POLITICAL SCIENCE
PROGRAMS
General Political Science
Honours Political Science
Honours Political Science with French Specialization
Honours Law and Politics
Honours International Relations and Development Studies
Political Science Combined Honours Programs
Combined Honours Digital Journalism and Political Science
DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS
General Political Science for Hebei Law and Politics College Graduates
Honours Political Science for Hebei Law and Politics College Graduates
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Certificate in Border Management and International Trade
Certificate in Law and Politics
Certificate in North American Studies
Certificate in Public Administration
MINOR
Minor in Political Science
MAJOR AND MINOR CONCENTRATIONS
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science (IAS) - Political Science
Additional Information: GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS
General Political Science
Degree Requirements:
Total courses: thirty.
(a) 45-100, 45-130 and 45-160;
(b) nine additional courses Political Science including at least three at the 300-level or above. (Note: students interested in switching to Honours Political Science should take 02-250, 45-275, and one of 45-251 or 45-252)
(c) two courses from Arts;
(d) two courses from Languages or Science;
(e) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(f) 01-150, 01-151;
(g) five courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(h) five courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.
Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.
Subfields (students are strongly encouraged to take at least one course from each subfield)
Canadian Politics
200-level: 45-201, 45-211, 45-213, 45-264
300-level: 45-309, 45-320, 45-323, 45-326
400-level: 45-411, 45-412
Comparative Politics
200-level: 45-232, 45-233, 45-238, 45-241, 45-244
300-level: 45-338, 45-346, 45-365, 45-367
400-level: 45-431, 45-434
International Relations and Development Studies
100-level: 45-170
200-level: 45-249, 45-267, 45-268
300-level: 45-354, 45-355, 45-356, 45-360, 45-363
400-level: 45-461, 45-462, 45-464, 45-465
Political Theory, Culture and Religion
200-level: 45-251, 45-252, 45-260, 45-261
300-level: 45-351, 45-372, 45-378, 45-379
400-level: 45-451
Public Administration, Law and Policy
200-level: 45-212, 45-214, 45-220, 45-221
300-level: 45-314, 45-321, 45-324, 45-361, 45-399
400-level: 45-421, 45-422, 45-492 and 45-493 (taken concurrently)
Honours Political Science
Degree Requirements:
Total courses: forty.
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160 and 45-275;
(b) one of 45-251 or 45-252 [should be taken in Semester 3, 4 or 5]
(c) fourteen additional Political Science courses, including at least two at the 300-level and three at the 400-level.
(d) two courses from Arts;
(e) two courses from Languages or Science;
(f) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(g) 01-150, 01-151, 02-250;
(h) six courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(i) six courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.
Courses used to calcuate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.
Subfields (students are strongly encouraged to take at least one course from each subfield)
Canadian Politics
200-level: 45-201, 45-211, 45-213, 45-264
300-level: 45-309, 45-320, 45-323, 45-326
400-level: 45-411, 45-412
Comparative Politics
200-level: 45-232, 45-233, 45-238, 45-241, 45-244
300-level: 45-338, 45-346, 45-365, 45-367
400-level: 45-431, 45-434
International Relations and Development Studies
100-level: 45-170
200-level: 45-249, 45-267, 45-268
300-level: 45-354, 45-355, 45-356, 45-360, 45-363
400-level: 45-461, 45-462, 45-464, 45-465
Political Theory, Culture and Religion
200-level: 45-251, 45-252, 45-260, 45-261
300-level: 45-351, 45-372, 45-378, 45-379
400-level: 45-451
Public Administration, Law and Policy
200-level: 45-212, 45-214, 45-220, 45-221
300-level: 45-314, 45-321, 45-324, 45-361, 45-399
400-level: 45-421, 45-422, 45-492 and 45-493 (taken concurrently)
Honours Political Science with French Specialization
Degree Requirements:
Total courses: forty.
(a) University of Windsor [14 courses]:
(i) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160 and 45-275;
(ii) two of 45-203, 45-204 or 45-205 [French];
(iii) one of 45-251 or 45-252 [to be taken in Semester 3,4 or 5]
(iv) seven additional Political Science courses, including at least two at the 300-level and three at the 400-level.
