International Relations (IREL)

Hoyt H. Purvis

Chair of Studies

722 W. Maple

575-2006

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 globalized 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 Major in International Relations: This interdisciplinary degree program requires 30 semester hours which must include:

HOURS

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

(FLAN) 4213 Culture and Civilization 3 in Foreign Language field {ARAB, FREN, GERM, RUSS, 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.)

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

From the following (depending on 6-9

ECON option selected): (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

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 3 Seminar)

(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.)