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Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs 723
International Studies, a Master of Arts in Political Science,
Politics and International a Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations, and a
Relations Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science.
The Department emphasizes a multi-disciplinary
Barry Levitt, Associate Professor and Chairperson approach to graduate education. This emphasis reflects
Iqbal S. Akhtar, Associate Professor the many disciplines and perspectives represented in the
Astrid Arrarás, University Lecturer Department, and it results in a vital and challenging
Nima Baghdadi, Visiting Instructor exchange of ideas among students and faculty members.
Alexander Barder, Associate Professor Together they investigate a stimulating range of topics,
Thomas A. Breslin, Professor from the traditional concerns of foreign policy and national
Danielle P. Clealand, Associate Professor security to contemporary global issues such as
John F. Clark, Professor democratization, the environment, human rights,
Ronald Cox, Professor globalization, and social movements. These scholarly
Kathryn DePalo, University Instructor and Director, Pre- inquiries are generally informed by an engagement with
Law Advising and Training Office (PLATO) social and political theory, to which students are exposed
Shlomi Dinar, Professor and Associate Dean, through a closely coordinated set of graduate seminars.
Steven J. Green School of International and Public Many members of the Department have longstanding
Affairs regional interests, as do many other members of the
Kevin Evans, Associate Professor and Graduate Program University faculty. The program boasts of strengths in
Director, Political Science Africa, Central Asia, East Asia, Latin America and the
Clement Fatovic, Professor Caribbean, the Middle East, and Europe.
Eduardo Gamarra, Professor The Department of Politics and International Relations is
Amaryllis Garcia-Perez, Visiting Instructor an affiliate member of the Association of Professional
Harry D. Gould, Associate Professor Schools of International Affairs.
Danielle Hanley, Visiting Instructor
Tatiana Kostadinova, Professor Master of Arts in International Studies
Eric Lob, Associate Professor
Todd Makse, Associate Professor and Director of The M.A. program is designed to prepare students for
Undergraduate Studies careers in government, the private sector, or international
Félix Martín, Associate Professor agencies, or for professional and doctoral studies.
Kyle Mattes, Associate Professor and Associate The Steven J. Green School of International and Public
Chairperson Affairs offers certificate programs in African and African
Mohiaddin Mesbahi, Associate Professor and Director of Diaspora Studies, Asian Studies, Latin American and
the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Center for Muslim World Caribbean Studies, and Transnational and Regional
Studies Studies, among others. The graduate program
Anjana Mishra, Visiting Instructor encourages its M.A. students to pursue regional
Sara Moats, Senior Instructor certification in conjunction with their work in the M.A.
Francisco O. Mora, Professor program.
Dario Moreno, Associate Professor Admission Requirements
John Oates, Associate Professor
Richard S. Olson, Professor and Director of Extreme To be considered for admission to the M.A. program,
Events Research applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 in upper-level work, or
Joaquin A. Pedroso, Instructor its equivalent, from a recognized institution of higher
Mark Rosenberg, Professor and University President education, and acceptable Graduate Record Examination
Naisy Sarduy, Senior Instructor (GRE) scores. International graduate student applicants
John F. Stack, Jr., Professor and Founding Dean, Steven whose native language is not English are required to
J. Green School of International and Public Affairs submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign
Charles Shields, Visiting Instructor Language (TOEFL) or for the International English
Judith H. Stiehm, Professor Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of
Markus Thiel, Associate Professor and Director, Miami- 80 on the iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is
Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence required. Admissions requirements are minimums and
Chantalle F. Verna, Associate Professor even if the minimums are met, admission is not assured.
Marcie Washington, Senior Instructor and Associate The application deadline is January 15 for Fall semester
Director of Undergraduate Studies admission and August 1 for Spring semester admission.
Jin Zeng, Associate Professor and Graduate Program
Degree Requirements
Director, International Relations
Susanne Zwingel, Associate Professor The M.A. program requires a minimum of 36 semester
hours of credit at the graduate level. Undergraduate
Faculty Emeriti
courses taken to satisfy prerequisites for graduate courses
Kenneth I. Boodhoo, Professor Emeritus will not count toward the 36 hour minimum requirement.
Charles MacDonald, Professor Emeritus The Graduate Advisory Committee may approve the
Brian Nelson, Associate Professor Emeritus transfer of a maximum of six graduate credits earned in
Nicholas Onuf, Professor Emeritus another recognized institution of higher education.
The Department of Politics and International Relations Core Sequence: (15 credits)
offers four advanced degrees: a Master of Arts in724 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
All MA students must complete a core sequence of five graduate degree program to which they are applying.
courses (15 credits), each of which reflects a distinctive Students need only apply once to the combined degree
disciplinary point of view. These courses are: pathway, the application is submitted to Graduate
GEO 6473 Space, Place and Identity Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30
credits of the bachelor’s degree program. A student
INR 6706 Political Economy of International admitted to the combined degree pathway will be
Relations considered to have undergraduate status until the student
INR 5609 Contemporary Dynamics of applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree
International Relations program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the
INR 5615 Research Design in International student will be granted graduate status. Only 5000-level or
Relations higher courses, and no more than the number of credits
INR 5017 Approaches to Area Studies specified by the program catalog, may be applied toward
both degrees.
