Rev 2-23-04                                                   ACADEMIC PROGRAM APPROVAL

 

                                                                                             CHECKLIST

 

This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs.  Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the Faculty Senate agenda.  Proposing department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the college dean. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog.  Proposals must arrive to the Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate by March 1.   Proposals received after this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog for that year.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              

1.        Proposed change leads to the degree of

 

(X) Bachelor of Arts                               (  ) Master of Arts                  (  ) Doctor of Philosophy      

 

(  ) Bachelor of Science           (  ) Master of Science              (  ) Other ______________________________________

 

2.   (  ) New major/curriculum                                                                                                                                                                                                               Title to be entered in record of students who select this program

 

       (  ) New minor                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Title to be entered in record of students who select this program

 

       (  ) Change from provisional to permanent status.

 

 

3.   (X) Revision of existing:         (X) major                           (  ) minor                                 (  ) concentration

 

Present title  International Relations                                                                                                                                                                    

Records System Program Code     IR (Concentrations DEVL, DWO, IPER, USFP)                                                                                                                                

(X) Add/delete required courses/credit hours

 

                (  ) Add concentration                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Title

(  ) Delete concentration                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Title

 

4.  (  ) Deletion of existing/disestablish:    (  ) major               (  ) minor                 ( ) Other _______________________________

 

                 Title                                                                                                                              Code______________________                                               

 

5.  (  )  Policy Change____________________________________________________________________________________

                                                Title/Department

 

ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do not remove supporting documentation.)

 

Department Chairperson                                                                                                        Date                                       

 

Dean of College                                                                                                                       Date                                       

 

Chairperson, Senate Com. On UG or GR Studies                                                                  Date                                       

 

Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com.                                                                 Date                                       

 

Secretary, Faculty Senate                                                                                                       Date                                       

 

Date of Senate Resolution                                                                                                      Date to be Effective               

 

Registrar                                                                  Program Code                                         Date                                       

 

Vice Provost for Academic Programs & Planning                                                                  Date                                       

 

Provost                                                                                                                                   Date                                       

 

Board of Trustee Notification                                                                                                                Date                                       

 

 

a.  Rationale for creation, revision, or deletion:

 

 

PROPOSED CHANGE: 

 

  • All IR majors will be required to successfully complete POSC 150.

 

  • All IR majors will be required to successfully complete a one-credit discussion section (POSC241), which will be assigned to POSC 240 (similar to lab sections in science courses).  Attached to POSC 240, POSC 241 will be titled “Exploring International Relations”.  A single grade will be given to the discussion section separate from the core course. 

 

  • Eliminate the second ECON course in the Concentration requirements for the International Relations Major.

 

  • Clarify GPA minimum requirements: 

 

    • All POSC courses must receive a C- or better to count towards the IR major.

 

    • Students must receive a C- or better in 30 of the 52 credit hours required for the IR major and have a cumulative average of 2.0 in the 52 required hours in order to successfully complete the major.

 

JUSTIFICATION:

 

Discussion sections will provide small group experiences for all International Relations majors in the early years of their undergraduate careers, in addition to expanded opportunities for developing writing and oral communication skills within the major.  The one-credit POSC 241 discussion sections will be taught by graduate students, thus providing needed opportunities for the graduate students to improve their teaching skills by expanding their classroom experience.

 

Establishing a department policy that all 400-level courses include a significant writing experience and/or a significant oral communication experience serves skills-building objectives of the department and University.  To ensure that students have the background necessary for success in the 400-level courses, the department will also identify 100/200-courses needed as prerequisites for upper division courses when appropriate. 

 

Regarding the minimum GPA requirements, these are clarifications of existing rules so that students can better plan for the major.

 

 

b.        Summary of program:

 

International Relations

 

International Relations is an interdisciplinary major in the College of Arts and Science with core (25 credits), concentration (18 credits), and regional specialization (9 credits) requirements.  Students must choose one of four concentrations and one of six regional specializations, as detailed in the curriculum below.  An honors degree option is available.  All POSC courses taken for the IR major requires a minimum grade of C- or better.  Students must also receive a C- or better in 30 of the 52 required credit hours and have a cumulative average of 2.0 in the 52 required hours.

