Diplomacy and International Relations Major (B.S.)
The undergraduate program is based on an interdisciplinary global studies curriculum with strong components of cultural understanding, international economics and leadership. A comprehensive world languages program enables students to attain professional proficiency in multiple languages. All students complete a professional internship in order to gain an understanding of career opportunities available to them upon graduation. The School of Diplomacy and International Relations sponsors regional study trips. Opportunities to participate in Model U.N. and other activities related to the United Nations also are available.
To attain the degree of Bachelor of Science in Diplomacy and International Relations, students must complete the program for a total of 120 credits. While each student is guided by a faculty adviser of the School, the ultimate responsibility for complying with curriculum requirements rests with the student. To complete degree requirements satisfactorily, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Transfer students should obtain academic advisement from one of the Associate Deans.
Diplomacy and International Relations Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses: | ||
| DIPL 1711 | International Relations | 3 |
| DIPL 3104 | Public International Law | 3 |
| DIPL 3111 | Practicum III: Internship | 3 |
| DIPL 3800 | Investigating International Relations | 3 |
| DIPL 4101 | Research Project | 3 |
| DIPL 4111 | Senior Leadership Internship | 3 |
| DIPL 4555 | Economic Aspects of International Relations | 3 |
| International Relations Basket | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Ethnopolitical Landscapes of the Contemporary World | ||
| Comparative Foreign Policy | ||
| International Conflict and Security | ||
| Nuclear Weapons and International Security | ||
| Religion Race & Int'l Relation | ||
| Foreign Policy of Post-Soviet States | ||
or DIPL 4601 | Chinese Politics and US-China Relations | |
| Global Health, Bioterrorism, and International Security | ||
or DIPL 4717 | Africa-Displacement-Conflict | |
| Cooperation/Law Basket | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Institutions of Global Governance | ||
| Race & Racism Int'l Law & Poli | ||
| Human Rights Law and Policy | ||
or DIPL 4198 | International Criminal Law | |
| Cross Cultural Negotiation and Conflict Management | ||
or DIPL 4183 | Art and Science of International Negotiation | |
| United Nations Field Seminar | ||
or DIPL 4197 | U.N. Insiders' View | |
| Eastern European and Post-Soviet Politics | ||
or DIPL 4803 | Politics and Society in Latin America and the Caribbean | |
| Economics/Development Basket | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Sustainable Development | ||
| Gender Race & Cult Int'l Rel | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| International Financial Institutions | ||
| Topics in Economic Development for International Affairs | ||
| Financial Aspects of International Relations | ||
| Diplomacy Electives | ||
| Select two DIPL courses not counted elsewhere | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Required University Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1201 | Core English I | 3 |
| ENGL 1202 | Core English II | 3 |
| CORE 1001 | University Life | 1 |
| CORE 1101 | Journey of Transformation * | 3 |
| CORE 2101 | Christianity and Cult in Dial. ** | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Church, State and Politics in Latin America | ||
| Religion, Law and War | ||
Any 3000-level CORE course | ||
| ECON 1402 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 1403 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MATH 1203 | Stats Models for Soc Science | 3 |
| RELS 1402 | Religions of the World | 3 |
| Total Hours | 28 | |
- *
Generally taken in the Fall semester of the first year.
- **
Generally taken in the Spring semester of the second year.
Foreign Language Requirements
(Offered by the College of Arts and Sciences)
Students are required to attain advanced competency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish or Russian. Students interested in studying Arabic or German should consult the Associate Deans as there may be a need for special arrangements.
- Elementary Language 1 (plus lab if available) 3-4 credits
- Elementary Language 2 (plus lab if available) 3-4 credits
- Intermediate Language 1 (plus lab if available) 3-4 credits
- Intermediate Language 2 (plus lab if available) 3-4 credits
- Advanced Language 1 3 credits
- Advanced Language 2 3 credits
- Fourth-Year Language 1 (any language course with advanced 2 as prerequisite) 3 credits
- Fourth-Year Language 2 (any language course with advanced 2 as prerequisite) 3 credits
Subtotal: 24-28 credits
Free Electives: 19-23 credits
Overall Total: 120 credits
A Model Program
The following model program of study includes all required courses over a four-year period.
