 1101
  • 9 elective course units
  • ENG 1120
  • 3 credits of optional courses in political science (recommended course: POL 1102)
  • 3 course units from: POL 2101, POL 2103, POL 2104, POL 2107, POL 2108, POL 2156
  • 6 elective course units
2nd year
(30 course units)
  • 12 course units from: POL 2101, POL 2103, POL 2104, POL 2107, POL 2108, POL 2156
  • 3 elective course units
  • 6 course units from: POL 2101, POL 2103, POL 2104, POL 2107, POL 2108, POL 2156
  • 9 elective course units
3rd year
(30 course units)
  • POL 3102 (compulsory course)
  • 3 course units from: (compulsory course) POL 3370 or POL 3371
  • 9 elective course units
  • 9 optional course units in political science 1
  • 6 elective course units
4th year
(30 course units)
  • 3 optional course units in political science at the 4000-level 1
  • 12 elective course units
  • 3 optional course units in political science at the 4000-level 1
  • 12 elective course units

Notes

  • Registration to 4000-level courses in political science (POL) is limited to 4th year political science students.
  • The addition of a minor or a 2nd major is required in the fall session of the 2nd year.

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