Undergraduate Thesis ('Honours Thesis' Designation)

Qualified students in the Bachelor of Arts program may elect to complete an Undergraduate Thesis course linked to their declared major. Students who complete all requirements and satisfy the academic standards required, are eligible to receive the 'Honours Thesis' designation on their official transcript and degree parchment.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 4995 - Undergraduate Thesis (Credit hours: 6.00/Contact hours per week: Variable)

This is a research-oriented course in which students will conduct empirical research, submit a report in the form of an Undergraduate Thesis which will be made publicly available, and report orally on the work. In consultation with their Thesis Supervisor, students will define a research problem and formulate a research plan.

Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing (a minimum of 90.0 credit hours) AND A cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher AND POLI 2610 AND THREE of POLI 2110, 2210, 2310, or 2511 AND At least two 3000-level courses (6.0 credit hours) in Political Science.

Note: Contact hours will vary. Students should be aware that this course involves regular contact with the Thesis Supervisor as well as considerable independent work.

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