(b) University of Ottawa [5 courses]:
POL2507. Introduction à la pensée politique
POL3514. Vie politique en Asie
POL3525. Pouvoir municipal au Canada
POL3526. Les femmes et la politique
POL3533. Politique et medias
POL3540. Vie politique aux États-Unis
POL3542. Vie politique en Europe occidentale
POL3544. Vie politique en Afrique
Or other approved course at the 2000-level or above
OR Five Political Science Courses in French taken on exchange or a letter of permission at a French-speaking university with the advanced approval of the department.
(c) two courses from Arts;
(d) two courses from Languages or Science;
(e) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(f) 01-150, 01-151, 02-250;
(g) 29-121, 29-122, 29-221, 29-222 and 29-270;
(h) one of 29-253, 29-260 or 29-283;
(i) three courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(j) three courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.
Courses used to calculate the major average are: course listed under requirements (a) and (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.
SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCING
Year 1 [Semester 1]
01-150. Effective Writing I
29-121. French Language Training I [French]
45-100. Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics
45-130. Comparative Politics or 45-160. World Politics
One additional course
Year 1 [Semester 2]
01-151. Effective Writing II
29-122. French Language Training II [French]
45-130. Comparative Politics or 45-160. World Politics
Two additional courses
Year 2 [Semester 3]
02-250. Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
29-221. French Language Training III [French]
45-205. Contemporary Canadian Political Issues [French]
45-203. Quebec Politics and Society [French]
One additional course
Year 2 [Semester 4]
45-275. Introduction to Research Methods
29-222. French Language Training IV [French]
45-XXX. Political Science course (Note: 45-251 or 45-252 should be taken in Sem. 3, 4 or 5)
45-204. Issues in Quebec Politics [French]
One additional course
Year 3 [Semester 5]
One of 29-253, 29-260 or 29-283 [French]
29-270. Intro to Cultural Heritage of French Canada [French]
45-XXX. Political Science course (Note: 45-251 or 45-252 should be taken in Sem. 3, 4 or 5)
Two additional courses
Year 3 [Semester 6 –University of Ottawa] Five of:
POL2507. Introduction à la pensée politique [French]
POL3514. Vie politique en Asie [French]
POL3525. Pouvoir municipal au Canada [French]
POL3526. Les femmes et la politique [French]
POL3533. Politique et medias [French]
POL3540. Vie politique aux États-Unis [French]
POL3542. Vie politique en Europe occidentale [French]
POL3544. Vie politique en Afrique [French]
Or other approved course at the 2000-level or above [French]
Year 4 [Semester 7]
45-XXX. Political Science course [300-level]
45-XXX. Political Science course [300-level]
Three additional courses
Year 4 [Semester 8]
45-XXX. Political Science course [400-level]
45-XXX. Political Science course [400-level]
45-XXX. Political Science course [400-level]
Two additional courses
Honours Law and Politics
Degree Requirements:
Total courses: forty.
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160 and 45-275;
(b) one of 45-251 or 45-252 [should be taken in Semester 3, 4 or 5];
(c) two of 45-214, 45-314, 45-321, and 45-363;
(d) three of 45-201, 45-212, 45-220, 45-221, 45-309, 45-323, 45-324, and 45-326;
(e) ten additional Political Science courses, including at least two at the 300-level and three at the 400-level.
(f) two courses from Arts;
(g) two courses from Languages or Science;
(h) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(i) 01-150, 01-151, 02-250, 34-160, and 34-261;
(j) one of 01-209 or 34-221;
(k) two of 34-226, 43-287, 48-262, 53-310, and 54-200;
(l) three courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(m) three courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.
Courses used to calculate the major average are: course listed under requirements (a) to (e), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.
