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Political Science (Intermediate/Senior only)


The best preparation for teaching political science is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in political science. Courses are to be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education adviser and/or the subject course director.

First Teaching Subject

Candidates must complete 36 credits as follows:

One or more introductory courses, such as:

AP/POLS 1000 6.00
AP/POLS 1090 3.00
GL/POLS 1400 6.00

At least six credits in methods of inquiry, research or methodology, such as:

AP/POLS 2300 6.00
GL/POLS 2610 3.00
GL/POLS 2620 6.00
AP/POLS 3300 6.00
GL/POLS 3680 3.00

At least six credits in a course that deals with the following field of Canadian politics, global or international politics and political theory or thought such as:

AP/POLS 2900 6.00
AP/POLS 2910 6.00
AP/POLS 2930 6.00

18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in the field of political science.

Second Teaching Subject

Candidates must complete 24 credits as follows:

One or more introductory courses, such as:

AP/POLS 1000 6.00
AP/POLS 1090 3.00
GL/POLS 1400 6.00

At least six credits in methods of inquiry, research or methodology, such as:

AP/POLS 2300 6.00
GL/POLS 2610 3.00
GL/POLS 2620 6.00
AP/POLS 3300 6.00
GL/POLS 3680 3.00

At least six credits in a course that deals with the following field of Canadian politics, global or international politics and political theory or thought, such as:

AP/POLS 2900 6.00
AP/POLS 2910 6.00
AP/POLS 2930 6.00

Six credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in the field of political science.