BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

The International Studies (IS) program of Miriam College offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the examination of national, regional and international trends in politics, economics and socio-cultural development. Subject offerings focus on economic and political issues, history and culture, peace and gender, international relations and diplomacy, among others.

Students are free to choose from among two areas of specialization, namely Development Studies and International Politics (with option to minor in Gender Studies and Peace Studies).

To complement classroom learning, students undergo a summer program that introduces them to the mainstream of political events, and development work and prepares them for their entry into local and foreign affairs. Linkages and exchanges with universities and colleges here and abroad constitute a great part of the student development program. Among these are the Model United Nations (MUN), Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR), Virginia Polytechnic University, and the University of Delaware.

In order to provide students with adequate training in evaluating current issues, an undergraduate thesis that addresses a specific problem within their area of specialization is a requirement for graduation.

At the completion of their program of study, IS students are expected to be imbued with a critical global perspective that is rooted in their appreciation of the historical and cultural heritage and dilemmas of the Philippines, of Asia, and of the World.


 

MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

The program serves as a venue to further deepen the understanding of young scholars of the growing complexities of various issues and dynamics that are emerging in this new age of globalization. Thus, the goal of the whole course is to produce graduates who are facilitators for social change in a globalized world.

Track A: With Thesis; 37 units
Track B: Without Thesis; 43 units