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Program Overview
The Department of Political Science prepares students for thoughtful citizenship in the 21st Century. In classes about globalization and climate change, corruption and violence, international conflict and cooperation, democracy and authoritarianism, ethnic and religious conflicts, ancient and modern philosophy, domestic and global public policy, and other critical areas, our faculty ground students in enduring traditions of systematic thought while equipping them with new tools and insights to make sense of the world. Students learn to see, think, and communicate about the bigger picture within which day-to-day politics play out.
Complementary Programs: Major Programs in International Development Studies, Philosophy, Economics for Management Studies, Environmental Studies, Minor Program in Applied Statistics.
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
- Marshall evidence to advance an argument in a variety of formats, including research papers, policy briefs, case studies, or book reviews
- Think globally and comparatively about pressing contemporary issues
- Identify and analyze diverse perspectives that can shape governance
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data
- Design and execute empirical research projects
2. Careers for Graduates
- Policy Analyst/Advisor in Government
- Program Coordinator in Non-Profits
- Research Analyst in Think Tanks
- Public Relations Specialist
- Service Rep- Social and Community Service
- Political Aide/Consultant
- Lobbyist
- Public Opinion Analys
- Foreign Service Officer
- Lawyer
- Paralegal
3. Further Education
- Political Science
- Public Policy (many varieties)
- Public Administration/Service
- Business Administration
- Law
- Paralegal Studies
- Communications or Marketing
- Public Relations
- Community Service Management
Program Pathway
Year 1 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 3 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 4 or Final Year | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Contacts
- Departmental Contact: Marishka Pereira, 416-208-4811, mpereira@utsc.utoronto.ca, utsc.calendar.utoronto.ca/major-program-political-science-arts
- Science Librarian: Sarah Fedko, sfedko@utsc.utoronto.ca, 416-208-4881A
- Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213, 416-287-7561
- Department of Student Life: Room SL157, 416-208-4760
- Political Science Student Association (PSSA)
Did You Know
In addition to organizing social events, the PSSA works with faculty to organize study sessions before major exams.