Program Overview

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International Affairs, M.A. Online

Program Overview

The UWF International Affairs M.A. program is designed to help students develop skills to work in a global environment and hone critical analysis and communication skills. With an emphasis in international politics, the online master's in international affairs from the University of West Florida prepares students to be leaders in relations between countries, trade and diplomatic negotiations, foreign policy, and military conflict and engagement.

Program Details

• Next Start Date: May 11
• Credit Hours: 33
• Course Length: 15 weeks
• Estimated Program Length: 24 months

Why Study International Affairs at UWF?

The program prepares students to understand domestic and international policy-making, tackle real-world policy issues, and apply theoretical frameworks for systematic analysis. The coursework includes instruction in data visualization and analysis, providing skills that are in high demand in today's international affairs workplaces.

What You Will Learn

By completing this degree, students will be able to:

• Lead in areas of trade and diplomatic negotiations
• Understand domestic and international policy-making processes
• Apply theoretical frameworks for systematic analysis
• Master oral and written communication skills
• Use data visualization to communicate complex information

Courses

The program consists of 33 credit hours, including 18 core credits and 15 elective credits. Required core courses include:

• CPO 6006 - Seminar in Comparative Politics
• INR 6007 - Seminar in International Relations
• POS 6006 - The Study of Politics
• POS 6045 - Seminar in American Politics
• POS 6704 - Political Science Research Methods
• POT 5016 - Seminar in Political Theory

Thesis / Non-Thesis Options

• Non-Thesis Option (15 credit hours): Five CPO or INR prefix at 5000/6000 level approved by the Chair or Advisor, and a comprehensive examination.
• Thesis Option (15 credit hours): Students may choose to complete a thesis in lieu of completing 6 sh of electives and the comprehensive exam.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, students must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with an institutional undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of coursework in the baccalaureate degree.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: July 1
• Spring Semester: November 1
• Summer Semester: April 1

Careers & Outcomes

A master's degree in international affairs prepares graduates for careers in international organizations, government agencies, think tanks, NGOs, and global business. Potential job titles include:

• Intelligence Analyst
• Foreign Service Officers
• International Trade Specialists
• Government Affairs Coordinator
• Political Scientist

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour:
  • In-state Tuition: $384.60 per credit hour
  • Full Out-of-state Tuition: $1,044.24 per credit hour
  • 90% Out-of-state Tuition: $478.83 per credit hour
• Tuition waivers cover up to 90% of the non-resident portion of tuition for non-Florida residents admitted to online campus programs.
• The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options, including loans, scholarships, and grants for degree-seeking students.

Featured Courses

A sample of featured courses includes:

• CPO 6006 - Seminar in Comparative Politics
• INR 6007 - Seminar in International Relations
• POS 6006 - The Study of Politics
• POS 6045 - Seminar in American Politics

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• Master of Business Administration, MBA
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