BA in International Politics- National Security in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University

This program, offered through the Department of Political Science, aims to give students a well-rounded understanding of global political systems through concentrations in International Relations, International Political Economy, and Security Studies. While focusing primarily on international and comparative politics, the curriculum incorporates economics, geography, risk assessment, and historical studies. Students explore pressing modern challenges—including interstate and civil conflicts, democratic transitions, global economic integration, regional disputes, and the growing influence of non-governmental entities—along with examinations of foreign policy formulation and security concerns across different nations.
The International Politics major takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying power dynamics among nations. By integrating economics, history, and political science, the program addresses critical issues like human rights, ethnic tensions, terrorism, development trends, globalization impacts, environmental policies, economic diplomacy, and national defense strategies. Students can specialize in International Relations, International Political Economy, or National Security Studies based on their academic interests.