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. POLI 231 International Politics
B. POLI 247 Theory in International Relations
C. I.R. 209 Research Methods in Public Affairs
D. I.R. 401 Seminar in International Relations
E. One unit from:
BUAD 211 Introduction to Global Management
BUAD 333 Global Marketing
ECON 237 Comparative Economic Systems
ECON 247 Global Trade and Finance
POLI 333 Global Political Economy
F. One unit from:
POLI 221 Comparative Political Systems: Europe
POLI 222 Comparative Political Systems: Asia
POLI 224 Comparative Political Systems: Africa
POLI 225 Comparative Political Systems: Latin America
II. Western Perspectives
A. American Perspectives
One unit from:
HIST 266 Modern American Diplomatic History
HIST 272 Latin America
POLI 225 Comparative Political Systems: Latin America
POLI 353 The Making of U.S. Foreign Policy
SPAN 315 Contemporary Issues: Spanish America
B. European Perspectives
One unit from:
GRMN 315 The Post-War Germanies
HIST 241 Modern Russia
HIST 242 Modern Germany
HIST 243 Modern Britain
HIST 340 Issues in Modern European History
POLI 221 Comparative Political Systems: Europe
III. Global Perspectives
One unit from:
GEOG 110 World Geography
POLI 232 International Organizations
POLI 233 International Law
POLI 351 Environmental Public Policy
POLI 352 Human Rights Policy
RELG 130 Living Religions of the World
IV. Non-Western Perspectives
One unit from:
HIST 254 Africa from 1850
HIST 255 History of Southern Africa
HIST 282 Modern East Asia
HIST 284 Modern Middle East
POLI 222 Comparative Political Systems: Asia
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:
ANTH 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
CJUS 326 Comparative Corrections
FREN 311 Building a Nation: French Civilization and Culture I or
FREN 312 A Nation Emerges: French Civilization and Culture II or
FREN 315 Francophone Societies
GRMN 311 German Civilization and Culture or
GRMN 314 Cultures of German-Speaking Countries
HIST 150 World History II
HIST 245 History of World War II
HIST 268 The Vietnam War
I.R. 261 Selected Topics in International Relations
SOCI 324 Social Stratification
SOCI 335 Global Population Problems
SPAN 311 Civilization and Culture: Spain or
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 major coordinator.
No more than 2 units of 100-level courses can be counted toward the major.
Please note:
1. Political Science 221 (Comparative Political Systems: Europe); Political Science 222 (Comparative Political Systems: Asia); Political Science 224 (Comparative Political Systems: Africa); and Political Science 225 (Comparative Political Systems: Latin America) may each be offered for major credit in only one of the above categories.
2. Political Science 261, History 290, or Religion 270 or any one unit Inquiry course may serve toward the major whenever the specific topical focus is international and/or comparative in scope as determined by the major coordinator.
3. History 350, 375 or 380 may serve towards the major whenever the specific topical focus is international and/or comparative in scope and falls within a modern era time frame as determined by the major coordinator.
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.
209 Research Methods in Public Affairs
An examination of the research methodologies and techniques used in the study of public policy and politics. The course emphasizes both qualitative and quantitative methods. The lab focuses on statistical applications. (1) (Cross-listed as CJUS/POLI 209)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 and one other course in the major, ENVI 250, or permission.
261 Selected Topics in International Relations
An examination of selected topics in international relations. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
401 Senior Seminar in International Relations
A multidisciplinary seminar on selected topics in international relations for senior students. (1)
Seminar: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: POLI 247, I.R.209, permission of the instructor and senior major status.
406 Independent Study
Supervised review of literature and a research project in the area of international relations. (1)
Prerequisite: A minimum 3.0 major GPA and both Departmental and instructor permission.
416 Internship
A supervised placement providing practical experience in an agency relating to international relations. (1)
Prerequisite: A minimum 2.5 major GPA and both Departmental and instructor 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)