Professor Warshawsky, Coordinator
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in international relations is awarded to students who successfully complete 12 units from the program of study outlined below.
I. Core Requirements
Students must complete each of the following:
A. HIST 150 |
Towards a Global Community |
B. POLI 231 |
International Politics |
C. IREL 401 |
Seminar in International Relations |
D. One unit from:
ECON 237 |
Comparative Economic Systems |
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ECON 247 |
Global Trade and Finance |
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BUAD 211 |
Introduction to Global Management |
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BUAD 333 |
Global Marketing |
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POLI 333 |
Global Political Economy |
E. One unit from:
POLI 221 |
Comparative Political Systems: Europe |
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POLI 222 |
Comparative Political Systems: Asia |
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POLI 224 |
Comparative Political Systems: Africa |
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POLI 225 |
Comparative Political Systems: Latin America |
II. Western Perspectives
A. American Perspectives
One unit from:
POLI 225 |
Comparative Political Systems: Latin America |
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POLI 331 |
The Making of U.S. Foreign Policy |
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HIST 266 |
Modern American Diplomatic History |
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HIST 272 |
Latin America |
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SPAN 315 |
Contemporary Issues: Spanish America |
B. European Perspectives:
One unit from:
POLI 221 |
Comparative Political Systems: Europe |
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HIST 241 |
Modern Russia |
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HIST 243 |
Modern Britain |
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HIST 340 |
Issues in Modern European History |
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GRMN 315 |
The Post-War Germanies |
III. Global Perspectives
One unit from:
GEOG 110 |
World Geography |
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POLI 232 |
International Organizations |
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POLI 251 |
Environmental Public Policy |
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POLI 252 |
Human Rights Policy |
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RELG 130 |
Living Religions of the World |
IV. Non-Western Perspectives
One unit from:
HIST 254 |
Modern Africa |
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HIST 282 |
Modern East Asia |
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HIST 284 |
Modern Middle East |
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POLI 222 |
Comparative Political Systems: Asia |
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POLI 224 |
Comparative Political Systems: Africa |
V. Additional Perspectives
Students must select three additional units from among the previously listed courses and/or from among the following:
HIST 245 |
History of World War II |
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HIST 268 |
The Vietnam War |
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IREL 245 |
Public Affairs Inquiry |
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IREL 345 |
Public Affairs Data Analysis |
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SOCI 102 |
Anthropology |
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SOCI 324 |
Social Stratification |
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CJUS 326 |
Comparative Corrections |
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SOCI 335 |
Population and Society |
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FREN 311 |
Building a Nation: French Civilization and Culture I or |
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FREN 312 |
A Nation Emerges: French Civilization and Culture II or |
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FREN 315 |
Francophone Societies |
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GRMN 311 |
German Civilization and Culture or |
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GRMN 314 |
Cultures of German-Speaking Countries |
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SPAN 311 |
Civilization and Culture: Spain or |
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SPAN 312 |
Civilization and Culture: Spanish America |
Students may also select an approved independent study, internship, intensive
learning, honors in major or seminar unit within a relevant discipline. This
must be approved by the program coordinator.
Please note:
1. |
Political Science 221 (Comparative Political Systems: Europe); |
2. |
Economics 120 or Economics 121 may serve as a |
3. |
Economics 121 (Principles, Microeconomics) and |
4. |
Economics 120 or Economics 121 or |
5. |
International Relations 261 History 290 or Religion 270 |
In order to best prepare themselves for international affairs oriented
careers and graduate study, majors are strongly encouraged to take as electives,
courses which may enhance communication skills (e.g., foreign languages, computer-based
information systems) and to pursue study/travel abroad opportunities.
245 Public Affairs Inquiry
An examination of the research techniques used in the study of politics. Both
qualitative and quantitative methods will be explored. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
(Cross-listed with Political Science 245, Criminal Justice 245).
261 Selected Topics in International Relations
An examination of selected topics in international relations. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
345 Public Affairs Data Analysis
An examination of the basic skills involved in the analysis of data, including
an introduction to the computer. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: Political Science 245 and Statistics 101.
(Cross-listed with Criminal Justice 345 and Political Science 345).
401 Senior Seminar in International Relations
A multidisciplinary seminar on selected topics in international relations for
senior students. The course is required for IR majors. (1)
Seminar: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
406 Independent Study
Supervised review of literature and a research project in the area of international
relations. (1)
Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
416 Internship
A supervised placement providing practical experience in an agency relating
to international relations. (1)
Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or
performance.
Prerequisite: To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the major,
a student in his/her senior year or in the summer prior to the senior year must
work under the guidance of his/her committee. A written proposal and application
must be approved by the committee and department. A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the
major is required. The 495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project.
(1/2, 1, 1/2)