Introduction

The study of Political Science at the University of Toronto is wide-ranging and diverse. Courses are offered in political theory, Canadian government, international relations, and the politics of societies that are industrialized, developing, and in transition. Many courses deal with issues (such as environmental politics, diversity, peace and conflict, globalization) that cut across fields. Course offerings are designed to introduce students to Political Science at the first year level, provide the foundations for further study at the second year level, and provide specialized lecture and seminar courses at the intermediate and advanced levels. Studies in Political Science provide students with a good grounding in one of the chief social science disciplines and an opportunity to explore the issues that confront us as individuals, groups, societies and on the international level as we prepare for the twenty-first century. In addition to the materials covered, Political Science courses are set up to offer students an opportunity to learn writing and analytical skills to support a challenging and diverse career.

Courses in Political Science dovetail with programs in many other disciplines of the social sciences and the humanities: Economics, Sociology, History, Philosophy, and Psychology. A student interested in Canadian studies or urban problems, for example, would be well advised to choose courses from all these disciplines, as would someone interested in international affairs or foreign area studies. A student planning graduate work in the social sciences should seek to obtain a basic understanding of each of these disciplines.

The Department publishes a Handbook for undergraduate students that provides detailed information on our programs, extended descriptions of courses, and background information on the interests of our instructors, and advice on how to put together a program. Copies may be obtained from the Department Office on the third floor of Sidney Smith Hall, or from the offices of College Registrars. The Union of Political Science Students, the students’ organization for Political Science undergraduates, has an office in Room 3045, Sidney Smith Hall.

Undergraduate Director:

Professor M. S. Williams, Sidney Smith Hall, Room 3030 (416-978-8220)

Undergraduate Administrator:

E. Jagdeo, Sidney Smith Hall, Room 3027 (416-978-3340)

Enquiries:(416-978-3343)

Undergraduate Program Information and Course Descriptions: http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/polsci

Political Science Programs

Political Science (Arts program)

Specialist program:
(10 POL full courses or their equivalent including two 300+ series courses and two 400-series courses)
Notes:
1. At least one course in Canadian politics must be completed. The Canadian politics requirement will be satisfied by only POL102Y1/POL103Y1/POL214Y1.
2. Students must complete courses in at least four fields: Canadian politics, political theory, and two of international relations, comparative politics (industrial), comparative politics (developing).

First Year:
POL102Y1/POL103Y1/POL108Y1/(180H1, 181H1)

Higher Years:
1. POL200Y1, POL242Y1, POL320Y1
2. Two full courses from the following: POL201Y1, POL203Y1/POL204Y1, POL208Y1, POL214Y1
3. Four additional POL courses

Major program:
(7 POL full courses or their equivalent including at least two 300+series courses)
Note:
At least one course in Canadian politics must be completed. The Canadian politics requirement will be satisfied by only POL102Y1/POL103Y1/POL214Y1.

First Year:
POL102Y1/POL103Y1/POL108Y1/(180H1, 181H1)

Higher Years:
1. POL200Y1
2. Two full courses from the following: POL201Y1, POL203Y1/POL204Y1, POL208Y1, POL214Y1
3. Three additional POL courses

Minor program:
(4 POL full courses or their equivalent)
Note:
The courses to include at least one 300+series course and no more than one at the 100-level.
Political Science and Economics: see Economics
Political Science and History: see History
Political Science and Philosophy: see Philosophy

Political Science and Sociology (Arts program)

Specialist program (Arts program):
(15 full courses or their equivalent)
Political Science
Seven courses, including at least one 300+ series course and one 400-series course.
Note:
At least one course in Canadian politics must be completed. The Canadian politics requirement will be satisfied by only POL102Y1/POL103Y1/POL214Y1.

First Year:
POL102Y1/POL103Y1/POL108Y1/(180H1, 181H1)

Higher Years:
1. POL200Y1
2. Two full courses from the following: POL201Y1, POL203Y1/POL204Y1, POL208Y1, POL214Y1
3. Three additional POL courses
Sociology
Eight courses

First Year:
SOC101Y1

Higher Years:
1. SOC200Y1, SOC203Y1, SOC300Y1, SOC387Y1, SOC389Y1, SOC401Y1
2. One of the following: SOC210Y1/SOC213Y1/SOC220Y1/SOC260Y1/SOC301Y1/SOC306Y1/340Y1/SOC360Y1/ SOC369Y1