Combined Major in International Policy Studies
International Policy Studies is a major designed to give each student a world-rounded view of international studies and public policy.
What is International Policy Studies?
International policy studies examines the origin, development and implementation of international policy issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. As an International policy studies major, you will develop policy analysis and implementation skills that are applicable for public policy issues that are global, international or cross-cultural.
What You’ll Learn
As an international policy studies major, you will:
- Examine development and implementation of international policy issues from a multidisciplinary perspective
- Gain skills and knowledge about policies in different issues and in different places in the world
- Learn about different approaches to creating and implementing policies that reflect diverse circumstances and issues
- Study the impact of economic, social, political and legal policies on development at the local, regional, national, and international levels
- Learn to design and implement models to improve the development of policy
Career Options
Your degree will prepare you for a career in diplomacy, economics, public administration or public policy.
Potential career paths for international policy studies majors upon graduation include:
- International Policy Analyst
- Intelligence Specialist
- Foreign Service Officer
- International Policy Research Assistant
- Foreign Affairs Editor
- Director of Foundation Relations
- International Relations Program Administrator
- Government Liaison Officer
Combined Major Benefits
Dedicated Advising
You can expect to work with a dedicated advisor for both your academic and career needs throughout your college experience at Merrimack.
Combined Skills
By pursuing a combined major, students will have the opportunity to build multiple skill sets across a range of in-demand disciplines throughout their experience.
Affinity Group Status
Combined major students are given affinity group status, so you get access to specific resources across campus.
Guaranteed Internships
The O’Brien Center for Career Development and your career advisor will work to place you in a guaranteed internship, typically during junior year.
Courses You’ll Take
Graphic Design Major Curriculum
Graphic Design Major Requirements
General Education Requirements
In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements.
To see more details about the major, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.
Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide
More Information
Nancy Wynn
Associate Professor and Chair
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design Program Director
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