Major Field: (9 credits) To be accepted into the combined B.A./M.A. degree
M.A. students also must select a major field of study in pathway, students must submit an M.A. program
either (1) Global Institutions and Issues, or (2) application by March 15 in their junior year (to apply,
International Relations and Foreign Policy, by taking three students must already have completed 75 credits in their
courses (9 credits) from an extensive list of approved undergraduate degree program). A complete application
courses in the social sciences. Students must take at least requires:
two courses offered by the Department of Politics and 1. Current enrollment in the B.A. program in
International Relations to satisfy the field requirement. International Relations at FIU
2. GRE scores
Electives: (6 credits) 3. Minimum GPA of 3.5
To satisfy the program’s elective requirement, students 4. Two letters of recommendation
may take two additional courses (6 credits) from the field 5. Statement of purpose discussing research interests
lists. Students wishing to elect other graduate-level All components of the application must be complete by the
courses offered by the University may do so with March 15 application date. Students should consult the
permission of the Graduate Program Director. graduate catalog and the International Relations Program
Thesis and Alternatives (6 credits) website for a more comprehensive discussion of
admission requirements. Students in the combined
To complete degree requirements, M.A. students have the B.A./M.A. degree pathway must apply for their
option of (a) writing a thesis or (b) taking a comprehensive undergraduate degree as soon as possible after having
examination. Before electing either of these options, satisfied the degree requirements.
students must demonstrate competence in the use of a The program gives students the opportunity to take up
foreign language other than English. to 9 credits of graduate coursework in their senior year
Any student electing (a) to write a thesis will normally that will be shared with the B.A. and the M.A. Successful
take 6 credit hours of thesis supervision and prepare a completion of the B.A./M.A. pathway will therefore require
thesis proposal subject to the approval of three members a total of 147 unduplicated credit hours. Students will take
of the University graduate faculty. A graduate faculty three 5000-level graduate courses in their senior year and
member of the Department of Politics and International follow the regular M.A. curriculum after they earn their B.A.
Relations must chair any thesis committee thus degree. A typical course of study is as follows:
constituted. No thesis may be approved until the student
Undergraduate Junior Year: apply to the program
has defended it in a public examination. Any student
(March 15 deadline)
electing (b) to take a comprehensive examination must
have 6 semester hours of course work in preparation for Undergraduate Senior Year
the exam. One half of the comprehensive examination will Fall Semester – take 12 credits, including one 5000-level
cover the core sequence of courses, and the other half will course
cover the student’s major field. Spring Semester – take 12 credits, including two 5000-
level courses
Combined B.A. in International Graduate Program
Relations/M.A. in International Studies Summer – take 3 graduate credits (5000-level or higher)
Degree Pathway Fall – take 9 graduate credits (5000-level or higher)
Spring – take 9 graduate credits (5000-level or higher)
The combined B.A./M.A. degree pathway allows highly Summer – take 6 graduate credits (thesis or comps
qualified undergraduate students to pursue an accelerated preparation)
M.A. degree in International Studies. Students accepted
into this pathway will be able to complete the M.A. degree Students in the combined B.A./M.A. pathway in
as much as one year sooner that would otherwise be International Studies must complete all other requirements
possible. Students accepted into the International for the M.A. degree in International Studies (please
Relations Honors Track are particularly encouraged to consult the graduate catalog and the Department’s online
apply for this program. graduate handbook).
To be considered for admission to the combined
bachelor’s/master’s degree pathway, students must have
completed at least 75credits in the bachelor’s degree
program at FIU and meet the admissions criteria for theGraduate Catalog 2020-2021 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs 725
Master of International Business/Master INR 6706 Political Economy of International
Relations 3
of Arts in International Studies Joint INR 5615 Research Design and International
Degree Pathway Relations 3
GEO 6473 Space, Place and Identity 3
The Department of Politics and International Relations and
INR 5609 Contemporary Dynamics of
The Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Graduate School of Business
International Relations 3
at Florida International University offer a joint degree
INR 5017 Approaches to Area Studies 3
pathway culminating in both a Master in International
Field course 1 3
Business (MIB), and a Master of Arts in International
Field course 2 3
Studies (MAIS). Under the joint degree pathway, a student
Field course 3 3
can obtain both degrees in significantly less time than it
would take to obtain both degrees if pursued In order to satisfy the 36 credits hours required by the
consecutively. The joint degree pathway will use existing MAIS program, 12 credit hours will be transferred
faculty, courses, and resources. Important criteria relating from the MIB program as follows:
to the joint degree pathway are as follows: MAN 6606 Fundamentals of International Business 3
1. Candidates to the joint degree pathway must meet the BUL 6850 International Business Law 3
entrance requirements established by each individual Elective 1 3
program. Candidates must indicate on the application Elective 2 3
their intention to pursue the joint degree option.
All MAIS students coming into the MIB program will
Students deciding to pursue the joint degree option
be required, during the first month of classes, to take
after having been admitted to one program will
a 16-hour workshop in Accounting and a 16-hour
indicate this intention only on their second application.
workshop in Quantitative Methods. The purpose of
2. Applications for the joint degree pathway will not be
these workshops is to ascertain whether that students
accepted from candidates who have already
have the necessary background in both of these
graduated with either degree. MIB or MAIS students
fields. Students must pass each workshop with at
must apply and be admitted no later than the second
least a B grade (there is no charge for this workshop).
to last semester in which they are expected to
Otherwise, they must register, and pay the
complete their original degree requirements, including
corresponding tuition for the Accounting class (ACC
the comprehensive examination for the MAIS degree.
6026) and/or the Quantitative Methods class (QMB
3. Candidates must satisfy all requirements for each
6357) in the Evening MBA program, and earn a grade
degree. The two degrees will have four common
of B or higher.
courses. All courses transferred between degrees
Joint degree pathway candidates will not receive either
must be completed with a grade point average of 3.0
degree until all requirements for both programs have been
or higher. Courses transferred to meet elective credits
satisfied. Students deciding against completing a second
must be 5000 or 6000 level courses. Directors of the
degree must satisfy all of the program requirements for the
MAIS and MIB degree programs may adjust these
first degree program as if they had never been a joint
exact course requirements as a result of future
degree pathway candidate.
changes to the MAIS or MIB curriculums.
3.1. To obtain the MIB degree, MAIS students who Doctor of Philosophy in International
have successfully completed the required 36 credits
must, additionally, complete 24 credit hours in the Relations
MIB program as follows: The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for
MAR 6158 International Marketing 3 careers as scholars and teachers. It provides students
MAN 6635 Global Strategy and Business with a solid theoretical foundation while allowing individual
Models 3 latitude for rigorous research on a wide range of subjects.
