Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and the Bachelor of Arts in International Relations degree programs offered by the Department of Political Science is the ideal opportunity for students looking to become more informed about the political reality of the world around them and enter the job market with the outstanding qualifications necessary to a career path in top tier corporate and public sector institutions.

Students majoring in political science must complete a 30-credit course of study. The subfields of political science include American politics, political philosophy, comparative politics, international relations, and a host of related fields such as policy studies, political geography, political economy, popular culture and the media, and studies of particular countries or regions. There is also considerable room for student choice within the major, as the department offers ample opportunities for independent study, honors theses, and internships. Students may also earn a 15-credit minor in Political Science.

Students majoring in international relations must complete the 36-credit course of study in courses that address a broad spectrum of cutting edge issues in contemporary global diplomacy and security, including international law and human rights, international political economy, geopolitics, regimes and institutions, the environment, and technology, non-state actors, and regional studies that focus on the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Credits for internships in international relations, including internships abroad, with the United Nations, and in Washington, D.C., may be counted toward the major upon prior approval by the International Relations Program.

Located at the hub of global diplomacy and finance, Long Island University, Brooklyn, the most diverse campus in New York, represents and reflects a universe of history and perspectives from around the world. Under the guidance of experienced and award-winning faculty, the programs offered by the Department of Political Science empower students to develop proficiency in research and writing, confidence in public speaking, debate, and presentation, cultural awareness, analytic proficiency, and networking skills and connections necessary for advanced academic or professional study and entering a highly competitive job market around the world.