International Relations and Global Interactions, Accelerated 4+1 BA/MA

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The purpose of this program is to allow undergraduates to complete an undergraduate and graduate degree in the equivalent of five years of study (depending on course load).

For additional information, please contact:
Department of Political Science
Rhodes Tower (RT) 1744
216-687-4541

Admission to Program

Admission criteria for the 4+1 program include an overall GPA of 3.25, with at least a 3.5 GPA in course work counting toward the International Relations major.

Program Requirements

Undergraduate Students

Before entering the program, undergraduate students must complete 90 credits, including:

PSC 231 International Politics
PSC 251 Introduction to Data Analysis
ECN 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECN 202 Principles of Microeconomics

Transitional Year (Senior Status)

The transitional year (senior status) includes the following four courses:

PSC 421 Seminar in Comparative Politics OR PSC 422 Seminar in International Relations
PSC 501 - Applied Theories of International Relations
PSC 502 - Seminar on International Political Economy
PSC 503 - Political Risk, Early Warning and Conflict Management