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International Affairs - A.B.

General Information

Degree & Major:

College Name:

School of Public and International Affairs

Department Name:

International Affairs

Contact:

Paul Welch
Director of Undergraduate Student Services
pdwelch@uga.edu
(706) 542-4114

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Degree Requirements

College-wide Requirements

University-wide Requirements

Description:

International Affairs is the comprehensive study of global issues of importance in the contemporary world. The focus in this field is on topics such as war and peace, globalization and economic development, as well as domestic and international politics and economics. The major is divided into two subfields: comparative politics and international relations. Comparative politics is the study of domestic politics in developed and developing countries and the different ways that countries deal with global issues. International relations studies how countries relate and interact with one another, as well as with multinational entities, as they deal with global issues.

Details

Career Opportunities:	International affairs, a liberal arts major, prepares students for a variety of careers. Most importantly, it prepares students to be both better citizens and competitive in an age of globalization. The major will give students a broad understanding of domestic and international affairs and preparation for careers in both the private and public sector. International Affairs majors move on to careers in many areas of international business and development, public and international service, and in specific fields like the foreign service, military intelligence and homeland or international security. A major in international affairs is also an excellent step on the way to advanced study in law school or graduate school in public and international affairs and/or political science. Overall, the Department of International Affairs desires to prepare its students for the widest variety of personal and professional opportunities existing in the 21st century.
Expectations of Transfer Students:	Foreign language is required for this major through the fourth term course. Students are encouraged to begin language studies as soon as possible so that they are able to take advanced courses and/or prepare better for a study abroad/student exchange experience.
Special Requirements:	All major required courses must have a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. At least 24 hours of major required courses must be taken in residence.
Study Abroad:	Study Abroad Program - Japan, UGA at Oxford Study Abroad Program, UGA Study Abroad in Verona Italy.
Internships:	The School of Public and International Affairs maintains information on a variety of internships for students interested in global issues and international affairs. The Center for International Trade and Security offers internships to undergraduates desiring to work with faculty on problems in global issues as well as develop career skills. The school also shares information on internships with the Career Center in Clark Howell Hall. All internships have specific upper-division courses as prerequisites and must be approved in advance (see the School's web site for details). The Center for International Trade and Security offers internships to students interested in export controls and arms control/disarmament. You can learn more by visiting http://www.uga.edu/cits.
Student Organizations:	Model United Nations (http://www.ugamunc.org/)
Available Graduate Programs:	International Affairs prepares students for graduate programs in political science, international affairs, international relations, and international public policy.