Recommended Course Sequencing
Year 1 [Semester 1]
01-150. Effective Writing I
45-100. Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics
45-130. Comparative Politics or 45-160. World Politics
Two additional courses
Year 1 [Semester 2]
01-151. Effective Writing II
45-130. Comparative Politics or 45-160. World Politics
45-XXX. Political Science course
Two additional courses
Year 2 [Semester 3]
02-250. Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
45-XXX. Political Science course [Note: 45-251 or 45-252 should be taken in Sem. 3, 4 or 5]
45-XXX. Political Science course
34-160. Reasoning Skills
One additional course
Year 2 [Semester 4]
45-275. Introduction to Research Methods
45-XXX. Political Science course [Note: 45-251 or 45-252 should be taken in Sem. 3, 4 or 5]
45-XXX. Political Science course
34-261. Informal Logic: Argumentation [prerequisite: 34-160]
One additional course
Year 3 [Semester 5]
45-XXX. Political Science course [Note: 45-251 or 45-252 should be taken in Sem. 3, 4 or 5]
45-XXX. Political Science course
45-XXX. Political Science course
One additional course
Year 3 [Semester 6]
45-XXX. Political Science course
45-XXX. Political Science course
Three additional courses
Year 4 [Semester 7]
45-3XX. Political Science course
45-3XX. Political Science course
Three additional courses
Year 4 [Semester 8]
45-4XX. Political Science course
45-4XX. Political Science course
45-4XX. Political Science course
Two additional courses
Honours International Relations and Development Studies
General Information
Faculty teaching courses that fulfill the requirements for degree programs in International Relations are listed in the "Instructors" section for the areas of Political Science, Economics, History, Geography, Sociology, and Anthropology. The program in International Relations and Development Studies links courses in several areas of study in order to provide a broad understanding of the dynamics of global society and a useful preparation for a wide variety of careers relating to the international field. The program draws primarily upon the resources of Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology, and Anthropology. Beyond a common core of courses, students choose two concentrations. Experience has shown that this long-established and comprehensive program provides an excellent background for careers in diplomatic services, international institutions, internationally-oriented non-governmental organizations, journalism, banking, international business, teaching, and law. The Honours B.A. in International Relations and Development Studies is a challenging program. Students who persevere have found the rewards, especially in terms of future career prospects, to be worth the effort.
Degree Requirements:
Total courses: forty
(a) 45-100, 45-160, 45-264 or 267, 45-275, 45-354 or 45-355, 45-360, 45-461, 45-462;
(b) 43-123, 43-124;
(c) One of 45-251, 45-252 or 45-351
(d) Three of 45-130, 45-120, 45-232, 45-233, 45-241, 45-244, 45-245, 45-249, 45-260, 45-261, 45-267, 45-268;
(e) Two of 45-335, 45-346, 45-356, 45-361, 45-363, 45-365, 45-367, 45-372, 45-441, 45-464, 45-465
(f) 02-250, 41-110 or 41-200, 41-111 or 41-201; (Students in Economics Concentration must take either 41-110 or 41-111);
(g) 01-150, 01-151;
(h) 10 courses (11 if language concentration is chosen) consisting of two of the concentrations listed below.
(i) Nine courses from any area of study (eight if a language concentration is chosen)
Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (e), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.
Students must complete the requirements in any two of the following concentrations:
[Entry into some of the courses in these concentrations will require prerequisites, or in some cases instructor approval]
Please note that courses taken for one concentration or as part of the requirements (a) to (e) cannot be used in fulfilling the requirements for a different concentration.
Economics Concentration, consisting of five courses: 41-221, 41-231 and three of 41-310, 41-341, 41-350, 41-353, 41-373, 41-374, 45-355 (if not already taken as a requirement under (a) to (e).
History Concentration, consisting of five courses: five from 43-202, 43-210*, 43-211*, 43-212*, 43-218, 43-220, 43-243, 43-244, 43-272, 43-310*, 43-320, 43-321, 43-340*, 43-361, 43-363, 43-420, 43-462
International Exchange Concentration, consisting of five courses: Any five courses in Political Science, Social Science or Law, from another university taken during a one semester international exchange organized through
the International Exchange Office during Semester 5 or 6.
Sociology Concentration, consisting of five courses: 48-110, and four of 48-227, 48/54-327, 48-333, 48-339, 48-340, 48-352,48-375
Gender Concentration, consisting of five courses: five from 53-106, 53-202, 45-211 (or 53-211), 53-260 (or 54-260), 43-336, 48-204, 48-214, 48-215,48-352, 48-353 (or 53-320), 48-354 (or 53-354) , 48-408, 53-340 (or 43-340), 34-236
Geography and Globalization Concentration, consisting of five courses: 45-120 and four of 28-450/40-450, 34-323, 45-335, 45-440, 45-465, 48-227, 48-375, and 53/54-260.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Concentration, consisting of five courses: 45-235,45-365, and three of 43-210*, 43-211*, 43-212*, 43-310*, 08-261, 08-262, 08-361, 43-310, 43-411.
