Program: International Politics, B.A./B.S. - Belmont University

Apr 13, 2025

Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019

The IP major is designed for students who possess a global interest in political science. The IP major is designed to prepare students for professional and/or graduate opportunities in areas such as foreign service, international law and media, and various emphases in different regions of the world. This major is especially suitable for students interested in engaged learning.

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Technical Requirement

(Hours Counted in Gen Ed Core)

ECO 2210 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Hours
PSC 1210 American Government 3 Hours

Core Courses: 18 Hours

PSC 2200 American Political Institutions 3 Hours
PSC 2300 International Relations 3 Hours
PSC 2400 Comparative Politics 3 Hours
PSC 2500 Political Theory 3 Hours
PSC 2600 Social Scientific Methods 4 Hours
PSC 4600 Research Seminar in Political Science 3 Hours

Other Major Requirements: 18 Hours

International Electives - Choose three of the following: 9 Hours

PSC 3710 International Political Economy 3 Hours
PSC 3320 Global Conflict and Violence 3 Hours
PSC 3340 National Security Policy and Process 3 Hours
PSC 4320 International Law 3 Hours
INB 3300 International Business 3 Hours
ECO 4400 International Economics 3 Hours

Comparative Electives - Choose three of the following: 9 Hours

PSC 3410 Politics of Africa 3 Hours
PSC 3420 Politics of Latin America 3 Hours
PSC 3430 Politics of Asia 3 Hours
PSC 3450 Politics of Europe 3 Hours
PSC 3480 Politics of the Middle East 3 Hours
PSC 3481 Israeli Politics 3 Hours
PSC 3510 Foundations of Democracy 3 Hours
ECO 3800 Comparative Economic Systems 3 Hours

Foreign Language Requirement: 12 Hours

(2000-level or above of same language) ²

Approved Study Abroad Experience

Additional Requirements: All majors in International Politics must complete an approved study abroad experience. (An experience corresponding to one’s foreign language coursework is preferred but not required). The Washington Program may substitute if the experience is related to International Politics (as determined by the student’s advisor and the Washington Program Director). Any exceptions to this exception must be approved through the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Minor (waived): 0 Hours

General Elective: 27 Hours (minimum)

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

¹ ECO 1110, Economic Inquiry, is a pre-requisite for some courses in Track B that may also be used to meet three hours of general education requirements in social sciences.

²A student who completes the International Politics major may also receive a minor in a university approved foreign language if he/she completes six (6) additional hours at the 2000-level or above beyond the 12 hours required in this program; or a major if he/she completes requirements for a B.A. degree and the appropriate eighteen (18) hours at the 2000-level or above beyond the 12 hours required in the program for a language.