A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Bachelor of Science
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 45.0901
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 Mercy University Undergraduate Catalog
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Program Code BS_IRDP_N Department(s) Social Science - department College/School School of Social & Behavioral Sciences Program Level Undergraduate Program Description The Bachelor of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy prepares students to become engaged global citizens and effective players in world affairs. This 120-credit program provides comprehensive training in the art and science of diplomacy, global politics and economics, and cross-cultural engagement. Students develop critical thinking skills and practical expertise through coursework taught by renowned faculty, working professionals, and scholars who are preeminent experts on conflict management, security, international law, climate change, and human rights. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and real-world applications, ensuring graduates possess the analytical and communication skills needed in today's interconnected world. Students benefit from unique experiential learning opportunities that enhance their professional development and global awareness. The program offers internships with international organizations, study abroad experiences, and competitive participation in Model UN conferences held in Washington DC and New York City. With classes offered at both the Manhattan and Dobbs Ferry campuses, students can take full advantage of Mercy's proximity to major international institutions. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths in international organizations, foreign service, government, military, non-profit organizations, and global institutions, equipped with the negotiation, diplomatic, and cross-cultural competencies essential for addressing contemporary global challenges. Program Information Eduardo Zachary Albrecht, Ph.D., Program Director 914-674-3025 ealbrecht@mercy.edu Bachelor of Science: International Relations and Diplomacy General Education Requirements 60 credits
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 193016
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_193016_d6ab0925_1
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Major Requirements
9 items
- course - World CulturesNot resolved to a course
- course - GlobalizationNot resolved to a course
- course - Model UN: FundamentalsNot resolved to a course
- course - Model UNNot resolved to a course
- course - International RelationsNot resolved to a course
- course - Int’l Negotiations & DiplomacyNot resolved to a course
- course - Int’l Security Threats CnflctsNot resolved to a course
- course - Global Challenges: Social Sci in ActionNot resolved to a course
- course - Global Challenges: Testing your Idea with Social SciNot resolved to a course
Major Electives
18 items
- course - Psych of CommunicationNot resolved to a course
- course - Latin American LiteratureNot resolved to a course
- course - Black Atlantic: Lit/HistoryNot resolved to a course
- course - History of 20th Century EuropeNot resolved to a course
- course - Chinese History Since 1949Not resolved to a course
- course - Asia in RevolutionNot resolved to a course
- course - Africa: Colonial/IndependenceNot resolved to a course
- course - American Foreign PolicyNot resolved to a course
- course - International BusinessNot resolved to a course
- course - Top Int’l Relations & DiplomacyNot resolved to a course
- course - Model UN INot resolved to a course
- course - Model UN IINot resolved to a course
- course - Study Abroad I for IRDP MajorsNot resolved to a course
- course - Study Abroad II for IRDP MajorsNot resolved to a course
- course - Service Learning: Externship INot resolved to a course
- course - Service Learning: Externship IINot resolved to a course
- course - Sociology of ViolenceNot resolved to a course
- course - Race, Culture & EthnicityNot resolved to a course
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