The traditional option of study allows students to complete their degree requirements with various electives. You also have the opportunity to participate in local internships and take advanced modern language courses*.
With the global experience option, students will have the opportunity to study abroad during one of the semesters, including summer, at a selected partner institution. The program has a special relationship with the following institutions, however, you can choose to study at any recognized university in another country with the approval of the graduate advisor:
- Kadir Has University in Istanbul, Turkey
- University of Stellenbosch in South Africa
If you choose the global experience option, you can earn up to eight credits while you are abroad. You must receive a minimum of a B- in order for the credit to count towards your degree, and the courses you take must be pre-approved by the program director. You can also take language courses at UIndy or at your study abroad university.
- International Relations Theory (4 hours)
- Research Design & Methods (4 hours)
- 24 hours of international relations electives
- 4 hours of history electives
- Comprehensive examinations (3 hours)
- International Relations Theory (4 hours)
- Research Design and Methods (4 hours)
- 20 hours of international relations electives
- 4 hours of history electives
- Thesis Proposal & Thesis (6 hours)