Political Science (B.S.)

57 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

3 HOURS LEGAL STUDIES

POLS-4113 Constitutional Law

3 HOURS 3000/4000 LEVEL GLOBAL OR COMPARATIVE POLITICS CLASSES

6 HOURS 3000/4000 LEVEL AMERICAN POLITICS CLASSES

6 HOURS RESEARCH

Must be passed with a grade of “C” or better

18 HOURS POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES OR 15 HOURS POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE AND 3 HOURS MACROECONOMICS

May include an internship.

3 HOURS PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC-1113 General Psychology I

3 HOURS LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

ENGL-2213 Perspectives in Literature

3 HOURS HUMANITIES CHOSEN FROM

3 HOURS CIVILIZATION CHOSEN FROM

University Core Curriculum

Category	Hours
Bible	15
English Comp I	3
English Comp II	3
Oral Communication	3
Math	3
Political Science	3
American History	3
Science (no lab required)	3
Humanities	3
Behavioral/Social Science	3