International Relations
In an increasingly global society, the ability to respect and understand a variety of cultures is essential for international business or government work. To prepare you for work in the global world, we offer a major (B.A.) or minor in international relations.
What Will I Study?
You'll take classes in economics, history, political science, religion, and sociology. And you choose a geographic area of concentration for more in-depth study.
Foreign language study is important, with one 3-credit hour intermediate language course required (beyond the general foreign language requirement). Some international relations majors choose to minor or double major in a foreign language.
For majors, a study abroad experience or internship gives you first-hand experience of what you've learned about in class.
Your in-class learning becomes even more relevant when you apply it in the European Union or Model United Nations simulations, where you compete against teams from other colleges and universities.
What Kind of Job Can I Get?
International relations majors often work in:
- Government: Department of Defense, CIA, NSA, congressional staff
- International business, abroad or in the U.S.
- International law
- Humanitarian non-profit groups
- Teaching or research
