Master of Arts in Area Studies

Area Studies include concentrations in European Studies, American Studies, Caucasus Studies, Turkic World Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Russian Studies, and East Asian Studies.Area Studies programs are interdisciplinary and include several departments. Except for students admitted to the Middle Eastern Studies and European Public Affairs programs, all other area studies students will have an individual study track, designed conjointly by several faculty members and tailored towards meeting students interests.

Additional information on some of the area studies programs is provided below. Others are similar, but, of course, with their own specific requirements.... [-]

Master of Arts in International Relations

The curriculum of the MA degree program in International Relations is designed to provide students with a broad analytical background in the major fields of international affairs, combined with the specific focus gained through either a functional or regional concentration.

The purpose of the required curricula is to ensure that every student in the program receives basic, broad-based, interdisciplinary training in international affairs. This includes graduate level course-work in international politics and historical, political, and social process.

The small number of students admitted each year allows the program to be tailored to individual needs and encourages close interaction between students and faculty. The program intends to provide a solid academic background for students planning careers related to development, whether in government, private volunteer agencies or business related sectors.... [-]