International Relations - Introduction and Requirements
Introduction | Examination Guide | Faculty
The Ph.D. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations is designed primarily to train those interested in scholarly careers, though individuals with such degrees may also pursue work in more applied fields. Like the M.A., the Ph.D. is a generalized degree that gives students with interests in specific issues or geographical areas enough flexibility to tailor their programs to meet these needs. Departmental guidelines for the Ph.D. in Political Science (committees, qualifying exams, dissertations, etc.) apply, except where otherwise indicated. To obtain the Ph.D. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations, students must successfully complete the following:
Political Science core sequence:
- POS 6736 (The Conduct of Inquiry)
- POT 6502 (Politics and Theory)
- POS 6737 (Political Data Analysis)
- POS 6716 (Scope and Epistemologies of Political Science)
A Major Field in International Relations that includes the following (15 hours):
- INR 6607 (International Relations Theory)
At least two (2) of the following survey seminars:
- INR 6039 (International Political Economy)
- INR 6337 (Survey of International Security)
- INR 6305 (Politics of American Foreign Policy Making)
- INR 6507 (International Organization)
The remaining two courses may be any 6000-level INR course, or any POS 6000-level course with an explicit focus on international relations.
- A Ph.D. comprehensive examination in International Relations
- A Minor examination field in another area of Political Science
- A Minor non-examination field in another area of Political Science
- Electives in Political Science and related fields to achieve hour requirement (90 hours)
- A completed doctoral dissertation in International Relations
Students wishing to do minor field work in International Relations may complete one of the following in addition to the Departmental requirements as listed above:
Minor examination field in International Relations (9 hours):
- INR 6607 (International Relations Theory)
Two of the following:
- INR 6039 (International Political Economy)
- INR 6337 (Survey of International Security)
- INR 6305 (Politics of American Foreign Policy Making)
- INR 6507 (International Organization)
Minor field comprehensive examination in International Relations
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Minor NON-examination field in International Relations (6 hours):
- INR 6607 (International Relations Theory)
One of the following:
- INR 6039 (International Political Economy)
- INR 6337 (Survey of International Security)
- INR 6305 (Politics of American Foreign Policy Making)
- INR 6507 (International Organization)
