In recent decades, the forces of globalization have increased awareness of the interdependent and interrelated nature of modern society. As a student in Duquesne鈥檚 Center for International Relations, you鈥檒l receive a world-class education in the historical, political and cultural forces that shape the interactions between states, international organizations, multinational corporations and other international actors.
The Center for International Relations at Duquesne is truly distinct because it is grounded in the commitment to promoting peace and justice in global society, which is essential to the mission of Duquesne and its founders, the Spiritans. As either an international relations, international security studies, or cybersecurity studies major, you鈥檒l learn alongside students from across the globe and will be exposed to a challenging and diverse curriculum that will prepare you for a future as a global citizen.
As a major in international relations, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to choose from eight areas of concentration and learn from faculty members and speakers of international reputation.
Training for Global Careers
As a graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in international relations or international security studies, you鈥檒l have a variety of career paths open to you in such governmental areas as foreign service, intelligence and homeland security as well as careers with NGOs and in politics or business within an international context.
Training in advanced language skills, combined with historical and political knowledge of specific regions of the world, will make you very competitive in the job market.
Gabe Sanders, A鈥24, entered 香蕉视频 with a dream to see the world and
immerse himself in other cultures. With the help of the Center for International Relations
and the Center for Career Development, that dream became a reality. Gabe studied abroad
twice during his undergraduate years: First in Dublin, where he interned with the
Children鈥檚 Health Foundation, and later in Colombia at Universidad Remington. 鈥淭hese study abroad experiences were some of the best I had as a student,鈥 Gabe said.
鈥淭hey not only gave me a deeper appreciation for youth development but also allowed
me to see how organizations around the world work to empower young people and support
their growth.鈥 Before each trip, Gabe received practical and thoughtful guidance from Rev. Fr. Daniel
Sawicki in the Center for International Relations. 鈥淔r. Sawicki always took the time
to meet with me before I traveled,鈥 Gabe said. 鈥淗e offered valuable travel safety
tips and advice that helped me feel safe and confident no matter where I was going.鈥 Now working as a compliance associate at ACA Group, Gabe attributes his success to
the strong foundation he built at Duquesne, especially through his international relations
and international security studies majors and cybersecurity studies minor.
Expand your education beyond the classroom through our study abroad programs.
Our global approach will prepare you for the world. Our students go on to find careers across industries and across the globe. Qualified Duquesne international relations majors may apply, and may receive conditional
admission, to the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public & International
Affairs up to a year earlier than the general public鈥攁fter completing only three years
of undergraduate education (or the equivalent). These students will learn their admission
status prior to entering their fourth (senior) year as undergraduates. Those who are
admitted will also be guaranteed a minimum scholarship award of $5,000/year, to be
increased at GSPIA's discretion. Both the admission and scholarship offers will be
contingent upon completion of a Duquesne bachelor's degree with a major in international
relations and with an acceptable academic and personal record, within one year of
the date of admission. Accepted students will not be obligated to enroll at GSPIA
but will receive the "early assurance" that their seats in the class are being held
for them. Duquesne's outstanding undergraduate program in international relations, and GSPIA's
outstanding graduate programs in public and international affairs, make the two institutions
logical partners. For many years, there has been a significant flow of highly qualified
Duquesne alumni into GSPIA. An early-assurance agreement allows GSPIA to acknowledge
this relationship and attract talented students and also allows the Duquesne Center
for International Relations to establish a partnership with a top graduate program. A student is eligible to apply to GSPIA's early-assurance program if he or she: 香蕉视频's chapter of Sigma Iota Rho, Epsilon Chi (EX), was started in January 2014 by an IR junior in collaboration with the director of
the Center for International Relations. The purpose of Sigma Iota Rho is to promote
and reward scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international
studies, international affairs, and global studies and to foster integrity and creative
performance in the conduct of world affairs. Undergraduate members are the driving force behind the success of the chapter. It
is their energy and commitment combined with the experience of the faculty advisor
that help fulfill the mission of Sigma Iota Rho. In order to qualify for undergraduate
membership, students must meet the following criteria: Each student who joins our chapter will be required to contribute a $45.00 fee for
member inception. This fee includes the Sigma Iota Rho Certificate upon induction,
a SIR lapel pin, graduation regalia (honor cords are included-- stoles inscribed with
"SIR" are available for an additional fee), a copy of S.I.R.'s Journal of International
Relations, occasional newsletters, and access to professional networks. Note: Eligible students in the international relations program will be invited to
join.
Reimagine Our World
鈥淭he Duquesne alumni community and the program鈥檚 reputation at PNC opened doors for
me,鈥 he said. 鈥淓mployers trust the skills and knowledge Duquesne graduates bring to
the table.鈥
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