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Nov 14, 2024
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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2013-14 [Archived Catalog]
Political Science Major (B.A.)
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Major code BA4201
College of Arts and Sciences
Political Science Department
Bentley Annex 266
Phone: 740.593.4373
Fax: 740.593.0394
proffitt@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/pols/
Jay Ryu, contact person
Program Overview
Students who choose to major in political science are curious about power and influence–who has it and why. They want to know more about how governments work and why, sometimes, they don’t. They want to gain a better understanding of the relationship between governments and people in their own communities and governments and people around the world.
Admission Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Political science graduates have a large number and variety of opportunities available to them. Some pursue careers in government service, non-profit agencies or the private sector. Some get involved in the management of political campaigns. Some go abroad to work in international organizations or the U.S. foreign service. Some go on to law or professional school. Others find opportunities in teaching and research through pursuance of graduate degrees in political science.
Requirements
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Political Sciences Hours Requirement
Complete a total of 30 semester credit hours of POLS coursework, including all the requirements below. Political Science: Introduction
Complete only one of the following courses. POLS 1600 is recommended for POLS majors. Foundations of Political Science: Part I
Complete one of the following courses: Foundations of Political Science: Part II
Complete one of the following courses: Political Theory
Complete the following course: Political Science Electives
Complete 18 hours of Political Science courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.
- No more than six hours of the following courses may count: LPA 4120 , 4140 , 4680 , 4840 , 4890 , or 4900 .
- No more than three hours of the following courses may count: POLS 4910 , 4911 , or 4961 .
- No more than six hours of the following courses may count: POLS 4900 , 4901 , 4902 , 4903 , 4904 , 4905 , 4931 , 4932 , 4933 , 4934 , 4944 , 4935 , 4941 , 4942 , 4943 , 4944 , or 4945 .
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