International Relations
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Our master's degree in international relations hones the critical and creative thinking skills needed to succeed in the complex field of foreign affairs.
Our curriculum promotes a broad and detailed understanding of international relations in the context of domestic and global justice. Students are exposed to the realities of the international environment through coursework that tackles political thought, comparative politics, and identity, harmony and conflict. Guided by the University's mercy mission, our rigorous program graduates principled and informed students who are eager to offer innovative solutions to the world's political dilemmas.
Graduates are qualified for employment with federal and state governments, international and nongovernmental organizations and businesses with an international focus. The program also benefits military officers and provides excellent preparation for our Ph.D. in international relations.
While this program may be completed entirely online, select courses may also be offered at our Newport campus.
Andrew Loftenses, a graduate student enrolled in Salve Regina's master's degree program in international relations, was recently awarded a prestigious Boren Fellowship to fund immersive study in Arabic language and culture at the Lirom Language Center in Jerusalem and with the Druze community in Mt. Caramel near Haifa, Israel.
The success in international relations are the human relationships. Completing a period of study in Jerusalem and the Druze community of Mt. Caramel will equip me with invaluable Arabic language skills and cultural exposure. I will use this knowledge to influence effective national security policy for the United States through the duration of what I intend to be a long career in national security at the forward point of friction.
18 to 24 months
Online
Rolling admission
Our international relations program is led by committed teachers and dedicated scholars who are committed to sharing their expertise and professional network with students.
Dozens of international officers attending the U.S. Naval War College have earned master's degrees from Salve Regina thanks to a unique partnership between the two institutions.
International officers get the opportunity to receive a graduate degree from a civilian university. It gives them the flexibility to apply it to post-retirement careers. Also, they receive a complementary education since the Naval War College education is more focused on the needs of the military. The Salve education is much broader and more theoretically grounded.
Dr. Symeon Giannakos, professor
12 courses | 36 credits
Required courses:
Students also choose two of the following:
Students may develop a concentration in an area that suits their educational and professional interests, such as homeland security, cybercrime or intelligence. To complete the concentration, students choose three of their required electives from Salve’s other graduate programs, in consultation with the program director.