BA.IR - International Relations, B.A.
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Program Requirements
- IR201
- IR200
- HIST102
- SOAN202
OR REL125 - ECON100
OR ECON101
Students choosing the Global Political Economy and Economic Development concentration should take ECON 101.
Two courses from different departments and programs.
- ECON202
- 255
- 342
- 399
- HIST290
- IR350
- POLI200
- POLI202
- POLI203
- SOAN301
- SOAN303
- SOAN307
- GIS110
- IR400
Global Political Economy and Economic Development (GPED)
This concentration focuses on the economics and political economy of international trade, finance, and development. It examines applied and theoretical aspects of past and current approaches towards international political economy, with particular emphasis on the role of global institutions (such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and specialized agencies of the United Nations system), various regional arrangements, and non-governmental entities (such as NGO’s and transnational corporations) in driving and managing the increasing economic interdependence among countries. In this concentration students may also explore the relationship between domestic and international political economic interests, doctrines and practices that have characterized the field of economic development, and current efforts to foster economic development around the world.
- ECON222
- 322
- GLB336
- ECON424
EVST260 and POLI362 requires advisor permission.
Global Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (GEHN)
This concentration focuses on the environmental, health, and resource issues that manifest within the global commons as well as in less-developed or emerging economy countries. It explores environmental issues, as well as environmental and resource economics, the economic and environmental impact of globalization, and the role of the World Bank, United Nations Development Program and United Nations Environment Program, and the social, economic, and political dimensions of health and health services.
- POLI207
- PHIL215
- 334
- REST334
- ECON455
Global Institutions and Society (GLIS)
This concentration focuses on global civil society issues, including questions of race, development and humanitarian aid, ethno-national conflict, gender, social movements, and democratization. It examines the power and influence of non-state actors including supranational organizations, non-governmental organizations, international law, international corporations, as well as sub-national socio-political groups and interests.
- ECON221
- SOAN256
- SOAN281
- HIST330
- HIST354
- SOAN326
- SOAN405
International Politics, Peace, and Security (IPPS)
This concentration focuses on the analysis of conflict within and across national borders and efforts by state actors to reduce threats and promote a peaceful and safe world. Courses may interrogate the political and security relationships among sovereign states, global and regional balances of power, “traditional” and “non-traditional” security threats such as terrorism, regional security issues, foreign policy and national security policy making, and international security and arms control.
- HIST152
- ECON221
- POLI226
- 244
- POLI346