Political Science and International Relations
Introduction
The Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) major offers a wide range of opportunities to study theories and practices about political science and international relations. The PSIR major intends to train future leaders in various sections of society who have a deeper understanding of the world and a wider perspective on how the world works. To meet such challenges, we provide a wide range of courses including Political Philosophy, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Korean Politics.Download PSIR Degree Requirements
Curriculum
For comprehensive college education in Political Science and International Relations, students are expected to take courses from subsections of the PSIR area, including Political Philosophy, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Diplomatic History and Korean Politics. These subsections are not exclusive, but relevant to each other providing various background knowledge and perspectives on political affairs.
Careers
PSIR graduates have access to a wide variety of opportunities to pursue careers in academia, politics, diplomatic corps, international organizations governmental sectors, corporate firms and media. The UIC PSIR is very proud to produce the very first diplomat serving in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Republic of Korea. An increasing number of the PSIR graduates are now working in media as journalists, program directors and writers. Also, many continue to pursue postgraduate studies throughout the world.
Faculty
The PSIR faculty includes academic and policy leaders in every subfield of political science and international relations in the discipline. They offer PSIR courses and advise PSIR students.