International Relations Degree

The international relations program at Spring Hill 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 Alabama colleges that offer international relations degrees.

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Spring Hill College (Springhill)

307 N University Blvd, Mobile, AL

About
Spring Hill College, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a private liberal arts college founded in 1830 in the Roman Catholic Jesuit tradition. The school's founder is Michael Portier, first Bishop of Mobile. The school is the first Catholic institution to be founded in the American south, and the fifth oldest such institution in the United States. Spring Hill College is a member of Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In a U.S. News and World Report review in 2010, the school was ranked 14th among southern colleges offering bachelor and master degrees.

Academics
Spring Hill College offers a liberal arts education that provides a comprehensive education and exposure to multiple areas of study, with a focus on a given major. Students will choose a major, taking courses relating to the major throughout their four years of study alongside required general education courses. Student may opt to study add a minor degree to their studies through additional study. Master degree programs have individual admission requirements based on the program of study. All graduate programs require at least  an undergraduate degree for admissions consideration.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• English
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at Spring Hill College must complete the online application and provide all the necessary information, including transcripts and test scores. Once submitted the information provided will be reviewed, and a determination made regarding the status of the applicant. Shortly thereafter, the applicant will be notified, and if admitted, will be supplied with the necessary information to begin their college career. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, and is awarded based on the information provided through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the International Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Spring Hill College offers a bachelor's degree program in international relations.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).