During the first two years of the 5-year program, School of Diplomacy students follow the standard curriculum for the undergraduate program. After that, certain graduate courses are introduced, as described below. The School of Diplomacy offers selected students in any major within the College of Arts and Sciences, the opportunity to enter the Master's degree program in Diplomacy and International Relations during the course of their undergraduate studies. These students may complete the requirements for both the Bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences and the MA in Diplomacy and International Relations in as few as 150 credits. This program fits most conveniently with the major programs in Political Science and in Social and Behavioral Sciences, however, there is no necessary restriction on the major, so long as the requirements for a recognized major are met.
Students spend the first three years taking undergraduate courses.
At the end of the third year they apply for admission to the Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations program, and if accepted, they complete the Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations program during the next two years. After completing the requirements for the Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations , and 150 credits, students receive the Master's degree. Academic Advising Students must inform Dean Manno at the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, of their intention to apply to this program once they have earned at least 60 credits toward the Bachelor's degree, and before they have 75 credits. By following the sample program outlined below, in consultation with academic advisors in School of Diplomacy and International Relations and in their chosen major, students are guided to construct a program that satisfies the dual requirements. Admission Admission to the Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations will be evaluated during the student's third year of the undergraduate program.