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International Relations
The international relations major offered by the Department of History and Political Science is designed for students interested in gaining an understanding of world politics and global affairs. Students will be introduced to important areas of study within the field of international relations including foreign policy analysis, global politics and governance, international political economy, and contemporary international policy issues.
The international relations major enables students to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of global politics and contemporary international affairs. International relations majors are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skill for professional careers in government agencies, international organizations, domestic and international non-governmental organizations, and diplomacy. Students completing the major are also prepared to pursue teaching, research and graduate studies in international relations, and global public policy. International relations majors may consider complementing their preparation with another major or minor in business, communication studies, economics, history, intercultural studies, international and community development, political science, religion/philosophy, TESOL, or writing.
The forty-six to forty-eight (46-48) credit hour major in international relations requires a core program of 36 credit hours, a 10-12 credit hour concentration or cognate, and demonstrated proficiency in a foreign language at the intermediate level. The core of the program consists of required courses focusing on the foundations of international studies as well as elective courses selected by students within designated areas of international study. A concentration or cognate should be chosen by the student according to their professional goals to complete the major's requirements. Students should fulfill part of their general education competencies in the social sciences by taking POL100 and ECO211. SOC225 or PSY150 are suggested courses for completing the remaining social science general education requirement. These required and recommended courses will allow students to meet general university requirements while also serving as prerequisites for a number of upper-level courses in concentration or cognate areas. Proficiency in a non-native modern language at the intermediate level may be met by showing four years of high school foreign language with no grade below a "C," satisfactorily passing a language examination rated for the intermediate level of proficiency, or by taking two years of college foreign language.
It should be noted that students who select International Relations as their first major will graduate with a B.S. (Bachelor of Science) degree. See the following pages from the academic catalog for specific major requirements, general education requirements, and degree requirements relative to the History major.
Students who are interested in pursuing international studies as a first or second major, need to consult with the Coordinator of the Department of History and Political Science and then declare a international studies major in the Records Office.
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