MAN 6679 Master’s Project in International Students work closely with dedicated, internationally
Business 3 recognized scholars.
MAN 6601 Global Management Skills 3
FIN 6644 Global Financial Strategy 3 Admission Requirements
ACG 6255 International Accounting 3 To be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program, all
MAN 6930A Master’s Seminar in Management 1 1 applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, or its
MAN 6930B Master’s Seminar in Management 2 1 equivalent, from a recognized institution of higher
MAN 6930C Master’s Seminar in Management 3 1 education, or have received a bachelor’s degree before
In order to satisfy the 36 credits hours required by the they matriculate in the program.
MIB program, 12 credit hours will be transferred from Applicants should have a minimum undergraduate
the MAIS program as follows: grade point average of 3.2, or its equivalent, a minimum
INR 5017 Approaches to Area Studies 3 grade point average of 3.5 for all combined graduate work,
INR 5409 International Law 3 and acceptable Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Elective 1 3 scores. International graduate student applicants whose
Elective 2 3 native language is not English are required to submit a
score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language
3.2. To obtain the MAIS degree, MIB students who (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing
have successfully completed the required 36 credits System (IELTS). A total score of 90 on the iBT TOEFL
must, additionally, complete 24 credit hours in the (equivalent to 575 on the paper-based version of the Test
MAIS program as follows:726 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
of English as a Foreign Language) or 6.5 overall on the INR 6706 Political Economy of IR
IELTS is required. • Comparative Area Studies:
Applications will be reviewed only in the spring term for INR 5017 Approaches to Area Studies
fall admission. Students who wish to be considered for • Foreign Policy and Security Studies:
graduate assistantships must submit an application by INR 6338 Strategic Studies
January 15 for admission in the following Fall semester. • Global Governance, International Law and
Degree Requirements International Ethics
INR 5409 Int'l Law I
The Ph.D. requires a minimum of 75 semester hours of OR
credit at the graduate level. INR 5507 Int'l Organizations
Undergraduate courses taken to satisfy prerequisites
for graduate courses will not count toward the 75 hour Major and Minor Fields: (15 credits)
minimum requirement. Students earning a M.A. degree Students must select a major field of study in (1) Global
within the last five years may count 36 credits toward the Political Economy and Development (2) Comparative Area
75 hour minimum requirement. The Graduate Advisory Studies (3) Foreign Policy and Security Studies, or (4)
committee may approve the transfer of a maximum of 12 International Law by taking three courses (9 credits) from
graduate credits earned in a non-degree capacity at FIU. a list of approved courses. Students must also select a
Ph.D. students who have satisfied all other minor field of study consisting of at least two courses (6
requirements for the M.A. apart from the exit requirement credits), (a) by choosing a second field from the above list,
(i.e. all coursework and the foreign language competency) (b) by taking a Ph.D. field in some other teaching unit of
are eligible to receive an M.A. degree. Passing the the University, or (c) by creating a field in consultation with
doctoral comprehensive examinations serves as the Graduate Program Director and three members of the
equivalent to the M.A. comprehensive examination. Ph.D. University faculty.
students who have satisfied their requirements should
consult with the Graduate Program Director about the Electives: (15 credits)
necessary paperwork and procedures to receive the M.A. To satisfy the Ph.D. program’s elective requirement,
degree in the course of their Ph.D. studies. students must take 15 credits of additional course work,
Core Sequence (15 credits) including independent study courses. Students wishing to
elect a course or courses offered elsewhere in the
All Ph.D. students must complete a core sequence of five University may do so with permission of the Graduate
courses (15 credits). These courses are: Program Director. Students must demonstrate the ability
INR 5609 Contemporary Dynamics of International to use a foreign language other than English for scholarly
Relations purposes.
INR 5615 Research Design in International
Relations Comprehensive Exams (6 credits)
INR 6604 International Relations Theory I Within 6 months of completing the foreign language
INR 6608 Contemporary International Relations requirement and 60 hours of course work, students must
Theory sit for written comprehensive examinations on the core
Second methods course from the following list (or another sequence and in both of their fields. Students may sit for
methods course approved by the Graduate Program their comprehensive examination during the term in which
Director): they complete these requirements.
INR 5616 Qualitative and Interpretive
Methods in International Relations Dissertation (15 credits)
POS 5706 Graduate Seminar in Political
Within 3 months of passing the comprehensive
Science Research Methods
examinations, students should publicly present a
ECO 7424 Econometric Methods 1
dissertation proposal that is acceptable to a committee of
ANG 6480 Ethnohistorical Research Methods
at least four qualified scholars. Three members of the
ANG 6497 Qualitative Research Methods
committee, including the dissertation supervisor, must be
GIS 5935 Topics in GIS
graduate faculty members of the Department of Politics
PAD 7705 Applied Quantitative Analysis I
and International Relations. One must be from outside the
PAD 7707 Applied Quantitative Analysis II
department, but inside FIU. Other members must be
PAD 7703C Empirical Methods in Public
approved by the Graduate Program Director.
