Political Science
Political Science - BA
This major requires a minor.
Total number of hours required for this degree:
128 semester hours
Total number of hours (not including prerequisites) in major:
39 semester hours
Total number of advanced hours required in major:
24 semester hours
Suggested sequence of courses for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Freshman Year
FALL |
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SPRING |
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3 hrs |
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3 hrs |
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MATH 1301 or higher |
3 hrs |
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PSYC course |
3 hrs |
Fine Arts |
3 hrs |
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ECON course |
3 hrs |
3 hrs |
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3 hrs |
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3 hrs |
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3 hrs |
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TOTAL |
15 hrs |
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TOTAL |
15 hrs |
Total |
15 hrs |
Sophomore Year
FALL |
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SPRING |
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Natural science w/lab |
4 hrs |
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Natural science |
3 hrs |
Foreign language |
4 hrs |
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Foreign language |
4 hrs |
Sophomore literature |
3 hrs |
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RLST course |
3 hrs |
3 hrs |
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SOCI course |
3 hrs |
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3 hrs |
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Minor |
3 hrs |
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TOTAL |
17 hrs |
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TOTAL |
16 hrs |
Junior Year
FALL |
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SPRING |
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POLS (Adv) |
3 hrs |
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POLS (Adv) |
3 hrs |
POLS |
3 hrs |
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POLS |
3 hrs |
Minor |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Minor |
3 hrs |
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Minor |
3 hrs |
TOTAL |
15 hrs |
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TOTAL |
15 hrs |
Senior Year
FALL |
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SPRING |
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POLS (Adv) |
3 hrs |
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3 hrs |
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POLS (Adv) |
3 hrs |
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Minor/Elective |
3 hrs |
Minor/Elective |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
Minor |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
2 hrs |
TOTAL |
18 hrs |
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TOTAL |
17 hrs |
The following components are required in all degrees:
General education, major, minor (if required), foundation courses (if required), validation of computer literacy, and validation of overall advanced and institutional hours
Integrative summative experience:
Successful completion of POLS 5316 Practicum in Political Science
Computer literacy requirement fulfilled through:
The political science faculty will require a formal paper in an advanced course that demonstrates the use of e-mail, computerized library research, databases, the internet and WebCT, if applicable
Foreign language requirement:
Two semesters of the same foreign language
Acceptable minor fields:
Sociology, History, Philosophy, Mexican American Studies or a discipline approved by the political science faculty
Social Studies (with a core in Political Science) - BA
This major does not require a minor.
Total number of hours required for this degree:
128 semester hours
Total number of hours required (not including prerequisites) in major:
36 semester hours
Total number of advanced hours required in major:
18 semester hours
Suggested Sequence of Courses for Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies – Core: Political Science
Freshman Year
FALL |
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SPRING |
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3 hrs |
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3 hrs |
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MATH 1301 or higher |
3 hrs |
|
PSYC course |
3 hrs |
Fine Arts course |
3 hrs |
|
ECON course |
3 hrs |
3 hrs |
|
3 hrs |
||
3 hrs |
|
3 hrs |
||
TOTAL |
15 hrs |
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TOTAL |
15 hrs |
Sophomore Year
FALL |
|
|
SPRING |
|
Natural science w/lab |
4 hrs |
|
Natural science |
3 hrs |
Foreign language |
4 hrs |
|
Foreign language |
4 hrs |
Sophomore literature |
3 hrs |
|
RLST course |
3 hrs |
3 hrs |
|
SOCI course |
3 hrs |
|
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
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TOTAL |
17 hrs |
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TOTAL |
16 hrs |
Junior Year
FALL |
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SPRING |
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3 hrs |
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3 hrs |
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POLS |
3 hrs |
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3 hrs |
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*Supporting work |
3 hrs |
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*Supporting work |
3 hrs |
*Supporting work |
3 hrs |
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*Supporting work |
3 hrs |
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
TOTAL |
15 hrs |
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TOTAL |
15 hrs |
Senior Year
FALL |
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SPRING |
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3 hrs |
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3 hrs |
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POLS |
3 hrs |
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POLS |
3 hrs |
*Supporting work (Adv) |
3 hrs |
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*Supporting work (Adv) |
3 hrs |
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
2 hrs |
TOTAL |
18 hrs |
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TOTAL |
17 hrs |
*Supporting Work: 18 semester hours (6 advanced) from History (HIST), Sociology (SOCI), Economics (ECON), Geography (GEOG) and Political Science (POLS) courses.
