International affairs brings together history, politics, business, religion, and language to help you develop a deep understanding of both regional and global issues. It prepares you to live and function in the interdependent world in which we live, work, compete, and cooperate.

The international affairs curriculum requires courses in history, international conflict and negotiation, comparative politics, and global markets. Students focus on a particular region – Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, or Russia – and also acquire a global perspective through courses like “Globalism, Racism, and Human Rights,” “International Economics,” “Third World Women,” and “Ethics: East and West.” They show their proficiency in a language other than English and have an international experience during their studies - possibly a co-op overseas or study abroad.

International affairs is for those who are able to think broadly and who want to fully partake of the global world in which we live. It prepares students for further study in politics, research, international service, or graduate study in law, diplomacy, or international affairs.