Political Science emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree in Political Science will be able to:
- Articulate the interplay between social or natural forces and individuals.
- Apply analytical skills to social or natural phenomena to explain, evaluate, or predict human behavior.
- Understand and respect cultural differences by: articulating an understanding of the historical basis of cultural ideas, behavior, or issues of inequality, or by articulating how their cultural background influences their reactions to or interactions with others.
- Articulate an awareness of issues related to historical or contemporary inequities in U.S. society and propose methods that would facilitate a more equitable society.
Requirements
General Education Requirements:43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
Liberal Arts Core Requirement: 15
See the degree requirements section for a list of Liberal Arts Core courses. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
Program Requirements and Electives: 33-34
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
Winter Term
| PS 201 | Intro Amer Politics/Government | 3 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| Writing/Composition | 3 |
Spring Term
| PS 204 | Intro To Comparative Politics | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Electives | 3 |
Second Year
Fall Term
| PS 205 | Intro International Relations | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| SPN 101 | First Year Spanish I | 4 |
| or | |
| Electives | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
Winter Term
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| or | |
| SPN 102 | First Year Spanish II | 4 |
| Electives | 3 |
Spring Term
| PS 211 | Peace And Conflict | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| or | |
| SPN 103 | First Year Spanish III | 4 |
| Electives | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 91-92