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Develop a deeper understanding of global affairs, international conflict and cooperation, foreign policy, political development, and the ways governments and political systems operate across different regions of the world.

What You'll Study

Students in the International Relations and Comparative Politics concentration examine relationships among countries as well as the political institutions, ideas, and processes that shape societies around the world.

• International Conflict and Security
• Foreign Policy
• International Organizations
• Global Political Economy
• Democracy and Democratization
• Comparative Political Institutions
• Politics of East Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East

Career Paths

Graduates pursue careers in a wide variety of public, private, and nonprofit organizations, including:

• Foreign Service and Diplomacy
• International Organizations
• Government Agencies
• International Development
• Policy Research
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Global Business
• Graduate and Professional Schools

Program Information

Students pursuing the International Relations and Comparative Politics concentration complete the requirements of the Political Science, Bachelor of Arts while developing greater depth in international relations, comparative politics, global affairs, and the study of political systems across different regions of the world.

For official program requirements, consult the Current University Catalog. Students should follow the catalog requirements applicable to their catalog year.

Academic Advising

Students are encouraged to meet regularly with their Political Science faculty advisor to discuss academic planning, course selection, internships, career preparation, graduate study, and other academic and professional goals.