Undergraduate
Degree Programs

In an era of globalization, knowledge of geography at all scales, and of the processes and patterns of international relations, is vitally important. The international relations department allows students to expand their understanding of both, and to specialize in either.

The INR Department also offers an internship program. You can do an internship and get university credit for it in our department. See the internship agreement form here.

Geography majors can ...

             
  • Develop graphical and computer skills in GIS (geographic information systems). Click here to see a few examples.
  • Explore the political, economic, social, and environmental impact of human beings on the planet using cutting-edge geographic techniques.
  • Deepen their awareness of how the forces of space and time affect our daily lives.
  • What can I do with a degree in Geography?

International relations majors can ...

             
  • Deepen their understanding of the most pressing global issues, including human rights, regional integration, trade and international economic relations, transborder environmental disputes, and the role of ethnicity, culture, gender, and religion in international conflict.
  • Develop expertise in regions including Africa, Central and East Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Russia and the former Soviet States.
  • Learn cutting-edge techniques for the analysis of foreign policy, international security, and international political economy.
  • What can I do with a major in International Relations?

Students may also pursue a minor in either discipline, and members of the International Relations faculty participate actively in undergraduate certificate programs such as those offered by the Latin American and Caribbean Center and the Transnational and Comparative Studies Center.

Departmental majors and other students interested in international relations are invited to join the international relations club, a student-run organization that regularly sponsors events of interest to the university community.

Prospective FIU students wishing to major in international relations or geography should first apply to the university. After completing lower division requirements (generally, the first two years of coursework), students may declare their major. All students and prospective students are welcome at any time to schedule an appointment with an undergraduate advisor who will be happy to explain the Department's degree programs. For an appointment, please call 305-348-2556 or come to the International Relations Department offices on the fourth floor of the DM building (DM 432).

For detailed information on both geography and international relations bachelor's degree requirements, please click here.

Honor Society Information for Undergraduates!!!

The International Relations Department is proud to offer membership (to qualified students) to the Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society. This society is open to both Geography and International Relations majors. For a flyer describing this society, please click here. To read about the benefits of membership, please click here. To apply to this society, please click here or contact Dr. Felix Martin in the INR department. The constitution of this society can be found here.