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Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Areas of Concentration: Historical studies in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States; Political Science; Business; Sociology

About the Major

Do the relationships between cultures and countries intrigue you? Do you want to be part of the solutions to today's international problems? The study of international relations at Holy Names University is a stimulating interdisciplinary major which gives you the opportunity to study the "big picture." The major combines studies of global interest in history, political science, business, art, education, and the sciences. The cultural diversity at Holy Names University provides an ideal environment for this major. An outstanding faculty utilizes the understandings of political science, economics, anthropology, history, sociology, and religious studies in the context of changing relationships among the world's cultures, peoples, and political entities. Every year students take part in the Model United Nations Far West which provides a hand-on international learning experience. Career Options Careers at home and abroad, in the public or private sectors, are open to the International Relations major. Graduates of our International Relations major choose careers in government service,journalism, international law, international banking and trade, specialized agencies, and foreign policy think tanks. Curriculum Preparation for the Major: ECON 1 Principles of Economics (Macro) HIST 17B United States History from 1877 to Present PSCI 6 World Politics and Geography SOCI 1 Introduction to Sociology Proficiency in a second language is highly recommended. Major Requirements: (30 upper-division units) Required (15 units): ECON 152(W) The Global Perspective HIST 185(W) Diplomacy and Foreign Policy PSCI 102(W) Comparative Political Systems PSCI 114 Comparative Revolutions PSCI 169 Power and Powerlessness History Area Studies (9 units; 3 courses across 3 areas): Asia: HIST 165 History of Contemporary China and Japan HIST 169 Cultural History of Asia Europe: HIST 124 History of Contemporary Europe Latin America: HIST 160 Contemporary Latin America HIST 162 Contemporary Central America United States: HIST 170 U.S. Social and Cultural History City Politics Elective (3 units selected from the following): HIST 126 The City as a Cultural Phenomenon SOCI 160 The City: Power, Politics, and Change International Business (3 units selected from the following): BSAD 113 International Business BSAD 151 Business, Government, and Society Highly Recommended Internship PSCI 196 Internship (W)=Intensive writing class.

Faculty

Mary Anderson, snjm, PhD University of California, Berkeley Professor of History 510-436-1543 anderson@hnu.edu Deborah Church, snjm, PhD University of Hawaii Associate Professor of History 510-436-1135 church@hnu.edu Martivón Galindo, PhD candidate University of California, Berkeley Assistant Professor of Spanish 510-436-1318 galindo@hnu.edu W. Scott Haine, PhD University of California, Berkeley Lecturer in European history 510-436-1543 haine@hnu.edu Christine Nahuanani Patrinos, snjm, PhD University of Hawaii Assistant Professor of Political Science 510-436-1027 patrinos@hnu.edu Ethel Tinnemann, snjm, PhD University of California, Berkeley Professor of History 510-436-1503 tinnemann@hnu.edu

Admission Contact Information

Holy Names University Office of Admission 3500 Mountain Boulevard Oakland CA 94619

local telephone: 510.436.1351 toll-free: 1.800.430.1321 email: admissions@hnu.edu

Scheduled visits to classes and appointments with faculty are encouraged and can be arranged through the Admission Office.

For transfer students, reasonable consideration is given to equating previous coursework with Holy Names University requirements.