Nov 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

International Relations Major, B.A.


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Coordinator: Dr. Andy Miller

Total minimum number of credits required for a major in International Relations leading to the B.A. degree - 120

Total minimum number of credits required for a minor in International Relations - 18

The interdisciplinary major in International Relations (I.R.) provides an excellent liberal arts preparation for a variety of careers and professions. The major is structured to permit concentration in fields leading to specific careers in business, government, international organizations, the military, or any technical or arts field. It is also structured to permit a period of study abroad with easy transfer of credits to the major.

International Relations Major


The total number of hours required for graduation with an International Relations major is 120, of which 48 are within the major. For the International Relations major, the following courses are required:

Content Areas and Major Electives:


Students are also required to take 15 electives hours, 9 of which are at the 300 level, from Political Science, History, or Languages.

Recommended Course Sequence


First Semester Credits


Total Credits: 16


Total Credits: 15


Third Semester


Total Credits: 15


Fourth Semester


Total Credits: 15


Fifth Semester


  • Study Abroad or Free Electives Credits: 15 **

Total Credits: 15


Sixth Semester


  • Study Abroad or Free Electives Credits: 15 **

Total Credits: 15


Seventh Semester


Total Credits: 15


Eighth Semester


  • Content Hours Credits: 3
  • Free Electives Credits: 3
  • IR 380 - Senior Capstone Credits: 3
  • Distribution Requirements Credits: 5

Total Credits: 14


Total Credits: 120


*These courses are required for all International Relations Majors.
**Students may elect to spend their junior year on campus.Courses will be selected in consultation with the International Relations Coordinator.

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