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International Relations and Comparative Politics

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Gain global perspective with an international relations and comparative politics minor

The international relations and comparative politics minor offers students a unique perspective of global issues and key political systems around the world. Our students take unique, exciting courses and learn from highly accomplished faculty.

This minor is an excellent addition to any major at the University of Wyoming, particularly if you plan to pursue a career in public policy or international relations.

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College of Arts & Sciences
School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies

About the International Relations and Comparative Politics Minor

The minor in international relations is an 18-credit-hour, customizable program. All students take three introductory courses and then choose additional courses from a long list of elective options. Students may also use study abroad programs to gain credit for this minor.

Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program to pursue a minor in international relations and comparative politics. 

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The international relations and comparative politics degree offers unique course options, including:

  • Drug War Geopolitics in the Americas: This course examines illegal drug commodity chains and international efforts to police the drug trade in the Americas.  
  • Transitional Justice: In this course, case studies are used to examine types of transitional justice interventions and transitional justice’s role in post-conflict peace-building and reconciliation. 
  • Democratization and Regime Change: This course examines the theoretical and empirical research on causes of democratic transition and consolidation, including new waves of democratization.
  • Governments and Politics of the Middle East: This course acquaints students with basic political, social and economic institutions of Middle Eastern countries.

View the full international relations and comparative politics minor curriculum.

The international relations program is led by a distinctive group of faculty. As part of this program, you’ll likely interact with and/or take classes from each of these faculty members:

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What can you do with an international relations degree?

The international relations and comparative politics minor is a wonderful program for anyone interested in pursuing a career in law, politics, foreign service, public policy or international affairs. Our graduates go on to pursue international relations jobs with The Peace Corps, the U.S. government and abroad.

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Where do international relations and comparative politics grads work?

  • The Peace Corps
  • Foreign Service
  • U.S. Department of State
  • United States Armed Forces
  • United States Intelligence Community
  • National and International Non-Profit Organizations
  • Policy and Research Institutes (“Think Tanks”)
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International Relations and Comparative Politics Minor Highlights

Here at UW, we believe in preparing students for their dream careers, both here and abroad. Here are a few things to look forward to if you choose to add this minor to your degree.

International Experiences

Many international relations minors complete study abroad programs or international internships. With the permission of UW’s political science director, these programs can be counted toward the completion of the minor. Many of our students also choose to participate in Model United Nations and/or the Model Arab League as part of the minor program.

Student Organizations

UW is proud to be our students’ home away from home. One way UW feels like home for many students? Our thriving student organizations. Student-led clubs give students the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and network with professionals in their field. Here are a few student organizations you may be interested in:

International Studies Club
ASUW Student Government
Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
Students for International Experiential Learning Club

 

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School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies

Arts & Sciences Building, Room 208

Department 3197, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-6484

Email: sppais@uwyo.edu