<p>Hey, I’m kind of in a situation that I didn’t see coming. BC is one of the top schools on my list, and I had anticipated applying EA, but I just got their supplemental app in the mail, and I don’t see Int’l Relations among the majors. So, my question is does BC even have one at all? I’ve seen it as an interdisciplinary program, but I’m not sure if that’s really what I’m looking for, thanks!</p>
<p>I'm not really sure what your question is. It's true that BC does not have an International Relations "department" but there is a major in International Studies offered within the College of Arts & Sciences. It is an interdisciplinary major because you are required to take classes from several different departments -- economics, political science, culture, history, etc.</p>
<p>I don't understand your objection to the interdisciplinary aspect. What is it that you are looking for specifically with an International Relations major?</p>
<p>Well, I'm simply confused. I have BC's supplemental application and I don't see the major "International Relations" listed anywhere on the list of majors for the College of Arts and Science. I understand that the major is by definition 'interdisciplinary', but I just don't see it listed anywhere as a possible major at the school.</p>
<p>You know, I think I found it. I went to the website and it was listed there, I guess it just wasn't listed in the supplemental application for some strange reason...</p>
<p>I think you have to be accepted into the major once you're in the school... but I could be wrong.</p>
<p>Just put undeclared. it does not matter. or put whatever particular aspect of IS that interests you: politics, economics, history, sociology, languages etc, or you could type in on if you need to</p>
<p>Hmmm, it says on the website that you apply sophomore year for an Int'l Relations major, so should I just put 'Undeclared' on the freshman app?</p>
<p>I think that Int'l Relations is a branch of Poli Sci... so I would put that. On the common app though it should have that as an option. You could have your guidance counselor make a quick note about it in your recommendation. You could also write about it in your essay.</p>
<p>^^ elmtree is incorrect. International studies is an interdisciplinary major. it involves elements of politics, economics, history, and cultural and diversity classes. there are five concentrations within the international studies major; while politics is one, other concentrations would require you to take very few political courses. i may be wrong, but i think some of the other concentrations are in Economics, History and Culture, and possibly globalization (not sure about this one- check the website)</p>
<p>You have to apply for the major your sophomore year. the reason it isn't on the supplement is because you can't declare yourself an international studies major unless you've already been accepted to the program.</p>
<p>it really doesn't matter whether or not you declare your major. at all.</p>
<p>BUT keep in mind that you are not guaranteed a spot in the international studies program. You have to keep (from what I've heard) AT LEAST above a 3.25 GPA, and you have to prove that you would have a lot to offer to the program. After all, it IS an application process -from what I gather, it isn't too competitive, but plenty of people do get rejected and also many don't end up applying because they screwed up their freshman year GPA. I only say this because if you are very serious about an international relations major, you may want to look to another school where you are guaranteed the major. Personally, I turned down Macalester College, which is renowned for their IS program, because I believed that BC still had more to offer academically</p>
<p>OR if there is something else you may want to major in, you can always have an international studies minor, which is not very difficult to pursue</p>