Philosophy Concentration, consisting of five courses: one of 34-110 or 34-112 and four of 34-222, 34-226, 34-227, 34-238, 34-323, 34-330, and 45-251 or 45-252 (whichever not already taken under requirement (c))
Language Concentration,** consisting of six courses, at least four of which are from the same language:
French (designed for students with Grade 12 “U” French): 29-121 and 29-122 or 29-123, 29-221 and 29-222 or 29-223, 29-260, 29-270.
German (designed for students with no background in German): 15-102***, 15-202, 15-260, 15-261
Italian (designed for students with no background in Italian): 21-102***, 21-202, 21-260, 21-261.
Spanish (designed for students with no background in Spanish): 23-102***, 23-202, 23-260, 26-261.
Arabic (designed for students with no background in Arabic): 08-110, 08-111, 08-210, 08-211, 08-261, 08-262
*These courses will count for one concentration only.
**A flexible approach will be taken to accommodate students with different levels of linguistic competence at point of entry into the program.
***Double credit, counts as two courses
Combined Honours Political Science Programs
Program Regulation:
Students in combined programs must complete all courses used to calculate the major average for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the degree requirements, in the order presented to a total of forty courses. Example: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the requirements for the second subject area are included, the degree requirements are to be completed in the order presented, until the student reaches a total of 40 courses.
Degree Requirements:
Total courses: forty.
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160, and 45-275; one of 45-251 or 45-252 [should be taken in Semester 3, 4 or 5]; and ten additional courses, including at least three at the 400-level.
(b) Course requirements - Other Subject; courses used to calculate the major average in the other subject area, as prescibed by that area of study.
(c) 01-150, 01-151, 02-250;
(d) two courses from Arts;
(e) two courses from Languages or Science;
(f) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(g) additional courses from any area of study to a total of forty courses.
Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.
Subfields (students are strongly encouraged to take at least one course from each subfield)
Canadian Politics
200-level: 45-201, 45-211, 45-213, 45-264
300-level: 45-309, 45-320, 45-323, 45-326
400-level: 45-411, 45-412
Comparative Politics
200-level: 45-232, 45-233, 45-238, 45-241, 45-244
300-level: 45-338, 45-346, 45-365, 45-367
400-level: 45-431, 45-434
International Relations and Development Studies
100-level: 45-170
200-level: 45-249, 45-267, 45-268
300-level: 45-354, 45-355, 45-356, 45-360, 45-363
400-level: 45-461, 45-462, 45-464, 45-465
Political Theory, Culture and Religion
200-level: 45-251, 45-252, 45-260, 45-261
300-level: 45-351, 45-372, 45-378, 45-379
400-level: 45-451
Public Administration, Law and Policy
200-level: 45-212, 45-214, 45-220, 45-221
300-level: 45-314, 45-321, 45-324, 45-361, 45-399
400-level: 45-421, 45-422, 45-492 and 45-493 (taken concurrently)
General Political Science for Hebei Law and Politics College Graduates - Degree Completion Program
Admission Requirements
(a) Academic standard
Students shall complete the respective courses and earn the required credits at HPLC according to each specific program. Students with grade point average of 80% are eligible to be admitted to the University of Windsor Political Science program.
(b) Language skills
Students must provide certificate evidencing proficiency in English by one of the options below:
TOEFL: a minimum of 560 on paper based, or 83 iBT with 20 for writing, 220 computer-based test with a T.W.E. 4.5 on the computer-based test
IELTS: a minimum of 6.5 for undergraduate programs
ELIP: 75% in level 3 in English Language Improvement Program administered by University of Windsor
Degree Requirements:
Total courses: 20 courses
(a) 45-100, 45-130 and 45-160;
(b) seven additional courses, including at least three at the 300-level or above. (Note: students interested in switching to Honours Political Science should take 02-250, 45-275, and one of 45-251 or 45-252)
(c) 01-150, 01-151;
(d) two courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(e) two courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.
(f) one courses from Arts;
(g) one courses from Languages or Science;
(h) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.
Recommended Course Sequencing
First Semester
01-150
02-45-100
02-45-130
Two additional courses
Second Semester
01-151
02-45-160
One additional course from requirement (b)
Two additional courses
Third Semester
Three major requirements
One option requirement
One other requirement
Fourth Semester
Three major requirements
Two additional courses
Honours Political Science for Hebei Law and Politics College Graduates - Degree Completion Program
Degree Requirements:
Total courses: 30 courses
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160 and 45-275;
(b) one of 45-251 or 45-252 [should be taken in Semester 3, 4 or 5]
(c) eleven additional courses, including at least two at the 300-level and three at the 400-level.
