Home » Degree Planning » Degree Checklists » 2024-2025 International Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Specialized Honours) Political Science - International Bachelor of Arts (IBA), Specialized Honours Degree Checklist for Academic Year The checklist below is intended as guide to help with degree requirements and course selection. It is not intended as the official confirmation of a student’s eligibility to graduate as requirements may change from year to year. Satisfaction of all degree requirements will be officially determined by the Registrar’s Office upon application to graduate. Make sure to follow the correct degree requirements by checking the Undergraduate Academic Calendar of the year in which you entered the program. To find out which courses you have already completed toward your degree, use the Degree Progress Report. For more help, contact your academic advisor. Quick Links Department of Politics Academic AdvisingGPA CalculatorUniversity Academic CalendarSearch Course TimetablesApply to Graduate General Education - 21 Credits21 credits at the 1000 level, chosen from 3 different general education categoriesCreditGradeNotes Natural Science6.00 Humanities or Social Science: (whichever is not taken in 1)6.00 Humanities or Social Science9.00 Major - 54 CreditsCreditGradeNotes AP/POLS 4000-level6.00 AP/POLS 4000-level6.00 AP/POLS 3000-level6.00 AP/POLS 3000-level6.00 AP/POLS 3000-level6.00 6 credits chosen from: AP/POLS 2201 Introduction to International Politics AP/POLS 2400 Introduction to Comparative Politics AP/POLS 2600 Introduction to Gender & Politics6.00 AP/POLS 2990 Introduction to Indigenous Politics3.00 AP/POLS 2100 Introduction to Canadian Politics3.00 AP/POLS 2000 Perspectives on Politics6.00 AP/POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics6.00 Outside of Major - 30 CreditsLanguage study credits1– at least 18 Credits and Internationally-oriented credits2 -- at least 12 creditsCreditGradeNotes Internationally-oriented Course6.00 Internationally-oriented Course6.00 Language Course6.00 Language Course6.00 Language Course6.00 Free Choice - 18 Credits18 credits (6 credits or 2x3credits)CreditGradeNotes Any Course (4000 level)6.00 Any Course6.00 Any Course3.00 Total Degree Credits: 120 Note: At least 18 credits in a modern language offered by York University, including the Advanced I university-level course in the chosen language. At least 9.00 credits of internationally-oriented courses to be completed from the list of pre-approved courses; these courses can be additional courses in your major, in addition to ANTH 2300 which must be completed before the term or terms abroad (international exchange). International exchange: at least one full term abroad as a full-time student at one of York University’s exchange partners NOTE: For the general education category, students must take 21 credits of general education including: 6.00 credits in natural science (NATS); A 9.00 credit approved general education course in the social science or humanities categories; and a 6.00 credit approved general education course in the opposite category to the 9.00 credit course in the social science or humanities already taken. General Education courses are offered at the 1000 level. Requirement Checklist To ensure graduation, each box much be checked as completed. Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University Upper Level Requirement:At least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including 18 credits at the 4000-level. GPA Requirement:Cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0 Save as PDF Resources Academic Advising Services We provide the information and guidance to support your academic needs and help you achieve your goals. Departments & Schools We give you options. Our degree programs are among the world’s most advanced in the humanities, social sciences and professional programs, built on cutting-edge theory, strengthened by international and practical education, and taught by leading experts. Student Support & Advising Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent sed volutpat enim, pharetra imperdiet orci. Suspendisse accumsan velit eu lectus aliquet commodo.
