Program Requirements
Curriculum
The Master of Science in International Studies requires 36 credit hours. This includes seven core courses and five electives.
M.S. in International Studies
| Core Courses | (18) | |
| GISP 500 | Foundations of International Studies | |
| GISP 501 | International Relations | |
| GISP 503 | Research Methods in International Studies | |
| GISP 505 | International Economics | |
| GISP 509 | Theories of Globalization | |
| GISP 640 | Directed Project Seminar | |
| Regional Perspectives Course | (3) | |
| Choose one: | GISP 502 The United States in International Affairs | |
| GISP 540 Russia in World Affairs | ||
| GISP 541 Latin America and the Caribbean | ||
| GISP 542 The United States and Asia | ||
| GISP 543 Politics of the European Union | ||
| GISP 544 Third-World Economics | ||
| Electives | (15) | |
| Choose five additional GISP courses | ||
| Total | (36) | |
Note: Students can take additional regional perspectives courses as electives.
Core courses introduce the major themes and topics of the discipline. Elective courses allow students to pursue areas of personal interest in greater depth.
The Directed Project Seminar is a three-credit, advanced research seminar that requires students to integrate and analyze materials from their core and elective courses.
A typical schedule for a part-time student taking late afternoon or evening classes would be six semesters of study, carrying two courses each semester.
Social Studies Teaching
Individuals interested in using study in International Studies towards achievement of professional certification should consult with the Graduate Program Director about alternative certification pathways available in New York State.