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Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

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School of Society & CultureUndergraduateBachelor of Arts
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Requirement Sets:
Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:

(PO410 must be International Relations themed)

AND
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND

At least one course must be at the 300-level or higher. 

Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
AND

Take three international relations-themed courses in the following thematic categories, at least two of which must be at the 200 level or higher. Concentrations emphasize intentional themes, but students are free to take three breadth courses in any of the categories.

Complete at least 3 courses in the following Course Sets:
AND
Complete Foreign Language Requirement:

In Spanish or French, students must achieve the equivalent of 206 level or higher.  In other languages, students must achieve the equivalent of 203 level or higher.

AND
Complete at least 1 International Relations Practicum experience:

Students must participate in an international-relations themed study abroad/faculty-led study away experience, an international relations-themed internship (Vermont Council on World Affairs, Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program, etc.) or alternative international relations experiential learning activity (MOVE international service trip, etc.).

This sample plan shows one example of how students might progress through the curriculum. The actual path each individual student takes will vary based on prior credit, course availability, and academic interests. Students are encouraged to work closely with academic advisors to create a plan that best supports their goals and ensures timely completion.

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  • Second Language Course(4 cr)
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  • First Year Seminar(4 cr)
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  • Breadth Area Course(4 cr)
  • Second Language Course(4 cr)
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  • Second Language Course(4 cr)
  • Breadth Area Course(4 cr)
  • Quantitative Reasoning Course(4 cr)
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  • Second Language Course(4 cr)
  • Literature and the Arts Course(4 cr)
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  • Breadth Area Course(4 cr)
  • Junior Seminar(4 cr)
  • Scientific Inquiry Course(4 cr)
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  • Breadth Area Course(4 cr)
  • Catholic Intellectual Traditions Course(4 cr)
  • Elective Course(4 cr)
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  • International Relations Elective(4 cr)
  • Engaging Diverse Identities Course(4 cr)
  • Elective Course(4 cr)
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Requirements
  • International Relations Elective(4 cr)
  • International Relations Elective(4 cr)
  • Elective Course(4 cr)
  • Elective Course(4 cr)

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