Earn a minor in political science online through Ecampus
OSU Ecampus along with the Department of Political Science invites you to discover the flexibility and ease of completing a political science minor online as part of your undergraduate degree program.
Worthwhile companion to any degree
The political science minor pairs well with many majors as navigating the political landscape and it's impact on organizations is relevant to any career field. In addition, many of the courses in this minor contain environmental content, making it a good companion to degrees in environmental sciences or natural resources.
A minor in political science is 28 credits, which must include at least two 4-credit introductory courses (chosen from PS 201, PS 204, PS 205 and PS 206) and at least 20 credits at the upper-division level (300-400).
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Degree details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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