You can elevate your understanding of the political landscape with a Political Science degree from Oklahoma City University. Our dynamic program blends theory with real-world applications, empowering you to analyze and influence political processes. With a diverse and engaged faculty, OCU fosters an environment where critical thinking and global perspectives thrive. Benefit from small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Whether aspiring to contribute to governance, advocacy, or international relations, OCU's Political Science program equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of the modern political arena. Join us to shape the future of civic leadership.
As a political science major, you'll choose between three areas of emphasis:
Option1: B.A., political studies emphasis: designed for the student with broad interests in political science
Option 2: B.A., pre-law emphasis: designed for students intending to go to law school
Option 3: B.A., international relations emphasis: designed for students seeking careers with the foreign service, corporations doing business abroad, or international nongovernmental organizations or for students who wish to teach or conduct research abroad.
Credit Hours: 30-42
Political Studies: 30 hours
Field of Political Philosophy - Choose One
- POLS 3513 Political Philosophy
- POLS 4313 Contemporary Political Theory
Field of International Relations and Comparative Politics - Choose One
- POLS 2513 International Relations
- POLS 3603 International Organization
- POLS 3613 U.S. Foreign Policy
- POLS 3913 Politics of the Developing World
- POLS 4163 International Terrorism
- POLS 4513 International Law
- POLS Any Area Studies Course*
Field of U.S. Politics - Choose One
- POLS 2413 Legislative Behavior
- POLS 3003 Public Administration
- POLS 3213 State and Local Government and Administration
- POLS 3413 Power and Political Organization
- POLS 3503 Election Seminar
- POLS 3713 U.S. Presidency
- POLS 4703 Public Management and Policy Analysis
Additional Political Studies Requirements: 21 hours
- SOC 2303 Introduction to Social Science Research
- POLS 4863 Senior Seminar
- Departmental electives (15 hours)
*Area Studies Courses
- POLS 3013 European Politics and Government
- POLS 3203 Modern Southeast Asia
- POLS 3263 Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
- POLS 3803 Political Islam
Prelaw: 34-36 Hours
Field of Political Philosophy - Choose One
- POLS 3513 Political Philosophy
- POLS 4313 Contemporary Political Theory
Field of International Relations and Comparative Politics - Choose One
- POLS 2513 International Relations
- POLS 3603 International Organization
- POLS 3613 U.S. Foreign Policy
- POLS 3913 Politics of the Developing World
- POLS 4163 International Terrorism
- POLS 4513 International Law
- POLS Any Area Studies course*
Field of U.S. Politics - Choose One
- POLS 2413 Legislative Behavior
- POLS 3003 Public Administration
- POLS 3213 State and Local Government and Administration
- POLS 3503 Election Seminar
- POLS 3713 U.S. Presidency
- POLS 4703 Public Management and Policy Analysis
Additional Pre-Law Requirements: 25-27 hours
Choose from the following courses: 13-15 hours
- POLS 1012 Introduction to Legal Studies
- POLS 3213 State and Local Government and Administration
- MGMT 2213 Business Law
- POLS 4114 Constitutional Law
- POLS 4113 Legal Writing
- POLS 4513 International Law
- POLS 4613 The Politics of Law
Required POLS courses for Pre-Law: 6 hours
- POLS 4863 Senior Seminar
- Political Science elective (except POLS 1113)
Nondepartmental Electives from the following for Pre-Law: 6 hours
- CJ 1003 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- ENGL 2303 Critical Reading and Writing
- PHIL 2163 Moral Issues in Contemporary Culture
- PHIL 2213 Introduction to Moral and Social Philosophy
- PHIL 2713 Critical Thinking
- PHIL 3713 Symbolic Logic
*Area Studies courses
- POLS 3013 European Politics and Government
- POLS 3203 Modern Southeast Asia
- POLS 3263 Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
- POLS 3803 Political Islam
International Relations: 33 hours
Field of Political Philosophy - Choose one
- POLS 3513 Political Philosophy
- POLS 4313 Contemporary Political Theory
Field of International Relations and Comparative Politics - Choose one
- POLS 2513 International Relations
- POLS 3603 International Organization
- POLS 3613 U.S. Foreign Policy
- POLS 3913 Politics of the Developing World
- POLS 4163 International Terrorism
- POLS 4513 International Law
- POLS Any Area Studies course*
Field of U.S. Politics - Choose one 3
- POLS 2413 Legislative Behavior
- POLS 3003 Public Administration
- POLS 3213 State and Local Government and Administration
- POLS 3503 Election Seminar
- POLS 3713 U.S. Presidency
- POLS 4703 Public Management and Policy Analysis
Additional International Relations Requirements
- CJ 2303 Introduction to Social Science Research
- POLS 4863 Senior Seminar
- Advanced foreign language
Five Courses from the Following: 15 hours
- POLS 2513 International Relations
- POLS 2713 Regional Geography
- POLS 3603 International Organization
- POLS 3613 U.S. Foreign Policy
- POLS 3913 Politics of the Developing World
- POLS 4163 International Terrorism
- POLS 4513 International Law
- Any Area Studies course*
*Area Studies Courses
- POLS 3013 European Politics and Government
- POLS 3203 Modern Southeast Asia
- POLS 3263 Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
- POLS 3803 Political Islam
Students studying Liberal Arts and Political Science - International and - Pre-Law can easily transfer their academic credits to Oklahoma City University! Rose State College students should review the below articulation agreements to determine which courses are needed for the B.A. in Political Science degree.
