About the Dual Degree Program
The combined B.S./M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations program allows undergraduate students at the Whitehead School to earn a bachelor's and a 45 credit master's degree in an extended program of study.
Students interested in the combined degree, who have completed 60 credit hours by the first semester of their junior year, may apply for admission to the master's program. If accepted, the program begins the second semester of junior year. This accelerated program of study requires attendance during summer sessions.
Applications for the B.S./M.A. are available in the Whitehead School's Office of Graduate Admissions, McQuaid Hall. Applicants must have a 3.2 minimum GPA, and are required to meet with the School's Graduate Admissions Committee.
A comprehensive list of undergraduate course descriptions is available here.
See the graduate catalogue for 6000-7000 level courses and specializations.
A Model Program
The following model program of study includes all required courses for the B.S./M.A.
First Year
DIPL 1101
|
Emergence of the Contemporary World
|
3 |
DIPL 1711
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International Relations
|
3 |
DIPL 2103
|
History of Diplomacy
|
3 |
CORE 1001
|
University Life
|
1 |
CORE 1101
|
Journey of Transformation
|
3 |
ENGL 1201
|
College English I
|
3 |
ENGL 1202
|
College English II
|
2 |
RELS 1402
|
World Religions
|
3 |
| Language |
Elementary Language I and Lab
|
4 |
| Language |
Elementary Language II and Lab
|
4 |
Second Year
DIPL 2101
|
Ethnopolitical Landscape
|
3 |
DIPL 2109
|
Institutions of Global Governance
|
3 |
DIPL 2110
|
Comparative Foreign Policy
|
3 |
DIPL 2120
|
International Conflict and Security
|
3 |
CORE 2101
|
Christianity and Culture in Dialogue
|
3 |
ECON 1402
|
Principles of Economics I
|
3 |
ECON 1403
|
Principles of Economics II
|
3 |
| Language |
Intermediate Language I and Lab
|
4 |
| Language |
Intermediate Language II and Lab
|
4 |
|
Free Elective |
1 |
Third Year
Note: 60 Credits Required for Application to M.A. Program
DIPL 2111 or
DIPL 3111
|
Practicum |
3 |
DIPL 3104
|
Public International Law
|
3 |
DIPL 3150
|
New Dimensions of Human Security
|
3 |
DIPL 3201
|
Sustainable Development
|
3 |
DIPL 4106
|
Human Rights
|
3 |
DIPL 4108
|
International Political Economy
|
3 |
| Language |
Advanced Language I
|
3 |
| Language |
Advanced Language II
|
3 |
MATH 1203
|
Statistical Models for the Social Sciences
|
3 |
DIPL XXXX
|
Diplomacy Signature Core Course
|
3 |
Summer
DIPL 6000
|
Introduction to IR Theory & Diplomacy
|
3 |
DIPL 6001 or
DIPL 6180
|
Politics of Culture and Ethnic Pluralism / Comparative Foreign Policy
|
3 |
Fourth Year
DIPL 4555
|
Economic Aspects of International Relations
|
3 |
DIPL 6002 or
DIPL 6005*
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International Organizations / Public International Law
|
3 |
DIPL 6105
|
International Political Economy
|
3 |
DIPL 6155
|
Advanced Economic Aspects of the International System
|
3 |
DIPL 6310
|
Research Methods for International Policy
|
3 |
| Language |
Cultural Readings in Language
|
3 |
| Language |
Business Correspondence in Language
|
3 |
DIPL XXXX
|
Undergraduate Elective
|
3 |
* B.S./M.A. candidates who have completed DIPL 3104 should take 6002 instead of 6005.
Summer
DIPL 7111
|
Diplomacy Internship I
|
3 |
DIPL 6311
|
Masters Research Project
|
3 |
Fifth Year
DIPL 6104 or
DIPL 6130*
|
Art and Science of International Negotiation / International Security
|
3 |
DIPL XXXX
|
Specialization I requirements
|
9 |
DIPL XXXX
|
Specialization II requirements
|
9 |
* B.S./M.A. candidates who have completed DIPL 2120 with a B+ or better should take 6104 instead of 6130.