The following components are required in all degrees:
General education, major, minor (if required), foundation courses (if required), validation of computer literacy, and validation of overall advanced and institutional hours.
Integrative summative experience:
A comprehensive written exam is required in which seniors will demonstrate a well-rounded knowledge of the major
Computer literacy requirement fulfilled through:
The Political Science faculty will require a formal paper in an advanced course that demonstrates the use of e-mail, computerized library research, databases, the internet and WebCT, if applicable
Foreign language requirement:
Two semesters of the same foreign language
Acceptable minor fields:
Minor not required
Social Studies - Political Science - Bachelor of Applied Studies
Available only to transfer students. This major must have an approved technical field (18-30 semester hours) completed at a community college prior to admission to OLLU. Degree map will be available upon admission to OLLU.
This major requires a technical field.
Total number of hours required for this degree:
128 semester hours
Total number of hours (not including prerequisites) in major:
39 semester hours
Total number of advanced hours required in major:
24 semester hours
Suggested sequence of courses for Bachelor of Applied Studies in Social Studies (core: Political Science)
Junior Year
Fall Spring
Elective (POLS 1310) |
3 hrs |
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Elective (POLS 1312) |
3 hrs |
Elective (POLS 2304) |
3 hrs |
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Elective (HIST 1302) |
3 hrs |
Elective (HIST 1301) |
3 hrs |
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Supporting work |
3 hrs |
*Supporting work |
3 hrs |
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POLS (Adv) |
3 hrs |
POLS (Adv) |
3 hrs |
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POLS (Adv) |
3 hrs |
TOTAL |
15 hrs |
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TOTAL |
15 hrs |
Total |
15 hrs |
Senior Year
Fall Spring
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
*Supporting work |
3 hrs |
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*Supporting work |
3 hrs |
Elective/POLS |
3 hrs |
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Elective/POLS |
3 hrs |
*Advanced supporting work |
3 hrs |
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*Advanced supporting work |
3 hrs |
POLS (Adv) |
3 hrs |
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POLS 5316 |
3 hrs |
TOTAL |
18 hrs |
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TOTAL |
18 hrs |
*Supporting Work: 18 semester hours (6 advanced) from History (HIST), Sociology (SOCI), Economics (ECON), Geography (GEOG), and Political Science (POLS) courses including at least 3 semester hours from History (HIST), Sociology (SOCI), Economics (ECON), and Geography (GEOG).
NOTE: Transfer students must successfully complete the General Education requirements set forth in the Undergraduate Catalog.
The following components are required in all degrees:
General education, major, minor (if required), foundation courses (if required), validation of computer literacy, and validation of overall advanced and institutional hours
Integrative summative experience:
Successful completion of POLS 5316 Practicum in Political Science
Computer literacy requirement fulfilled through:
The political science faculty will require a formal paper in an advanced course that demonstrates the use of e-mail, computerized library research, databases, the internet and WebCT, if applicable
Foreign language requirement:
Two semesters of the same foreign language
Acceptable minor fields:
Sociology, History, Philosophy, Mexican American Studies or a discipline approved by the political science faculty
Political Science Teacher Certification
Liberal Studies for Grades 4-8 Social Studies Certification
See requirements under Liberal Studies Teacher Certification Trac
Minor in Political Science
Total number of hours required:
21 semester hours
Total number of advanced hours required:
12 semester hours
Required courses (not including prerequisites) in minor:
American-Texas Government and Politics I |
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American-Texas Government and Politics II |
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Introduction to Political Science |
12 additional semester hours (advanced)