Focus your studies on international affairs. The Political Science Department offers a BA degree in political science with a concentration in international politics.

Building on a strong foundation of American and comparative politics, international relations, and political theory, the international politics concentration provides you with the knowledge and analytical skills to understand politics within other countries and politics among countries.

Through experiences in and out of the classroom, student will learn to address critical global issues and contribute to the public good. Students will acquire proficiency in writing, communication, advocacy, and comparative analysis: all vital skills in today’s global workplace.

Students will be prepared for careers in international business, development, and diplomacy, and to continue their education at the graduate level.

In concentration,  students will study topics such as political Islam, global environmental politics, international human rights policies, and the politics of places like China and the Middle East.

Our professors are accomplished scholars in their fields, committed to teaching and to research. You'll work with them to:

• Understand of the concepts, theories, and empirical findings in politics, government, and administration
• Discover the impact of factors such as employment, environment, and gender on politics
• Consider the theories and practices of governments on both the domestic and international levels

As an international politics student, you?ll complete the same requirements as all political science majors, with the addition of a four-week minimum study abroad experience or internationally-oriented internship.

For the major, you?ll complete 39 credit hours, and 120 credit hours overall.