Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is Syracuse University’s home for innovative, interdisciplinary teaching and research in the social sciences, public policy, public administration and international relations. It includes America’s No. 1 ranked graduate program in public affairs, offering highly regarded professional degrees alongside advanced scholarly degrees in the social sciences. It’s also home to undergraduate programs across the full spectrum of social sciences.
Curriculum
Requirements for the major include 48 credit hours and proficiency in a modern second language:
- Four required introductory courses
- Three advanced courses in each of two concentrations
- Three research methods courses
- Senior seminar/capstone research project.
The Distinction Program offers an enhanced research and mentoring experience. Eligible students work closely with a faculty mentor to develop a research project that goes beyond the scope of the capstone required for all international relations majors. The program equips students with the skills and support to produce work suitable for academic conferences or publication in undergraduate social science journals.
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