The political science program at ODU focuses on the study of the state, 政府, and politics in the domestic and international realms. It is designed to give students an essential core of knowledge, and to develop their critical thinking and analytical skills. Students have the opportunity to study American politics, 弗吉尼亚州和地方政治, 公法, 国际关系, 比较政治学. 两个B.A. 和B.S. 提供学位. B.A. emphasizes complementary preparation in a foreign language through the intermediate level. B.S. emphasizes development of quantitative research and data analysis skills.
项目的亮点
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教师 and student achievements are nationally and internationally recognized
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Pre-law advising available to political science and other students from across the University
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Internship and practicum credit can be earned by students upon attaining junior status
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Students who complete the program are eligible for admission to graduate and law school or direct entry to the job market
职业生涯
看看这些想法来自 ODU职业发展服务 和 Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, 一半的收入低于.
立法者
Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
记者和通讯员
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
政治学家
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of 政府s, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
校友的职业
需求
The program offers both the Bachelors of 艺术 (B.A.)及理学士学位(理学学士学位).S.)政治学学位. The Bachelors of 艺术 requires a total of 36 credit hours in political science, 包括三门入门课程 and a course in 研究方法. B.A. students also earn 24 elective credit hours (usually eight additional courses) in political science. Their general education requirements include language study through the intermediate level (202). The Bachelors of Science in 政治科学 requires a total of 36 credit hours in political science, 包括三门入门课程, 研究方法, 定量方法. B.S. students also earn 21 elective hours (usually seven additional courses) in political science. Their general education requirements include language study through the introductory level (102), 基础统计学.
转移
在ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising 政府 and Academic 合作伙伴关系 aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
特色课程
成本
Estimated rates for the 2023-24 academic year. 价格可能会有变动. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. 包括国际学生.
省钱的方法
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial aid