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Political Science

The Political Science program at Northeastern State University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. This program is offered on NSU's Tahlequah campus, although some courses are taught online or on the Broken Arrow campus. In addition to offering core courses and electives in American Institutions, American Politics, Public Administration, Constitutional Law, International Relations, Comparative Politics and Political Theory, the program offers internship opportunities in Washington, D.C., Tulsa, and in the local community.  Students also have the opportunity to participate in two outstanding co-curricular organizations: Model United Nations (MUN) and Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL).

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the capacity to question, examine, evaluate, and respond to arguments in the field of political science.
  2. Demonstrate the capacity to evaluate varied political science sources and to write critically.
  3. Demonstrate the capacity to produce, analyze, interpret, and evaluate quantitative evidence.
  4. Demonstrate concern for their community, country, and world through participation in activities that make them a better place.
  • 9725 - General

There is no Accelerated Degree Program for this degree.

A minor is required for the Political Science major.

There are no certifications related to this degree. 

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PROGRAM CHAIR

Program Chair

Dr. Cheryl Van Den Handel
vandenha@nsuok.edu
(918) 444-3524 

 

For more information about the Political Science program contact:

Political Science Office

Susan Burdine
Wilson Hall 143
703 N. Grand Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Phone: 918-444-3511
Fax: 918-458-2390
E-mail: burdines@nsuok.edu

Department Chair

Dr. Christine Hallman
Wilson Hall 329
703 N. Grand Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Phone: 918-444-3528
Fax: 918-458-2390
E-mail: hallman@nsuok.edu