International Affairs - BA
Make your mark on the world, whether you’re interested in international relations, global environmental policy, human rights or international service.
Why study international affairs at Pitt-Bradford?
We live in a global society. Now more than ever, employers are seeking candidates with the knowledge and skills to work, communicate, and collaborate across cultures and borders. As an international affairs student, your coursework in the social sciences, foreign language study, and hands-on experience will prepare you for a role across a wide range of fields, from government to nonprofits to the public sector.
What will I learn?
You’ll get a strong foundation in political science and economics combined with interdisciplinary electives and foreign language study. To grow your inter-cultural competency, you’ll be required to either study in another country or participate in a directed research study that is international in scope. Our graduates have studied in many different countries, including Peru, Germany, Jordan, and Spain. Your program will culminate in a capstone research project on a globally focused topic of your choice.
What can I do with a degree in international affairs?
You’ll be prepared for a career or graduate study in many different fields, including international affairs, international relations, comparative politics, public policy, diplomacy, global environmental policy, human rights, international law and organization, international business, international political economy, international development, peace and conflict resolution, international service, and international humanitarian relief.
Job titles:
- Diplomat/Foreign Relations OfficerPolicy Analyst or Researcher
- Area Studies Expert
- International Development Program Officer
- Security and Intelligence Analyst
- Intercultural Communications Specialist
- Lobbyist
- International Lawyer
- Social Entrepreneur
- International Business Specialist
Employers:
- Domestic and international nonprofit organizations
- Intergovernmental organizations
- Federal, state and local governments
- Special-interest groups
- Military, intelligence services, and defense contractors
- Intergovernmental organizations
- Multinational corporations
- Research foundations and think tanks
- Schools and universities
- Travel and tour services
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PS 0110
Intro to International AffairsStudents in this course explore the most important questions facing the international community, examining how nations, cultures, and communities address such issues as global security, the environment, poverty, and social justice. -
PS 1340
DemocratizationHow do nations shift from authoritarian rule to more democratic forms of government? Students in this upper-level course explore comparative case studies from countries across several world regions to understand the key factors such as political culture, institutional structure, civil-military relations, international relations, and resource management that shape democratization and its outcomes.ments.
MORE TO KNOW
You will be required to gain foreign language competency to prepare for a career or graduate study. You can meet this requirement by taking one semester of language during a study-abroad program, two semesters of elementary-level language in one language, or two semesters of language studying two different languages.
You can also meet this requirement if you are bilingual and have tested at an intermediate level or if you have studied at a second-level institution outside of the United States in a non-English language.
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