International Relations, BA Asian Studies Emphasis

39 credit hours

Degree requirements updated after publishing per the addendum. **

The Asia-Pacific region has become the highlight of the world’s economic and political development in this century. Some scholars are already calling the twenty-first century the “Pacific Century,” so prepare yourself for the global cutting edge with the Asian Studies emphasis. In addition to providing you with a comprehensive foundation in the field of international relations, the Asian Studies Emphasis will give you the knowledge and skills you need to understand the politics, economics, and cultural traditions of the Asia-Pacific Region.

Requirements

Seven required courses:

IR 10000	Introduction to International Relations	3
IR 20000	International Organizations and the Global Architecture	3
IR 30000	Diplomatic Affairs: Peace and Conflict Resolution	3
IR 35000	International Relations Theory	3
IR 35100	American Foreign Policy	3
IR 40100	Intelligence, Military, and National Policy	3
PS 30000	Comparative Analysis	3

Six elective courses selected from the following:

COM 37600	Asian Cinema	3
CSP 20000	Chinese Culture and Etiquette	3
CSP 37000	Contemporary China: China in Revolution	3
CSP 40000	Ming and Qing China: 1368-1839	3
CSP 40100	Modern China: From the Opium Wars to National Revolution, 1839-1911	3
HIST 26400	History of Asia	3
IR 32000	Transpacific Relations	3
IR 32100	Issues in Asia-Pacific Security	3
IR 48000	Geopolitics, Grand Strategy, and War	3
PHRL 31602	Religions of India	3
PHRL 31603	Religions of China	3

Other relevant coursework may be substituted as electives with permission of the program chair of International Relations.