Administration
To complete program requirements, Ph.D. degree
Fields selection: candidates must enroll for a minimum of 15 dissertation
a. Global Political Economy and Development credits and maintain matriculation until the degree is
b. Comparative Area Studies awarded.
c. Foreign Policy and Security Studies
d. Global Governance, International Law and Combined Master of Arts in Asian
International Ethics
Studies/Doctor of Philosophy in
Gateway courses (9 credits) International Relations Degree Pathway
Each field has one or two gateway courses. Students take The combined M.A. in Asian Studies/Ph.D. in International
three gateway courses out of four fields. Relations pathway allows qualified graduate students to
• Global Political Economy and Development: pursue both degrees simultaneously. To be accepted intoGraduate Catalog 2020-2021 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs 727
this pathway, students must submit an application for the ANG 6480 Ethnohistorical Research Methods
M.A. in Asian Studies/Ph.D. in International Relations by ANG 6497 Qualitative Research Methods
January 15 in the year in which they wish to begin their GIS 5935 Topics in GIS
studies. Applicants must meet the admission eligibility PAD 7705 Applied Quantitative Analysis I
requirements and follow the admission procedures for PAD 7707 Applied Quantitative Analysis II
both programs. PAD 7703C Empirical Methods in Public
Students must fulfill the requirements for both Administration
programs, and up to 33 credits may count for both
Gateway courses (9 credits)
degrees. To graduate, students must complete the
There are four major field of study: (1) Global Political
requirements of the International Relations doctoral
Economy and Development (2) Comparative Area Studies
program, including the required 75 hours.
(3) Foreign Policy and Security Studies, and (4) Global
In addition to the requirements for the two degrees,
Governance, International Law and International Ethics.
during their first two years of enrollment in this combined
Student must take one gateway course for three of these
degree pathway, students will enroll in the following
fields. Gateway courses for each field are:
course which fulfills the M.A. in Asian Studies methods
(1) INR 6706 Political Economy of International
requirement:
Relations
INR 5615 Research Design in International
(2) INR 5017 Approaches to Area Studies
Relations
(3) INR 6338 Strategic Studies
The following International Relations courses will also be (4) INR 5409 International Law I
taken by M.A. in Asian Studies students during the first or
two years of the program and will count toward the M.A.: INR 5507 International Organizations
INR 5609 Contemporary Dynamics of International
Relations Major and Minor Fields: (15 credits)
INR 6706 Political Economy of International 9 credits in major field of study
Relations 6 credits in minor field of study
Master of Arts in Asian Studies Electives: (15 credits)
Additional elective coursework
Requirements
Comprehensive Exams (6 credits)
(30 credits Thesis Option/30 credits Non-Thesis Option) Once students have achieved 60 credits, they must sit for
Core Courses: (24 credits) written examination on the core sequence of their fields
• 9 credits of ASN 5000 or 6000 courses approved by Dissertation: (15 credits)
the Director
INR 7980 Ph.D. Dissertation
• 9 credits pertaining to world affairs
• 6 credits in Asian area studies
MAAS offers two exit options, Thesis or Non-Thesis M.A. in African and African Diaspora
Thesis Exit Option (6 credits):
Studies/Ph.D. in International Relations
ASN 6972 Master's Thesis Combined Degree Pathway
Non-Thesis Exit Option: (6 credits) The dual African and African Diaspora Studies
ASN 6912 Master's Essay (3 credits and one M.A./International Relations Ph.D. pathway allows
additional course (3 credits) qualified graduate students to pursue both degrees at the
Master’s Essay can be taken multiple times. Some same time.
students may be encouraged to develop their research Admission Requirements
projects by taking this course
To be accepted into this pathway, students must submit
Doctor of Philosophy in International an application for the M.A. in African and African Diaspora
Relations (75 credits) Studies/Ph.D. in International Relations by January 15 in
the year in which they wish to begin their studies.
Core Courses: (15 credits) To be considered for admission, students must meet
INR 5609 Contemporary Dynamics of International the following requirements:
Relations 3 1. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 in
INR 5615 Research Design in International undergraduate work.
Relations 3 2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in
INR 6604 International Relations Theory I 3 any prior graduate work.
INR 6608 Contemporary International Relations 3. Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores.
Theory 3 4. International graduate student applicants whose
Second methods course from the following list (or another native language is not English are required to submit
methods course approved by the Graduate Program a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language
Director): (TOEFL) or for the International English Language
INR 5616 Qualitative and Interpretive Methods in Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 90 on the
International Relations IBT TOEFL (equivalent to 575 on the paper-based
POS 5706 Graduate Seminar in Political Science version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Research Methods is required.
ECO 7424 Econometric Methods I728 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Applicants must follow the admission procedures for both will complete these requirements and earn their M.A.
programs (see the appropriate sections in this graduate before advancing to candidacy for the Ph.D. in
catalog). Only applications to begin studies in the fall International Relations. The research paper/proposal
semester will be considered. This designation will appear option is the only option available for students enrolled in
in the menu of programs in the graduate application, and this dual M.A./Ph.D. pathway.
students must indicate their intention to apply for this
combined degree pathway. Masters of Arts in African and African
Each applicant must complete an online graduate Diaspora Studies Requirements
application form and arrange to send transcripts of all prior
This 30-credit, one year, three-semester program
college (undergraduate and graduate) work and official
occurring over the Fall, Spring and Summer includes 9
reports of the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) and TOEFL
credits of core AADS courses, which includes 3 credits for
(if applicable) to FIU's Office of Graduate Admissions.
the directed research paper exit option, 6 credits of core
Each applicant should also submit a separate
International Relations courses, and 15 credits of
statement of purpose, along with copies of the above
electives. There is also a Foreign Language Requirement.
material. The letter of application should include a
statement expressing the applicant's academic and M.A. in AADS Core Courses: (9 credits)
professional objectives. Applicants must include writing AFA 5005 African and African Diaspora Studies
samples and other relevant professional work that may Theory (3 credits)
support their applications. Applicants must request three AFA 5855 Research Methods in African and
letters of recommendation from university professors who African Diaspora Studies (3 credits)
are able to comment on the various aspects of the AFA 6920 African and African Diaspora Studies
student's academic ability. The letters of recommendation Graduate Colloquium (3 credits —1
should be sent directly to the Director of the African and credit over three semesters)
African Diaspora Studies Graduate Program. AADS will
photocopy the recommendation letters once they are all in Combined M.A. in AADS/PhD in International
and send them to the International Relations Graduate Relations Core Courses: (6 credits)
Program Director. INR 5609 Contemporary Dynamics of International
The application file must be complete before the Relations (3 credits)
African and African Diaspora Studies/International INR 6706 Political Economy of International
Relations Graduate Program Committees will consider the Relations (3 credits)
applicant for admission. We encourage applicants to send
M.A in AADS Elective (15 credits)
their application material sooner.
