Take the inside-track to a career that prepares you for an interconnected global economy. You'll gain cross-cultural leadership skills in negotiation, analysis, and advocacy with an international relations degree.
At Widener, you'll master the skills to analyze and assess political and economic relations on a global level. In the classroom you'll find yourself culturally immersed through simulations and training in foreign language.
You'll gain additional skills and experience through:
Our focus on leadership development means you'll gain qualities and skills that will set you apart from others in the international relations field. You can tailor your degree to personal interests to prepare yourself for long-term success. Building confidence and leadership skills is just the beginning of what this degree will do for you.
Here, you will prepare for a fast start and long-term career success with internships, research, leadership training, and a network of professionals.
You have the flexibility to tailor your degree to your personal interests. View the Loading... to learn more.
International relations majors can participate in the following pathways:
We believe experiential learning should be at the core of any degree. That's why you'll take a hands-on approach to international relations by applying what you learn inside the classroom to unique and innovative activities outside of formal classes.
With a variety of clubs and organizations on-campus you'll have multiple opportunities to lead and participate in politics and community engagement.
You'll take your knowledge of foreign governments and current events to participate in EuroSim. This European Union simulation is held in alternative years in Europe and the United States.
Small, interactive classes deepen your learning, and create a community of faculty, staff, and students. You'll have opportunities to work on unique research, get one-on-one advice, and regularly meet with a faculty mentor. Before long, your professors and classmates will feel like a second family.
You'll participate in high impact practice research to gain real-world experience exploring political affairs to set you apart from others in the international relations field.
Research & Innovation
"My attraction to Widener came from the culture and practices of the departments I teach in. I immediately felt at home with the benefits of the small class sizes, which create a department culture that truly emphasizes an open-door policy, student-faculty collaborative research, and a significant interaction between students and professors."
"Our students care about furthering positive outcomes in society. My goal in the classroom is to help them do this by building managerial and leadership skills that improve work performance in the near term and aid career advancement."
Finding the right university can be a challenge. With one-on-one guidance from advisors and faculty, students who transfer to Widener find the right degree path, career mentorships and a second home with the Pride.
These trilingual Widener graduates have tapped into language programs and international clubs and services to help secure internships and other opportunities that will give them an advantage on the job market.
Political science students Cloë A. Di Flumeri ‘23 and Jack Heavner ’21 harness SURCA research findings to gain a deeper understanding to American politics at the state and national levels.
Upon graduation, you'll have a resume distinguished by career-specific learning experiences and be ready for long-term success.
Hear from our students about their experience in the international relations program.
I am very fortunate to have come to this country and received one of the best educations. My mindset now is ‘how can I give that type of opportunity to others back home in Guinea?’
Kapelski Learning Center
Room 332