Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts--Political Science Major

The requirements are as follows:

1. Thirty-seven hours in political science, to include:
   1. POLS 100S, 101S, 102, 308. A major must complete 100S, 101S, 102 before taking higher level courses. 308 should be taken no later than the fall of the junior year; 208 and 308 may be taken concurrently.
   2. At least 24 additional hours at the 300/400 levels with a minimum of nine hours at the 400 level.
   3. A minimum of nine hours in each of the two emphasis areas: American politics/public law and international relations/comparative politics.
   4. No more than six hours may be taken from among POLS 367, 368, 497, and 498.
   5. Three credits for an approved practicum (e.g., POLS 367, 368) in either of the two emphasis areas count toward the 36 hours of political science.
2. ENGL 111, HIST 111, or PHIL 111; ECON 201S, 202S; and either GEOG 100S or 101S.
3. To satisfy the university general education requirement for computer skills, CS 101 or ISYS 100.
4. To satisfy the university general education requirement for a course in oral communications skills, one course chosen from: COMM 101, 103, 112, 126H, 175, 304, 312U, 331, or 351U; or THEA 189, 242, or 350.
5. To satisfy the university general education requirement for an upper-level writing-intensive course in the major, one approved writing-intensive course in political science.
6. A minimum grade of C in ENGL 111, HIST 111, or PHIL 111.
7. All majors must complete a capstone paper in the junior or senior year.
8. All majors must satisfy the foreign language requirements of the College of Arts and Letters listed under the Undergraduate Degree requirements section of the university catalog.

Bachelor of Science, Political Science

The requirements are as follows:

1. Thirty-seven hours in political science, to include:
   1. POLS 100S, 101S, 102, 308, 318. A major must complete 100S, 101S, 102 before taking higher level courses. POLS 208 should be taken in the sophomore year; 308 should be taken no later than the fall of the junior year; 208 and 308 may be taken concurrently. POLS 318 should be taken in the spring semester immediately following 308.
   2. At least 21 additional hours at the 300/400 levels with a minimum of nine hours at the 400 level.
   3. A minimum of nine hours in each of the two emphasis areas: American politics/public law and international relations/comparative politics.
   4. No more than six hours may be taken from among POLS 367, 368, 497, and 498.
   5. Three credits for an approved practicum (e.g., POLS 367, 368) in either of the two emphasis areas count toward the 36 hours of political science.
2. ENGL 111, HIST 111, or PHIL 111; ECON 201S, 202S; and either GEOG 100S or 101S.
3. To satisfy the university general education requirement for computer skills, CS 101 or ISYS 100.
4. To satisfy the university general education requirement for a course in oral communication skills, one course chosen from: COMM 101, 103, 126H, 175, 304, 312U, 331, or 351U; or THEA 189, 242, or 350.
5. To satisfy the university general education requirement for an upper-level writing intensive course in the major, one approved writing intensive course in political science.
6. A minimum grade of C in STAT 130M (a prerequisite for POLS 318) and in ENGL 111, HIST 111, or PHIL 111.
7. All majors must complete a capstone paper in the junior or senior year.

Bachelor of Arts and Science with Honors--Political Science Major

The requirements are as follows:

1. Attain an overall grade-point average of 3.25.
2. Attain a grade-point average in the major of 3.5.
3. Earn honors in nine hours of courses in the major at the 300/400 level, with no more than six hours taken from the same instructor. These courses will usually be "Contract Honors Courses." Independent study/internship courses are not eligible
4. Completion of at least 60 credit hours at Old Dominion University, 54 of which must be in grade-point graded courses.

Interested students should contact the Honors College for more information.