INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Bachelor of Arts
The International Relations major is designed to give students the opportunity to engage in a multi-disciplinary study of the variety of subjects related to international affairs.
Combine your unique talent and passion with real-world career skills.
You may enjoy this major if you:
▶ Have an interest in how politics work, including how policies are made and governments function
▶ Have flexible thinking skills to prepare for an ever changing world
▶ Are interested in international events
▶ Are vexed by current critical issues and wish to make a difference in the world
▶ Like learning about other countries and cultures
▶ Enjoy public speaking
▶ Want to learn about how groups of people solve problems
▶ Like learning foreign language skills or already have foreign language competencies
The
International Relations program promotes critical thinking, writing and information literacy, and builds skills you use in your
daily life.
▶ Hands-on learning by full time faculty
▶ Coursework values open inquiry and a global perspective on politics and societies
▶ A focus on skills that build comprehension of international politics and government
▶ Learn to be engaged citizens for the 21st century
professional outcomes
International Relations majors are equipped for an array of professions and occupational areas.
▶ Government and non-profit jobs
▶ Journalism
▶ Consulting
▶ Research
▶ Elected office
▶ Law office
▶ Public policy
▶ Careers with the CIA or FBI
▶ Working for the UN and international NGOs
▶ Business and finance
▶ Data analytics
▶ Marketing and media
There are many opportunities available to International Relations majors at CSU.
You have access to a strong internship program including civic participation in political campaigns, Cleveland’s City Council, and a number of Cuyahoga County legal/court positions.
Courses are taught by faculty with practical experience working in government, law and intelligence. You have the opportunity to take a wide variety of cutting edge “Special Topics” courses that can be taken as upper-level electives such as Cybersecurity and Organized Crime.
With a degree in this field, you have the opportunity to potentially double major in Political Science and International Relations.