15 credits of elective courses with an AADS focus may be
Required Credits from outside the International Relations Department and
within the Green School and/or the College of Arts &
Students must fulfill the requirements for both programs. Sciences. Students wishing to take courses outside of the
The 30 credits for the M.A. in AADS earned by students Green School and the college of Arts & Sciences must
will count toward the 75 credits required for the Ph.D. in seek prior approval.
INR.
M.A. in AADS Research Proposal or Paper Option
Language Requirement To graduate from the M.A. in AADS, students enrolled in
Students must demonstrate proficiency in a language this combined M.A./PhD pathway must elect to complete
other than English according to the nature of their thesis or either a research proposal or research paper for their exit
research paper/proposal and professional interests. The option. Those who elect to write a research proposal must
AADS Graduate Program Director will ask a university take AFA 6911 Research Paper/Proposal Writing in
faculty member fluent in the language of interest to the African and African Diaspora Studies.
student, to evaluate the student's fluency by asking
her/him to summarize or synthesize the content of a text of
Doctor of Philosophy in International
between 10 to 20 pages, published in that language, in no Relations (75 credits)
more than one page. That exercise will have to take place The following courses in addition to all 30 M.A. credits:
at the university during a limited period of time. The text INR 5615 Research Design in International
will be given to the student at the beginning of the Relations 3
exercise. The chosen text will have some connection to INR 6604 International Relations Theory I 3
the student's research interest. Once a student has INR 6608 Contemporary International Relations
demonstrated proficiency for the M.A. in African and Theory 3
African Diaspora Studies, that proficiency will be
recognized by the International Relations Ph.D. program. Second methods course from the following list (or another
Therefore, proficiency in a foreign language will not be methods course approved by the Graduate Program
part of the candidacy exam. Credit hours earned in Director):
meeting the language requirement will not count towards INR 5616 Qualitative and Interpretive Methods in
the 30 credit hours required for the M.A. degree. International Relations
Students should apply for graduation with the M.A. in POS 5706 Graduate Seminar in Political Science
African and African Diaspora Studies as soon as they Research Methods
have completed all requirements for the degree – ECO 7424 Econometric Methods I
including the exit requirements, as specified for the M.A. in ANG 6480 Ethnohistorical Research Methods
African and African Diaspora Studies. Ordinarily, students ANG 6497 Qualitative Research Methods
GIS 5935 Topics in GISGraduate Catalog 2020-2021 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs 729
PAD 7705 Applied Quantitative Analysis I members of the Department of Politics and International
PAD 7707 Applied Quantitative Analysis II Relations and the MALACS admissions committee.
PAD 7703C Empirical Methods in Public
Administration Admission Procedures
To be accepted into this pathway, students must submit
Gateway courses (6 credits)
an application to the Ph.D. in International Relations with a
Two out of INR 5017 Approaches to Area Studies, INR
sub-plan for a M.A. in LACS. This designation will appear
6338 Strategic Studies, and either INR 5409 International
in the menu of programs in the graduate application. The
Law I or INR 5507 International Organizations.
application must be submitted by January 15 in the year in
Major and Minor Fields: (9 credits) which they wish to begin their studies.
Major field of study 6 The following documents must be submitted and will be
Minor field of study 3 reviewed by the Admissions Committees from both units.
Comprehensive Examinations (6 credits) The following must be submitted as part of the on-line
Once students have achieved 60 credits of course work, application:
they must sit for written examinations on the core 1. Online application and application fee;
sequence of their fields as per the Ph.D. in INR section of 2. Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate
the catalog. coursework;
3. Official GRE scores;
Dissertation: (15 credits) 4. Official TOEFL scores, if applicable.
See the university catalog for relevant sections of the 5. A statement of research interests, including reasons
Ph.D. Program in International Relations for details. for seeking the M.A./Ph.D., future career goals, and a
summary of scholarly preparation for this pathway;
Combined M.A. in Latin American and 6. Three letters of reference from academic sources or
others able to judge academic abilities and potential;
Caribbean Studies (MALACS)/Ph.D. in and
International Relations Degree Pathway 7. A curriculum vitae.
The Combined Latin American and Caribbean Studies Masters of Arts in Latin America and
M.A./International Relations Ph.D. pathway allows
qualified graduate students to pursue graduate degrees in Caribbean Studies Degree Requirements (36
both areas simultaneously rather than sequentially. credits)
Students must fulfill the requirements for both programs, During their first two years of enrollment in the Combined
and up to 36 credits completed as part of the M.A. in Degree Pathway, students must complete 36 credits for an
MALACS will be counted toward the 75 credit Ph.D. in MA in Latin America and Caribbean Studies with depth or
International Relations. focus courses in International Relations.
To be considered for admission, students must meet the MALACS Core Courses (9 credits)
following requirements: During their first two years of enrollment in this combined
Admission Requirements degree pathway, students take three core courses as
follows:
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements LAS 6003 Survey of Latin America and the
to be considered for admission. Caribbean (first year, fall semester) 3
1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution LAS 6934 Research Seminar (first year, spring
for higher education (or equivalent); semester) 3
2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a INR 5615 Research Design in International
4.0 scale (or equivalent) for the last two years of Relations 3
undergraduate work and/or a GPA of 3.5 on any
previous graduate work; MALACS Focus Courses (12 -15 credits)
3. Verbal and Quantitative portions of the Graduate Students will take a minimum of 12-15 credits within the
Record Exam (GRE) scores; Department of Politics and International Relations with a
4. International graduate student applicants whose Latin American and/or Caribbean focus.
native language is not English and who have not MALACS Elective Courses (6-9 credits)
obtained a degree from an English-speaking Student may take courses from other areas.
