International Relations Major (13-15 units)
1. Four units of political science:
- a. Political Science 160.
b. Three courses chosen in consultation with the advisor. Political Science 110, 280, 285, and 287 do not count toward this requirement.
2. Economics 199 and two other upper-level internationally oriented economics courses.
3. Four units in one modern language or 2 units beyond intermediate courses in any modern language (except the student’s first language).
4. Three internationally oriented courses approved by the advisor, at least two of which must be from departments other than the ones used to meet the requirements listed above.
5. Interdisciplinary Studies 375.
6. Students are highly encouraged to develop an area or thematic emphasis in their course of study.
7. It is highly recommended that a student spend a term studying abroad or do an internationally oriented field term or internship.
8. Writing/Communication requirement: International relations majors are expected to be proficient in multiple modes of writing, including the analysis, proposal, and advocacy of practical policies and the synthesis and effective presentation of research findings. Students are required to complete Interdisciplinary Studies 375 (International Relations Senior Seminar) to fulfill the major writing requirement.