Online International Relations and Diplomacy Degree Programs

Build Political, Economic, and International Relations Knowledge You Can Use in a Range of Career Fields

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Why You Should Choose NEC for Your International Relations Degree

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You could finish your degree even faster with transfer credit. We evaluate college coursework, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, and approved military training courses. Bachelor’s degree students may be eligible to transfer up to 90 approved credits. See more details about transfer credit policies here.

Two Undergraduate Programs:

Choose a program to fit your career goals. We offer an associate degree to prepare you for support roles quickly or a bachelor’s degree that establishes a foundation for graduate study and leadership-track positions.

Knowledge for a Global Economy:

The skills you learn in our programs apply beyond the traditional realms of government and think tanks—you can also pursue careers in economics, marketing, and other globally oriented organizations.

Practitioner Faculty:

Our international relations programs are designed and taught by instructors who have strong academic credentials plus direct professional experience in government, private-sector organizations, and NGOs.

Flexible, Work-Friendly Education:

Strike the right balance between work, family, and your online international relations degree with our convenient program. Courses include live and asynchronous components, so you have more control over when you study.

International Relations and Diplomacy Overview

Equip yourself to build bridges across cultures and ideologies with our online international relations programs.

What You Will Learn

Associate of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy

In our AA program, you can learn to:

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy

As a graduate of our BA program, you will be able to:

Courses and Curriculum

Associate of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Gain skills for support roles in the public, private, or non-profit international relations sector with our online AA degree program. The program requires 60 credits: 24 in the international relations major, 28 in general education, and eight credits in elective courses.
AA Core International Relations Courses:
PO 1520 - Introduction to International Politics
PO 1850 - Introduction to International Relations Theory
PO 2060 (HSEP 2060) - Research Methods
PO 2920 - Economics in a Global Context
PO 3450 - U.S. Foreign Policy
PO 3580 (HSEP 3580) - Global Security
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Build a solid foundation of knowledge in economics, security, and international diplomacy with our online BA program. To graduate, you will complete 120 total credits of coursework: 44 in the major, 40 general education credits, and 36 credits of elective courses.
BA Core International Relations Courses:
PO 1520 - Introduction to International Politics
PO 1850 - Introduction to International Relations Theory
PO 1920 - Comparative Politics
PO 2060 (HSEP 2060) - Research Methods
PO 2430 - American Diplomatic History
PO 2920 - Economics in a Global Context
PO 3450 - U.S. Foreign Policy
PO 3580 (HSEP 3580) - Global Security
PO 3910 (HSEP 3910) - Understanding the Causes of Terrorism
PO 4220 - International Organizations in a Changing World
PO 4960 (HSEP 4960) - Senior Thesis

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