BA    International Relations (57–79 hours*)

Major Requirements

1. Complete the following introductory core courses:
   Econ 110.
   Geog 120.
   Pl Sc 150, 170.

   Complete the following research foundations and methods courses:

   Pl Sc 200.

   And complete the following:

   Math 112.

   Note: If you have received a B+ or better in Math 119, you may petition for a substitution for Math 112.

   And complete one course from the following:

   Econ 378.

   Pl Sc 328.

   Note: Students who choose Econ 378 are encouraged to also complete Econ 388.

   Complete the following:

   Econ 380, 381.

   Complete one course from the following:

   Econ 431, 432, 458, 459.

   Complete one course from the following:

   Hist 393

   Pl Sc 350, 376.

   Complete one of the following international relations courses:

   Pl Sc 370, 372, 373, 375, 376, 377, 378.

   Complete one of the following comparative politics courses:

   Pl Sc 341, 344, 347, 350, 352, 353, 354, 355, 357, 358.

   Complete a foreign language proficiency: Students are to complete one language at a specified level with all attendant prerequisites. Some prerequisites may be waived depending upon previous language experience. The specific requirements for each language are listed on a separate sheet available from the International and Area Studies Advisement Office or the international relations coordinator.

   Specializations: Complete one of the following tracks (no double-counting of major courses allowed):

   1. International Politics
      Complete four courses from the following. At least one course must be from history and at least one course from political science.
      Anthr 432.
      Comms 381, 382.
      Geog 341.
      Hist 293, 307, 331, 376, 391, 398R.
      Pl Sc 370, 371, 373, 375, 377, 378, 382, 471, 472, 473.

   2. Political Economy
      Complete four courses from at least two disciplines. At least two courses must be from economics.
      Econ 382, 388, 431, 432, 458, 459, 478.
      Pl Sc 344, 372, 444.

   3. Asian Politics and History
      Complete four courses from the following. At least one course must be from political science and one course from history.
      Geog 272, 273.
      Hist 231, 341, 342, 344, 346, 348.
      Pl Sc 348, 353, 354, 385, 386, 388.

   4. Latin American Politics and History
      Complete four courses from the following. At least one course must be from political science and one course from history. Students cannot count both Hist 359 and Pl Sc 380.
      Geog 255.
      Hist 252, 355, 356, 358.
      Pl Sc 358, 380.
      Soc 335.

   5. Middle Eastern Politics and History
      Complete four courses from at least two disciplines. At least one course must be from history.
      Anthr 340.
      Geog 271.
      Hist 240, 241, 244.
      MESA 350.
      Pl Sc 357, 381, 452, 474.
      Note: Hist 242 and 243 do not substitute here.

   6. European Politics and History
      Complete four courses from the following. At least one course must be from political science and one course from history.
      Geog 260, 265.
      Hist 307, 310, 312, 323, 324, 325, 327, 328, 331, 332.
      Pl Sc 341, 347, 351.

   With the prior approval of the international relations coordinator, a maximum of 3 hours of IR 398R, 399R, or IAS 351R may be used toward meeting the four-course requirement of specialization. Only the second semester of IAS 351R would be allowed.

   Complete a capstone research experience in one of the following ways:

   Asian 495.

   IR 398R, 399R (requires prior approval of IR coordinator).

   Lt Am 495.

   MESA 495R.

   Pl Sc 450, 470.

   Note 1: Only Pl Sc 450 or 470 can fill the GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication requirement when coupled with Pl Sc 200.

   Note 2: For students in the relevant specialization, Asian 495, Lt Am 495, and MESA 495R will satisfy the capstone requirement.

   Note 3: It is possible to fulfill the capstone requirement by completing a substantial research paper in an internship, Study Abroad, or other setting. Students who wish to do this must meet the requirements listed on the International Relations Web site, http://kennedy.byu.edu/academic/ internationalrelations/index.html, and receive prior approval of the IR coordinator.

   Note 4: For domestic internships, see your college advisement center for Semester Away information.

   Note 5: Students majoring in international relations may not pursue a double major in either economics or political science because of the course overlap between international relations and those majors. For the same reason neither may students majoring in international relations minor in either economics or policical science.

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