• Courses in this area are designed for students who are interested in working in the field of international relations without specific geographic location. Courses focus on international organizations, diplomacy, global issues, and international trade and finance.
• One course each from Sections A, B, and C, and three additional courses from any section, one of which may be fulfilled by a fourth semester of a second language.

A) Humanities

• French 317: French Civilization II: France Since the Revolution
• French 318: French Civilization III: The Francophone World
• German 417: Beyond the Wall: German Cultural History Since 1989
• International Studies/Humanities 270: Tale of Three Cities: Bratislava, Prague, and Vienna-Cultures at the Crossroads
• Physics 239: Problems of Nuclear Disarmament
• Religion 110: Religions of the World
• Religion 170/270: Special Topics (topics relevant to diplomacy)
• Spanish 314: Iberian Culture and Civilization
• Spanish 316: Latin American Culture and Civilization

B) Business and Economics:

• Business 360: Travel Seminar
• Business 451: International Business
• Economics 351: International Trade
• Economics 352: International Finance
• Economics 355: Economics of Developing Countries
• Economics 370: Special Topics (dealing with international economics issues)

C) Social Science:

• History 353: History of U.S. Foreign Relations to 1914
• History 354: History of U.S. Foreign Relations since 1914
• International Studies 222/322: International Human Rights: An Introduction
• Political Science 102: International Politics
• Political Science 215: Politics in Developing Societies
• Political Science 303: International Law & Organizations
• Political Science 325: Conflict Areas
• Political Science 345: International Political Economy
• Political Science 405: Theories of International Relations

Minor Sequence in Diplomatic Studies

At least two courses must be at the 300-400 level.

• Core Course: International Studies 240: Introduction to International Studies
• Five additional courses: one each from Sections A and B, and three from Section C (see lists under Diplomatic Studies concentration).