International Relations & Global Affairs

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Face-to-face encounters

This is the only college we know where you can:

• Spend January learning about the United Nations AT the U.N. in New York City
• Study diplomacy with the former UN Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator for Ukraine right here on our Florida campus
• Visit global organizations like the World Trade Organization and the International Organization for Migration while touring Geneva, Switzerland.
• Participate in global service in the local community or in countries like Nicaragua, Peru, Tanzania or Ukraine

Real experience

While pursuing a complete liberal arts education, our International Relations & Global Affairs majors become proficient in at least one language and complete a Practicum that links their coursework to practical experiences, such as an internship, international service or study abroad. The skills you’ll gain will make you more attractive to employers.

In Their Own Words

“At Eckerd you see firsthand how global institutions work on a daily basis to ensure peace. The most gratifying intellectual experiences of my life took place not just in classrooms, but also among a group of talented peers conversing with civil servants and diplomats in The Hague and Strasbourg. I used my IRGA degree to enter the field of international development. Lessons of discipline, leadership, and humanity have enabled my success as a manager and, now, a mentor to others. Making the world a better place requires more than just sentiment. It requires uniquely qualified, capable, and ambitious leaders, and the IRGA program equips students to achieve this.”
— David Nitsch ’13
Nonprofit Management Professional

Beyond the Classroom

Outcomes