Option A: International Politics and World Affairs

This option will be suspended for the minor in Fall, 2026.

The International Politics & World Affairs Option (Option A) emphasizes political aspects of international studies.

Track Requirements

Option A: International Politics and World Affairs

This option emphasizes political aspects of international studies.

ECON 351Introduction to International Economic Relations3
ECON 353Economic Development3
HIST 434The United States as a World Power in the 20th Century3
POL SCI 316International Law3
POL SCI 337International Organization and the United Nations3
POL SCI 338Seminar in International Relations: (part of UN Summer Seminar)3
POL SCI 340Politics of Nuclear Weapons3
POL SCI 359Problems of American Foreign Policy3
POL SCI 361History of International Political Thought3
POL SCI 365Theories and Methods in International Politics3
POL SCI 370International Conflict3
POL SCI 371Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict3
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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