The undergraduate BS major in international relations is a 48-credit degree program that provides advanced training in economics, data analytics, and research methods. Requirements for the major include 48 credit hours, plus demonstrated proficiency in a modern second language. The major requires 4 required introductory courses, 3 advanced courses in each of two concentrations, 3 research methods courses (one introductory, two advanced), 2 skills courses and a senior seminar in which students complete an original capstone research project.
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- Culture, Identities and Citizenship
- Global Health and Environment
- Human Rights
- International Political Economy
- International Law and Organizations
- International Security and Diplomacy
- Migration
- Technology and Global Politics
- Regional Studies focused on one of the following regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, or The Americas
IR majors should meet with the IR Major Advisor before selecting their concentrations. You can make an appointment with the IR Advisor via Orange Success. After you meet with the IR Advisor and select your two concentrations, please respond to the survey below to formally declare them:
https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2Wmpi53TjZG5QG
Research Methods
A deep understanding of international relations requires the capacity to consume and evaluate the academic research of other scholars, and to produce such analysis on one’s own. For this reason, our majors complete 3 research methods courses (one introductory research methods course and two advanced research methods courses). Students are strongly encouraged to seek training in the method(s) that will be most relevant to their Senior Capstone projects.
Introductory Research Methods Courses
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- CRS 325 - Presentational Speaking or IST 344 Information Reporting and Presentation
- WRT 307 - Advanced Writing Studio: Professional Writing
Foreign Language
To develop adequate understanding of other cultures and peoples, to gain access to primary sources, and to prepare for study abroad and future careers in international affairs, students need proficiency in a second language.
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