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Develop a comprehensive understanding of global affairs and build essential skills to address issues across local, state, national, and international arenas. Specializing in international relations and comparative politics, you'll investigate topics like conflict resolution and national security, analyze political, economic, and cultural distinctions between nations, and study how governments collaborate to solve worldwide problems including health crises and environmental threats.
The University of Montana's political science program provides exceptional hands-on experiences through its international relations and comparative politics track, featuring internship options, overseas study programs, participation in Montana's Model UN, and initiatives through the Mansfield Center. Students focusing on this area are advised to complement their studies with a language minor in options like Arabic, Chinese, French, German, or Russian. This flexible degree program allows customization to individual interests or can be combined with another major. Beyond international relations and comparative politics, concentrations are available in American government, legal studies, and public policy/administration.