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Political Science (Intermediate/Senior only) Print

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, and; at least six credits in a course that deals with one of the following fields: Canadian politics, global or international politics and political theory or thought.

18 credits at the 3000- or 4000-year 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,and; at least six credits in a course that deals with one of the following fields: Canadian politics, global or international politics and political theory or thought.

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