Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
International Relations/Comparative Politics Concentration
Looking for a career with an international flair such as a position with the United Nations or State Department? Are you interested in better understanding international organizations, foreign policy concerns, and other issues in world politics?
The International Relations/Comparative Politics concentration grounds you in the study of international relations through the study of nations, states, intergovernmental organizations and multi-national corporations.
Through theory and hands-on learning opportunities, the International Relations/Comparative Politics concentration equips you with invaluable research and analytical skills and helps you build a solid foundation for your success either in graduate school or in the international relations field.
Program Summary
| University Degree Requirements |
55 credit hours |
| Foreign Language Requirement |
10 credit hours |
| Departmental Core Curriculum |
22 credit hours |
| Electives |
25 credit hours |
|
124 credit hours total |
Core for Political Science Major [BA/BS]
| POLS 100 | Orientation to Political Science | 3 hours |
| POLS 101 | American Government | 3 hours |
| POLS 230 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 hours |
| POLS 280 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 hours |
| PHIL 201 | Political Philosophy | 3 hours |
| POLS 455 | Research Methods | 3 hours |
| POLS 490 | Senior Capstone | 3 hours |
| POLS 689 | Internship in Political Science | 1 hour |
| 22 hours total |
Courses in International Relations
| POLS 240 | Comparative Governments of Industrialized Societies |
| POLS 609 | Model United Nations |
| POLS 630 | International Organization in World Politics |
| POLS 631 | American Foreign Policy |
| POLS 632 | Problems and Issues in World Politics |
| POLS 640 | Comparative Politics |
How to Reach Us
Department of Political Science
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Rarick Hall 328
Phone: 785-628-4425
polisci@fhsu.edu
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