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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, this “big step down” poli sci grad had a job offer from the White House before graduation.

Clearly, JMU failed me.[/quote]

Trump Admin  :lol:

Seriously though, IR and generic politics degrees are not the same things. A quality IR program will be a standalone department, not an also ran track in poly sci. And will require foreign language fluency, economics, history, government — plus a couple of politics classes. Kids will be encouraged to consider fluency in a critical language, studying abroad in a country with that language and specializing their coursework in that area. They are looking for CIA, NSA, etc, State Dept, NGO jobs.

IDK about JMU politics. But UVA and WM are clearly stronger in IR. So first, OP’s kid should think about what their goal is. [/quote]

DP.  I highly doubt the PP was graduating from college during the Trump administration.  Additionally, the International Relations major at UVA is indeed a track under the politics dept.   Everything else you mention is also required of kids majoring in International Relations/Studies/Affairs/National Security at both JMU and VT, and I imagine at GMU as well.

OP, I would encourage you and any other parents looking for IA/FR/NS programs for your kids to explore ALL options available to you.[/quote]

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