Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Political Science] From Oregon State University

Political science majors at Oregon State may choose the general political science major, or one of the three options that focus on law and politics, international affairs, or environmental and energy politics. All political science majors learn to think critically, write clearly and speak persuasively. They learn the ideas of great political thinkers, learn the political fundamentals behind the headlines, and have engaging discussions from all points of view with other students and professors.

Policy is about the way we make decisions in both private and public contexts. Faculty and students in the School of Public Policy are interested in a wide variety of decision contexts and are particularly interested in advancing the social and policy-related dimensions of OSU’s three areas of distinction: sustainable ecosystems, health and wellness, and economic growth and progress. The School of Public Policy offers undergraduate majors and minors in economics, political science, and sociology, as well as the Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree, PhD in Public Policy, and graduate minors in political science and sociology. School faculty members also participate in the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program.