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  Certificate Political Science

      30 Units

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      The certificate is designed for those (for example, recent secondary school or college graduates, experienced volunteers, community workers or civil servants) who wish to deepen their knowledge of political science. To facilitate access to the program, some courses are offered in late afternoon or in the evening.

      This program is offered in English and in French.

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      Course List
        Code                                                                          Title                                                        Units  
        Compulsory Courses:                                                                                                                      
        POL 1101                                                                      Introduction to Political Science                            3 Units
        POL 2107                                                                      Introduction to Political Thought                            3 Units
        Optional Courses:                                                                                                                        
        3 course units from:                                                          3 Units                                                    
          POL 2101                                                                    Introduction to Canadian Politics                                   
          POL 2103                                                                    Introduction to International Relations and Global Politics         
          POL 2104                                                                    Introduction to Comparative Politics                                
        15 optional course units in political science (POL)                           15 Units                                                   
        6 optional course units in political science (POL) at the 3000 or 4000 level  6 Units                                                    
        Total:                                                                        30 Units                                                   
        
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