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:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of American and global political systems and actions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of political science and knowledge of basic social science research techniques a part of a Christian worldview.
- Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking through effective written and oral communication.
- 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
- POLS-2113 Introduction to American Government
- POLS-2213 Introduction to Global Politics
- POLS-2413 Comparative Politics
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
- Must be passed with a grade of “C” or better
- POLS-2313 Research Skills in Political Science
- POLS-2513 Data Analysis
- POLS-4713 Political Science Seminar
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
- BIBL-1023: Foundations: Introduction to the Good Life
- BIBL-1103: Story: Introduction to Christian Worldview
BIBLE ELECTIVES, 3 HOURS
CAPSTONE, 3 HOURS
POLITICAL SCIENCE, 3 HOURS
AMERICAN HISTORY, 3 HOURS
GREAT WORKS, 3 HOURS
- ARTS-2013: Survey of Visual Culture
- ARTS-2423: History of Photography and Motion Pictures
- ENGL-2213: Perspectives in Literature
- MATH-2123: The History of Mathematics
- MUSC-2013: Music Appreciation
- MUSC-2023: Jazz Appreciation
- MUSC-3213: Perspectives in World Music
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