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International Relations

Perhaps no academic major benefits more from Webster's international network of campuses and faculty than the International Relations program. With campuses in North America, Europe and Asia, Webster provides International Relations students a myriad of opportunities to enrich their degree with international learning.

You can earn your international relations degree completely in Thailand alone. Or you can mix it up: augment your curriculum by studying abroad at more than one of our campuses. No matter where you study, Webster IR professors -- who themselves often teach at multiple campuses -- will give you unique insight into the field, and you will graduate as a truly “global citizen.”

Small class sizes and engaging discussion are a hallmark of our classes. Professors bring their real-world experience -- whether from the United Nations, The Hague or elsewhere -- into the classroom. Faculty are friendly and always hungry for a thought-provoking discussion. Their first priority is your success.

At Webster Thailand, most classes and faculty offices are in the Chaam/Huahin undergraduate campus, where you will find a shared sense of scholarship and community with your faculty and peers majoring in History, Political Science, or International Relations.

Professional Opportunities

Webster's international relations program offers a diverse curriculum that combines tradition and innovation. The department is loyal to the concept of a traditional liberal arts education, and at the same time believes that a student's academic program should be preparation for a productive professional career. A degree in international relations is ideal for careers in commerce, journalism, business, education, public affairs, diplomacy, or law school and other graduate study.
 

 

Degree Requirements

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36 required credit hours

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27 general education credit hours

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65 elective credit hours

Students are required to complete 36 credit hours within the department, including methods, a research requirement (fulfilled by taking the seminar, senior thesis, or a designated upper-division course), and senior overview. A minimum of 18 credit hours of international relations at Webster University is required. At least 12 credit hours of upper-level (3000 or above) coursework in the department with an international focus must be completed in addition to methods and overview. There is a study residency requirement of at least one term (eight weeks) outside the United States or an international relations practicum in the United States. To satisfy the residency, students may study at one of Webster University's international campuses or at an approved alternative location. Students unable to study outside the United States must take the international relations practicum (3-6 credit hours), which does not apply to the 36 total credit hours. Students are required to have significant international language experience. This requirement can be met by taking 12 sequential credit hours in an international language or by passing an advanced-level proficiency examination. This requirement will be waived for students whose native language is not English and who are studying in English. Their mastery of English as a second language fulfills the requirement. There is a required minimum distribution of coursework as well as the above requirements:

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POLT 1050 Introduction to International Relations 3 hours

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POLT 1080 Introduction to Comparative Politics or POLT 2250 Politics in the Industrialized World or
POLT 2550 The Politics of Development or
INTL 3100 International Political Economy
3 hours

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INTL 4000 Research Requirement (to be taken in conjunction with a designated 3000- or 4000-level course)  

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Senior Overview  

One course of the following.

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HIST 2220 Modern Europe 3 hours

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HIST 2250 History of Russia: Since 1917 3 hours

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HIST 2280 History of England: Twentieth Century 3 hours

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HIST 2400 Modern Asia 3 hours

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HIST 2420 History of Africa 3 hours

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HIST 2440 History of Latin America 3 hours

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HIST 2450 Third World 3 hours

One course of the following.

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HIST 3100 Diplomatic History 3 hours

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HIST 3150 International Affairs 3 hours

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POLT 3310 Conduct of Foreign Policy 3 hours

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POLT 3400 Comparative Politics, or alternative
(INTL courses: 3200, 3220, 3240, 3300)
3 hours

Two courses of the following.

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INTL 1500 The World System since 1500 3 hours

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INTL 2030 International Law 3 hours

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INTL 3700 International Organizations: Structure and Political Conflict (INTL 2610 may be substituted) 3 hours

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INTL 4280 International Economics 3 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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