MSSU - International and Political Affairs Degree
Program Overview
The International and Political Affairs (IPA) major at Missouri Southern offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying politics, international relations, and geography. Students can pursue pathways in International Affairs, Political Science, or Global Cultural Emphasis, and enhance their skills with certificate options in areas like Campaigns & Elections or Public Administration. The program prepares graduates for careers in foreign service, public relations, political analysis, and more, as well as graduate education in various disciplines.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The International and Political Affairs (IPA) major at Missouri Southern provides students with the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects within an interdisciplinary environment. As a truly interdisciplinary degree, the IPA program brings together Political Science, International Studies, and Geography, providing students with the opportunity to pursue their interests in American as well as international politics. As part of Missouri Southern's unique Justice Studies Department, and in partnership with Southern's Criminal Justice Program, our course maintains a focus on justice.
Outline:
In this program, students may pursue their interests by enrolling in a series of pathways with disciplinary emphasis, including: International Affairs (BS and BA) Political Science (BS and BA) Global Cultural Emphasis (BA only) Additionally, the program offers various certificate options allowing students to specialize in multiple specific areas that will suit their career ambitions, including: Campaigns & Elections Certificate Gender Studies Certificate Global Citizenship Certificate Legal Studies Certificate
Careers:
The IPA degree prepares students for a wide variety of career paths and graduate education, including: Foreign service Public relations Political analysis Public administration Campaigns and elections Cartography Environmental protection Environmental conservation Geopolitical analysis Law school Teaching English as a foreign language International student recruiter/advisor Graduate school in political science, geography, international studies, international relations, and many other disciplines