School of International Relations
Director
Laurie Brand
Contact Information
Von KleinSmid Center (VKC) 330
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043
(213) 740-2136
More Information
Department Web Site: http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/ir
Course Catalogue
Schedule of Classes
Faculty Roster
Selected Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Placements
Established in 1924, USC College’s School of International Relations is the second-oldest school of international affairs in the United States and the third-oldest in the world. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, a multicultural metropolis, the school has been at the forefront of the field for more than 75 years.
Today it is a small, dynamic, fast-moving institution within the College that is preparing students to be part of the challenging, ever-changing world of international relations.
The low faculty-to-student ratio allows undergraduates, and all graduate and doctoral students to interact in small seminars with distinguished faculty. Faculty have expertise in all regions of the world, with a particular emphasis on the Pacific Rim.
The diversity of students and faculty provides opportunities to meet with faculty, students, business leaders and policymakers, who come to USC from throughout the Pacific Basin and the world. The Center for International Studies promotes advanced research and sustained discussion of theoretical and policy issues in international political and economic affairs.
In the classroom, students examine how governments interact and the impact that other organizations, corporations, social and workers’ groups bring to bear on trade and policy. Rigorous analysis, stimulations, practice negotiations and problem solving prepare students to thrive in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and foreign affairs.
Students often complete an advanced level of foreign language instruction. Many spend a semester or summer studying abroad, obtain an internship in Washington, D.C., or work in global organizations like the Foreign Trade Association, CARE, the World Affairs Council and the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce.
Degrees include a B.A. in international relations, a B.A. in global business and a combined B.A./M.A. Minors include global communication, international policy and management, international urban development, Pacific Rim development, and peace and conflict studies.
Undergraduate degrees and programs
International Relations, B.A.
International Relations and Global Business, B.A.
International Politics and Security Studies, Emphasis
International Political Economy, Emphasis
Foreign Policy Analysis, Emphasis
Regional Studies, Emphasis
Culture, Gender and Global Society, Emphasis
Global Communication, Minor
International Urban Development, Minor
Peace and Conflict Studies, Minor
International Policy, Minor
Graduate degrees and programs
The School of International Relations and the Department of Political Science together offer the Politics and International Relations (POIR) Ph.D. program.
Politics and International Relations, Ph.D.
Culture, Gender and Global Society, Emphasis
International Political Economy, Emphasis
Foreign Policy Analysis, Emphasis
International Politics and Security, Emphasis
Regional Studies, Emphasis
International Relations and Doctor of Jurisprudence, M.A., J.D.
International Relations and Public Administration, M.A., M.P.A.
International Relations and Planning, M.A., M.P.L.
Related research centers
Center for International Studies, http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/ir/cis
Pacific Council on International Policy, http://www.pacificcouncil.org |
