International Relations Major at University Of California Davis
In our fast-paced, increasingly interdependent world, the problems and policies of each nation have repercussions that are felt far beyond its borders. Whether the issue is climatic change caused by carbon dioxide emissions or the rights of workers in factories owned by transnational corporations, decision makers in government and industry must now consider how their actions will affect people and places around the globe. As an international relations major, you will draw from a variety of academic disciplines to gain a more complete picture of the issues and traditions that shape regions and nations.
Real World
International relations majors are prepared to embark on exciting careers in many areas related to transnational issues and concerns. Many have found employment with federal government agencies such as the Foreign Service, international or non-governmental organizations such as the United Nations or companies conducting business or finance operations internationally.
Major Requirements
After completing lower-division work in the social sciences and in a foreign language, you will select an emphasis for your advanced study. You may choose to focus on world trade and development; peace and security; global environment, health and natural resources or peoples and nationalities. You will specialize in one region of the world: Western Europe, Russian and East/Central Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Latin and South America or Africa and the Middle East. You may also take advantage of UC Davis’ extensive Education Abroad Center programs to gain firsthand experience in another country.
Detailed Major Requirements
Additonal Requirements for Transfers
Course Descriptions for this Major
One Page Major
General Catalog Supplement
Major Adviser
Name: Katy Pattison
Contact: kcpattison@ucdavis.edu, (530) 752-3063
A Student Perspective
This major has really prepared me for life after college. My classes require quite a bit of reading and processing information, and I know I’ll benefit from all my writing experience. These skills will help me pursue a career in international law.
~ Leigha Fassett
A Faculty Perspective
A liberal arts major, like international relations, provides students with the building blocks to create their own futures. The key to success in a career or graduate study is having exposure to what you want to do and having the skills to be able to pursue it. A major in international relations provides you with both.
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You should prepare for admission to UC Davis by first ensuring that you meet UC eligibility requirements. Meeting the UC eligibility criteria qualifies you for admission to a UC campus, but does not guarantee admission to UC Davis. Applicants who are admitted generally well exceed UC eligibility criteria.
UC Davis reviews all applications using our specific admission criteria. For freshman applicants, the strength of the high school record is the single most important component, followed by performance on standardized test scores and other criteria, such as demonstrated leadership, special talent and individual initiative. For transfer applicants, academic performance and preparation for
You should prepare for admission to UC Davis by first ensuring that you meet UC eligibility requirements. Our campus reviews and assesses all applications, using UC Davis-specific admission criteria as part of our Comprehensive Review process for freshman applicants. UC Davis typically requires qualifications above and beyond UC eligibility.
Eligibility for UC Admission: California Residents
If you're a California resident applying to UC as a freshman, you have three ways to satisfy the university's minimum admission requirements:
Eligibility in the Statewide Context,
Eligibility in the Local Context, or
Eligibility by Examination Alone.
Eligibility in the Statewide Context
Most students attain UC eligibility through Eligibility in the Statewide
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs
School of International Service, American University
David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, Brigham Young University
Foreign Policy Studies, The Brookings Institute
The Thomas J. Watson Jr. Institute for International Studies, Brown University
The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carlton University
The Graduate Institute for International Studies, University of Geneva, Switzerland
College of Europe
School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies at Cornell University
DePaul University's International Studies Program
The Diplomatic Academy, Vienna
The Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy, Duke University
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
The Graduate Program in International Political Economy and Development, Fordham
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
Course Requirements for the Minor: 20 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.
2 courses required:POLS 341 International Relations 3.0 FS *
POLS 344 US Foreign Policy 3.0 FS *
14 units selected from:
Any courses in international relations.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Admission to the International Business major involves two steps. Students who apply to the major are initially classified as pre-international business. After completing the lower-division core requirements with grades of at least “C” (2.0), and demonstrating satisfactory progress toward intermediate competency in a foreign language, students may apply to the international business major. Pre-international business students may take lower-division business courses, but most upper-division courses are not open to pre-international business students.
All of the following requirements must be met for the degree. Students must earn a grade of at least “C” (2.0) in each course
Business Administration
BA2008-Logistics-9-13-07 (doc)
BA2009-Logistics-3-28-08 (doc)
BA2010-Logistics-3-28-08 (doc)
BA2011-Logistics-11-18-08 (doc)
BA2012-Logistics-2-28-08 (doc)
Facilities Engineering Technology -
FET2008-2-7-07 (doc)
FET2009-3-28-08 (doc)
FET2010-3-28-08 (doc)
FET2011-12-12-08(doc)
FET2012-12-12-08 (doc)
Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
GSMA2008-5-1-07 (doc)
GSMA2009-3-28-08 (doc)
GSMA2010-3-28-08 (doc)
GSMA2011-11-18-08 (doc)
GSMA2012-4-23-08 (doc)
Marine Engineering Technology -
MET2008-2-7-07 (doc)
MET2009-3-28-08 (doc)
MET2010-3-28-08 (doc)
MET2011-12-12-08 (doc)
MET2012-12-12-08 (doc)
Marine Transportation
MT2008-5-25-07 (doc)
MT2009-3-25-08 (doc)
MT2010-3-25-08 (doc)
MT2011-3-25-08 (doc)
MT2012-3-25-08 (doc)
Mechanical Engineering
ME2008-CPEIT-2-7-07 (doc)
ME2008-ME-3-21-07 (doc)
ME2008-USCG-2-7-07 (doc)
ME2009-CPEIT-3-28-08 (doc)
ME2009-ME-3-28-08 (doc)
ME2009-USCG-3-28-08 (doc)
ME2010-CPEIT-3-28-08 (doc)
ME2010-ME-3-28-08 (doc)
ME2010-USCG-3-28-08 (doc)
ME2011-CPEIT-3-28-08 (doc)
ME2011-ME-3-28-08 (doc)
ME2011-USCG-12-12-08 (doc)
ME2012-CPEIT-3-28-08 (doc)
ME2012-ME-3-28-08 (doc)
ME2012-USCG-12-12-08 (doc)
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