International Relations - B.A.
Kent State University
Key Information
Campus location
Kent, USA
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Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
International Relations - B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations empowers students to make a difference on a global scale. Whether students are interested in human rights, economic development, international law, peacebuilding, climate change, or some other global question, the program encourages them to understand international problems from a range of perspectives and see more clearly how they can make an impact on them.
The major is interdisciplinary, which enables students to explore issues from such perspectives as political science, economics, and geography, as well as history, literature, and pan-African studies. IR students also engage in advanced language study, enhancing their ability to communicate globally, and they are encouraged to study abroad if they are able. The program has permanent arrangements for study in Florence or Geneva, and more customized opportunities are also possible.
Because of their broad exposure to global issues and their language training, IR majors go on to rewarding careers in almost every imaginable sector, including international organizations, non-profit agencies, business, law, and government. To all of those areas, they bring a multifaceted understanding of the global system, and wherever they go, they make a difference.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Curriculum
Semester One
- Human Geography (DIVG) (KSS) or the New Pangaea: Your Role in Our Global Community
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- Human Geography (DIVG) (KSS) or the New Pangaea: Your Role in Our Global Community
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Principles of Microeconomics (KSS) or World History: Modern (DIVG) (KHUM)
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
Global Societies Elective
Foreign Language
College General Requirement (Basic Sciences)
College General Requirement (Social Sciences)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Five
Global Economics Elective
Global Politics Elective
Global Economics, Politics and Societies Upper-Division Electives (30000 and 40000 level) (30000 and 40000 level)
Foreign Language
General Elective
Semester Six
Note: Students are encouraged to undertake a study abroad experience in junior or senior year.
General Electives
Semester Seven
Global Economics, Politics and Societies Upper-Division Electives (30000 and 40000 level)
Foreign Language
General Elective
Semester Eight
Note: Students are encouraged to undertake a study abroad experience in junior or senior year.
General Electives
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of global economics, politics, geography, literature and societies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of at least one foreign language through intermediate II.