Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs

• Analyze global issues, systems and trends from a variety of disciplinary perspectives (political, cultural, economic, geographic, and diplomatic).
• Utilize discipline-specific information from appropriate sources.
• Explain the importance of the histories, politics, cultures and perspectives of different regions of the world.
• Analyze the political, economic, diplomatic and strategic role of Qatar in the Gulf and the region.
• Evaluate the political and economic impact of energy and natural resources on modern societies and international affairs.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative research methods skills to international affairs related issues.
• Communicate findings clearly, analytically and persuasively in both oral and written formats.

High school diploma or equivalent with 70% average, pass placement test, English proficiency, additional tests as per major

International Affairs Major Requirements (39 Credit Hours)

• INTA 100 – First Year Seminar – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 101 – Political and Social Thought – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 102 – Introduction to Political Science – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 103 – Introduction to International Relations – 3 Credit Hours

• EDUC 201 – Research Methodology – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 296 – International Organizations – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 302 – Politics of Oil – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 306 – Gulf Studies – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 308 – International Political Economy – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 313 – Culture and Politics – 3 Credit Hours

• LAWC 339 – Public International Law – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 411 – Capstone – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 415 – History of the Middle East in the 20th Century – 3 Credit Hours

Major Electives (Select 18 Credit Hours)

• INTA 201 – Comparative Political Systems – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 203 – Women in Islam – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 204 – Middle East History I – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 205 – Middle East History II – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 206 – Globalization – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 209 – Islam and the West – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 300 – Chinese Society and Politics in the 21st Century – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 301 – Islamic Political Thought – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 305 – Internship – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 345 – The Arab-Israeli Conflict – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 350 – Foreign Policy of the United States – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 375 – Qatar Foreign Policy – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 401 – International Relations Theory – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 403 – Security Studies – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 404 – Gender and Law – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 405 – Gender in International Perspective – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 420 – Conflict Resolution – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 440 – Politics of Development – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 450 – Ethics of International Relations – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 461 – Special Topics – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 465 – Leadership and Civic Responsibility – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 470 – Area Studies – 3 Credit Hours

• SOCI 361 – Human Rights – 3 Credit Hours

• FREN 100 – French Language 1 – 3 Credit Hours

• JAPN 101 – Japanese I – 3 Credit Hours

• KORN 1 – Korean 1 – 3 Credit Hours

Concentration: International Security and Diplomacy (Compulsory)

• INTA 200 – Study and Practice of Diplomacy – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 350 – Foreign Policy of the United States – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 403 – Security Studies – 3 Credit Hours

• INTA 420 – Conflict Resolution and Human Rights – 3 Credit Hours