Major Requirements

The DWA major completes six core courses (24 units), a language requirement, and at least 16 more credits in international relations, two of which must be DWA courses. 

Coursework

Core Courses (24 units, 6 courses)

DWA 101	International Relations: The Changing Rules of the Game	4 units
DWA 102	International Organizations	4 units
DWA 103	Introduction to Global Political Economy	4 units
ECON 101	Principles of Economics I	4 units
	One DWA course at the 300-level	4 units
DWA 490	Senior Seminar	4 units

Additional Electives

Sixteen credits in international relations classes numbered 200 or higher.  At least 8 of these credits must be in in Diplomacy and World Affairs at the College. Department credit can be given for up to two courses in international relations from a different Occidental academic department, the United Nations Program, or from study abroad; off-campus courses must be approved by the department chair prior to departure.  

Language Proficiency

Students must complete the equivalent of four college semesters of one language (101, 102, 201 and 202), or two college semesters each of two languages (i.e. 101 and 102). Parts or all of the language requirement may be waived for international students or advanced speakers in any language other than English pending verification by a language professor. Please contact the DWA department chair for further clarification.