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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 a subject matter 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, 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 1067, Sidney Smith Hall.

Undergraduate Director: Professor D.R. Cameron, Sidney Smith Hall, Room 3030 (978-6567)

Undergraduate Administrator: E. Jagdeo, Sidney Smith Hall, Room 3027 (978-3340)

Enquiries: 978-3343

POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS

POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hon.B.A.)

Enrolment in the Political Science Specialist, Major, Minor, and Joint Specialist Programs is limited. Consult the Registration Handbook & Timetable and Department for details on how to apply. Students enrolling at the end of First Year (or four courses) must obtain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and a mark of at least 67% in one Political Science course. Students applying to enrol after Second Year (or eight courses) must obtain a GPA of at least 2.5 in the last four courses completed and a mark of at least 70% in each of two Political Science courses.

Specialist program: (10 POL full courses or their equivalent)
NOTE: The courses to include four 300+ series courses of which at least two must be 400-series courses.

NOTES:
1. At least one course in Canadian politics must be completed. Normally this requirement will be satisfied by POL 102Y/103Y/214Y.
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: POL 102Y/103Y/108Y

Higher Years:
1. POL 200Y, 242Y, 320Y
2. Two full courses from the following: POL 201Y, 203Y/204Y, 208Y, 214Y
3. Four additional POL courses

Major program (B.A.): (7 POL full courses or their equivalent)
NOTE: The courses to include at least two 300+ series courses.

NOTES:
1. At least one course in Canadian politics must be completed. Normally this requirement will be satisfied by POL 102Y/103Y/214Y.
2. Students must complete courses in at least three fields: Canadian politics, political theory, and one of international relations, comparative politics (industrial), comparative politics (developing).

First Year: POL 102Y/103Y/108Y

Higher Years:
1. POL 200Y
2. Two full courses from the following: POL 201Y, 203Y/204Y, 208Y, 214Y
3. Three additional POL courses

Minor program (B.A.): (4 POL full courses or their equivalent)
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 (B.A.) Consult Department of Political Science.

Enrolment in this program is limited to students with 65% in SOC 101Y, and 70% in each of SOC 200Y and 203Y. Students need to have completed 8 full courses and be enroled in the Sociology Major program. Students should also have met the requirements of the Political Science Department (see details under POLITICAL SCIENCE, Page 347 (above).

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.): (15 full courses or their equivalent)

POLITICAL SCIENCE: Seven courses, including at least two 300+ series courses of which one must be a 400-series course.

NOTES:
1. At least one course in Canadian politics must be completed. Normally this requirement will be satisfied by POL 102Y/103Y/214Y.
2. Students must complete courses in at least three fields: Canadian politics, political theory, and one of international relations, comparative politics (industrial), comparative politics (developing).

First Year: POL 102Y/103Y/108Y

Higher Years:
1. POL 200Y
2. Two full courses from the following: POL 201Y, 203Y/204Y, 208Y, 214Y
3. Three additional POL courses

SOCIOLOGY: Eight courses

First Year: SOC 101Y

Higher Years:
1. SOC 200Y, 203Y, 300Y, 389Y, 401Y, 405Y
2. One of the following: SOC 210Y/213Y/220Y/260Y/301Y/306Y/340Y/360Y/369Y