Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service Majors
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Five Paths to Achieve Your Goals
Once you’ve completed the core curriculum in your first two years of study, you’ll be prepared to enter into one of five majors in the BSFS program. Students declare a major in the fall semester of their second year, then pursue coursework for the major in years three and four.
Each major gives you the opportunity to customize your program of study by selecting courses related to your areas of interest. In addition to completing major courses on campus, you can take classes at other universities in Education City or study abroad at one of more than 100 universities.
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Explore the connections between culture and power in international affairs
In a world marked by power hierarchies and cultural conflicts, the Culture and Politics (CULP) major equips you with an understanding of the complex relationship between culture, knowledge, and power. Learn the theoretical frameworks and analytical skills to make a difference by advancing cross-cultural tolerance, social justice, and ethical leadership.
Why study Culture and Politics?
- Learn how cultural knowledge shapes diplomacy
- Understand how culture can empower ordinary people as agents of change
- Prepare for a variety of careers or graduate education
- Design your own topical area within the major
Master the tools for economic analysis and decision-making
As Qatar and other Gulf countries become more important in the global economy, the demand for skilled economists is increasing. The International Economics major instills strong analytical and quantitative skills that distinguish you as an exceptional candidate for further study or direct entry into a career.
Why study International Economics?
- Develop expertise in quantitative analysis
- Learn how policy impacts people, countries, and financial markets
- Distinguish yourself on the international job market
- Prepare for graduate education in economics and business
See international relations through the lens of social, cultural, and intellectual history
Go beyond how history has been told to decode the real human stories of loss, triumph, resilience, and connection that endure to this day. The major in International History (IHIS) combines a broad introduction to the analysis of historical changes that transcend national boundaries with the opportunity to add to global understandings of a particular theme or question in the context of a self-designed concentration.
Why study International History?
- Learn a range of theoretical tools and methodological approaches to historical analysis
- Strengthen your critical thinking, argumentation, and writing skills
- Develop an evidence-based approach to explaining and contextualizing change
- Prepare for a variety of careers or graduate education
Tackle the unprecedented opportunities and challenges of globalization
The International Politics major (IPOL) makes sense of an increasingly volatile, complex, and uncertain world by taking a multidisciplinary approach to understanding international relations. With courses in diplomacy, religion, economics, security, media, and gender, IPOL provides geographically specific and culturally inclusive courses to explore how countries and regions address cooperation and competition.
Why study International Politics?
- Gain qualitative and quantitative skills for political analysis
- Explore issues of regional competition and cooperation
- Prepare for careers in diplomacy, security, and international law
- Strengthen your critical thinking, argumentation, and writing skills
Address the most pressing challenges of a technology-driven world
Now more than ever, science and technology are at the heart of international affairs. By applying cutting-edge science to complex political, social, and ethical issues, the STIA major prepares you to be a leader on the issues shaping global international affairs.
Why study Science, Technology, and International Affairs?
- Graduate with scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and an understanding of global challenges
- Engage in groundbreaking research and collaborate with experts
- Develop multidisciplinary expertise in a concentration area
- Build skills that apply to a wide range of careers
Broaden Your Horizons
Beyond your course of study, there are many opportunities to learn by doing—through internships and volunteering, educational travel, and taking on a leadership role on campus or with international organizations.