Undergraduate Studies
International Relations Undergraduate Courses
The International Relations Program is an interdisciplinary program housed in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs of Syracuse University’s College of Arts & Sciences. The links below list courses offered by the social science departments in the Maxwell School that count toward the undergraduate International Relations major.
Please note: To be eligible to declare a major in International Relations, a student must first complete at least one (1) required intro course with a grade of "B" or better. Additionally, all courses within the major must be completed with a grade of a "C" or better.
INTRODUCTORY COURSES
Required introductory courses are identified as REQ.
GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS
Advanced courses (300-level or higher) that count toward the major’s GEOGRAPHIC REGION concentration are identified as follows:
AFR = Africa
ASIA = Asia
EUR = Europe
LAC = Latin America & the Caribbean
MENA = Middle East-North Africa.
TOPIC CONCENTRATIONS
Advanced courses (300-level or higher) that count toward the major's TOPIC concentration are identified as follows:
ICC = Intercultural Communication
IPE = International Political Economy
ILO = International Law & Organization
ISD = International Security & Diplomacy (formerly called FPWCR = Foreign Policy, War, & Conflict Resolution).
To discuss course options, please schedule an advising appointment by going HERE.
Fall 2013 Courses for IR Majors
Summer 2013 Courses for IR Majors
Spring 2013 Courses for IR Majors
Fall 2012 Courses for IR Majors
Summer 2012 Courses for IR Majors
Spring 2012 Courses for IR Majors
Fall 2011 Courses for IR Majors
Summer 2011 Courses for IR Majors
Spring 2011 Courses for IR Majors
Fall 2010 Courses for IR Majors
* Please note that advanced courses (300-level or higher) with an international focus offered outside the Maxwell School’s social science departments in other Arts & Sciences divisions such as Humanities (language & culture, religion), from other schools/colleges (Management, Communications), and from study abroad programs may also be appropriate to count toward the IR major, BY PETITION ONLY. If you have any questions regarding a particular course or would like to petition a course, please consult with an Academic Advisor.