Political Science (Minor)
The minor in political science is designed to support students interested in strengthening their understanding of politics, government, and public policy. Because these topics touch virtually every field, students can also apply political science in their major field, whether it is in the social sciences, humanities, or almost any field of study from biology to computer science, business to engineering, sports to public health. The minor is also valuable preparation for students who want to engage the future as informed citizens.
Political Science (Minor)
Description
What is Political Science at ODU like?
The minor in political science is designed to support students interested in strengthening their understanding of politics, government, and public policy. Because these topics touch virtually every field, students can also apply political science in their major field, whether it is in the social sciences, humanities, or almost any field of study from biology to computer science, business to engineering, sports to public health. The minor is also valuable preparation for students who want to engage the future as informed citizens.
Program Highlights
What makes Political Science at ODU unique?
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The minor is offered by the Political Science program.
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The minor is focused generally on politics and government.
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Students have the opportunity to enroll in domestic and international politics courses.
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Internship credit can apply.
Available On-Campus and Online
Courses
What are some courses offered in Political Science at ODU?
POLS 301W:
Introduction to Public Law
Introduces the student to the American legal system through an examination of its institutions, practitioners, and processes. A general survey of constitutional law, administrative law, civil and criminal law, and selected topics of substantive and procedural dimensions of the court system. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisites: POLS 101S and a grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C.
POLS 306:
Judicial Process and Behavior
In-depth analysis of the American court system with an emphasis on the political behavior of the system's participants and the procedural dimensions of the court system. Prerequisites: POLS 101S.
POLS 408:
American Constitutional Law and Politics I
An examination of the vexatious line between the rights of individuals and those of the state in the American democracy, focusing on such major issues as freedom of expression and worship; freedom of the press; separation of church and state; privacy; and racial and gender discrimination. Prerequisites: POLS 101S.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Political Science at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Political Science should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
Prerequisite course: POLS 100S, POLS 101S or POLS 102S
Students are required to complete a specified introductory course as a prerequisite and 12 hours of 300/400-level courses. Students must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses, and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University. No more than a total of three credit hours will be counted toward the political science minor from POLS 367, POLS 368 and POLS 497.
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
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Location:
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Email:
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Location:
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Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
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