academic institution are required to submit a score for
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) MALACS Exit Options for Combined Degree Pathway
or for the International English Language Testing (6 credits)
System (IELTS). A total score of 90 on the internet- Students may choose one of three exit options:
based TOEFL (equivalent to 575 on the paper-based LAS 6970 Thesis 6
version) or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. See the MALACS program description for more
information. The thesis is publicly defended and approved
Although admissions decisions typically are made in the by a committee of three graduate faculty members.
spring, decisions for students who have not yet received
their bachelor’s degree will be conditional, pending LAS 6905 Directed Research in Latin American
confirmation of the B.A. Meeting the minimum and Caribbean Studies 3
requirements does not guarantee admission into the Preparation of two directed research papers. Both papers
program. All applications are subject to review by the require an oral presentation and approval by a committee
of three graduate faculty members.730 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
INR 5507 International Organizations
LAS 6942 Internship in Latin American and
Caribbean Studies 6 9 Major Field credits in either:
Supervised internship leading to a major research paper in 1. Global Political Economy and Development
Latin American and Caribbean Studies. The research 2. Comparative Area Studies
paper requires an oral presentation and approval by a 3. Foreign Policy and Security Studies
committee of three graduate faculty members. 4. Global Governance, International Law and International
Ethics.
Each student is required to demonstrate proficiency in
either Spanish or Portuguese, or in another language such With advisor approval, these 9 credits may include some
as French or Haitian Creole when justified by research or all of the coursework (except INR 5615) taken in
interests. Proficiency demonstrated by scoring an satisfaction of the requirements for the MALACS degree.
advanced level on the ACTFL exam for Spanish,
6 Minor Field credits in either:
Portuguese, or French administered by FIU’s Department
1. a second field from the above major field list, or
of Modern Languages. Other tests of proficiency may be
2. a field offered within another Ph.D. program at FIU
accepted upon approval of the graduate advisor.
(with approval of the Graduate Program Director), or
Students should apply for graduation for the MALACS
3. a petition field (with approval of the Graduate
M.A. as soon as they have completed all requirements for
Program Director).
the degree – including the exit requirements. Ordinarily,
the M.A. will be conferred before the student advances to With advisor approval, these 6 credits may include some
candidacy for the Ph.D. in International Relations. or all of the coursework (except INR 5615) taken in
satisfaction of the requirements for the MALACS degree.
Doctor of Philosophy in International
Relations Degree Requirements Elective Credits:
Elective credits necessary to bring total credits earned
Students will begin study towards the Ph.D. in beyond the MALACS degree to a minimum of 24.
International Relations immediately following their
Dissertation:
satisfactory completion of MALACS requirements. A
15 credits of dissertation research.
minimum of 39 credits beyond the 36 credits required for
the MALACS degree will be necessary to satisfy the Comprehensive Exams (6 credits)
requirements of the Ph.D. Program in International After completing 60 hours of course work (or in the
Relations. semester in which they expect to do so), students may
Program Requirements take their written comprehensive examinations on the core
sequence and in both of their fields. Students must sit for
12 Core Course credits:
these examinations within 6 months of completing the
INR 6604 International Relations Theory I 3
minimum 60 hours of coursework unless granted an
INR 6608 Contemporary International Relations
extension by the International Relations Graduate
Theory 3
Program Director.
INR 5609 Contemporary Dynamics of International
Relations 3 Dissertation
Second methods course from the following list (or another
methods course approved by the Graduate Program Within 3 months of passing the comprehensive
Director): examinations, students should publicly present a
INR 5616 Qualitative and Interpretive Methods in dissertation proposal that is acceptable to a committee of
International Relations at least four qualified scholars. Three members of the
POS 5706 Graduate Seminar in Political Science committee, including the dissertation supervisor, must be
Research Methods graduate faculty members of the Department of Politics
ECO 7424 Econometric Methods I and International Relations. One must be from outside the
ANG 6480 Ethnohistorical Research Methods department, but inside FIU. Other members must be
ANG 6497 Qualitative Research Methods approved by the International Relations Graduate Program
GIS 5935 Topics in GIS Director. To complete program requirements, Ph.D.
PAD 7705 Applied Quantitative Analysis I degree candidates must enroll for a minimum of 15
PAD 7707 Applied Quantitative Analysis II dissertation credits and maintain enrollment for 3 credits
PAD 7703C Empirical Methods in Public every semester until the degree is awarded.
Administration
Gateway courses (9 credits)
Combined M.A. in Religious
There are four major field of study: (1) Global Political Studies/Ph.D. in International Relations
Economy and Development (2) Comparative Area Studies Degree Pathway
(3) Foreign Policy and Security Studies, and (4) Global
Governance, International Law and International Ethics. The combined M.A. in Religious Studies/Ph.D. in
Student must take one gateway course for three of these International Relations pathway allows qualified graduate
fields. Gateway courses for each field are: students to pursue both degrees simultaneously. Students
(1) INR 6706 Political Economy of International must fulfill the requirements for both programs, and up to
Relations 36 credits completed as part of the M.A. in Religious
(2) INR 5017 Approaches to Area Studies Studies will be counted toward the 75 credit Ph.D. in
(3) INR 6338 Strategic Studies International Relations.
(4) INR 5409 International Law I or Admission RequirementsGraduate Catalog 2020-2021 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs 731
credits 6
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements
INR 5615 Research Design in International
to be considered for admission.
