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MA International Relations

• Overview
• Core Elements
• Electives

Program Description

This program enables students to analyze the complexities and processes involved in world politics and international affairs. Coursework provides exposure to the key subfields of the discipline and relevant issues such as globalization, human rights, humanitarian action, and economic development. The program is ideal for students seeking to work with a governmental agency, an intergovernmental organization, a nongovernmental organization, or a multinational corporation.

Structure of MA International Relations

Core Program (9 classes + 3 electives)

• INTL 5000 Introduction to International Relations
• INTL 5100 Research Methods and Perspectives
• INTL 6000 International Relations:Theory or Practice OR INTL 6250 Thesis

Three classes from Interstate Relations/Comparative Politics cluster:

• INTL 5530 International Law
• INTL 5550 War and Diplomacy
• INTL 5050 Comparative Politics
• INTL 5560 US. Foreign Policy
• INTL 5570 Comparative Foreign Policy
• INTL 5600 Area Studies
• INTL 5860 Issues in International Politics

Three classes from Transnational Issues Cluster:

• INTL 5400 International Political Economy
• INTL 5510 Theories of International Relations
• INTL 5540 International Organizations
• INTL 5800 Globalization
• INTL 5580 Politics of Development
• INTL 5700 Humanitarian Issues in International Politics

Three International Relations Elective Classes:

Any additional classes from the two clusters above, or any of the following. Including additional Issues classes which are beyond the core requirements

• INTL 5300 Field Work
• INTL 5500 Professional Seminars
• INTL 5900 Advanced Research Methods
• INTL 5610 Non-Thesis Readings/Research
• INTL 6500 Internship

 

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