Diplomacy and Global Politics
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On Campus
Explore Global Issues
Diplomacy and Global Politics introduces you to diplomacy, international relations, and comparative politics. It provides you with an understanding of foreign and domestic security policies, international economic relationships, and foreign cultures. In this major, you’ll explore issues and problems that cross geographic boundaries.
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We regularly offer a range of courses that cover central issues and questions in the study of politics and government, including courses on the American political system (e.g., constitutional rights and liberties, the American presidency, Congress, parties and interests groups, and political behavior); World Politics (e.g., international relations, international law and organizations, American foreign policy); Comparative Politics (the politics and government in the major regions of the world, e.g., Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Asia); Political Philosophy; and Public Administration.
Career Options
We prepare our students for their futures, whether in advanced studies or careers, and as citizens. Our alumni go on to study at top graduate and professional schools. Other alumni find careers in business, the Foreign Service, the armed forces, federal, state, and local government, law enforcement, lobbying, and non-profit organizations. Some of our alumni serve in Congress, at the White House, and in U.S. embassies abroad. Some of our alumni have successful careers in academic political science, including the president of a university, deans, and department chairs.
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
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90%
First-to-second year retention
Miami University Data
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21st
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
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96%
of 2018-2019 graduates who were employed or furthering their education by fall 2019
Miami University Data
Testimonials
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Michael put his major into practice with Miami’s Government Relations Network Alternative Spring Break program, where he advocated for higher education and met state and federal policymakers.
Michael Markoff ’20
Diplomacy and Global Politics, Psychology
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