BA in International Relations in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University

Our international relations program attracts globally-minded students eager to address pressing world issues: civil conflicts, refugee crises, modern slavery, extremist violence, and ecological dangers. They grapple with complex inquiries: What drives economic disparities between nations? What triggers interstate warfare? How do civil wars emerge? What processes enable post-conflict recovery?

Above all, these students possess an insatiable curiosity about our planet. They're driven by aspirations to explore diverse cultures, gain firsthand experiences, and contribute to positive global change.

Enrolling in our international relations program opens doors to study across continents - from the UK and Japan to South Africa, Brazil, Ghana, Italy, and Chile. Your education will extend beyond classrooms through practical fieldwork, professional internships, guided mentorship, and community-based learning initiatives.

You'll analyze critical global concerns including environmental sustainability, fundamental freedoms, and geopolitical stability while acquiring the competencies to tackle these complex issues.
As a CMU international relations student, you will:

Compete in prestigious Model UN conferences, where our delegations have consistently won honors like Distinguished Delegation recognition.
Expand your international perspective through immersive study abroad programs.
Customize your academic path with specialized certificates in global policy, national governance systems, or security studies.