Political Science, B.A.

Major Code: 5260

University Core (Total Listed 42-44)

For full list of courses see University Core (Bachelor’s) .

Major Requirements

Political Science: 36-44 Minimum Required Hours

Core Program Requirements: 18 Credit Hours

Political Science Foundation: 9 Credit Hours

Complete three courses from ONE of the following groups.

American Politics

Select three (3) of the following courses:

International Affairs

Select three (3) of the following courses:

Law & Courts

Select three (3) of the following courses:

Political Science Focused Electives: 9 Credit Hours

Any Political Science course excluding those used to satisfy Political Science Foundation requirements.

Modern Language Requirement: 0-8 Credit Hours

All students completing a B.A. in Political Science shall complete the first two semesters of a second language. Students may alternatively fulfill the language requirement by proof of academic work in the second language (CLEP test through the Elementary II level, for example SPAN 1224), four years of high school language courses, or transfer work from another institution.

Electives to bring total to: 124 Minimum Required Hours

Minimum Grade Requirements

Average in (a) all college course work, (b) course work at UCO, and (c) major courses: 2.50

Students wishing to apply for the Accelerated BA/MA programs (including the MA in Political Science or the MA in Political Science - International Affairs) may enroll in three Political Science graduate-level courses as seniors under the Graduate College’s Accelerated Degree Pathway (ADP). Students may choose any cross-listed (4000/5000) course or 5000-level course with permission of the Graduate Advisor for Political Science. Admission requires a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, and application to and approval of the Graduate Advisor for Political Science.

Students wishing to apply for the Accelerated BA/MPA programs (including the MPA in Public & Nonprofit Managment or in the MPA Urban Management) may enroll in three Public Administration graduate-level courses as seniors under the Graduate College’s Accelerated Degree Pathway (ADP). Students may choose any cross-listed (4000/5000) course or 5000-level course with permission fo the Graduate Advisor for Political Science. Admission requires a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, and application to and approval of the Graduate Advisor for Political Science.