Requirements for the major include 36 credits in courses taken for the major, plus demonstrated proficiency in a modern second language. The major requires 3 required introductory courses, 3 advanced courses in each of two concentrations, 2 research methods courses, and a senior seminar in which students complete an original capstone research project.
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- Culture, Identities and Citizenship
- Global Health and Environment
- Human Rights
- International Political Economy
- International Law and Organizations
- International Security and Diplomacy
- Migration
- Technology and Global Politics
- Regional Studies focused on one of the following regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, or The Americas
IR majors should meet with the IR Major Advisor before selecting their concentrations. You can make an appointment with the IR Advisor via Orange Success. After you meet with the IR Advisor and select your two concentrations, please respond to the survey below to formally declare them:
https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2Wmpi53TjZG5QG
Research Methods
A deep understanding of international relations requires the capacity to consume and evaluate the academic research of other scholars, and to produce such analysis on one’s own. For this reason, our majors complete two research methods courses (one introductory research methods course and one advanced research methods course). Students are strongly encouraged to seek training in the method(s) that will be most relevant to their Senior Capstone projects.
Foreign Language
To develop adequate understanding of other cultures and peoples, to gain access to primary sources, and to prepare for study abroad and future careers in international affairs, students need proficiency in a second language.
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Capstone projects provide students with an opportunity for intellectual and professional development through the pursuit of original scholarly research on contemporary questions relevant to their areas of concentration. On occasion, our students are able to publish their research in undergraduate academic journals.
Senior Seminar students must complete the International Relations Program Capstone Planning Form (upon open, click the download button to open a fillable pdf).
Additional helpful materials:
Capstone Checklist Spring 2024
Capstone FAQ Spring 2024
IR Distinction Program
Our Distinction Program enables students majoring in International Relations to engage in an enhanced research and mentoring experience. Distinction candidates are required to produce a research project of substantially superior quality and longer length than the capstone research project required of all International Relations majors.
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