Requirements for the concentration

The International Politics concentration focuses on the formulation and implementation of states’ foreign policies, relations between states, and the factors that affect international political cooperation and competition on a variety of global issues.

Students in the BA in international affairs program must complete at least five courses (15 credits) to fulfill their concentration requirements, as indicated below. These courses must be taken in at least two different academic departments.

Students in the BS in international affairs program must complete at least three courses (9 credits) to fulfill their specialization requirements, as indicated below. It is not required that these courses be taken in two different academic departments.

Required
One course from the following:
PSC 2440Theories of International Politics
PSC 2446U.S. Foreign Policy
If PSC 2440 or PSC 2446 is used to fulfill the international and comparative politics major requirement, the other course must be used to fulfill this requirement.
Supporting courses
For students in the BA in international affairs program: Four courses from the following, at least one of which must have a PSC or IAFF course designation:
For students in the BS in international affairs program: Two courses from the following, at least one of which must have a PSC or IAFF course designation:
ANTH 3506Politics, Ethnicity, and Nationalism
COMM 3190Selected Topics (Diplomatic Decision Making)
ECON 2199Special Topics in Economics (Economics of the EU)
GEOG 2120World Regional Geography
GEOG 3146Political Geography
HIST 2001Special Topics (Spaceflight and the Modern World. Same as IAFF 3204: Spaceflight and the Modern World)
HIST 2005WMajors’ Introductory Seminar (History, Trauma, Memory)
HIST 2005WMajors’ Introductory Seminar (Trans and Queer Histories)
HIST 2340U.S. Diplomatic History
or HIST 2340W U.S. Diplomatic History
HIST 3035The United States and the Wars in Indochina, 1945–1975
HIST 3045International History of the Cold War
HIST 3062War Crimes Trials (Same as JSTD 2002: War Crimes Trials)
HIST 3168Divided and United Germany Since 1945
HIST 3332History of American Foreign Policy Since World War II
HIST 3333History of American Foreign Policy Since World War II
HIST 3334The Nuclear Arms Race
HIST 3801Topics in Middle Eastern History (The Middle East Since WWII. Same as IAFF 3188: The Middle East Since WWII)
HONR 2047Self and Society Seminar (Holocaust Memory. Same as IAFF 3205 and JSTD 2002: Holocaust Memory)
HONR 2047Self and Society Seminar (Transitional Justice. Same as IAFF 3180: Transitional Justice)
IAFF 2090Latin America: Problems and Promise
IAFF 2091East Asia-Past and Present
IAFF 2092Russia and Eastern Europe: An Introduction
IAFF 2093Africa: Problems and Prospects
IAFF 2094Europe in Transition
IAFF 2095The Middle East in International Affairs
IAFF 2190WSpecial Topics (Arab Politics)
IAFF 2190WSpecial Topics (International Environmental Policy)
IAFF 2190WSpecial Topics (North Africa and the World)
IAFF 2190WSpecial Topics (Politics and Culture in the Middle East)
IAFF 2190WSpecial Topics (Terrorism and Counterterrorism)
IAFF 2190WSpecial Topics (Turkey and Its Neighbors)
IAFF 2201WWomen in Global Politics
IAFF 2202WCritical Issues in U.S.-Asia Relations
IAFF 2444International Law
or PSC 2444 Public International Law
IAFF 3171U.S. Foreign Policy Summer Program
IAFF 3172Conflict and Conflict Resolution
IAFF 3177Political Economy of Latin America
IAFF 3179Special Topics in Science and Technology Policy (Space in International Affairs)
IAFF 3180Special Topics in Security Policy (Air Power & International Politics)
IAFF 3180Special Topics in Security Policy (Gender, Conflict and Security )
IAFF 3180Special Topics in Security Policy (Global Energy Markets)
IAFF 3180Special Topics in Security Policy (Global Energy Security)
IAFF 3180Special Topics in Security Policy (Globalization and National Security)
IAFF 3180Special Topics in Security Policy (National Security Crisis Simulation)
IAFF 3180Special Topics in Security Policy (Responding to Terrorism)
IAFF 3180Special Topics in Security Policy (Theory and Practice of Modern War Same as PSC 2994: Theory and Practice of Modern War)
IAFF 3180Special Topics in Security Policy (Transitional Justice. Same as HONR 2047: Transitional Justice)
IAFF 3180Special Topics in Security Policy (Women and Terrorism)
IAFF 3180WSpecial Topics in Security Policy (topic: International Politics and Security Policy. Same as IAFF 4191W: International Politics and Security Policy)
IAFF 3180WSpecial Topics in Security Policy (Nuclear Security)
IAFF 3180WSpecial Topics in Security Policy (Security Policy and Qualitative Analysis. Same as IAFF 4191W: Security Policy and Qualitative Analysis)
IAFF 3180WSpecial Topics in Security Policy (U.S. Grand Strategy)
IAFF 3181Special Topics in Conflict Resolution (Cultural Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution)
