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International Relations Program in Pennsylvania
Do you have a passion for understanding other governmental institutions and the forces of globalization?
Study International Relations at a Christian University
As a student in the international relations concentration of the politics major, you’ll study the relationship of the United States to the rest of the world by comparing political systems, studying economic factors and examining the policies and practices of governmental institutions around the globe. The international relations concentration is a particularly useful way of tailoring part of your degree to understanding the forces of globalization.
- Diplomat
- Foreign service officer
- Non-profit organization employee (i.e. Peace Corps)
- Governmental organization employee
- Embassy worker
- Lawyer
- International government organization employee (i.e. NATO, EU, United Nations)
Programs related to International Relations
In the International Relations program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for International Relations:
Politics and International Relations (B.A.) with International Relations concentration
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
MEET ALUMNI FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.