International Relations, BA
39 credit hours
The Bachelor of Arts in international relations is of value in many fields. Many graduates work in government, entering the military or working in fields, such as intelligence, counter-terrorism, homeland security, diplomacy, and defense policy-making. Private and non-profit sectors, corporate risk analysis, international trade and development, and many other fields provide opportunities for those with a strong knowledge of international relations. By crafting your degree program to build skills in a variety of areas, you have the opportunity to make your resume very distinctive, creating an excellent foundation for future success. The IR major is designed to maximize your options, allowing you to double or even triple major, add minors, and pursue certificates.
Requirements
| IR 10000 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| IR 35000 | International Relations Theory | 3 |
| IR 35100 | American Foreign Policy | 3 |
| IR 40100 | Intelligence, Military, and National Policy | 3 |
One of the following courses:
One of the following courses:
One of the following courses:
| IR 30000 | Diplomatic Affairs: Peace and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| IR 36000 | Origins of War: How the World Stumbles into War | 3 |
| IR 36100 | Paris 1919: Making of the Modern World | 3 |
Three of the following courses:
Three of the following courses:
No duplication of coursework allowed. Some substitutions, especially for study abroad and IR special topics courses, may be possible.