Option A: International Politics and World Affairs

The International Politics & World Affairs Option (Option A) emphasizes political aspects of international studies. Coursework in Political Science, History, Economics, and various elective departments.

Track Requirements

Option A: International Politics and World Affairs

This option emphasizes political aspects of international studies. 18 credits are required as outlined below:

Required
ECON 351Introduction to International Economic Relations3
HIST 434The United States as a World Power in the 20th Century3
POL SCI 359Problems of American Foreign Policy3
Select a minimum of three of the following:9
ECON 353Economic Development
POL SCI 316International Law
POL SCI 337International Organization and the United Nations
POL SCI 338Seminar in International Relations: (part of UN Summer Seminar)
POL SCI 340Politics of Nuclear Weapons
POL SCI 361History of International Political Thought
POL SCI 365Theories and Methods in International Politics
POL SCI 370International Conflict
POL SCI 371Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
Total Credits18
Contact

Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at UWM)

Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at let-sci@uwm.edu or 414-229-7711.

Current Undergraduate Students

General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at ls-advising@uwm.edu or 414-229-4654.

Specific questions about International Studies, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to Shale Horowitz.

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