Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Subsidiary Subject (Joint Major)

St. Francis Xavier University

Politics is central to addressing the shared concerns of citizens, and political science highlights the underlying forces that drive and constrain power and government. As a StFX Political Science student, you will study how power is used in politics and public life. This involves the analysis of government structures, historical political trends and the role of ideas and ideologies in politics, both nationally and globally. The Political Science department at StFX is a dynamic scholarly environment where research and teaching flourish together. It is a place where you can feel comfortable debating current issues in the classroom and beyond in order to broaden your understanding of the political world. You can have close contact with your professors and fellow students in a positive, accessible setting for learning.See the Academic Calendar for program requirements. Candidates for the degree with honours in Political Science with a subsidiary require credit for PSCI 100 (101 & 102), 397 and 399, a minimum of 12 credits from the following: 201, 202, 211, 212, 221, 222, 251, 252, and two three-credit seminars, a thesis (490) and 12 other credits in PSCI. Students will normally have at least 24 credits at the 300 level or above, including PSCI 397, 399, 490 and two 3-credit seminars.See the Academic Calendar for degree regulations. Candidates for the major degree should choose their courses in consultation with a member of the political science department, and they must have their major form approved by the department chair. Students will normally concentrate in two areas within the discipline and have a minimum of 18 credits at the 300 level or above, including PSCI 397 or 399. Majors are encouraged to include a fourth-year seminar in their course pattern.