(d) 01-150, 01-151;
(e) three courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(f) three courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.
(g) two courses from Arts;
(h) two courses from Languages or Science;
(i) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
Courses used to calcuate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (c), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.
Recommended Course Sequencing
First Semester
01-150
02-45-100
02-45-130
Two additional courses
Second Semester
01-151
02-45-160
One additional course from requirement (b)
Two additional courses
Third Semester
02-45-275
One additional course from requirement (b)
Two additional courses
Fourth Semester
02-45-251 or 02-45-252
Two additional courses from requirement (b)
Two additional courses
Fifth Semester
One 400 level major requirement
Two additional courses from requirement (b)
Two additional courses
Sixth Semester
Two 400 level major requirements
Two additional courses from requirement (b)
One additional course
Certificate in Border Management and International Trade
Total courses: 8
Requirements: 69-300, 69-310, 69-315, 69-320, 69-325, 69-330, 69-335, 69-340.
Other Requirements: Students must demonstrate level of competency aligned with course/program learning outcomes on a pass/fail grade in accordance with relevant rubrics.
Information About the Certificate in Border Management and International Trade
The Certificate Program in Border Management and International Trade bridges the traditional disciplines and creates a distinctive learning environment that aims to address emerging trends in the global economy. Border management refers both to the execution of customs, security and immigration functions by government agencies and to the administration of customs and other trade compliance, cross-border supply chains security and cross-border movement of personnel by private sector firms. Career paths in Border Management and International Trade include service in border related government agencies; international trade professionals such as customs brokers/managers and freight forwarders; logistics analysts and managers, storage and distribution managers, supply chain managers and supply chain security specialists; and international sales and marketing managers. The skills acquired in this program will also help owners and managers of small and medium sized firms expand their markets across international borders.
In addition to the University of Windsor’s certificate, the program leads to professional certification by the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) including a Level I Certificate (4 courses), Level II Certificate (8 courses) and the Certified International Trade Professional (8 courses plus one year of experience.) For details on FITT certification go to http://www.fitt.ca/home
New students (including mature students and professionals) apply via Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).
For more information, please, contact: CROSSBORDER@uwindsor.ca
Course sequence
CBI Courses and Sequence -2015.pdf
Border Certificate Courses
Certificate in Law and Politics
Total courses: Ten
Requirements
a) 45-100, 45-160, and 34-160 or 34-162
b) Two of 45-214 , 45-314, 45-363
c) Five of 26-100, 34-221, 34-226, 48-260, 48-262, 43-287, 53-310, 54-200, 54-318, 45-220, 45-221, 07-235, 07-236
Participation in careers counselling and community volunteer experience is strongly recommended.
Certificate in North American Studies
Total courses: ten
Requirements:
(a) 45-100, 45-232 , 45-238, 45-338, 45-355;
(b) Two of 45-264; 45-201; 45-361; 45-434; 45-465;
(c) Two of 43-243; 43-244; 43-247; 43-262; 43-349; 43-362; 43-363
(d) One of 48-228; 48-333; 48-339
Certificate in Public Administration
Total courses: ten.
Requirements:
(a) 45-100, 45-220, 45-221:
(b) 41-110 and 41-111;
(c) five of 45-212; 45-213; 45-214; 45-232; 45-275; 45-309; 45-314; 45-321; 45-323; 45-326; 45-411; 45-421; 45-422
Minor in Political Science
Requirements:
(a) 45-100;
(b) one of 45-130 or 45-160;
(c) four Political Science courses at the 200 level or above.
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science (IAS)- Political Science
Major Concentration: 12 courses including
Maximum of two 100-level courses in Political Science
(a) Must take either 45-251 or 45-252
(b) At least two 300-level courses in Political Science
(c) At least three 400-level course in Political Science
*Students are encouraged to take 45-100 and closely review prerequisites for other Political Science courses to ensure appropriate planning of their program of study.
Minor Concentration: 6 courses including,
(a) Maximum of two 100-level courses in Political Science
(b) Must take either 45-251 or 45-252
(c) At least one 300-level or 400-level course in Political Science
*Students are encouraged to take 45-100 and closely review prerequisites for other Political Science courses to ensure appropriate planning of their program of study.
POLITICAL SCIENCE: COURSES