Master of Arts in International Affairs Degree Requirements
The MAIA program at North Georgia is an online program. All courses necessary for the degree will be offered online on a two-year rotation basis. All courses for the degree will be offered within a two-year cycle.
Degree Requirements
Graduation requirements for the Master of Arts in International Affairs include:
- Completion of 36 credit hours (18 hours of foundational courses, six hours of capstone, and 12 hours of specialization courses).
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0, with no more than two courses with a grade of C.
- Completion of at least 30 hours of graduate degree requirements in residence, with no more than six hours of transfer credit.
- Completion of all degree-related course requirements, including transfer credit, within a six-year period.
Curriculum Requirements — 36 Hours
Required Foundational Courses — 18 Hours
Theory of International Relations |
3 hours |
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Theory of International Political Economy |
3 hours |
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Research Methods for International Affairs |
3 hours |
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Foreign Policy Process |
3 hours |
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Global Governance |
3 hours |
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Leadership and Organizational Theory |
3 hours |
Area of Concentration — 12 Hours
Students are required to take 12 credit hours within an area of concentration. No more than six credit hours total can come from graduate course work taken outside political science or through transfer credit. The MAIA program coordinator at North Georgia has final approval over appropriate courses in addition to those listed below. Please check with the coordinator for applicability, prior to registering for the course.
Courses Approved for the International Security Concentration
International Security Issues |
3 hours |
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European Security Issues |
3 hours |
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National Security Policy of the United States |
3 hours |
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International Political Violence |
3 hours |
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Grand Strategy and Strategic Thought |
3 hours |
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International Affairs Capstone |
6 hours |