IAFF 3182Special Topics in Foreign Policy
IAFF 3183Special Topics in Development Policy (Globalization and Sustainable Development)
IAFF 3183Special Topics in Development Policy (Human Trafficking)
IAFF 3183Special Topics in Development Policy (International Energy & Environmental Regulations)
IAFF 3184Special Topics in Trade and International Economic Policy (Rising Markey Powers 21st Century Global)
IAFF 3184Special Topics in Trade and International Economic Policy (The West and Russia)
IAFF 3185Special Topics in European and Eurasian Studies (Ukraine and Georgia Between Russia and the West)
IAFF 3185Special Topics in European and Eurasian Studies (Ukrainian Security)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (Asian Order & Community-Building)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (Asian Security)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (Central Asia Security)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (Central Asia & Security Issues)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (China and the World)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (Indo-Pacific Security Challenges)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (International Relations of South Asia)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (South Asia Politics Via Literature & Film)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (Taiwan: Internal Developments and Foreign Policy)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (Taiwan: Present Challenges, Future Directions)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (US-China Relations)
IAFF 3186Special Topics in Asian Studies (Women in Asia)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Argentina in Global Context. Same as HIST 3701: Argentina in Global Context)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Conflict and Contestation in Latin America)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Contemporary Issues of US-Mexico Relations)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Cuba in the Global Arena)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Historical Memory & Human Rights in Chile)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Human Rights Systems: Interamerican, United Nations and European Union)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Immigration and Weak States)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Latin America Geopolitics & Geoeconomics)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Latin American Migration)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Mexico Since Independence)
IAFF 3187Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Security in the Americas)
IAFF 3188Special Topics in Middle East Studies (Identity, Politics and Society in Israel)
IAFF 3188Special Topics in Middle East Studies (Iran-U.S. Relations)
IAFF 3188Special Topics in Middle East Studies (National Security Lab: Middle East)
IAFF 3188Special Topics in Middle East Studies (The Middle East Since WWII. Same as HIST 3801: The Middle East Since WWII)
IAFF 3188Special Topics in Middle East Studies (U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East)
IAFF 3188Special Topics in Middle East Studies (U.S. Policy in the Gulf)
IAFF 3189Special Topics in African Studies (Africa: Declassified)
IAFF 3189Special Topics in African Studies (Africa in the Global Economy)
IAFF 3189Special Topics in African Studies (Ethnic and Religious Conflict in Africa)
IAFF 3189Special Topics in African Studies (Foreign Influence in Senegal)
IAFF 3189Special Topics in African Studies (International Affairs in Africa)
IAFF 3189Special Topics in African Studies (Women and Leadership in Africa)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Arctic Affairs)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (China and Africa)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Congress and National Security Enterprise)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (COP Process Fighting Climate Change)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Diplomatic Decision Making)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Geopolitics of Climate Change)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Global Governance)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Global Telecommunication and Internet Law)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Humanitarianism. Same as HONR 2047 and PSC 2454: Humanitarianism)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Humanitarian Assistance and International Development Law)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Illiberalism and Democracy)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (International Business and Modern Slavery)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (International Environmental Policy)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (International