About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in political science with a major in international affairs and global politics. The political science program is designed to give students an essential core of basic knowledge and analytical skills, while providing an opportunity to specialize in an emphasis area of their choosing. The international affairs and global politics major fits into the international relations and comparative politics emphasis area.
The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ political science program is nationally and internationally recognized for the achievements of faculty members and students. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ political science courses apply a variety of approaches and methods, both quantitative and qualitative, stressing written and applied student work.
Program Highlights
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The B.A. emphasizes complementary preparation in a foreign language through the intermediate level.
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The B.S. emphasizes development of quantitative research and data analysis skills.
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Our graduates find careers in politics and government, international organizations, law, media, academia, the armed forces, non-governmental organizations, consultancies and business.
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Requirements
The program offers both the Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Political Science. The Bachelors of Arts requires a total of 36 credit hours in political science, including three introductory courses and a course in research methods. B.A. students also earn 24 elective credit hours (usually eight additional courses) in political science. Their general education requirements include language study through the intermediate level (202). The Bachelors of Science in Political Science requires a total of 36 credit hours in political science, including three introductory courses, research methods, and quantitative methods. B.S. students also earn 21 elective hours (usually seven additional courses) in political science. Their general education requirements include language study through the introductory level (102), and elementary statistics.
Transfer
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
Cost
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Save
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