The Department of Political Science and International Relations is under the College of Management and Social Sciences, Okuku. The Department offers one academic programme;
B.Sc. Political Science and International Relations
PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Osun State University, Okuku Campus is to produce graduates who are sensitive, skillful and able to appreciate political phenomena. It also seeks to produce graduates who can make objective contributions to national development by offering viable alternative political and policy strategies and modules to national development in this period of national search for sustainable political development. The department will have two main objectives, to: provide pertinent courses for the various programmes; and co-ordinate and facilitate cutting-edge research, training programmes, workshops, roundtable discussions and symposia.
Objectives
The department will have two main functions: To provide courses for the various programmes; to co-ordinate and facilitate research, training programmes, workshops and symposia. The B.Sc. Political Science and International Relations programme is designed to:
- give students the competitive edge in their chosen fields;
- prepare them for leadership careers in administration, diplomatic service and other managerial endeavor;
- to give them the needed exposure and strive vigorously to rekindle their interest in public affairs as enlightened and disciplined citizens; and,
- set in tune the ability of students to appreciate political phenomena and conduct teaching and research at higher levels.