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Political Science (B.S.)

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. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of American and global political systems and actions.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of political science and knowledge of basic social science research techniques a part of a Christian worldview.
  3. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking through effective written and oral communication.
  4. Be able to apply Christian ethics to life situations.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

9 HOURS SURVEY

3 HOURS LEGAL STUDIES CHOSEN FROM

9 HOURS 3000/4000 LEVEL GLOBAL OR COMPARATIVE POLITICS CLASSES

9 HOURS 3000/4000 LEVEL AMERICAN POLITICS CLASSES

9 HOURS RESEARCH

6 HOURS POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES OR 3 HOURS POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE AND 3 HOURS MACROECONOMICS

  • May include an internship.

University Core Curriculum

B.S. - 51 Hours - Courses May Not Be Repeated Within Core

COMMUNICATION, 9 HOURS

MATHEMATICS, 3 HOURS

  • Appropriate to major

REQUIRED BIBLE, 6 HOURS

BIBLE ELECTIVES, 3 HOURS

CAPSTONE, 3 HOURS

POLITICAL SCIENCE, 3 HOURS

AMERICAN HISTORY, 3 HOURS

GREAT WORKS, 3 HOURS

SCIENCE, 6 HOURS

  • One course must include a lab

PSYC, SOCIAL SCIENCES, FINE ARTS, OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE, 3 HOURS

  • 3 hours from these areas: Fine Arts, Family Science, French, German, History, Japanese, Music, Political Science, Psychology, or Spanish

LIBERAL ARTS, 9 HOURS

  • 9 hours from any liberal arts area