Degree requirements

Once a student has been admitted to Portland State University, upper-division courses used to meet political science major requirements must be taken at the University. Courses taken at another college or university must have received prior approval from the Department of Political Science. All courses used to satisfy political science major requirements, whether taken at PSU or elsewhere, must be graded C or above. Students must complete a minimum of 20 credits of political science coursework at PSU.

There are four different options for students completing a degree in political science: the standard major, the public service option, the international development option, and the honors program.