Honours BA in Public Policy (Co-op) - Scarborough in Scarborough Canada | University of Toronto

The Department of Political Science offers Specialist, Major, and Minor degrees in Political Science, along with Major and Co-op Major Programs in Public Policy, plus Major and Minor programs in Public Law. The Co-op Major in Public Policy is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) initiative that blends academic coursework with paid professional placements across government, corporate, and non-profit organizations. This program develops students' analytical and methodological expertise, preparing them for careers as policy analysts in various sectors or for advanced studies in public policy. As an interdisciplinary program, public policy analysis involves utilizing theoretical frameworks and research methods from social sciences and humanities to examine policy creation, execution, and assessment. Students cultivate critical thinking abilities, research design skills, data analysis techniques (both quantitative and qualitative), and effective writing capabilities. The curriculum also covers policy-making contexts, institutional structures, implementation processes, and evaluation criteria.
Beyond coursework, participants must complete mandatory Arts & Science Co-op preparatory classes and at least two Co-op work terms. With approval from the Co-op Coordinator, students may undertake an optional third work term.