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Political Science: Degree

B.S. in Political Science

45 hours, minor required

The degree provides an academic program for those students interested in learning about the institutions, laws, and public policies of local, national, and global governance. It encompasses a broad theoretical and substantive survey of governance institutions, laws and public policies. Students will be prepared for entry-level public service careers, law school, and many graduate programs in public policy, political science, public administration, and political management.

An OC Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science will:

1. Be familiar with law school pedagogy and course work.
2. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking though effective written and oral communication.
3. Be able to apply Christian ethics to life situations, as a leader in the home, community and church.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of political science and knowledge of basic social science research techniques, as part of Christian world view.

Degree requirements:

• 15 hours survey courses:
  • POLS-2113  Introduction to American Politics
  • POLS-2313  Research Skills in Political Science (Must be passed with a C or better.)
  • POLS-2413  Comparative Politics
  • POLS-2213  Introduction to Global Politics
  • ECON-2113  Macroeconomics
    NOTE: Majors are exempted from the POLS-1213 core curriculum requirement after completing ECON-2113.
• 3 hour legal studies from either:
  • POLS-3313  Legal and Legislative Analysis
  • POLS-4113  Constitutional Law
• 9 hours global or comparative politics at the 3000-4000 level.
• 9 hours 3000-4000 level American politics
• 6 hours of Political Sceince electives, which may include internships.
• 3 hours intensive research:
  • POLS-4713  Theories of Public Policy

Minor Programs: The Political Science major requires a minor program. Selecting a minor that will be support your academic and professional goals is very important. Examples of possible minor programs include:
Business
Communications/Journalism
Computer Science
English
History
Math
Psychology

Faculty Facts

Dr. Raymon Huston teaches courses in American Politics, International Relations, and Geography. He is academically interested in terrorism, and religion and politics. Dr. Huston is a member of the American Political Science Association, the Southwestern Political Science Association, and the Oklahoma Political Science Association.

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