Norfolk,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
ODU's political science program centers on examining government, politics, and state affairs at both national and global levels. The curriculum provides students with fundamental knowledge while enhancing their analytical abilities and critical reasoning. Learners can explore various fields including U.S. government systems, Virginia's state and local governance, legal studies, global affairs, and cross-national political comparisons. The department offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The B.A. program includes intermediate foreign language studies as a key component, while the B.S. program prioritizes building expertise in quantitative research methods and data interpretation.