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Well thats why I think I probably won’t be taking political science at all, more so international relations as my major ( as I see it is possible/ more common at university). I now find it’s a emphasis in international relations that one may take as I see with universities colleges such as James Madison College:[James</a> Madison College @ Michigan State University - International Relations](<a href=“http://jmc.msu.edu/ir/]James”>International Relations | James Madison College | Michigan State University)
I also so far plan to attend graduate school for international relations ( which I hear is like 2-3 years). So I guess I won’t be taking political science? I get confuse with emphasis, then to hear minor, or so second major… I’m trying to take the right courses so I coudl be on the right job path, and attend a good graduate school.
<a href=“http://www.gradschools.com/Subject/International-Relations/202.html[/url]”>http://www.gradschools.com/Subject/International-Relations/202.html</a>
<a href=“http://www.gradschools.com/Article/international-relations-curriculum/218.html[/url]”>http://www.gradschools.com/Article/international-relations-curriculum/218.html</a></p>
<p>The only reason you should choose political science is because you’re genuinely interested in it. It certainly isn’t a major that’s going to make you big bucks.</p>
<p>Do you say the same for international relations? Though I do know political science can lead to a successful career.</p>
<p>International relations will really only get you a successful career if you’re coming out of a top school in that field; ie Georgetown, etc.</p>
<p>I’d look into international business; either double major with IR or figure out a way to make yourself more employable.</p>
<p>What is international business?</p>
<p>Coolbreeze: To me International Relations looks very similar to poli sci. Do you have any interest in any other Social Sciences? </p>
<p>In your opinion pandem what is the most financially rewarding social science?</p>
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<p>To post 64</p>
<p>I disagree (with your first statement) , though I do know the large benefits/ oppurtunities attending a top graduate international relations program… which is why I’m looking at ( and suggest for others) good and respected undergraduate programs for international relations… I just think there are a lot of jobs with international relations ( including graduate program or not) that many are lacking education about. </p>
<p>Double majoring or having a minor was a ideal I had, but then I thought that all goes with your specialization ( if that is required), as only a senior, I lack a lot of information about tha</p>
<p>trojanman10101, international relations is my interest in social science… I actually have interest in political science as well though international relations is what interest me the most. I’m just really surprise by how many ( well actually only a few, 2 posters so far) stating that international relations is not that successful. It’s clear how successful it can be, even looking at that there are graduate school programs…</p>
<p>International Business doesn’t sound like my thing. </p>
<p>Coolbreeze: What are the three main majors you are looking into?</p>
<p>It really depends on how far you plan on going with your education. For the most part, you aren’t going to get a job in your (social science) field without higher education. Economics is probably the biggest exception, followed (distantly) by geography.</p>
<p>It’s pretty much that way with any liberal arts field. Barring a masters/doctorate, you won’t be working in that particular field. All of the majors are essentially on the same level, career wise. For example, you won’t be able to get an anthropology job without post-undergrad education.</p>
<p>Personally, I’m probably going to double major: business management and a social science. That way I get the best of both worlds.</p>
<p>So you don’t think a masters in economics or American history is financially beneficial?</p>
<p>Masters: [Foreign</a> Policy Association: Students Corner: Top International Relations and Public Policy Graduate Programs](<a href=“http://www.fpa.org/info-url_nocat2405/info-url_nocat_show.htm?doc_id=54936]Foreign”>http://www.fpa.org/info-url_nocat2405/info-url_nocat_show.htm?doc_id=54936)</p>
<p>Undergrad: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/other-college-majors/503437-ranking-undergraduate-international-relations-programs.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/other-college-majors/503437-ranking-undergraduate-international-relations-programs.html</a></p>
<p>There’s certainly jobs for IR grads from top schools. You’ll probably be working for the guv’mint though.</p>
<p>Economics, no idea. </p>
<p>History, if you want to be a history professor, sure. Otherwise, no. </p>
<p>(Talking about masters’.)</p>
<p>Yeah, international buisness doesn’t sound right for me either… though with international relations there are jobs that work with international buisnesses.</p>
<p>Well actually international relations is my top major ( as I also plan to attend a top graduate program). I guess two other majors I would have in mind are… I don’t think I have any at all ( I previously switch from the health field, and have no intentions on being in the health field no longer). Though I think I may have intrest in a minor for international relations ( but since I will already have to learn a second language etc… I question on whether having a minor, but I think a minor could also give a boost).</p>
<p>So you are telling me it would be wise to major in IR rather than poli sci, right?</p>
<p>So you are set on IR. Does IR have any emphasizes, like poli sci does?</p>
<p>Yeah I think I’m mainly set on international relations, rather than political science. By emphasis if you mean specializations, then yes there are… but you will still be learning the right international relations for the graduate programs. I question political science in some ways since it seems like many jobs of political science line/ math international relations. Though if you want to work/ socialize international than international relations is more than likely the right field. I think having a minor could be something to think about, but I’m not completely sure.</p>
<p>Like you, I also want to make sure I’m on the right track… but as I read articles and review others it seems like thats the right major.</p>
<p>Ok well what other majors that are related to IR, such as public policy?</p>
<p>Well actually I think public policy is a specialization of international relations…
Look at bottom right hand corner of this page:[James</a> Madison College @ Michigan State University - International Relations](<a href=“http://jmc.msu.edu/ir/]James”>International Relations | James Madison College | Michigan State University)
It show the specializations offered in international relations. I haven’t got the chance to completely look at what other specializations are offered by other undergraduate programs.</p>
<p>With program above, I have interest in the following specializations:
International development
Peace and Justice
Political Economy
Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy</p>