In addition to the Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements, the Department normally requires that all students complete Political Science 691. In addition:
Master of Arts
a)ÌýMaster of Arts students must complete a minimum of five half-courses:
- At least two half-courses must be taken in the Political Science Department at the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½
- Two or three courses will be in the student's major field (one of Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Thought)
- A maximum of one half-course can be a reading course
b) Master of Arts students must demonstrate a basic knowledge of research methods equivalent to Political Science 691. If students are required to take Political Science 691, it will be included in these five half courses. Students who have an equivalent of Political Science 691 will still be required to take five half courses.
Doctor of Philosophy
a) Doctoral students must complete a minimum of six half-courses:
- At least four half-courses must be taken in the Political Science Department at the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½
- One full-course equivalent in each of the student's two major fields (i.e., Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, or Political Thought)
- A maximum of two half-courses may be reading courses
- Language courses will not be considered part of the six half course requirement
- PhD Students must demonstrate a basic knowledge of research methods equivalent to Political Science 691. If students are required to take Political Science 691 it will not be considered part of the six half-course equivalent.
b) A candidacy examination with a written and oral component, normally completed within sixteen months of first registration.
c) A thesis proposal, normally defended within four months of the oral candidacy exam.
d) A demonstration of reading proficiency in a language other than English, as determined by the supervisory committee. Normally students without prior reading proficiency will be required to achieve a grade of at least "B" in one full-course equivalent in a second language.