The program in political science leading to the B.A. or B.S. degree is designed to meet the needs of the liberal arts major who wishes to learn more about public and international affairs, government, and the demands of citizenship. It is appropriate for professionally motivated students who wish to pursue careers in political science, public administration, international organizations, domestic government, communications, education, or law. It is also appropriate for inquiring students desiring to learn more about the way human beings live together and the structures and institutions they have developed (or might develop) to facilitate social cooperation and conflict management.
The most current information about undergraduate degree programs, internships, and other opportunities is available on the program website (www.pdx.edu/hatfieldschool/undergraduate-program-political-science).
Women's Leadership Undergraduate Certificate
The Undergraduate Certificate in Women’s Leadership provides undergraduate students with a focused course of study on women leaders across disciplines, with an emphasis on the challenges that they face and techniques for overcoming those challenges. Certificate requirements include both political science and women’s studies courses, in addition to electives drawn from departments across campus. This certificate offers an interdisciplinary understanding of the current issues facing women leaders today, and also requires participation in a skill-building seminar (
PS 381) designed to foster students’ confidence and leadership ability. This certificate is open to any undergraduate with interest in women’s leadership.
Students are required to complete degree requirements specified in their major in order to be awarded the Women’s Leadership Certificate. In addition, students must complete all certificate requirements.
Required Courses
| PS 380U | Women and Politics | 4 |
| PS 381 | Women's Leadership | 4 |
| WS 101 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Elective Courses
Choose 8 credits from approved electives below:
| CCJ 350U | Ethical Leadership in Criminal Justice | 4 |
| NAS 344 | Indigenous Women Leadership | 4 |
| PA 312U | Foundations of Community Leadership | 4 |
| PS 425/WS 424 | Women and the Law | 4 |
| PS 471 | Gender & Politics: A Comparative Perspective | 4 |
| WS 307 | Resistance, Activism, and Social Change | 4 |
| WS 451 | Interrupting Oppression | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 20