Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS The European Union Relations major focuses on the study of the European Union (EU) as a political, economic, and social entity. Students gain skills in EU policies, institutions, law, international relations, and economic integration, preparing for careers in diplomacy, international organizations, policy analysis, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles and history of the European Union. - Develop skills in analyzing EU policies and institutions. - Learn EU law and its impact on member states. - Explore international relations and the EU's role in global affairs. - Analyze economic integration and trade policies within the EU. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. - Gain practical experience through projects, internships, and simulations. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to the European Union** - Overview of the EU's history, principles, and current trends. 2. **EU Institutions and Governance** - Fundamentals of EU institutions and their functions. 3. **EU Law and Policy** - Principles of EU law and its application in member states. 4. **EU Economic Integration** - Techniques for understanding and analyzing economic integration within the EU. 5. **EU Trade Policy** - Principles of EU trade policies and their impact on global trade. 6. **EU Foreign Policy and International Relations** - Exploration of the EU's role in international relations and foreign policy. 7. **EU Social Policy and Human Rights** - Understanding EU social policies and human rights frameworks. 8. **EU Environmental Policy** - Principles of EU environmental policies and sustainability initiatives. 9. **EU Security and Defense Policy** - Analysis of EU security and defense policies and cooperation. 10. **Research Methods in EU Studies** - Techniques for conducting and evaluating research in EU studies. 11. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in EU institutions, international organizations, policy think tanks, or related entities. 12. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying EU relations skills, such as developing a policy analysis, conducting a research study, or implementing a simulation of EU decision-making processes. **Assessment Methods:** - EU principles and history analyses - EU institutions and governance projects - EU law and policy projects - Economic integration projects - Trade policy projects - Foreign policy and international relations projects - Social policy and human rights projects - Environmental policy projects - Security and defense policy projects - Research methods projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to the European Union" - "EU Institutions and Governance" - "EU Law and Policy" - "EU Economic Integration" - "EU Trade Policy" - "EU Foreign Policy and International Relations" - "EU Social Policy and Human Rights" - "EU Environmental Policy" - "EU Security and Defense Policy" - "Research Methods in EU Studies" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of political science, economics, and an interest in European Union relations. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in European Union Relations. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certificate in EU Policy and Governance - Certificate in International Relations and Diplomacy - Certifications in specific EU policy areas and research methods **Target Audience:** Aspiring diplomats, international relations specialists, policy analysts, and professionals seeking careers in EU institutions, international organizations, policy think tanks, and related fields. This major equips students with the analytical, policy, and international relations skills needed to excel in European Union relations, supporting careers in various roles within EU institutions, international organizations, policy analysis, and related fields. The program provides a comprehensive education in EU policies, institutions, law, and international relations, preparing students for successful careers in the field.