Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy - Relaciones Internacionales y Diplomacia

Political and economic problems often transcend national boundaries and encompass scientific, technological, cultural and humanitarian concerns. The Schiller program in International Relations and Diplomacy prepares student to pursue careers in government, international organizations, law, business, journalism, or for graduate study in political science and related areas.

You must hold an Official High School transcript indicating your date of graduation, or official GED transcript.

You can also provide proof of completion of secondary education if you have studied outside of the United States or the American educational system. Examples may include the Abitur, Selectividad, Baccalauréat, International Baccalaureate (IB) “O” and “A”- level exam results.

You must send the enrollment agreement signed.

Proof of your English proficiency is required:

TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum score of 80.
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) minimum score of 650.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score of 6.0.
CAMBRIDGE FCE (First Certificate in English) grade of “B” (B2 level) or higher -Cambridge Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) preferred.
Duolingo English Exam: score of at least 95 for all programs.
If you have successfully graduated from the Tampa Language Center with a Level 6 program, you are eligible for admission.
Verification proof may be waived if you are a student who has graduated from a secondary school where English is the language of instruction or the country´s official language.

Required General Education Courses:
Art History
General Psychology
European History – Napoleonic Period to Present
Beginning Foreign Language 1
College Mathematics
Beginning Foreign Language 2
Statistics
English Composition: Expository Writing
Introduction to International Relations
English: Research and Writing
Introduction to Political Science

Required Core Courses:
Concepts of International Relations
Writing For Foreign Affairs
Resources & the Environment
Behavioral Aspects
Economy of Developing Countries
The European Union
Modern Diplomacy
Multinational Enterprise
American Foreign Policy
Introduction to International Business
The Political Economy of North South Relations
Principles of Microeconomics
Practical Diplomacy

Selected Topics in International Relations
Cross Cultural Communications
International Economic Policies & Institutions
Public Speaking
American Political System
Capstone
International Relations of the Pacific Region

Elective Courses:
Accounting I
International Business Policy
Accounting II
Entrepreneurship & New Ventures
Principles of Marketing
Economic Geography
Marketing Management
Principles of Business Law

Intermediate Foreign Language 1 (or any 200-400 electives)
Organizational Psychology
Intermediate Foreign Language 2 (or any 200-400 level electives)
Applications of Computers
The Middle East
Intercultural Communication
Introduction to Sustainable Development
European History to 1815
Business Communications
Applied Mathematics
Human Resources
International Trade & Finance
Intermediate Economic Theory

Career Areas: Diplomat, Intelligence Specialist, Political Analyst, Lobbyist, and Communication Specialist