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International Relations (IREL)

Hoyt H. Purvis, Chair of Studies, 107 ASUP, 575-2175

The J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is strongly committed to the study of international relations and this program offers students a strong foundation for more advanced study as well as preparation for careers in an increasingly global economy and society. The degree offers a broad interdisciplinary course of study with a strong intercultural and international focus. Intensive language study and study abroad are especially encourage.

Requirements for a Major in International Relations: This interdisciplinary degree program requires 30 semester hours, which must include the following:

FIIR 2813, Introduction to International Relations (same as PLSC 2813) - 3 hours

FLAN 423V, Culture and Civilization in foreign language field {ARAB, FREN, GERM, or SPAN 4213 may fulfill this requirement.} (Study abroad in an approved credit program in a country in area studies concentration or on an approved international topic may substitute with permission.) - 3 hours

ECON 2013, Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 2023, Principles of Microeconomics; or ECON 2143, Basic Economics -
3-6 hours

From the following (depending upon ECON option selected) - 6-9 hours

Courses must be selected from at least two departments:
HIST 4483, Diplomatic History of U.S. 1890-1960
PLSC 3803, International Organization
PLSC 3813, International Law
PLSC 3823, Theories of International Relations
PLSC 3853, American Foreign Policy
ECON 3833, International Trade
HUMN 4203, World Religions

Area Studies concentration - 9 hours

Three hours of an Area Studies Colloquium (AIST, EUST, LAST, MEST, or RSST 4003) and approved area studies courses from GEOG, HIST, or PLSC. (A second Area Studies Colloquium may be taken with advance approval.)

FIIR 4003, International Relations Seminar - 3 hours

Three hours credit in a study-abroad course on an international topic or an honors colloquium on an international topic may be applied toward the major if approved in advance. Such courses may not be substituted for FIIR/PLSC 2813, the ECON requirement, or FIIR 4003.