Relations 3
1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
INR 5609 Contemporary Dynamics of International
for higher education (or equivalent);
Relations 3
2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a
INR 6706 Political Economy of International
4.0 scale (or equivalent) for the last two years of
Relations 3
undergraduate work and/or a GPA of 3.5 on any
previous graduate work; Students who choose the thesis exit option must include at
3. Verbal and Quantitative portions of the Graduate least one Politics and International Relations faculty
Record Exam (GRE); member, though the majority must be from Religious
4. Minimum 156 GRE verbal score or a minimum 3.5 on Studies.
a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for the last two years of
undergraduate work. Doctor of Philosophy in International
5. International graduate student applicants whose Relations Degree Requirements
native language is not English and who have not
Students will begin study towards the Ph.D. in
obtained a degree from an English-speaking
International Relations immediately following their
academic institution are required to submit a score for
satisfactory completion of M.A. in Religious Studies
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
requirements. A minimum of 39 credits beyond the M.A.
or for the International English Language Testing
degree in Religious Studies will be necessary to satisfy the
System (IELTS). A total score of 90 on the internet-
requirements of the Ph.D. Program in International
based TOEFL (equivalent to 575 on the paper-based
Relations.
version) or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required.
Degree Requirements beyond the M.A. in Religious
Although admissions decisions typically are made in the
Studies are the following:
spring, decisions for students who have not yet received
their bachelor’s degree will be conditional, pending 9 Core Course credits:
confirmation of the B.A. Meeting the minimum GEO 6473 Space, Place and Identity 3
requirements does not guarantee admission into the INR 6604 International Relations Theory I 3
program. All applications are subject to review by the INR 6608 Contemporary International Relations
members of the Department of Politics and International Theory 3
Relations and the Religious Studies Department.
Second methods course from the following list (or another
Admission Procedures methods course approved by the Graduate Program
Director):
To be accepted into this pathway, students must submit INR 5616 Qualitative and Interpretive Methods in
an application to the Ph.D. in International Relations with a International Relations
sub-plan for a M.A. in Religious Studies. This designation POS 5706 Graduate Seminar in Political Science
will appear in the menu of programs in the graduate Research Methods
application. The application must be submitted by January ECO 7424 Econometric methods I
15 in the year in which they wish to begin their studies. ANG 6480 Ethnohistorical Research Methods
The following documents must be submitted and will be ANG 6497 Qualitative Research Methods
reviewed by the Admissions Committees from both units. GIS 5935 Topics in GIS
The following must be submitted as part of the on-line PAD 7705 Applied Quantitative Analysis I
application: PAD 7707 Applied Quantitative Analysis II
1. Online application and application fee; PAD 7703C Empirical Methods in Public
2. Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate Administration
coursework; Gateway courses (6 credits)
3. Official GRE scores; Two out of INR 5017 Approaches to Area Studies, INR
4. Official TOEFL scores, if applicable; 6338 Strategic Studies, and either INR 5409 International
5. A statement of research interests, including reasons Law I or INR 5507 International Organizations.
for seeking the M.A./Ph.D., future career goals, and a
summary of scholarly preparation for this pathway; 9 Major Field credits in either:
6. Three letters of reference from academic sources or 1. Global Political Economy and Development
others able to judge academic abilities and potential; 2. Comparative Area Studies
and 3. Foreign Policy and Security Studies, or
7. A curriculum vitae. 4. Global Governance, International Law and International
Ethics.
Masters of Arts in Religious Studies Degree
With advisor approval, these may include 3 credits taken
Requirements (36 credits) in satisfaction of the requirements for the M.A. in Religious
REL 6935 Seminar in Sacred Sources 3
Studies.
RLG 6013 Modern Analysis of Religion 3
RLG 5038 Advanced Fieldwork in Religious 6 Minor Field credits in either:
Studies 3 1. a second field from the above major field list, or
12 credit hours of electives approved by the Graduate 2. a field offered within another Ph.D. program at FIU
Program Director 12 (with approval of the Graduate Program Director), or
RLG 6971 Thesis or 6 additional hours of elective732 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
3. a petition field (with approval of the Graduate (Prerequisite: Permission of the
Program Director). instructor)
PUR 6935 Advanced Communications Seminar 3
With advisor approval, these may include 3 credits taken
(Prerequisite: Permission of the
in satisfaction of the requirements for the M.A. in Religious
instructor)
Studies.
Required Courses – International Relations
Elective Credits:
INR 6107 U.S. Foreign Policy: Processes and
Elective credits necessary to bring total credits earned
Institutions 3
beyond the M.A. in Religious Studies to a minimum of 24.
INR 6609 Dynamics of International Relations in
Dissertation Credits: the 20th Century 3
15 credits of dissertation research.
Elective Courses – International Relations
Comprehensive Exams (6 credits) INR 4031 The Media and International Relations 3
After completing 60 hours of course work (or in the INR 6089 International Relations and Human
semester in which they expect to do so), students may Rights 3
take their written comprehensive examinations on the core INR 6209 Comparative Foreign Policy of Latin
sequence and in both of their fields. Students must sit for America 3
these examinations within 6 months of completing the INR 6604 International Relations Theory I 3
minimum 60 hours of coursework unless granted an INR 6606 Political Psychology of International
extension by the International Relations Graduate Relations 3
Program Director. Before advancing to candidacy,
Current selections from the Latin American and Caribbean
students must also demonstrate an ability to use a foreign
Center as offered.
language other than English for scholarly purposes.
Dissertation Master of Arts in Political Science
Within 3 months of passing the comprehensive The Master of Arts degree in Political Science at Florida
examinations, students should publicly present a International University is designed to provide students
dissertation proposal that is acceptable to a committee of with a comprehensive knowledge of the discipline. The
at least four qualified scholars. Three members of the department’s graduate program in Political Science builds
committee, including the dissertation supervisor, must be on faculty strengths and distinguishes itself by stressing a
graduate faculty members of the Department of Politics comparative approach to the study of politics. The
and International Relations. One must be from outside the program is designed to equip its graduates with a solid
department, but inside FIU. Other members must be foundation in the basic theories and methods of Political
approved by the International Relations Graduate Program Science, in conjunction with an in-depth education in
Director. To complete program requirements, Ph.D. selected traditional subfields.
degree candidates must enroll for a minimum of 15
dissertation credits and maintain enrollment for 3 credits Admission Procedures
every semester until the degree is awarded.
