Welcome

Your Bridge to the World!

The Master of Arts in International Relations is an interdisciplinary program that integrates the study of international relations, international economics, history, political science, cultural anthropology, criminal justice, and international business.  This cross-disciplinary approach is best suited to analyze and understand global events and human development in the post-Cold War era.  St. Mary's Graduate School offeres three program options:  on-campus, online, and off-campus (Ft. Hood, Killeen, TX).

The on-campus program offers a Master of Arts degree in International Relations with a concentration in one of five possible areas:  Inter-American Studies, International Conflict Resolution, International Criminal Justice and Crime Control, International Development Studies, and Security Policy.  The online and off-campus programs offer a Master of Arts degree in International Relations with a concentration in Security Policy.  All programs require the completion of 36 credit hours of coursework during which students gain a breadth of knowledge concerning the behavior of states and non-state actors in the international arena, as well as a depth of knowledge in their focus areas.  The degree is designed to permit students to integrate internships and/or study abroad opportunities into the 36-hour curriculum

The International Relations Program serves as an information depot for international relations, events, and their implications in today's world. Here you'll find program information, information on internships, short profiles of our faculty and advisors, and other useful information.