 

Area Studies and the International Relations Major:

Students whose regional specialization is Africa, East Asia, or Latin America should give serious consideration to adding one of the university’s Area Studies programs: African Studies, East Asian Studies, and Latin American Studies. Course work in these area studies programs will allow students to develop much richer and deeper knowledge of these regions.  Moreover, most of the courses approved for the Regional Specialization within the International Relations major are also approved as fulfilling the Area Studies requirements thereby facilitating a minor or double major with an area studies program.

 

Study Abroad, Internships, and Undergraduate Research:

International Relations majors are strongly encouraged to consider a study abroad experience as a part of their program.  Students participating in study abroad programs not only enrich their education through exposure to foreign cultures, but often have the opportunity to take courses, internships, and undertake other educational experiences abroad not otherwise offered in University of Delaware course lists. In many instances, these courses may count towards IR Concentration and Regional Specialization requirements.  Similarly, internships and undergraduate research experiences offered from the Newark campus may be applied to IR Concentration and Regional Specialization requirements.  Students should check with the IR Program Director when enrolling in study abroad courses and programs, internships, and undergraduate research programs to determine if the specific course, program, or educational experience meets a particular IR major requirement, or, if some major requirement might be waived by means of study abroad, internships, or undergraduate research programs.

 

Transfer Students:

Student changing their major to international relations must have completed POSC 240 with a grade of C- or better and completed at least 12 additional hours of university courses.  Students must have a minimum of a 2.3 average to change their major to international relations.  Students transferring to major from outside the University of Delaware will have their transcripts evaluated by the director on a case-by-case basis.  For information contact Professor Kenneth J. Campbell, 302 Smith Hall  (302) 831-1463 or by e-mail: kjcamp@udel.edu.

 

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

 

The International Relations major is a 52 credit interdepartmental major.  Each IR major must complete a set of required “Foundations” courses (25 credits), usually by the end of the fifth semester.  The student must also complete an International Relations Concentration (18 credits) and a Regional Specialization (9 credits).  Approved study abroad, internships, or undergraduate research may be applied towards the IR Concentrations and the Regional Specialization.  Courses used to meet one IR requirement cannot be used to fulfill other IR requirements.

 

A.  Foundations.  25 credits to include:

______ECON 151: Introduction Microeconomics: Prices & Market                                                                                       

______ECON 152: Introduction Macroeconomics: The National Economy

______FLL 2-3-4xx: Course beyond intermediate level taught in language                                

______GEOG 120: World Regional Geography                                                                             

______HIST: 1 course from:

·         HIST   102: Western Civilization: 1648 to Present

·         HIST   104: World History II                                     

______1 course from:

·         HIST   131: Islamic Near East: 1500 to Present

·         HIST   134: History of Africa

·         HIST   135: Introduction to Latin American History

·         HIST   137: East Asian Civilization: China

·         HIST   138: East Asian Civilization: Japan                                                           

______POSC 240: Introduction to International Relations

______POSC 241: Exploring International Relations

______POSC 150: American Political System

 

B.  IR Concentration (18 credits) and Regional Specialization (9 credits). 

Courses--including required POSC and ECON courses--to be selected from approved IR Concentration courses and Regional Specialization course lists found on pages 6-10. Courses used to meet Concentration requirements cannot be used to fulfill Specialization requirements.

 


Concentration:   DEVELOPMENT

Specialization:____________________

________________ POSC 311

_________________  Specialization course

________________ ECON 311 

_________________  Specialization course

________________ Concentration course

_________________  Specialization course

________________ Concentration course

 

________________ Concentration course

These  9 credits must include:

________________ Concentration course

One (1) 400 level course: ______________

These 18 credits must  include:

One (1) POSC course:     ______________

Three (3)  400 level courses: __________, _____________, & _____________, and

 

Three (3) POSC courses:     __________, __________, & __________.

