International Relations

The world gets smaller every day, yet the programs seem to grow larger.

International Relations major

Be a part of the solution by studying global issues and diplomacy with an international relations major in political science.

Everything from world religions to the politics of Russia and Eastern Europe. You’ll discover that politics is much more than what leads up to Election Day.

You’ll learn about Latin American politics, Asian history, world religions, etc. Then, you can test your diplomacy skills as you compete with students from other colleges at the Model UN Conference.

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Understanding the world becomes more important every day

Majoring in international relations will position you for any number of rewarding career options or set you on the path to continue your education. And you’ll gain the satisfaction of feeling like you’re making a difference.

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Model UN: Role-Playing Diplomacy

Simpson’s Model United Nations team regularly wins delegation awards at Midwest Model United Nations (MMUN), a diplomacy simulation where students play the role of a nation’s ambassadors. Simpson student participants won 5 delegation awards in 2018. This video captures the excitement at the MMUN conference!