(Please note: The 15 credits for the chosen concentration are to be compeleted in addition to the core credits. For example, a comparative politics course - Latin America (POL444) cannot be double-counted for both the core and the chosen concentration to meet the required number of credit hours in each category).
With the advice and consent of an International Relations advisor, each International Relations major will build an emphasis in one of the following areas (from the approved course lists):
With the advice of an International Relations Advisor, each student will select the remainder of their credits (15) from an approved list of International Relations degree courses.
(Please note: The 15 credits for the electives option are to be compeleted in addition to the core credits (12) and the concentration credits (15). For example, a comparative politics course - Latin America (POL444) cannot be double-counted for both the core requirement and the chosen concentration, and/or the electives to meet the required number of credit hours in each category).
All students (including BS candidates) must take a year sequence of a foreign language. The student may satisfy this requirement by completing a college level foreign language sequence with grades of C or above, or by demonstrating equivalent proficiency in a foreign language. Examples of the latter include scoring 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement Exam in a foreign language and graduating with a C average or better from a high school where the main classroom instruction was in a language other than English. Language credits do not count toward the IR degree.
Yes. Students may select any minor they desire.
