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International Relations
The major in International Relations is designed for students who wish to deepen and broaden their knowledge and understanding of this multi-disciplinary field. At the same time, students receive solid preparation for a variety of careers: Diplomatic service, International business, Government service, Journalism, International banking, Law International organizations, and Teaching.
Graduate study is also possible for International Relations majors. Fields include: international relations, political science, economics, history, business. In this major students undertake in-depth inter-disciplinary work in the areas of political science, economics, history, international law and organizations and modern languages. The major is organized to provide students with the instruments and techniques to analyze and comprehend the complex phenomena of today’s international world.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (41+/- CREDITS)
The International Engagement and one or more Intercultural Competencies and/or Social Responsibility requirements may be fulfilled through courses in the major.
Prerequisites (9 Credits)
| FRE 301 | Advanced French II |
| or | |
| GER 301 | Advanced German II |
| or | |
| ITA 301 | Advanced Italian II |
| or | |
| SPA 301 | Advanced Spanish II |
| HIS 100 | Western Civilization I |
| and | |
| HIS 101 | Western Civilization II |
| or | |
| HIS 104 | Global History I |
| and | |
| HIS 105 | Global History II |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (48 CREDITS)
Introductory Courses (15 Credits)
| POL 100 | Introduction to Political Science |
| POL 101 | Introduction to International Relations |
| POL 104 | Government and Politics of the United States |
| ECN 100 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECN 101 | Principles of Microeconomics |
Area Studies Group (6 Credits)
Two of the following eleven courses:
| POL 202 | Government and Politics of Western Europe |
| POL 203 | Government and Politics of Eastern Europe |
| POL 204 | Government and Politics of Latin America |
| POL 261 | International Relations of the Far East |
| POL 290 | Government and Politics of the Middle East |
| POL 305 | Dynamics of European Integration |
| POL 37X | Special Topics in Political Science |
| HIS 204 | History of Italy from the Renaissance to the Present |
| HIS 221 | History of Modern Russia |
| HIS 240 | History of Modern Germany |
| HIS 271 | History of Modern France |
| HIS 351 | Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict |
History and Foreign Policy Group (6 Credits)
Two of the following four courses:
| HIS 210 | The Cold War |
| HIS 313 | Diplomatic History of Modern Europe Since 1815 |
| POL 253 | United States Foreign Policy |
| POL 315 | War and Contemporary Politics |
International Economics and International Political Economy Group (12 Credits)
One of the following two:
| ECN 341* | International Economics |
| or | |
| POL 277 | International Political Economy |
If ECN 341 is selected above, then one of the following five courses (other than ECN 341), if POL 277 is selected above, then two of the following five courses:
| ECN 341 | International Economics |
| ECN 303 | Development Economics |
| ECN 305* | The Economics of the European Union |
| ECN 328 | International Banking and Finance |
| ECN 350 | Industrial Organization in the European Union |
If POL 277 is selected above, then one of the following three courses (other than POL 277) or if ECN 341 is selected above, two of the following three courses:
| POL 276 | International Environmental Politics |
| POL 277 | International Political Economy |
| POL 278 | International Politics of Energy |
International Law and Organizations Group (3 Credits)
One of the following two courses:
| POL 310 | International Law |
| POL 321 | International Organization |
Theory Group (3 Credits)
One of the following two courses:
| POL 400 | Comparative Politics |
| POL 401 | Theories of International Relations |
Senior Thesis (3 credits)
| POL 499 | Senior Thesis |
GENERAL ELECTIVES (27 CREDITS)
Complete courses in any academic discipline
* Pre-requisites may be required for courses outside of the major.
Note: All Bachelor of Arts Degrees require a total of 125 credits consisting of Core, Major, and General Elective courses and requirements. Credits required in the Core and General Electives part of the degree plan may vary depending on Core course selections.
