International Studies

The need for greater understanding of global differences in culture, political systems, social systems and human relationships has never been greater.

International Studies at Emory is offered through the Department of Political Science.

With the degree, you’ll be prepared to enter a wide range of careers including humanitarian aid, international law, or diplomacy—to name just a few. No matter where your path leads, you’ll have the tools to make the world a better place.

Outcomes

A degree in International Studies prepares you for opportunities in a number of fields where you can put your knowledge and skills to work immediately. Think civil service where you can make an impact on human rights, U.S. or global trade, international business, and diplomatic efforts. You could be a Congressional aide or an Embassy assistant, work in HR for a global organization, serve as an international development consultant, or become an international relations specialist.

Recent Emory graduates work at

The Carter Center
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
International Rescue Committee, a nonprofit organization supporting refugees
The Sanneh Foundation
Trinity School at Greenlawn
The American Enterprise Institute

$117,570

Median salary with master's degree

Bureau of Labor

Examples of Classes at Oxford

Introduction to Comparative Politics

This course introduces the comparative study of modern political systems within advanced industrial democracies, communist and post-communist states, and developing countries. Examine the key institutions and patterns of political behavior, as well as, the historical and social context of present-day politics.

Research Design Methods

Provides an introduction to the theory and method of contemporary political analysis. It will foster your experience as a social scientist as you acquire the set of skills that are essential for both understanding the research you will encounter in later political science classes, and being able to produce original research of your own.

Introduction to Statistical Inference

You’ll be introduced to basic statistical concepts and encouraged to critically think about data. Emphasis is placed on the utility of statistics as an everyday, universal tool to address questions in virtually all areas of research.

Example of Major Classes

Guerilla Political Videography

Learn how to shoot videos that express political ideas using theories from political television advertising, political documentaries, and commentaries.

Introduction to International Politics

Examine the nature of international systems, the causes of conflict, and the challenge to establishing international cooperation. This course focuses on global political challenges ranging from terrorism and nuclear weapons to international trade and financial relations, to economic development, human rights, and the environment.

Research Design Methods

Get ready to dive into your own research using the practices of inquiry used by most political scientists. You'll learn how to formulate research questions and subsequent hypotheses, design a research plan, determine appropriate methodologies, and employ strategies and techniques for collecting data.

Research in International Studies

Examining gender-based violence in Congo

International Studies and Global Health major Imani Brooks 22C is conducting a multi-year research project studying gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo alongside faculty in the French and Italian Studies Department. She's also conducted research around sex work and stigmatization and is involved in Emory's Black Student Alliance.

International Studies