OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23
[Archived Catalog]
Political Science Minor |
Minor code OR4201
College of Arts and Sciences
Political Science Department
Bentley Annex 266
Phone: 740.593.4373
polsba@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/cas/political-science
Maria Fanis, contact person
fanis@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Department of Political Science minor, in combination with a student’s major course of study, instills a lifelong commitment to learning, which empowers students to meet their responsibilities as citizens, leaders, and professional political scientists in a democratic society and interdependent world. The minor requires certain introductory and foundational courses, and then allows for course options at higher levels, so that a student can experience both the range and depth of the discipline.
Admissions 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
The political science minor is excellent supplemental preparation, in addition to a student’s major, for a career in law, public service, foreign service, non-profit organizations, business and education.
Requirements
Introduction to Political Science
Complete one of the following courses:
- POLS 1010 - Politics in the United States Credit Hours: 3
- POLS 1500 - Themes in Global Politics Credit Hours: 3
- POLS 1600 - Engaging Politics Credit Hours: 3
Foundations of Political Science
Complete two of the following courses:
- POLS 2000 - American Politics, Policy, and Administration Credit Hours: 3
- POLS 2200 - The Politics of Law Credit Hours: 3
- POLS 2300 - Democracies and Dictatorships Around the World Credit Hours: 3
- POLS 2500 - International Relations Credit Hours: 3
- POLS 2700 - Introduction to Political Theory Credit Hours: 3