International Affairs Major, B.A.

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.

• International Affairs major and Political Science Minor , Political Science Major, B.A. , or Political Science Major, B.S.  - Two courses can be double-counted: PSCI 2210  or PSCI 2220 , PSCI 3440  
• International Affairs major and Legal Studies Minor  - No courses can be double-counted
• International Affairs major and Public Administration Minor  - No courses can be double-counted.

Advising

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.

Transfer and Residency Policy

Transfer students majoring in international affairs 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 International Affairs major requires that at least 15 of the 33 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.