Political Science, BA International Relations Emphasis

36 credit hours

An international relations emphasis in Political Science makes your resume distinctive, creating an excellent foundation for future success in various fields. In this program, you will develop marketable power skills, such as cultural competency, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and written and oral communication. You can apply your knowledge of diplomacy, risk assessment, international trade and development, and defense policymaking to enable the military, government, political campaigns, non-profit organizations, and businesses thrive in a complex global environment. The International Relations emphasis is designed to maximize your options, allowing you tell your own story and change the world.

Requirements

Major Coursework

18 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PS 15500 - American Government: The Nation 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 18000 - Introduction to International Relations 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 20000 - Methods for Political Science 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 30000 - Comparative Analysis 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38200 - American Foreign Policy 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38400 - International Relations Theory 3 Credit Hour(s)

Political and Legal Philosophy Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PHRL 30000 - The Natural Law 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 30200 - Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 30400 - Philosophy of Law 3 Credit Hour(s)

Culminating Experience Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PS 47500 - Political Literacy 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 47800 - Intelligence, Military, and National Policy 3 Credit Hour(s)

Elective Coursework

9 credit hours of coursework (6 credit hours of which must be political science [PS] courses) from the following options, as well as, PS special topics courses:

FIN 32015 - International Finance 3 Credit Hour(s)
GEO 20000 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3 Credit Hour(s)
GEO 30000 - Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3 Credit Hour(s)
HIST 24400 - The Nazi State 3 Credit Hour(s)
HIST 34300 - The Soviet Union and European Communism 3 Credit Hour(s)
HIST 36300 - Revolution in the Modern World 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGMT 38900 - Game Theory 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 20800 - Christianity and Politics 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 30000 - The Natural Law 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 30200 - Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 28300 - Chinese Culture and Etiquette 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 33050 - Political Economy 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 33200 - Political Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 33500 - Public Administration 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 36500 - Appreciating Political Books 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
PS 36700 - Directed Research 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38000 - Diplomatic Affairs: Peace and Conflict Resolution 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38100 - Governing Europe 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38300 - Transpacific Relations 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38350 - Issues in Asia-Pacific Security 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38360 - Seapower: History and Application 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38370 - Creating Contemporary China 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38500 - Politics and Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38510 - Ideology and International Relations 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38600 - Origins of War: How the World Stumbles into War 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38700 - Paris 1919: Making of the Modern World 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38900 - Geopolitics, Grand Strategy, and War 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 45000 - Political Science Internship 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
PS 47500 - Political Literacy 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 47800 - Intelligence, Military, and National Policy 3 Credit Hour(s)

Notes:

Also required is MTH 14100 to fulfill GE-Math requirement.

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.