Department Information
Department of Political Science, International Affairs, and Public Administration
PO Box 70651
Phone: (423) 439-4217
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/polisci/
For further information about the International Affairs major, contact Dr. Michele Crumley, Coordinator, at crumleyml@etsu.edu.
The International Affairs major is a study of the behavior of states, international organizations, and domestic political actors within the international community. The International Affairs curriculum is designed to provide a basis for analyzing international issues such as international cooperation and conflict, the global political economy, U.S. foreign policy, world cultures, global health and environmental concerns, and international law and organization. The International Affairs major provides excellent preparation for law school and/or graduate school, and majoring in International Affairs can lead to employment in many sectors of the economy. Potential positions of employment include policy analyst, social science teacher, foreign correspondent, consultant, legislative aide, intelligence officer, Foreign Service Officer, non-governmental organization researcher or manager, Peace Corps Officer, and United Nations staff member.
Double counting of credits for the International Affairs major and for another major or minor is limited and must have the approval of the Coordinator of the International Affairs major or the Chair of the Political Science Department.
Advising
Students with 0-59 earned credits:
Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602.
Students with 60 or more earned credits:
Dr. Michele Crumley
crumleyml@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6629
Transfer and Residency Policy
Transfer students majoring in political science should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements. Transfer students should note that the Political Science major requires that at least 15 of the 36 credits required must be completed at East Tennessee State University.
For further information about the International Affairs major, contact Dr. Michele Crumley, Coordinator, at crumleyml@etsu.edu or (423) 439-6629. The main office of the Department of Political Science, International Affairs, and Public Administration may be reached at (423) 439-4217.
Degree Requirements: 120 credits
| General Education | 41-42 credits |
| Major Total Requirement | 33 credits |
| Major Core | (15 credits) |
| Advisor Approved Electives | (18 credits) |
| Minor | 18-24 credits |
| Free Electives | 21-28 credits |
| TOTAL | 120 credits |
Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: ITAF-BA
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- Completion of a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with a grade of C- or better. Students may be required to take courses numbered 1010, 1020 and/or 2010 based on a placement test or equivalent.
- Non-U.S. History (3 credits)
- MATH 1530 or MATH 1910
General Education Requirements
These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.