 


INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

 

The International Relations major is a 52 credit interdepartmental major.  Each IR major must complete a set of required “Foundations” courses (25 credits), usually by the end of the fifth semester.  The student must also complete an International Relations Concentration (18 credits) and a Regional Specialization (9 credits).  Approved study abroad, internships, or undergraduate research may be applied towards the IR Concentrations and the Regional Specialization.  Courses used to meet one IR requirement cannot be used to fulfill other IR requirements.

 

A.  Foundations.  25 credits to include:

______ECON 151: Introduction Microeconomics: Prices & Market                                                                                       

______ECON 152: Introduction Macroeconomics: The National Economy

______FLL 2-3-4xx: Course beyond intermediate level taught in language                                

______GEOG 120: World Regional Geography                                                                             

______HIST: 1 course from:

·         HIST   102: Western Civilization: 1648 to Present

·         HIST   104: World History II                                     

______1 course from:

·         HIST   131: Islamic Near East: 1500 to Present

·         HIST   134: History of Africa

·         HIST   135: Introduction to Latin American History

·         HIST   137: East Asian Civilization: China

·         HIST   138: East Asian Civilization: Japan                                                           

______POSC 240: Introduction to International Relations

______POSC 241: Exploring International Relations

______POSC 150: American Political System

                                                            

 

B.  IR Concentration (18 credits) and Regional Specialization (9 credits). 

Courses--including required POSC and ECON courses--to be selected from approved IR Concentration courses and Regional Specialization course lists found on pages 6-10. Courses used to meet Concentration requirements cannot be used to fulfill Specialization requirements.

 


Concentration: Diplomacy & World Order

Specialization:____________________

________________ POSC 362

_________________  Specialization course

________________ ECON 340 

_________________  Specialization course

________________ Concentration course

_________________  Specialization course

________________ Concentration course

 

________________ Concentration course

These  9 credits must include:

________________ Concentration course

One (1) 400 level course: ______________

These 18 credits must  include:

One (1) POSC course:     ______________

Three (3)  400 level courses: __________, _____________, & _____________, and

 

Three (3) POSC courses:     __________, __________, & __________.

 


INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

 

The International Relations major is a 52 credit interdepartmental major.  Each IR major must complete a set of required “Foundations” courses (25 credits), usually by the end of the fifth semester.  The student must also complete an International Relations Concentration (18 credits) and a Regional Specialization (9 credits).  Approved study abroad, internships, or undergraduate research may be applied towards the IR Concentrations and the Regional Specialization.  Courses used to meet one IR requirement cannot be used to fulfill other IR requirements.

 

A.  Foundations.  25 credits to include:

______ECON 151: Introduction Microeconomics: Prices & Market                                                                                       

______ECON 152: Introduction Macroeconomics: The National Economy

______FLL 2-3-4xx: Course beyond intermediate level taught in language                                

______GEOG 120: World Regional Geography                                                                             

______HIST: 1 course from:

·         HIST   102: Western Civilization: 1648 to Present

·         HIST   104: World History II                                     

______1 course from:

·         HIST   131: Islamic Near East: 1500 to Present

·         HIST   134: History of Africa

·         HIST   135: Introduction to Latin American History

·         HIST   137: East Asian Civilization: China

·         HIST   138: East Asian Civilization: Japan                                                           

______POSC 240: Introduction to International Relations

______POSC 241: Exploring International Relations

______POSC 150: American Political System

                                                            

 

B.  IR Concentration (18 credits) and Regional Specialization (9 credits). 

Courses--including required POSC and ECON courses--to be selected from approved IR Concentration courses and Regional Specialization course lists found on pages 6-10. Courses used to meet Concentration requirements cannot be used to fulfill Specialization requirements.

