International Relations BA

The international relations degree examines the nature of the global economy, communications, politics, and cultures; the consequences of the increasing environmental interdependence among regions of the world; and the unfolding of a variety of other crossborder issues. The program aims to provide its graduates with the conceptual and substantive tools necessary to function more advantageously and effectively in a “shrinking” world; the global village concept. The degree consists of courses from many academic disciplines such as government, economics, business, history, and sociology, and contains a foreign language requirement.

The courses you choose to meet the requirement for the international relations major may not count as General Education courses. See your advisor for further information.

Careers

Graduates can opt for careers in local, state, national, and international government institutions or in trade and commerce chambers or in professional associations or other nongovernmental agencies such as contracting and consulting firms, nonprofit organizations, foundations and research establishments, and political support and interest groups. Careers are also possible in the growing national and international tourist industry or in international business and finance, print and broadcast media, public relations, and advertising firms. Graduates can also pursue a variety of related graduate studies (i.e., international relations, political science, law).

Degree Requirements

General Education Program		36 Hours
	Students are required to take a two-semester sequence (5+ 3 units) course in one foreign language in satisfaction of the Western or non-Western Cultural Perspective. They can also count a one-year, three-course sequence taken under the quarter system. International relations majors cannot double-count courses that satisfy both their major and GEP requirements. Students are subject to all applicable curricula rules and restrictions issued by the GEP. Further information is listed in the General Education Program .
International Relations Courses		33 Hours
Cognate Concentrations		15 Hours
University Electives		40 Hours

Total Hours Required		124 Hours

SPECIAL NOTE: Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in any course required and elected in both the international relations and the cognate concentration areas. Students are subject to all applicable degree and curricula rules and restrictions issued by the Department of Social Sciences.