Global news organizations, emerging communication technologies, and the recognition of social networks and ties have had a particularly potent impact on how we communicate internationally, so much so that governments are building capacity in public diplomacy to better manage the impact of media on international relations. This focus area is designed to help students develop skills and theory in public diplomacy so they are better prepared for careers in government service, business, or other fields that require an understanding of the global communication environment.
Students in this track will take 9-12 hours, equivalent to 3-4 courses, from the courses listed below.
Prefix
Course Name
MC 5253
International Mass Communication
GS 5323
Nation Branding
GS 5343
The Geopolitics of New Media
GS 5043
Politics in a Global Economy (crosslist with POLS 5043)
GS 5223
Culture, History and World Systems (same as SOC 5223)
SOC 5333
Global Population and Social Problems
HIST 6130
Graduate Studies in History (Public Diplomacy)
POLS 5673
Understanding and Responding to Terrorism
POLS 5203
ProSeminar in International Relations
POLS 5403
ProSeminar in Comparative Politics
AGCM 5503
Risk and Crisis Communication in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
GS 5020
Independent Study in Global Studies
GS 5070
Special Topics in Global Studies
Other course as approved by the Director of Academic Programs.