Applicants seeking admission for the Fall semester must
submit all application materials by March 15th (February 15
Joint Certificate in Integrated Marketing for international students). Incomplete applications cannot
Communications: Latin American be considered by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
Admission decisions will be announced no later than April
Certification 15th. Applicants must apply online using the website of the
The Joint Graduate Certificate in Integrated Marketing FIU University Graduate School. The following items
Communications: Latin American Certification is an 18- should be submitted to the FIU University Graduate
hour program with two required courses each from ICAP School:
and International Relations, plus several electives from 1. Official transcripts of all university-level work,
both areas. The objective of this graduate level certificate including undergraduate or professional school
program is to prepare working communications courses.
professionals with the skills necessary to develop and 2. An official report of Graduate Record Examination
implement communications programs in Latin America. It (GRE) scores.
is also appropriate to provide international relations 3. For International graduate student applicants whose
professionals who have gained communications native language is not English, a score for the Test of
responsibilities with a broad overview of the basic English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the
concepts and tasks of mass communications. International English Language Testing System
(IELTS).
Required Courses – ICAP Program
PUR 6806 Global Account Planning 3 It is advised to send copies of the above items to the
(Prerequisite: Permission of the Political Science Graduate Admissions Committee at the
instructor) following address: Department of Politics and
PUR 6607 Global Strategic Communication International Relations, Modesto A. Maidique Campus,
Management 3 11200 S.W. 8th Street, SIPA 436, Miami, Florida 33199.
(Prerequisite: PUR 6806) Telephone: (305) 348-1077; Fax: (305) 348-3765. In
addition, applicants must submit the following directly to
Elective Courses – ICAP Program
the Political Science Graduate Admissions Committee:
MMC 6402 Theories of Mass Communication 3Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs 733
1. Two letters of reference from former instructors who pathway, but the application must be submitted to
are able to evaluate the applicant’s potential for Graduate Admissions before the student starts the last 30
graduate study. Applicants should ensure that each credits of the bachelor’s degree program. A student
letter is signed by the author along the sealed flap of admitted to the combined degree pathway will be
the envelope. considered to have undergraduate status until the student
2. A personal statement of intent, including a discussion applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree
of education and career objectives and the specific program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the
relationship of a Master’s degree in Political Science student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for
to the achievement of those objectives. The personal graduate assistantships. Only 5000-level or higher
statement should not exceed three typewritten, courses, and no more than the number of credits specified
double-spaced pages. by the program catalog, may be applied toward both
degrees.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master’s program is competitive. Meeting
1. Students must have completed 75 credit hours.
the minimum requirements does not guarantee
2. Students must have been admitted to the Steven J.
acceptance.
Green School of International and Public Affairs.
The minimum requirements for admission to the M.A.
3. A 3.5 GPA overall in college work, and a 3.75 GPA in
program include:
Political Science courses taken at FIU, are required.
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or
4. Three letters of recommendation, at least two of
university.
which must be from FIU Politics and International
2. A minimum 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
Relations faculty, are required.
during the last two years of a student’s undergraduate
5. Students must meet admissions requirements for the
program (students with graduate or professional
M.A. in Political Science.
course work will be evaluated individually).
6. Finally, a favorable decision into the pathway by the
3. Verbal and Quantitative sections of the GRE.
Political Science graduate committee is required.
4. Graduates of non-U.S. institutions must be
7. Students will be awarded the B.A. degree upon
academically eligible for further study in the country
completion of the B.A. requirements, prior to
where the degree was earned.
completing the requirements for the M.A. degree.
5. International graduate student applicants whose
native language is not English are required to submit Common Prerequisites and Departmental
a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language Requirements (3 courses/9 credits)
(TOEFL) or for the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the The Common Prerequisites are required introductory
iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. courses for the undergraduate major and should be
among the first Political Science courses taken. The
Degree Requirements department requires one additional 2000-level course
The course of study for the M.A. in Political Science beyond the Common Prerequisites. In order to conform
requires 30 credit hours. A final research project and with both state and departmental requirements, students
research seminar are required components: must take the following:
Required Courses: (9 credits) POS 2041 American Government (or its equivalent)
POS 5716 Foundations of Political Science 3 and two of the following three courses:
POS 5706 Research Methodology 3 CPO 2002 Introduction to Comparative Politics (or
POS 6976 Research Seminar 3 its equivalent)
INR 2001 Introduction to International Relations
Core Courses: (9 credits) (or its equivalent)
Each student is required to take three of the following four POT 2002 Introduction to Political Theory (or its
core courses: equivalent)
POS 5045 Seminar in American Politics 3
CPO 5091 Seminar in Comparative Politics 3 Some transfer students will have already taken these or
INR 5007 Seminar in International Politics 3 equivalent courses at other institutions, and should not
POT 5007 Seminar in Political Theory 3 repeat them at FIU. Students with questions about course
equivalencies should contact the Political Science
Electives: (12 credits) undergraduate advisor.
Students are required to take four elective courses. A
student may take a maximum of six credit hours in a Breadth Requirement (8 courses/24 credits)
cognate field or in an approved cognate program. The Breadth Requirement is intended to expose majors to
each of the four major sub-fields of Political Science. Two
Combined B.A./M.A. in Political Science three-hour courses must be taken in each of the following
Degree Pathway subfields, for a total of 24 semester hours. These courses
may not include independent studies, internships or POS
To be considered for admission to the combined 4784 Analytic Writing in Political Science.
bachelor’s/master’s degree pathway, students must have
completed at least 75 credits in the bachelor’s degree American Politics - Any two 3000-level or above courses
program at FIU and meet the admissions criteria for the with a POS prefix, except POS 4784. PUP 4004 may be
graduate degree program to which they are applying. used as one of the required two American Politics
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