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.