 


Concentration: International Political Economy

Specialization:____________________

______________POSC 316

_________________  Specialization course

________________ ECON 340

_________________  Specialization course

________________ Concentration course

_________________  Specialization course

________________ Concentration course

 

________________ Concentration course

These  9 credits must include:

________________ Concentration course

One (1) 400 level course: ______________

These 18 credits must  include:

One (1) POSC course:     ______________

Three (3)  400 level courses: __________, _____________, & _____________, and

 

Three (3) POSC courses:     __________, __________, & __________.

 


INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

 

The International Relations major is a 52 credit interdepartmental major.  Each IR major must complete a set of required “Foundations” courses (25 credits), usually by the end of the fifth semester.  The student must also complete an International Relations Concentration (18 credits) and a Regional Specialization (9 credits).  Approved study abroad, internships, or undergraduate research may be applied towards the IR Concentrations and the Regional Specialization.  Courses used to meet one IR requirement cannot be used to fulfill other IR requirements.

 

A.  Foundations.  25 credits to include:

______ECON 151: Introduction Microeconomics: Prices & Market                                                                                       

______ECON 152: Introduction Macroeconomics: The National Economy

______FLL 2-3-4xx: Course beyond intermediate level taught in language                                

______GEOG 120: World Regional Geography                                                                             

______HIST: 1 course from:

·         HIST   102: Western Civilization: 1648 to Present

·         HIST   104: World History II                                     

______1 course from:

·         HIST   131: Islamic Near East: 1500 to Present

·         HIST   134: History of Africa

·         HIST   135: Introduction to Latin American History

·         HIST   137: East Asian Civilization: China

·         HIST   138: East Asian Civilization: Japan                                                           

______POSC 240: Introduction to International Relations

______POSC 241: Exploring International Relations

______POSC 150: American Political System

                                                            

 

B.  IR Concentration (18 credits) and Regional Specialization (9 credits). 

Courses--including required POSC and ECON courses--to be selected from approved IR Concentration courses and Regional Specialization course lists found on pages 6-10. Courses used to meet Concentration requirements cannot be used to fulfill Specialization requirements.

 


Concentration: U.S. Foreign Policy

Specialization:__________________

________________ POSC 313

_________________ Specialization course

________________ ECON340 

_________________ Specialization course

________________ Concentration course

_________________ Specialization course

________________ Concentration course

 

________________ Concentration course

These 9 credits must include:

________________ Concentration course

One (1) 400 level course: ______________

These 18 credits must  include:

One (1) POSC course:     ______________

Three (3) 400 level courses: __________, _____________, & _____________, and

 

Three (3) POSC courses:     __________, __________, & __________.

 


INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CONCENTRATIONS

 

You must choose one of four IR concentrations: (1) Development, (2) Diplomacy and World Order, (3) International Political Economy, or (4) U.S. Foreign Policy.  Concentrations require 21 hours of course work.  Each concentration has a required POSC course and ECON 340 (or ECON 311 for the Development Concentration).  Students must take at least three approved Political Science and International Relations and at least one additional approved economics course.  One 3 credit course from IR concentration course lists other than the student’s IR Concentration may be used to fulfill a student’s chosen concentration. The applicability of “Problems” courses will depend on content in the semester offered.  At least three courses must be taken at the 400 level.

 

Development Concentration

 

Required

POSC 3l1 Politics of Developing Nations

ECON 311 Economics of Developing Countries

 

At least two from:

POSC 315 Third World Women in Politics

POSC 3l6 International Political Economy

POSC 341 Environment of Multinational

   Corporations

POSC 362 Diplomacy

POSC 408 International Organization

POSC 4l4 Problems of American Foreign Policy

POSC 444 Global Agenda

POSC 445 Human Rights and World Politics

POSC 446 International Human Rights on Film

POSC 448 Theories of International Relations

POSC 463 The United Nations and World

    Affairs

POSC 465 Model OAS

POSC 475 Model UN

POSC 640 International Development Policy

                 and Administration

At least one from:

