MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS
Did you know that the United States is both the world's largest importing and exporting nation? Did you know that our country's major corporations derive most of their profits from overseas sales? For example, Coca Cola derives over 80% of its profits from international operations! Did you know that a posting abroad is often a prerequisite to promotion into executive ranks? In today's shrinking and interdependent world, it is critically important to be aware of the political, economic, and social events outside of the United States. Students pursuing careers in both the public and private sectors will need to acquire an understanding of international affairs in order to cope with the fast-paced world around them and to enhance their job marketability.
A minor in International Relations will provide you with an opportunity to acquire a basic knowledge of international affairs. It is especially useful for those majoring in business, foreign languages, agriculture, and the social sciences. Indeed, the minor could give you just the edge you need in today's highly competitive job market!
The International Relations minor consists of a curriculum totaling 18 credit hours. Those 18 credit hours include a core requirement of 9 credit hours and an additional 9 credit hours from a list of electives. In addition to introductory courses in international and comparative politics, courses offered include American foreign policy, international law, and international organizations. You may also take specialized classes in the politics of specific world regions--including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, etc. Research and related travel activities by involved faculty members provide an additional stimulus to earn a minor in international relations.
The International Relations faculty of the Missouri State Political Science Department will be happy to work with you and help you complete the minor. The are a highly qualified group of scholars and all of them have had significant international experience. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact the Political Science Department at (417) 836-5630 or any member of its international relations faculty.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Required Courses
PLS 205 Introduction to Comparative Politics
PLS 232 Introduction to International Relations
PLS 535 American Foreign Policy
Electives (9 hours, 6 of which must be
Political Science Courses)
PLS 339 Latin American and the USA
PLS 341 Anglo-American Political System
PLS 343 Post-Soviet Politics
PLS 344 Government and Politics of the Middle East
PLS 345 Government and Politics of Central-Eastern Europe
PLS 346 Political Violence and Terrorism
PLS 348 Governments and Politics in Latin America
PLS 437 International Organizations and Law
PLS 545 Asian Politics
PLS 547 The Politics of the European Union
PLS 550 Modern African Politics
PLS 555 Public Policy for a Global Environment
PLS 565 Contemporary Political Ideologies
ECO 565 International Economics (prerequisite: ECO 155, 165)
GRY 323 World Political Geography
GRY 507 Geography of sub-Saharan Africa
DSS 301 Nuclear Strategy and US National Security Policy
DSS 401 US International Security Problems
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
AND COMPARATIVE POLITICS FACULTY
Mehrdad
Haghayeghi
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Fields: Comparative Politics, Middle East, Central Asia, Terrorism
Dennis V. Hickey
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Fields: International Relations, Comparative Politics (Asia), Foreign
Policy, National Security
Beat Kernen
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Fields: International Relations, Post-Soviet Politics, East European
Politics, European Union
Kenneth R.
Rutherford
Ph.D., Georgetown University
Fields: International Law, International Organizations,
International Security, International
Non-governmental Organizations, Landmine Studies.
USEFUL LINKS
Missouri State Asian Studies Minor
Missouri State Landmine Studies
Missouri State World Affairs Council
Missouri State Master's in International Affairs & Administration Program
Missouri State China Study-Away Program
Public Affairs Classroom Building
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