Political Science

 With a diverse and engaged faculty, OCU fosters an environment where critical thinking and global perspectives thrive. Benefit from small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Whether aspiring to contribute to governance, advocacy, or international relations, OCU's Political Science program equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of the modern political arena. Join us to shape the future of civic leadership.

As a political science major, you'll choose between three areas of emphasis:

Option1: B.A., political studies emphasis: designed for the student with broad interests in political science

Option 2: B.A., pre-law emphasis: designed for students intending to go to law school

Option 3: B.A., international relations emphasis: designed for students seeking careers with the foreign service, corporations doing business abroad, or international nongovernmental organizations or for students who wish to teach or conduct research abroad.