International Relations Degree

The international relations program at Southwestern Adventist University 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 Texas colleges that offer international relations degrees.

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Southwestern Adventist University (Texas State)

601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX

Southwestern Adventist University is a nonprofit private institution located in Keene, TX and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the smaller enrollment, approximately 800 students, maintained by Southwestern Adventist University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Southwestern Adventist University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found at swau.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $19,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,700. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

Students should visit the Southwestern Adventist University website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

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

Salary & Wages

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $63360

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).