International Relations and Diplomacy - B.A.

The major in international relations and diplomacy (IR&D) is designed to prepare students for any number of the many careers within international politics. Career options in this field include (but are not limited to): the United States Department of State, the United Nations, the World Bank, as well as a range of international, non-government organizations and agencies. Students are also encouraged to think about international volunteer opportunities like the Peace Corps or teaching English abroad. For those students who wish to specialize in a more specific area of international politics, preparation for graduate work is an ideal option. This major is wonderful preparation for global service in the creation of a more just and humane world

Further information on international career opportunities is available from the major advisor.

A background in international affairs and at least one foreign language are considered essential for minimal competitiveness in the international field. International relations and diplomacy is one of the most competitive fields in politics and successful students must be willing to go beyond the minimum requirements to be accepted into the best graduate schools and to gain entry-level positions. The student will work with the major advisor to develop a coherent course of studies for his or her area of interest.

Major Requirements:

Fifty-three/fifty-four (53/54) credit hours in course work, depending on the student’s language proficiency at the start of the program, including the department core.  A minimum of one-half the courses in the major field must be completed at Dominican.