Additional Political Science Catalog Information

International Relations Undergraduate Programs

This program is undergoing significant redesign. Approval of the new program parameters is under consideration and approval should be obtained for Fall 2008.

The redesigned program is methodologically grounded in the discipline of Political Science and will allow the student the opportunity to focus on the policies and processes, governing systems, and global actors in the international system.

The major will require completion of 40 credit hours. A minor will also be offered and it requires 21 credit hours.

Further information may be obtained by calling the Political Science Department at 320-308-2162.

International Relations is the cross-disciplinary study of the behavior of nations, states, and other international actors (e.g. international governmental and non-governmental organizations and regimes). It examines their relationships with one another, their conflicts, and their attempts at collective efforts for global order. The major provides a theoretical and applied understanding of global actors and their activities. In addition, it provides an opportunity to cultivate an awareness of the diversity and interdependence of the international community. The courses included in the program are drawn from several departments and colleges of the university. They aim to provide an integrated study of the global society and diverse perspectives on the human condition. The primary objective of the program is to offer an opportunity for students to become knowledgeable in international affairs, while obtaining a solid liberal arts education. The minor offers a more limited, but still cross-disciplinary exposure to the actors and issues in international affairs.

In order to be admitted into the major, a student must already have completed ENGL 191, CMST 192, and POL 251 with a "C" or better in each course. The student must also submit a transcript or course summary. See the Department of Political Science for instructions on the application process. The department strongly advises that the student enroll in the major no later than the first semester of the junior year. The department expects transfer students to make application as soon as is possible, after admission to the university. After the student acquires a specified number of credits, the university prohibits advanced registration without admission to a major. The department strongly recommends that in order to fully benefit from the major and minor, students take courses in a proper sequence. Many upper level courses in the major are offered only in alternate years. Students can avail themselves of an optional internship experience subject to the approval of the International Relations Program Adviser. Internship requirements, including prerequisites, should be obtained from the department by the student when applying for the major.

The university required upper division writing requirement is met in the capstone course, POL 454. The requirement is met by completing a portfolio of work, a single written paper or through multiple papers with a grade of C or better.

A student may apply to the political science department chairperson to pursue the International Relations honors program. Upon successful completion of this process, a notation of departmental honors will appear on the student's transcript at graduation. See the Political Science program description for honors requirements.

Bachelor of Arts

Major (54 Credits)

A student must complete ENGL 191, CMST 192, and POL 251 with a "C" or better in each course in order to be admitted into the major.

Students participating in a study abroad program can apply relevant courses with permission of the International Relations Program Adviser (up to 12 credits). If students wish to combine different specializations they can do so with permission of the International Relations Program Adviser. All course work must receive at least a "C" to count towards the major. Four semesters of the same foreign language or proficiency through examination.

Required Core (18 credits): ANTH 250, ECON 350, HIST 106 (global), POL 251, 353, 454. The capstone course for this major is POL 454 and should be taken during the senior year.
Electives (36 credits): Select 24 credits from either Area A, B, or C and 12 credits from Area D.

A. Global Political and Economic Development: Select 8 courses or 24 credits from the following. No more than 6 credits from any department. CMST 336; ECON 351, 360, 474¹; ETHS 305; ETS 183, 375; GEOG 271; HLTH 350; HIST 380*, 480*; HURL 408⁵, 417; MGMT 470; MKTG 416²; PHIL 484; POL 337, 440*; SOC 460*

B. Global Institutions and Issues: Select 8 courses or 24 credits from the following. No more than 6 credits from any department. CMST 332, 336, 432; CJS 325; ECON 474¹, 480*; HIST 380*, 408, 409; HURL 408⁵; COMM 430; POL 351, 440*, 444, 451, 452; SSCI 460*, 470*; SOC 445⁵, 460*, 468⁵

C. Global Ethics, Responsibility and Society: Select 8 courses or 24 credits from the following. No more than 3 credits from any department. ANTH 351, 361; CMST 332, 336; ENGL 302, 303; ETHS 305; GEOG 270; HLTH 350; HURL 408⁵; HURL 417; PHIL 484; POL 440*; SOC 301, 460*, 474.

D. Regional Studies: Select 4 courses or 12 credits from one of the following. No more than 6 credits from any department.
Africa and Middle East Studies
AFST 250, 370; ANTH 312; ECON 480*; ENGL 307; GEOG 368; HIST 370, 371, 402; POL 334, 440*; SSCI 470*
The Americas
ANTH 310; ECON 480*; GEOG 373; HIST 361, 362; LAST 250, 350, 370; POL 333, 339, 440*; SPAN 341⁷; SSCI 470*
Asia
ANTH 311; CMST 335; EAST 250, 363, 364; ECON 480*; GEOG 369; HIST 365, 369, 467; POL 316, 336, 440*; SSCI 470*
Europe and Russia
ECON 480*; FREN 421⁷; GEOG 374, 378, 384; HIST 330, 403, 404, 405, 408, 409, 411, 433; GER 421⁷, 418; POL 331, 332, 338, 440*; RUSS 320⁷; SSCI 470*; SOV 100, 410

Minor (24)
Requirements
Students must take POL 251 and one additional course counting in the minor before being admitted to the minor.

