Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science The International Relations and Intelligence Studies major focuses on the principles and practices of global politics, diplomacy, security, and intelligence. Students gain skills in political analysis, international law, diplomacy, intelligence gathering, national security, and strategic planning, preparing for careers in government, diplomacy, intelligence agencies, think tanks, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of international relations and intelligence studies. - Develop skills in political analysis and diplomacy. - Learn about international law and organizations. - Explore intelligence gathering and national security strategies. - Analyze global conflicts and security challenges. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. - Gain practical experience through research projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to International Relations** - Overview of international relations principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Political Analysis** - Techniques for analyzing political systems and global events. 3. **International Law and Organizations** - Fundamentals of international law and the role of global organizations. 4. **Diplomacy and Negotiation** - Principles of conducting diplomatic relations and negotiations. 5. **Intelligence Gathering and Analysis** - Techniques for collecting and analyzing intelligence information. 6. **National Security Strategies** - Principles of developing and implementing national security policies. 7. **Global Conflicts and Security Challenges** - Analysis of current and historical global conflicts and security threats. 8. **Strategic Planning and Policy** - Principles of strategic planning and policy development in international relations. 9. **Ethics in International Relations and Intelligence** - Exploration of ethical considerations and professional standards in international relations and intelligence. 10. **Research Methods in International Relations** - Techniques for conducting and evaluating research in international relations. 11. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in government agencies, diplomatic missions, intelligence agencies, think tanks, or related organizations. 12. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying international relations and intelligence studies skills, such as conducting a political analysis, developing a diplomatic strategy, or implementing a national security policy. **Assessment Methods:** - International relations principles analyses - Political analysis projects - International law and organizations projects - Diplomacy and negotiation projects - Intelligence gathering and analysis projects - National security strategies projects - Global conflicts and security challenges projects - Strategic planning and policy projects - Ethics in international relations and intelligence projects - Research methods projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to International Relations" - "Political Analysis" - "International Law and Organizations" - "Diplomacy and Negotiation" - "Intelligence Gathering and Analysis" - "National Security Strategies" - "Global Conflicts and Security Challenges" - "Strategic Planning and Policy" - "Ethics in International Relations and Intelligence" - "Research Methods in International Relations" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of political science, history, and an interest in international relations and intelligence studies. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in International Relations and Intelligence Studies. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Intelligence Professional (CIP) - Certified in International Relations (CIR) - Certifications in specific intelligence and security technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring diplomats, intelligence analysts, national security specialists, political analysts, and professionals seeking careers in government agencies, diplomatic missions, intelligence agencies, think tanks, and related fields. This major equips students with the analytical, strategic, and diplomatic skills needed to excel in international relations and intelligence studies, supporting careers in various roles within government agencies, diplomatic missions, intelligence agencies, think tanks, and related fields. The program provides a comprehensive education in international relations principles, political analysis, international law, diplomacy, intelligence gathering, national security, global conflicts, strategic planning, ethics, research methods, and practical experience through research projects and internships, preparing students for successful careers in the field.