International Relations Learning Outcomes

International Relations at USD prepares the next generation of global citizens to rise above. To learn the science of citizenship and then practice it.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a sense of political agency and be able to identify the specific ways in which an individual can participate meaningfully in politics.
2. Ability to think critically about political concepts and systems. It is our goal that International Relations students will demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of politics by using the major analytic and theoretical frameworks in Comparative Politics and International Relations.
3. Demonstrate the ability to construct and evaluate analytical arguments and write clear logical prose.
4. Identify the structure and operations of the U.S. and other political systems, and to define and apply concepts and theories in political science and international relations.

For the most updated curriculum and course information, go to the catalog of record.