Diplomacy and Global Politics- Bachelor of Arts

For information, contact the Department of Political Science, 218 Harrison Hall, 513-529-2000.

This program of concentration is designed primarily for students interested in understanding more about comparative and international politics. It is a major appropriate for those interested in international careers. It is also the kind of broad, liberal arts program that many pre-law students will want to consider. Additionally, it provides a solid background for graduate study in comparative politics and international relations.

This major requires that at least 17 of the 33 major hours and at least 9 of the 22 related hours must be earned at Miami. Required courses and related hours may not be taken on a credit/no-credit basis. A GPA of at least 2.00 is required for required courses as well as related hours.

Program Requirements

(Minimum 33 hours, plus 22-28 related hours)

Core courses
POL 221Comparative Politics3
POL 241American Political System3
POL 271World Politics3
Diplomacy and International Relations
Select at least 9 hours of the following:9
Topics in International Relations
American Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy Analysis
U.S. National Security Policy
Global Governance
International Law
International Security Issues
Politics of Cybersecurity
Comparative Politics
Select at least 9 hours of the following:9
Russian Foreign Policy
Topics in Comparative Politics
Communism and Soviet Politics, 1917-1991
Politics of Western Europe
Politics of Eastern Europe
Politics of the Middle East
Politics of Latin America
Seminar on Comparative Political Systems
Havighurst Colloquium
Select 3 additional hours from Diplomacy and International Relations or Comparative Politics courses listed above.3
Required Capstone
Select one of the following:3
Civil Society and Modern Politics
European Union: Politics and Policies
The International System
Conflict Management in a Divided World
Total Credit Hours33

Related Requirements

(minimum 22 hours - maximum 28)

Cognate courses:
ECO 201Principles of Microeconomics3
ECO 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
STA 261Statistics4
Advanced foreign language study:
At least 6 semester hours in a foreign language at the 300 level or higher (not in translation)6
Study Abroad:
At least 6 semester hours earned in one or more study-abroad programs approved by the Department of Political Science (not more than 6 semester hours earned in study abroad program can be applied to other major requirements)6-12
Total Credit Hours22-28

Note about Double Majoring in the Department

The Department of Political Science does not allow Political Science majors to pursue another major in the Department.  A double major between Public Administration and Diplomacy and Global Politics is allowed, but will not meet the Miami Plan's thematic sequence requirement as a double major that is in the same department.  We strongly discourage a Diplomacy and Global Politics - International Studies double major due to all the "double counting" that is involved.