International Relations

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Dean: Joel Kassiola

Department of International Relations
HSS 336
415-338-2055
Chair: JoAnn Aviel

Graduate Coordinator: Sanjoy Banerjee

Faculty

Professors—Aviel, Banerjee, Giardina, Miller, Pentony, Simpson, D., Yansane

Associate Professor—Hanami

Lecturers—Azouri, Clavier, Fieldman, Fischer

Programs

B.A. in International Relations
Minor in International Relations
M.A. in International Relations

Program Scope

The courses of study for the Bachelor of Arts in International Relations have three objectives: to impart knowledge of basic concepts, theories and methods in international relations; to develop in each student at least one area of special individual competence in international relations; and to train students in research, analytical, and presentation/communication skills. Liberal arts educational goals are emphasized but the program seeks also to develop marketable skills appropriate to the field. These include report writing, statistical and computer applications, public policy analysis, oral briefing techniques, and audio-visual production.

Utilizing the extensive course offerings in the International Relations program and in other departments, students are able, on advisement, to develop individual areas of specialization within geographical, functional (e.g., international political economy), problem-oriented (e.g., arms control), theoretical/methodological, and other categories. Field work may also be part of an area of specialization.

The emphasis upon elective courses of study requires that a student consult with an adviser every semester.

Career Outlook

Employment possibilities for graduates in international relations exist in business, government, electronic and print journalism, teaching and private international service (e.g., U.N. Association, Red Cross, etc.). Students completing a degree find it excellent preparation for entry into highly competitive programs of advanced study or work abroad in areas of special interest or knowledge.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Note: Core courses and I R 550 cannot be taken on a CR/NC basis.

On-line course descriptions are available.

Core		Units
I R 200	International Careers	3
I R 308	Fundamentals of International Relations: Theories, Issues, and Perspectives	4
I R 309	International Relations: Analysis and Application	4
I R 310	U.S. Foreign Policy	4
I R 312	Introduction to International Political Economy	4
	Total for core	19
Emphasis/Electives Students are expected to specialize in 1 of 3 fields of emphasis by selecting course work in area studies, international institutions, or global problems in consultation with an adviser. 12 units of course work must be in IR courses.		18
Culminating Requirements
I R 550	Proseminar in Foreign Policy Analysis	6
I R 600	Learning Outcomes Assessment	2
	Total for major	45

MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Requirements under the major program relating to upper division work, limitations on CR/NC grading, and order in which courses are taken also apply to the minor.

Program		Units
I R 308	Fundamentals of International Relations: Theories, Issues, and Perspectives	4
I R 310	U.S. Foreign Policy	4
I R 312	Introduction to International Political Economy	4
Electives in international relations		8
	Total	20

MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Admission to Program

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with relevant course work, have a grade point average of at least 3.25 (out of 4.0) in the last 60 units of undergraduate study, and have taken an upper division course in international relations. Applicants are looked on favorably if they have skills in statistics, computer applications, media production, or foreign language. Successful applicants come from a wide variety of undergraduate backgrounds. Before admission to classified status, successful applicants may be asked by the graduate coordinator to make up deficiencies in international relations. Applicants should submit results of the Graduate Record Examination (or the TOEFL examination for students with bachelors' degrees not in English-medium). Successful applicants should score above median in verbal and analytical sections of the GRE and at least median in the quantitative section. Usually the minimum TOEFL score is 565. Applicants should submit three letters of recommendation, a personal statement of reasons for embarking on graduate study in international relations, and an unofficial transcript.

Written English Proficiency Requirement

Level One: successful completion of I R 720 with a grade of B or better. Level Two: completion of I R 898 or I R 895 with a grade of CR (credit).

Advancement to Candidacy

After completing not less than twelve units but not more than twenty-four units of work applicable to the master's degree within the selected emphasis, the student must prepare in consultation with the graduate adviser a Graduate Approved Program showing in detail the course of study proposed. At this time, all general requirements for advancement to candidacy and all conditions imposed at the time of admission to the program must have been met. Approval of the proposed course of study by the Dean of the Graduate Division signifies advancement to candidacy.

Grades. Students in the graduate program must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. A grade lower than B in I R 720 is sufficient to disqualify a student from the program.