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| DIPL 1711 | International Relations | 3 |
| IR Basket #1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnopolitical Landscapes of the Contemporary World | ||
| Comparative Foreign Policy | ||
| International Conflict and Security | ||
| Nuclear Weapons and International Security | ||
| Foreign Policy of Post-Soviet States or Chinese Politics and US-China Relations |
||
| Global Health, Bioterrorism, and International Security or Africa-Displacement-Conflict |
||
| ENGL 1201 | Core English I | 3 |
| ENGL 1202 | Core English II | 3 |
| CORE 1001 | University Life | 1 |
| CORE 1101 | Journey of Transformation | 3 |
| MATH 1203 | Stats Models for Soc Science | 3 |
| RELS 1402 | Religions of the World | 3 |
| Elementary Language 1 (plus lab if available) | 4 | |
| Elementary Language 2 (plus lab if available) | 4 | |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Second Year | ||
| IR Basket #2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnopolitical Landscapes of the Contemporary World | ||
| Comparative Foreign Policy | ||
| International Conflict and Security | ||
| Nuclear Weapons and International Security | ||
| Religion Race & Int'l Relation | ||
| Foreign Policy of Post-Soviet States or Chinese Politics and US-China Relations |
||
| Global Health, Bioterrorism, and International Security or Africa-Displacement-Conflict |
||
| Cooperation/Law Basket #1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Institutions of Global Governance | ||
| Race & Racism Int'l Law & Poli | ||
| Human Rights Law and Policy or International Criminal Law |
||
| Cross Cultural Negotiation and Conflict Management or Art and Science of International Negotiation |
||
| United Nations Field Seminar or U.N. Insiders' View |
||
| Eastern European and Post-Soviet Politics or Politics and Society in Latin America and the Caribbean |
||
| Cooperation/Law Basket #2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Institutions of Global Governance | ||
| Race & Racism Int'l Law & Poli | ||
| Human Rights Law and Policy or International Criminal Law |
||
| Cross Cultural Negotiation and Conflict Management or Art and Science of International Negotiation |
||
| United Nations Field Seminar or U.N. Insiders' View |
||
| Eastern European and Post-Soviet Politics or Politics and Society in Latin America and the Caribbean |
||
| CORE 2101 | Christianity and Cult in Dial. | 3 |
| ECON 1402 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 1403 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| Intermediate Language 1 (plus lab if available) | 4 | |
| Intermediate Language 2 (plus lab if available) | 4 | |
| Free Elective | Any Seton Hall course(s) | 4 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Third Year | ||
| DIPL 3104 | Public International Law | 3 |
| DIPL 3111 | Practicum III: Internship | 3 |
| DIPL 3800 | Investigating International Relations | 3 |
| Economics/Development Basket #1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Sustainable Development | ||
| Gender Race & Cult Int'l Rel | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| International Financial Institutions | ||
| Topics in Economic Development for International Affairs | ||
| Financial Aspects of International Relations | ||
| DIPL Elective * | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Church, State and Politics in Latin America | ||
| Religion, Law and War | ||
3000-level CORE course |
||
| Advanced Language 1 | 3 | |
| Advanced Language 2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | Any Seton Hall course | 3 |
| Free Elective | Any Seton Hall course | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| DIPL 4101 | Research Project | 3 |
| DIPL 4111 | Senior Leadership Internship | 3 |
| DIPL 4555 | Economic Aspects of International Relations | 3 |
| Economics/Development Basket #2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Sustainable Development | ||
| Gender Race & Cult Int'l Rel | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| International Financial Institutions | ||
| Topics in Economic Development for International Affairs | ||
| Financial Aspects of International Relations | ||
| DIPL Elective * | 3 | |
| Fourth-Year Language 1 ** | 3 | |
| Fourth-Year Language 2 ** | 3 | |
| Free Elective | Any Seton Hall course | 3 |
| Free Elective | Any Seton Hall course | 3 |
| Free Elective | Any Seton Hall course | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- *
Any DIPL course not counting toward another requirement.
- **
Any language course with advanced 2 as prerequisite.
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