The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
The International Relations major at CSU, Chico emphasizes a varied interest in politics, history, geography, languages, economics,
and culture (art, music, and literature). The major is designed to prepare students for an entry-level administrative position
in government, business, or the non-profit sector. Many International Relations majors combine the degree with other majors
and minors. Typically, these are foreign languages and area studies, although a minor in International Business is becoming
increasingly popular as a related skill. International Relations majors who are particularly successful go to graduate school.
An internship in Washington, DC, is highly recommended, ideally in the semester following completion of academic course work.
International Relations majors at CSU, Chico are encouraged to spend a semester or year studying at another institution. These
schools may be in the United States, through the National Student Exchange Program, or abroad, through International Programs.
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 120 units
See "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the
University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must
be upper division.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years.
Please request a plan from your major advisor or view it and other current advising information on the CSU, Chico Web.
Please see General Education, Cultural Diversity, American Institutions, and Literacy Requirements under the BA in Political
Science.
Course Requirements for the Major: 38-55 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree.
Major Core Program: 26-27 units
3 courses required:
| POLS |
341 |
International Relations |
3.0 |
FS * |
| POLS |
342 |
Intl Politics: Methods Anlys |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: POLS 341.
| POLS |
441 |
Intl Pols: Theory & Concepts |
3.0 |
FA WP |
Prerequisites: POLS 341, ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
1 course selected from:
| ECON |
102 |
Principles of Macro Analysis |
3.0 |
FS * |
| ECON |
103 |
Principles of Micro Analysis |
3.0 |
FS * |
1 course selected from:
| POLS |
413 |
Politics of Developing Nations |
3.0 |
SP |
| POLS |
417 |
Politics Post-Indstrl Society |
3.0 |
FA |
2-3 units selected from:
| POLS |
340 |
Model United Nations |
1.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: POLS 442.
| POLS |
340B |
Model United Nations |
2.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: POLS 340, POLS 442.
| POLS |
391E |
Simulation: Intl Relations |
1.0 |
FS |
| POLS |
398 |
Special Topics |
1.0 |
-3.0 FS |
| POLS |
399 |
Special Problems |
1.0 |
-3.0 FS |
9 units selected from:
| POLS |
302 |
Politics of Third Wrld Nations |
3.0 |
FS * NW |
| POLS |
340 |
Model United Nations |
1.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: POLS 442.
| POLS |
344 |
US Foreign Policy |
3.0 |
FS * |
| POLS |
415A |
Comparative Govt: Middle East |
3.0 |
FS |
| POLS |
415B |
Comparative Government: Africa |
3.0 |
FA |
| POLS |
415C |
Comparative Gov: Latin America |
3.0 |
FA |
| POLS |
415D |
Comparative Government: Asia |
3.0 |
SP |
| POLS |
415E |
Comparative Gov: Russ/E Europe |
3.0 |
SP |
| POLS |
415F |
Comparative Govt: West Europe |
3.0 |
FS |
| POLS |
415G |
Comparative Government: Canada |
3.0 |
SP |
| POLS |
442 |
International Organizations |
3.0 |
FA |
| POLS |
443 |
International Law |
3.0 |
FS |
| POLS |
446A |
Intl Relations: Middle East |
3.0 |
F1 |
| POLS |
446B |
Intl Relations: Africa |
3.0 |
SP |
| POLS |
446C |
Inter-American Relations |
3.0 |
SP |
| POLS |
446D |
Intl Relations: Pacific Basin |
3.0 |
SP |
This course is also offered as INST 446D.
| POLS |
446E |
Contemp Rus Foreign Policy |
3.0 |
FA |
| POLS |
446F |
Intl Relations: Western Europe |
3.0 |
FA |
| POLS |
446G |
Canadian Foreign Policy |
3.0 |
Inq |
| POLS |
447 |
Vietnam and Foreign Policy |
3.0 |
S1 |
| POLS |
448 |
Politics of Terrorism |
3.0 |
SP |
| POLS |
449 |
Prosem: Intl Relations |
3.0 |
Inq |
| POLS |
475 |
Natl Strategic Intelligence |
3.0 |
SP |
| POLS |
498 |
Special Topics |
1.0 |
-3.0 FS |
Language Competence: 0-16 units
0-16 units required:
Two years of a foreign language or the equivalent of the fourth semester of a college-level program (e.g., SPAN 202). Language
units may be waived with demonstrated proficiency in a language.
Areas of Concentration: 12 units
12 units selected from:
Courses selected in consultation with and approved by the International Relations Advisor.
Geographical areas of concentration include: Africa, Asia, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Middle East, or Pacific Rim.
Conceptual areas of concentration include: Development, Environment, Trade Policy, or Security.
