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Curriculum: B.A./B.S. Political Science – Online
As a political science major, you will learn from experienced OSU faculty in the only online political science degree with extensive coursework in environmental politics and policy. At the end of this program, you will earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in political science from Oregon State University.
Political science majors must complete five main areas in order to graduate:
- Baccalaureate core: 48 credits plus a Writing Intensive Course (WIC) of at least 3 credits
- College of Liberal Arts core: 15 credits
- B.A./B.S. requirements: 15 – 24 credits
- Political science major (includes an internship): 52 credits
- Electives: varies
Course topics include:
- American politics and government
- Comparative politics
- International relations
- Political analysis
- Politics and the media
- Gender and law
- Easter and central European politics
- Current issues in rural policies
A total of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate, including 60 upper division credits. Please read the detailed curriculum guide for more information on the type of classes you will be taking as part of this online degree program.
Add a minor
OSU Ecampus students have the ability to add a minor to their degree program. OSU offers a diverse selection of minors online. Combine liberal studies and a business minor or liberal studies plus a fisheries and wildlife minor to create an even more powerful resume fit for today's job market.
Transfer credits
Many of the requirements can be transferred from other colleges and universities. Additional information about transferring credits is available through the OSU Office of Admissions.
