While initial selection is not irreversible, students may change from one program to another only with the approval of the Department and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. The thesis will be written under the direction of a committee composed of two members of the Department plus a member external to the Department, but from within the University. The major paper will be written under the direction of a committee normally composed of two members of the Department. An oral defense of the major paper will be required. All courses listed will not necessarily be offered in any given year.
Courses are normally two hours a week.
Political Science A review of the state of the discipline and a survey of approaches to research. 45-511.Canadian Politics and Government A review of important literature in Canadian politics and government. Readings may be selected from the areas of Canadian institutions, political behaviour and political culture. 45-512.Research in Canadian Politics and Government Analysis of selected topics in Canadian politics and government. Topics may be selected from the institutional or behavioural areas of the discipline.