MSSC Curriculum
The curriculum is based on five core areas: Europe, U.S. History, Developing Nations, International Relations, and War and Society. Six credits—two courses—must be completed in each of three core areas in order to fulfill the degree requirements.
The Residency Seminar is presented in its entirety during the initial two-week summer residency in Syracuse. Daily seminars are based on the annual theme of study. A paper must be presented at the end of the session.
The final project should cover a topic in depth selected from one of the five core areas. It may be in the form of a thesis, a research project, or another expression of personal and professional interests. It may involve readings and research in areas connected to the social sciences, and may also require expertise in another area of study such as management, education, or social work.
The course descriptions in PDF format are available for download here.
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Courses
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Credits
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REQUIRED COURSES
Residency Seminar
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3
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EUROPE CORE
Comparative Political Analysis I/Revolution in Europe
War and Society,Part I or Part II
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3
3
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U.S. HISTORY CORE
Comparative Cultural Analysis /U.S. History I
Comparative Cultural Analysis /U.S. History II
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3
3
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DEVELOPING NATIONS CORE
Comparative Cultural Analysis/Africa
Women and Social Change
Pre-Modern China: Instance of Tradition
Modern China: A Work in Progress
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3
3
3
3
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CORE
International Law
Politics of the Middle East
International Relations of the Middle East
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3
3
3
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WAR AND SOCIETY CORE
War and Society, Part I
War and Society, Part II
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3
3
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FINAL PROJECT
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1-9
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