Declaring the Major | Progressing in the Major
Description of the Major
International affairs is an interdisciplinary program for students interested in varied aspects of the global community. The major requires classes in political science, economics, history, language, and culture. All Title take a capstone course that enables them to apply knowledge and skills gained through previous coursework to a major research project in an area of interest. You may choose to specialize in international relations or in a particular geographic area. Area specializations in the comparative study concentration include Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
The departmental faculty includes specialists in international security, human rights, international law, comparative public policy, international political economy and specific geographic areas. The major also draws on faculty from the departments of economics, foreign languages and literature, geography, history, justice studies, religion, sociology and anthropology. Graduates pursue careers in government and politics, intelligence, international business, international non-profit organizations, law, research and analysis, and other fields.
Degrees Offered
B.A.
Concentrations
Comparative Study
International Relations
Minors
None
Declaring the Major
New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Declare the international affairs major when you register for orientation.
Currently Enrolled Major Changers
Complete a "Change or Declaration of Major" form and obtain the signature of the political science department head in Miller Hall, room 2120.
Progressing in the Major
Remain in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
