Political Science emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Political Science, Associate of Science degree requirements 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.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Political Science emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
| 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 | 4 |
| 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: | 44 |
MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirement; one credit applies toward program.
Liberal Arts Core Courses
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 |
Core Courses
| PS 201 | Intro Amer Politics/Government | 3 |
| PS 204 | Intro To Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PS 205 | Intro International Relations | 3 |
Select 2 courses from the following list:
Electives
| Electives | 14 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |
Total Credit Hours: 90