Political Science 541-552-6131 Paul Pavlich, Chair

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Professors: Sara Hopkins-Powell, Don B. Rhoades, Les Au Coin

Associate Professor: Timothy Dolan

Assistant Professors: William Hughes, Paul Pavlich

Adjunct Faculty: Andrew Bissonette, Magdalena Staniek

The political science major at Southern Oregon University is designed to educate citizens for active participation in a democratic society. Political science is both a traditional liberal arts discipline (emphasizing writing, speaking, and analysis) and a careeroriented discipline with a wide range of applications. Students will find political science useful preparation for graduate study, careers in law, governmental service, teaching, and business. Students majoring in the discipline are encouraged to: (1) participate in the department's Public Opinion Research Center; (2) enroll in internships and practicum studies with student government, the Model United Nations Club, government agencies, and law offices; (3) develop a portfolio that demonstrates research and writing skills and community service; and (4) begin their training as the career professionals and public managers for the twenty-first century.

Degrees

• BA or BS in political science

Minor

Political Science

Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program

The political science major is an option for students participating in the Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program. For information on this program see page 144.

Requirements for Major

Students pursuing a major in political science must meet the following requirements:

1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 31.

2. Introduction to Politics (PS 110)(3 credits)

3. Select three of the following (9 credits):

• American Government (PS 310)
• Comparative Politics (PS 320)
• Public Management (PS 330)
• Constitution and Supreme Court (PS 340)
• World Politics (PS 350)

4. Research Methods (PS 398)(3 credits)

5. Senior Seminar (PS 498)(3 credits)

6. Complete 27 elective credits with a minimum of 20 credits at the upper division.

7. Complete 45 credits.

8. Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in upper division political science courses.

Minor

(21 credits minimum)

• Introduction to Politics (PS 110) 3
• American Government (PS 310) 3
• At least 15 additional credits with 12 credits at the upper division level. 15