International Relations Degree

The international relations program at Elmira College prepares students for careers in Foreign Service, civil service positions in the state department, the military, congress, the United Nations, other government agencies, and the private sector as a consultant. The program focuses on international politics and institutions and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Program courses include: international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, and they theory and practice of diplomacy. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer international relations degrees.

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Elmira College (EC)

4100 Vestal Road, Vestal, NY

Elmira College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Elmira, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at EC exceeds a thousand per year.

Areas of study offered at Elmira College include:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to EC are in the range of 24 to 27 on the ACT, or 970 to 1190 on the SAT exam. EC admits roughly 80 percent of students applying. Of those students accepted, about 19 percent enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $41,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,800. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

EC participates in athletic programs through the NCAA's Empire Eight in Basketball.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.elmira.edu to view additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Political Scientists

Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, political scientists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.3% from 2014 to 2024

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).