International Relations Major

The major in International Relations consists of 48 credits, plus competency at the intermediate level in a modern foreign language. International Relations majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad. Students who plan to do graduate work in International Relations should develop substantial proficiency in a foreign language.

Sample Major Pathway

Major requirements

Sixteen credits in:

Four credits in an area studies course chosen from:

Area concentrations

Each major must choose twenty credits from at least two departments, including four credits 300-level course, in one of the following Concentrations:

International Development

Courses in this track cover economic exchange between two or more states/nations.

Peace and Security

Courses in this track consider the fundamental role of war and diplomacy between two or more states/nations.

Political Behavior and Identity

Courses in this track consider how collective identities influence relations between two or more states/nations.

Foreign language

Please note that majors must complete four credits at the intermediate level in a modern foreign language OR demonstrate intermediate proficiency via a placement exam or other means approved by the International Relations Coordinator.

For Example:

Four credit Senior Seminar

IR 402 - Senior Seminar