Conflict and Politics Research Seminar. Same as IAFF 4191W: International Conflict and Politics Research Seminar)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Introduction to Intelligence)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Issues in Contemporary Diplomacy and National Security)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Law and Diplomacy)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Oil: Industry, Economy, and Society. Same as IBUS 4403: Oil: Industry, Economy, and Society)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (The Platform Economy, Data Governance, and Digital Trade)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Populist Authoritarianism)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Refugee and Migrant Crisis)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Strategic Management in International Affairs)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (The UN and Global Security)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Transforming Global Communications and Information Law)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Wartime Governance in Afghanistan)
IAFF 3190Special Topics in International Affairs (Women, Rights, and Gender Equality)
IAFF 3190WSpecial Topics (Masculinities in International Affairs)
IAFF 3191WPopulism and Regime Change in Latin America
IAFF 3194WLatin America's Violent Peace
IAFF 3201WChina’s Rise and Its Implications
IAFF 3202Space Policy
IAFF 3204Outer Space and International Security (Same as HIST 2001: Spaceflight and the Modern World)
IAFF 3205Holocaust Memory (Same as JSTD 2002 and HONR 2047: Holocaust Memory)
IAFF 3352Israeli and Palestinian Peacebuilding
IAFF 3752WEquitable Development in Southeast Asia
IAFF 3753International Relations of South Asia
IAFF 4191Research and Writing Seminar (Europe)
IAFF 4191WResearch and Writing Seminar (Foreign Policy Decision Making)
IAFF 4191WResearch and Writing Seminar (International Conflict and Politics Research Seminar. Same as IAFF 3190: International Conflict and Politics Research Seminar)
IAFF 4191WResearch and Writing Seminar (Security Policy and Qualitative Analysis. Same as IAFF 3180W: Security Policy and Qualitative Analysis)
IBUS 4403Oil: Industry, Economy, and Society (Same as IAFF 3190: Oil: Industry, Economy, Society)
IBUS 4900Special Topics (Negotiations)
JSTD 2002Topics in Judaic Studies: Modern (Antisemitism Origins-Present)
JSTD 2002Topics in Judaic Studies: Modern (Holocaust Memory. Same as IAFF 3205 and HONR 2047: Holocaust Memory)
JSTD 2002Topics in Judaic Studies: Modern (War Crime Trials. Same as HIST 3062: War Crimes Trials)
PHIL 3100Selected Topics (Global Justice. Same as PSC 2991: Global Justice)
PSC 2331Comparative Politics of Central and Eastern Europe (Politics of Russia and Central and Eastern Europe)
PSC 2332European Integration
PSC 2333Reunification, Reconciliation, and Resentment
PSC 2338Nationalism
PSC 2366Russian Politics
PSC 2367Human Rights
PSC 2368Politics in the Two Koreas
PSC 2371Politics and Foreign Policy of China
PSC 2374Politics and Foreign Policy of Japan
PSC 2379Politics and Foreign Policy of Israel
PSC 2439International Political Economy
PSC 2440Theories of International Politics *
PSC 2442International Organizations
PSC 2444Public International Law
or IAFF 2444 International Law
PSC 2446U.S. Foreign Policy *
PSC 2449International Security Politics
PSC 2454Humanitarianism (Same as HONR 2047 and IAFF 3190: Humanitarianism)
PSC 2461European-Atlantic Relations
PSC 2468Post-Soviet Foreign Policy
PSC 2475International Relations of East Asia
PSC 2476The Arab-Israeli Conflict
PSC 2478International Relations of the Middle East
PSC 2482African International Politics
PSC 2484International Relations of Latin America
PSC 2990Selected Topics (Chinese Foreign Policy)
PSC 2990Selected Topics (Ending Wars and Making Peace)
PSC 2991Special Topics in Political Thought (Global Justice. Same as PHIL 3100: Global Justice)
PSC 2991Special Topics in Political Thought (Immigration Ethics)
PSC 2992Special Topics in American Politics and Government (Ethics in World Politics)
PSC 2993Special Topics in Comparative Politics (Politics of Modern Iran)
PSC 2994Special Topics in International Relations (IR of East Europe)
PSC 2994Special Topics in International Relations (U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East)
PSC 3192WProseminar: Political Science (Globalization and Labor)
SMPA 3194Selected Topics in Political Communication (Advocacy and Technology)
SMPA 3350Public Diplomacy
SMPA 3472Media and Foreign Policy
WGSS 2711WPostcolonialism and Migration in Global Anglophone Literature and Film (Same as ENGL 2711 and ENGL 2711W,: Postcolonialism and Migration in Global Anglophone Literature and Film)
*This course may be taken under the "Supporting courses" option only if it was not previously taken under the "One course from the following" option.