INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
As the world becomes more interdependent, there is a growing
demand for professionals who understand the complexities of
international relations.
THE TOP INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SPECIALISTS
HAVE A PASSION FOR SOLVING THE WORLD’S MOST
CRITICAL PROBLEMS.
Career tracks for international relations professionals are available
with national governments, multinational corporations, intelligence
agencies, inter-governmental organizations (IGOs), the military, nonprofit relief agencies, and others.
Virtually no sector of modern life is immune from international
influences. Traditional challenges of geopolitics, war, terrorism, and
diplomacy remain critical. However, international relations specialists
also tackle real world problems of global hunger and poverty,
environmental issues, and political and economic development in
underdeveloped nations.
Median salary for a U.S. foreign affairs officer is $92,670*
Median salary for a CIA counter-terrorism analyst is $75,080**
*U.S. Department of State
** U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
Career opportunities for graduates of international relations programs
include:
◆ Foreign service officer
◆ Intelligence analyst
◆ The military
◆ Program manager
◆ Non-profit project coordinator
◆ Research associate
◆ International development administrator
◆ Consultant
International relations professionals work in many career fields in the
United States and abroad. This specialty is particularly well suited for
students desiring careers outside of the U.S.
Courses required for the concentration or minor in international relations:
PSC 2270 | Comparative Politics
PSC 3510 | International Relations
PSC 3050 | Democratic Principles and Theory
HISTORY (One approved history course; e.g. HIS 3310 Latin American History)
PSC 3470 | U.S. Foreign Policy
PSC 4010-4080 | Area Studies Courses
(Select one; e.g. PSC 4020 Middle East Politics)
PSC 4400 | International Organizations
PSC 4510 | International Political Economy
For more information, contact: Dr. Frank Trapp | Professor of Political Science | 910.630.7070 | ftrapp@methodist.edu