Students participating in a study abroad program can apply all relevant courses with the permission of the International Relations Adviser.

Required Core (18 credits): ANTH 250, ECON 350, HIST 106 (Global), POL 251, 353, 454.
Electives: 6 credits or two courses in A*, B*, or C*

A. Global Political and Economic Development: ANTH 351, 361, 372, 391*; CMST 336; ECON 351, 360, 474¹; ETHS 305; ETS 183, 375; GEOG 271; HLTH 350; HIST 380*, 480*; HURL 408⁵, 417; MGMT 470; MKTG 416²; PHIL 484; POL 337, 440*, 454; SSCI 460*, 470*; SOC 460*

B. Global Institutions and Issues: CMST 332, 336, 432; CJS 325; ECON 474¹, 480*; HIST 380*, 408, 409; HURL 408⁵; COMM 430; POL 351, 440*, 444, 451, 452; SSCI 460*, 470*; SOC 445⁵, 460*, 468⁵

C. Global Ethics, Responsibility and Society: ANTH 351, 361, 370, 391; CMST 332, 336; ENGL 302, 303; ETHS 305; GEOG 270; HLTH 350; HURL 408⁵; HURL 417; PHIL 484; POL 440*; SOC 301, 460*, 474

*Permission of International Relations Program Adviser
¹ Prerequisite: ECON 205 and 206
² Prerequisite MKTG 320
³ 3-9 credits, only 3 count toward major or minor
⁴ Prerequisite: SOC 160
⁵ Prerequisite: SOC 268 or ETHS 201 or HURL 201
⁶ Prerequisite: COMM 432 and either 434 or 386, or consent of instructor
⁷ Prerequisite: FREN 302, 331 or GER 302 or RUSS 202 or SPAN 202, 220

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International Relations Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate Catalog (contact information)

