Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Distance / Online | 180 Credit-hour(s) | $ 160 (US$ 160) per credit / unit | Contact provider |
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Course summary
This program investigates topics from local politics and American government fundamentals to ethics and international relations, giving the student a broad range of knowledge and perspectives. Students will also develop skills for careers in areas such as local, state and national government, international affairs, political consulting, non profit sectors and law.
Program modules
The following are the modules: 5 Required Foundation Courses (20 credits): PS 201 Introduction to United States Government (4 credits), PS 204 Introduction to Comparative Politics (4 credits), PS 205 Introduction to International Relations (4 credits), PS 206 Introduction to Political Thought (4 credits), PS 400 Political Analysis (4 credits), Upper Division Subfield Courses: (in at least 3 out of four subfields): American Politics: PS 326 Judicial Process and Politics (4 credits) - In development, PS 331 State and Local Government and Politics (4 credits), PS 370 Science, Religion and Politics (4 credits)- In development, PS 407 Current Issues in Rural Policy (cross-listed with SOC, AREC) (4 credits), PS 412 Presidential Politics (4 credits) - In development, PS 415 Politics and the Media (4 credits), PS 425 Gender and Law (4 credits), PS 475 Environmental Politics and Policy (4 credits), PS 476 Science and Politics (4 credits) - In development, Comparative Politics: PS 340 Eastern and Central European Politics (4 credits), PS 449 Topics in Comparative Politics (4 credits), PS 453 Intl Development Politics and Policy (4 credits) - In development, Political Philosophy: PS 361 Classical Political Thought (4 credits), PS 362 Modern Political Thought (4 credits), International Relations: PS 455 The U.S. as Viewed from Abroad (4 credits) - In development, PS 477 International Environmental Politics and Policy (4 credits), A Capstone Course (WIC): PS 419 Topics in American Politics (4 credits), PS 449 Topics in Comparative Politics (4 credits), Internship: PS 406 Projects/Internship (2 credits), PS 410 Political Science Internship (4 credits).
Entry requirement for international students
Applicants must have an excellent academic record (a minimum 3. 0 on a 4.0 scale or "B" grade average or equivalent) from an accredited or recognized institution to be admitted to Oregon State University. International students must have the following GPA scores: Paper score of 550; Internet score of 80 (Minimum score of 16 on each section) and IELTS score of 6.5.
Oregon State University accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
Oregon State University
Department name
Oregon State University
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