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Major/Minor in Political Science
General Major (10 courses)
121; 122; 208; 221
one of 225, 265, 308 or 315
one of 321, 323 or 325
four electives
At least four courses must be taken at the 300-level. The major in political science may include up to four approved courses by letter of permission at another post-secondary institution. Completion of 121, 122, or one 200-level course with a 5.00 (C) average is required for admission to the major.
It is recommended that those pursuing the major and heading to graduate school take a course in statistics or research methods, such as Psychology 201, Sociology 321, or a comparable course at another institution. Credits earned at the off-campus
Laurentian Leadership Centre
in Ottawa are transferable.
Minor (6 courses)
121; 122; 221
one of 208, 265, 308 or 315
one of 321, 323 or 325
one elective
at least two courses at the 300-level
Clicking on a course will take you to a pdf of the current or most recent syllabus and any other supporting material:
POL 121, Introduction to Political Science
POL 122, Introduction to Political Ideologies
POL 208, International Relations
POL 221, Canadian Government and Politics
POL 225, American Government and Politics
POL 265, Post-Soviet Governments and Politics
POL 308, Canadian Foreign Policy
POL 315, Comparative Politics: Europe
POL 321, Ancient and Mediaeval Political Theory
POL 323, Modern Political Theory
POL 325, Recent Political Theory
POL 370-79, Special Topics
POL 380, Political Studies Internship
POL 385-86, Independent Study
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No state has the capacity to ensure that men are happy; but all states have the capacity to ensure that men are unhappy. The attempt to politicize everything is the destruction of politics.
Bernard Crick
"In Defence of Politics"