International Relations Major

What is International Relations?

International relations is an interdisciplinary study that focuses on government and foreign affairs, economics and history.

What type of career can I look forward to with an International Relations degree?

People with a solid understanding of global relations are needed today more than ever. The International Relations major prepares students for a variety of careers in an international setting, including:

Foreign Affairs Analyst
Foreign Affairs Specialist
Foreign Service Officer
Immigration Specialist
Intelligence Specialist
Language Specialist

What makes Walsh's International Relations program unique?

Three Academic Disciplines. Our major takes a three-pronged approach and focuses on government and foreign affairs, economics and history.
Foreign Language Component. Students are required to take a foreign language and reach a level of fluency in the spoken form of that language.
Global Learning Experience. The international relations major offers students participation in a global learning experience. Students can either study at Walsh's campus near Rome, Italy or another international destination through our Office of Global Learning.

Generally speaking, what courses will I need to take?

In addition to a core group of liberal arts classes, International Relations majors must take a core group of classes in our three academic disciplines: history, government and foreign affairs and economics.

What experiential learning or internship opportunities are available within the International Relations degree program?

The International Relations major requires students to participate in a global learning experience. Designed in collaboration with a faculty mentor, it may include, but is not limited to, a study-abroad program, an internship in Washington D.C. at a government agency, or an internship with an international organization or an embassy. These experiences are instrumental in helping students gain a true international point of view.