	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Additional Political Science Catalog Information International Relations Undergraduate Programs This program is undergoing significant redesign. Approval of the new program parameters is under consideration and approval should be obtained for Fall 2008. The redesigned program is methodologically grounded in the discipline of Political Science and will allow the student the opportunity to focus on the policies and processes, governing systems, and global actors in the international system. The major will require completion of 40 credit hours. A minor will also be offered and it requires 21 credit hours. Further information may be obtained by calling the Political Science Department at 320-308-2162. International Relations is the cross-disciplinary study of the behavior of nations, states, and other international actors (e.g. international governmental and non-governmental organizations and regimes). It examines their relationships with one another, their conflicts, and their attempts at collective efforts for global order. The major provides a theoretical and applied understanding of global actors and their activities. In addition, it provides an opportunity to cultivate an awareness of the diversity and interdependence of the international community. The courses included in the program are drawn from several departments and colleges of the university. They aim to provide an integrated study of the global society and diverse perspectives on the human condition. The primary objective of the program is to offer an opportunity for students to become knowledgeable in international affairs, while obtaining a solid liberal arts education. The minor offers a more limited, but still cross-disciplinary exposure to the actors and issues in international affairs. In order to be admitted into the major, a student must already have completed ENGL 191, CMST 192, and POL 251 with a "C" or better in each course. The student must also submit a transcript or course summary. See the Department of Political Science for instructions on the application process. The department strongly advises that the student enroll in the major no later than the first semester of the junior year. The department expects transfer students to make application as soon as is possible, after admission to the university. After the student acquires a specified number of credits, the university prohibits advanced registration without admission to a major. The department strongly recommends that in order to fully benefit from the major and minor, students take courses in a proper sequence. Many upper level courses in the major are offered only in alternate years. Students can avail themselves of an optional internship experience subject to the approval of the International Relations Program Adviser. Internship requirements, including prerequisites, should be obtained from the department by the student when applying for the major. The university required upper division writing requirement is met in the capstone course, POL 454. The requirement is met by completing a portfolio of work, a single written paper or through multiple papers with a grade of C or better. A student may apply to the political science department chairperson to pursue the International Relations honors program. Upon successful completion of this process, a notation of departmental honors will appear on the student's transcript at graduation. See the Political Science program description for honors requirements. Bachelor of Arts Major (54 Credits) A student must complete ENGL 191, CMST 192, and POL 251 with a "C" or better in each course in order to be admitted into the major. Students participating in a study abroad program can apply relevant courses with permission of the International Relations Program Adviser (up to 12 credits). If students wish to combine different specializations they can do so with permission of the International Relations Program Adviser. All course work must receive at least a "C" to count towards the major. Four semesters of the same foreign language or proficiency through examination. Required Core (18 credits): ANTH 250, ECON 350, HIST 106 (global), POL 251, 353, 454. The capstone course for this major is POL 454 and should be taken during the senior year. Electives (36 credits): Select 24 credits from either Area A, B, or C and 12 credits from Area D. A. Global Political and Economic Development: Select 8 courses or 24 credits from the following. No more than 6 credits from any department. CMST 336; ECON 351, 360, 474¹; ETHS 305; ETS 183, 375; GEOG 271; HLTH 350; HIST 380, 480; HURL 408⁵, 417; MGMT 470; MKTG 416²; PHIL 484; POL 337, 440; SOC 460 B. Global Institutions and Issues: Select 8 courses or 24 credits from the following. No more than 6 credits from any department. CMST 332, 336, 432; CJS 325; ECON 474¹, 480; HIST 380, 408, 409; HURL 408⁵; COMM 430; POL 351, 440, 444, 451, 452; SSCI 460, 470; SOC 445⁵, 460, 468⁵ C. Global Ethics, Responsibility and Society: Select 8 courses or 24 credits from the following. No more than 3 credits from any department. ANTH 351, 361; CMST 332, 336; ENGL 302, 303; ETHS 305; GEOG 270; HLTH 350; HURL 408⁵; HURL 417; PHIL 484; POL 440; SOC 301, 460, 474. D. Regional Studies: Select 4 courses or 12 credits from one of the following. No more than 6 credits from any department. Africa and Middle East Studies AFST 250, 370; ANTH 312; ECON 480; ENGL 307; GEOG 368; HIST 370, 371, 402; POL 334, 440; SSCI 470* The Americas ANTH 310; ECON 480; GEOG 373; HIST 361, 362; LAST 250, 350, 370; POL 333, 339, 440; SPAN 341⁷; SSCI 470* Asia ANTH 311; CMST 335; EAST 250, 363, 364; ECON 480; GEOG 369; HIST 365, 369, 467; POL 316, 336, 440; SSCI 470* Europe and Russia ECON 480; FREN 421⁷; GEOG 374, 378, 384; HIST 330, 403, 404, 405, 408, 409, 411, 433; GER 421⁷, 418; POL 331, 332, 338, 440; RUSS 320⁷; SSCI 470; SOV 100, 410 Minor (24)* Requirements Students must take POL 251 and one additional course counting in the minor before being admitted to the minor. Students participating in a study abroad program can apply all relevant courses with the permission of the International Relations Adviser. Required Core (18 credits): ANTH 250, ECON 350, HIST 106 (Global), POL 251, 353, 454. Electives: 6 credits or two courses in A, B, or C* A. Global Political and Economic Development: ANTH 351, 361, 372, 391; CMST 336; ECON 351, 360, 474¹; ETHS 305; ETS 183, 375; GEOG 271; HLTH 350; HIST 380, 480; HURL 408⁵, 417; MGMT 470; MKTG 416²; PHIL 484; POL 337, 440, 454; SSCI 460, 470; SOC 460* B. Global Institutions and Issues: CMST 332, 336, 432; CJS 325; ECON 474¹, 480; HIST 380, 408, 409; HURL 408⁵; COMM 430; POL 351, 440, 444, 451, 452; SSCI 460, 470; SOC 445⁵, 460, 468⁵ C. Global Ethics, Responsibility and Society: ANTH 351, 361, 370, 391; CMST 332, 336; ENGL 302, 303; ETHS 305; GEOG 270; HLTH 350; HURL 408⁵; HURL 417; PHIL 484; POL 440; SOC 301, 460, 474 *Permission of International Relations Program Adviser ¹ Prerequisite: ECON 205 and 206 ² Prerequisite MKTG 320 ³ 3-9 credits, only 3 count toward major or minor ⁴ Prerequisite: SOC 160 ⁵ Prerequisite: SOC 268 or ETHS 201 or HURL 201 ⁶ Prerequisite: COMM 432 and either 434 or 386, or consent of instructor ⁷ Prerequisite: FREN 302, 331 or GER 302 or RUSS 202 or SPAN 202, 220 Undergraduate Catalog (contact information) 720 4th Avenue South - St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498 Page Revised: 5/10/2008 Phone: © 2008 St. Cloud State University Site Map \| Map & Directions \| Contact SCSU \| Accreditations St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. St. Cloud State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.