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
See the degree requirements for the Associate of Science degree. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet this requirement.
| MTH 105 | Math in Society | 4 |
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| MTH 111 | College Algebra | 5 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
| Writing/Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirement; one credit applies toward program.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements
See the degree requirements section for a list of the Liberal Arts Core courses. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet this requirement.
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Program Requirements
| PS 201 | Intro Amer Politics/Government | 3 |
| PS 204 | Intro To Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PS 205 | Intro International Relations | 3 |
| Electives | 23 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Total Credit Hours: 90