ECON 340 International Economics

ECON 341 Environment of Multinational

                    Corporations

ECON 345 Economies in Transition

ECON 4l1 Economic Theory of Developing

                 Countries

ECON 441 International Trade

ECON 443 International Monetary Economics

 

Other Approved Courses: 

ANTH 222  Technology and Culture

ANTH 225  Peasant Societies

ANTH 230  Peoples of the World

ANTH 330  Development and

                   Underdevelopment

ANTH 363  Women in Cross- Cultural

                   Perspective

ANTH 370  Culture of Food Production and

                   Economic Development

ANTH 401  The Idea of Race

GEOG 2l0   Economic Geography

GEOG 236  Conservation: Global Issues

GEOG 422  Resources, Development, and the

                   Environment

GEOG 460  Women in International

                   Development

HIST 381  Islam and the West: The History of 

    Mutual Perceptions

HIST 395   Pan Africanism

SOCI 328  Work in a Global Economy

SOCI 331  World Population: Profiles and         

    Trends

SOCI 360   Sociology of Religion

SOCI 361   Racial Inequality

SOCI 460  Women in International

                  Development

FREC 4l0   International Agricultural Trade

                     and Marketing

FREC 420  Agriculture in Economic

                  Development

PHIL  204  World Religions

 

Diplomacy and World Order Concentration

 

Required:

POSC 362 Diplomacy

ECON 340 International Economics

At least two from:

POSC 3l3  American Foreign Policy

POSC 3l6  International Political Economy

POSC 330 Political Terrorism             

POSC 333 Communism, Fascism and

                  Democracy

POSC 341  Environment of Multinational

                     Corporations

POSC 363  International Law and Organization

POSC 408  International Organization

POSC 409  Contemporary Problems of World

     Politics

POSC 4l4   Problems in American Foreign

     Policy

POSC 4l5   Force and World Politics

POSC 444  Global Agenda

POSC 445  Human Rights and World Politics

POSC 446  International Human Rights on Film

POSC 448  Theories of International Relations

POSC 463  The United Nations and World

     Affairs

POSC 465  Model OAS

POSC 475  Model United Nations

POSC 604  International Law

 

At least one from:

ECON 305 Comparative Economic Systems

ECON 311 Economics of Developing Countries

ECON 341 Environment of  Multinational

                     Corporations

ECON 344 The Making of the European        Economy

ECON 345 Economies in Transition

ECON 441 International Trade

ECON 443 International Monetary Economics                              

Other Approved Courses: 

ANTH 222  Technology and Culture

ANTH 230  Peoples of the World

ANTH 401  The Idea of Race

GEOG l02   Human Geography

GEOG 203  Introduction to Cultural Geography

GEOG 2l0   Economic Geography

GEOG 236  Conservation: Global Issues

GEOG 422  Resources, Development, and the

                   Environment

GEOG 438  World Cities in Comparative

                     Perspective

HIST 2l0     War in Western Civilization

HIST 254     Jewish Holocaust:  l933-l945

HIST 302    The World in Our Time

HIST 306    History of  American Foreign Policy

HIST 351    Europe in Crisis: l9l9-l945

HIST 483    Seminar in Comparative History

SOCI 306    Personality and Society

SOCI 320    Personality and Politics

SOCI 328   Work in a Global Economy

SOCI 331   World Population: Profiles and

     Trends

SOCI 360    Sociology of Religion

SOCI 361    Racial Inequality

SOCI 460    Women in International

                    Development

FREC 4l0     International Agricultural Trade

                       and Marketing

FREC 420   Agriculture in Economic

                   Development

PHIL 204    World Religions

International Political Economy Concentration

 

Required:

POSC 3l6  International Political Economy

ECON 340 International Economics

 

At least two from:

POSC 333   Communism, Fascism and

                   Democracy

POSC 341   Environment of Multinational

                      Corporations  

POSC 362   Diplomacy                          

POSC 409   Contemporary Problems of World

                      Politics

POSC 4l4    Problems in American Foreign

      Policy

POSC 444