International Relations

At RWU, our interdisciplinary International Relations major celebrates human endeavor, diversity and opportunity by drawing upon subjects like history, sociology, economics, modern language and political science. Through internships, study abroad and specialization in either globalization, culture or area studies, you’ll learn the practical diplomacy, communication and critical thinking skills needed to help make a difference in the world in careers such as government, consulting and intelligence.

Degree Requirements

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To read more about our academic offerings, or to view full course descriptions, please refer to our University Catalog.

Internship Opportunities

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  • Washington, D.C. – Various sites
  • US State Department and Foreign Embassies
  • Law Firms, Corporations, and Non-Profit Organizations

Research Projects

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  • Model United Nations
  • Model Arab League
  • Center for Macro Projects and Diplomacy
  • Economic development in Gaza
  • Foreign policy beliefs of Chinese, Russian and US political elites
  • Political culture and the Arab-Israeli conflict

Employers

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  • Accenture
  • Sub-Saharan Africa Program at Partners Global
  • Peace Corps
  • World Wildlife Foundation
  • US House and Senate (staff)
  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • US Marine Corps
  • DigitalGlobe Satellite Imagery
  • NASCAR Corporate
  • Powell Tate Consulting

Graduate Study

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  • George Washington University
  • New York University
  • London School of Economics
  • Duke University School of Law
  • Roger Williams University School of Law
  • American University School of Law