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2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
International Relations, B.A.
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Jeremy Grace, Coordinator (Fraser 107D)
Faculty: Interdepartmental advisory committee representing the departments of Anthropology, Communications, Economics, Global Languages and Cultures, Geography and Sustainability Studies, History, Management, Political Science and International Relations, and Sociology.
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Program Learning Outcomes
1) Students in International Relations should possess an understanding of the principles, the actors (state and non-state), structures and processes
in the international system.
2) Students should demonstrate a familiarity with the key political, economic, social, and cultural-religious features of various political systems
(western and non-western), particularly as they inform the roles and policies of international actors.
3) Students will acquire a basic understanding of economics, particularly as it affects issues in international relations, and an acquaintance with the
historical development and key themes in US foreign policy are also essential.
4) Students are expected to develop expertise in one of the major subfields of international relations: political economy, security studies, development,
and regional processes.
5) Upon completion of the major, students should be able to critically analyze contemporary international relations, applying theoretical perspectives to
substantive policy issues.
General Education Requirements (30-46 Credits)
Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.
Total Credits in Major Required for Major: 39-56
Basic Requirements: (39 Credits)
One course on World Culture from:
One of the following Statistics courses:
One Capstone course from:
Thematic Cluster Track (15-20 Credits)
Five courses from one of the tracks listed below. Distribution of course-levels in the thematic cluster track must meet the following conditions: 1) at least 1 course at the 400 level; 2) an additional 3 courses at the 300 or 400 level; 3) the remaining course at any level; and 4) students must select track courses with a minimum of three different departmental prefixes. New, experimental, study abroad, and transfer courses may also be considered for various tracks if content relevant and contingent upon advance approval by the IR Coordinator.
Note that many 300/400 level courses listed in the tracks have prerequisites that are not listed among the basic requirements. Students should plan their electives carefully to ensure they have met these pre-requisites in order to enroll in the course.
Footnotes
Students must complete an approved study abroad or an approved internship with an organization engaged in activities relevant to international relations. Information can be obtained from faculty advisors in the International Relations program. If appropriate in content, study abroad courses or internship approved for academic credit may be applied to the major requirements with advance approval of the IR Program Coordinator.
Related requirements: (0-16 Credits)
Foreign language through the first intermediate level or its equivalent is required.*
The foreign language requirement may be satisfied by one of the following:
- Satisfactory completion of course work in a single language through the 213-level (including meeting this requirement through high school years or placement testing)** or
- Satisfactory completion of coursework in one foreign language through the 102 level (including meeting this requirement through high school years or placement testing) AND completion of coursework in a second foreign language through the 102 level.
Footnotes
*Geneseo regularly offers Spanish, French, and German through the 213 level each year. Other languages are offered through the 213 level when demand is sufficient. Consult Department of Global Languages and Cultures listings. Additional advanced foreign language study, whether at Geneseo or overseas, is strongly encouraged for International Relations majors.
** Students who place into a 300 level language through a placement exam have met the requirement.
Minimum Competence Requirement
A grade of C- or better is required for all courses used in fulfillment of the major including required related courses.
Note: The Departmental writing requirement is satisfied through satisfactory completion of the major research paper for any 300 level PLSC course (grade of C or higher), including those in the tracks and the IR Capstones. The paperwork on this requirement is taken care of automatically by the department.
The Global Political Economy Track
Footnotes
Note that many upper division track courses have prerequisites other than the basic requirements. Students should plan their schedules accordingly to ensure that they meet any relevant prerequisites.
It is strongly recommended that students do not register for this track unless they are a double major in Management, Economics, or Accounting. Please meet with your advisor to carefully discuss whether you will be able to complete the track.
War and Peace Studies Track
Footnotes
Note that many upper division track courses have prerequisites other than the basic requirements. Students should plan their schedules accordingly to ensure that they meet any relevant prerequisites.
Regional and Comparative Studies Track
Footnotes
Note that many upper division track courses have prerequisites other than the basic requirements. Students should plan their schedules accordingly to ensure that they meet any relevant prerequisites.
Development and Sustainability Studies Track
Footnotes
Note that many upper division track courses have prerequisites other than the basic requirements. Students should plan their schedules accordingly to ensure that they meet any relevant prerequisites.
Sample Course Map
For students who Matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.
Curriculum Map
- First Year
- Fall - 16 Credits
- Spring - 16 Credits
- Second Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
- Spring - 15 Credits
- Third Year
- Fall -14 Credits
- Thematic Cluster Course 1 - Credit(s): 4
- Thematic Cluster Course 2 - Credit(s): 4
- Electives - Credit(s): 6
- Spring 15 - Credits
- Thematic Cluster Course 3 - Credit(s): 3
- Thematic Cluster Course 4 - Credit(s): 3
- Thematic Cluster Course 5 - Credit(s): 3
- Integrative & Applied Learning - Credit(s): 3
- Electives - Credit(s): 3
- Fourth Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
- Study Abroad - Credit(s): 15 OR Electives - Credit(s): 15
- Spring - 14 Credits
- PLSC 4xx Capstone - Credit(s): 3
- Electives - Credit(s): 11
Total Credit Hours: 120
Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prereqisties. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.
KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)
Attributes:
Sub Areas
| Abbreviation |
Definition |
| DPP |
Diversity, Pluralism, Power |
| WCV |
World Cultures & Values |
| CGC |
Contemporary Global Challenges |
| CAI |
Creativity & Innovation |
| SST |
Sustainability |
Learning Areas
| Abbreviation |
Definition |
| ARTS |
Arts |
| HUMA |
Humanities |
| SOSC |
Social Science |
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