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A B.S. university major that studies how nations, institutions, and societies interact — combining political science with sociology and psychology to understand global affairs from both the institutional and the human side.
International Relations & Sociological Sciences is built around three complementary minors. Together, they train students to understand how nations and institutions behave, how societies and groups organize themselves, and how individual psychology shapes both.
The institutional lens — how governments, international organizations, and policy shape relationships between nations.
The social lens — how groups, communities, and organizations form, organize, and change across societies.
The individual lens — how people think and behave, and how that behavior plays out within social and political systems.
The combination of political science, sociology, and psychology prepares graduates for roles that sit at the intersection of governments, institutions, and the societies they serve — and for graduate study in international relations, public policy, or the social sciences.
Embassies, consulates, and international governmental organizations.
International development, humanitarian, and advocacy organizations.
Public affairs, policy analysis, and government relations roles.
Analyzing political stability, conflict, and risk across regions.
Academic, policy, and social research organizations.
A strong foundation for graduate programs in IR, law, or public policy.
The major’s blend of political science, sociology, and psychology maps onto a wide range of entry-level career paths — on its own, or as a strong foundation for graduate study.
Supporting diplomatic missions and international organizations.
Running international development and advocacy programs.
Bridging policy, institutions, and public interest.
Assessing political stability and risk for organizations abroad.
Supporting social, political, or behavioral research projects.
Facilitating relationships between communities and institutions.
Supporting policy research and advocacy campaigns.
Preparation for master’s, law, or doctoral study.
A four-year plan built with Jacksonville University, our School of Record. Course order can shift slightly by catalog year and individual placement, but this is the standard path from first semester to graduation.
| Course | Prerequisites | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| JU 189 First-Year Seminar | — | C 3 |
| HIST 150 The Modern World | — | C 3 |
| ITA 101 Italian I | — | C 3 |
| ENG 103 Introductory Writing | C- minimum | C 3 |
| ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics | — | C 3 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| MART 276 Italian Cinema (Fine Arts) | — | C 3 |
| ITA 102 Italian II | ITA 101 | C 3 |
| MATH 112 Modern Applications of Math | (MATH 104), C min | C 3 |
| ENG 203 World Literature / Eng. Lit. | ENG 103, C- min | C 3 |
| POL 208 International Politics | Wave Requirement | C 3 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 201 Introductory Psychology | — | M 3 |
| PSYC 225 Personal Development (or PSYC elective) | — | M 3 |
| PHIL 212 Ethics | — | C 3 |
| COMM 201SI Speech Intensive | — | C 3 |
| CS 150 Computer Science (or other Tech course) | Technology Requirement | C 3 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Science BIOL, CHEM, ENV, MSC, or PHYS | — | C 4 |
| PSYC 301 Abnormal Psychology (or PSYC elective) | PRE: PSYC 201 | M 3 |
| POL 205 American National Government | — | M 3 |
| SOC 203 Introduction to Sociology | — | M 3 |
| PSYC 210 Human Growth & Development (or PSYC elective) | PRE: PSYC 201 or sophomore status | E 3 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 360 Sociology of Leadership (or Sociology elective) | — | M 3 |
| DSIM 201 / MATH 205 / SOC 211 Business Statistics / Research Methods | — | C 3 |
| POL 310 Public Policy (or POL elective 300+) | — | M 3 |
| POL 301 International Organizations (or POL elective 300+) | — | M 3 |
| PSYC 310 Counseling / Psychotherapy (or PSYC elective) | PRE: PSYC 201 | M 3 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| POL 302 Comparative Political Systems (or POL elective 300+) | — | M 3 |
| SOC 341 WI Writing for the Social Sciences (or other WI course) | — | C/M 3 |
| SOC Elective | — | M 3 |
| SOC Elective | — | M 3 |
| SOC Elective | — | M 3 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| HUM 300+ Humanities Course | ENG 103 & Lit. core requirement | C 3 |
| POL Elective | — | E 3 |
| POL Elective 300+ | — | E 3 |
| PSYC 375 Social Psychology (or PSYC elective) | PRE: PSYC 201 | M 3 |
| Elective | — | E 3 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 333 Substance Abuse & Behavior (or SOC elective) | — | E 3 |
| Elective 300+ | — | E 3 |
| SOC 400 Special Topics in Sociology (or SOC elective) | — | E 3 |
| POL EL 300+ | — | E 3 |
| POL EL 300+ | — | E 3 |
This four-year plan is a guide. For full degree requirements, consult the academic catalog. The curriculum shown above is an example only and is subject to change for each student based on their individual needs.
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