International Relations Degree Programs
Launch Your Career with an International Relations Degree
Be the One to Bring the Change.
Immerse yourself in the study of relationships among countries, peoples, and governments while preparing for your career. With an International Relations degree from Liberty University, you will take a broad look at the disciplines of economics, law, philosophy, and geography.
Here, you’ll gain a Christian perspective to global politics in dynamic and uncertain times.
Understand how national governments interact and how that’s expressed in policy through our International Politics & Policy specialization. Or, focus in on the exciting field of intelligence and government service by choosing our Strategic Intelligence Studies specialization.
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Testimonials
“The Helms School of Government not only instilled in me a passion to pursue a career in foreign policy but also gave me the skills to achieve it. I will always be grateful for the dedicated professors in the Helms School who genuinely cared about the growth of their students
— both professionally and personally.”
– Bethany Poulos
“Professors in the Helms School of Government share their personal and professional experiences about careers that you want to have. It is an awesome opportunity to learn from people who have actually served in the field.”
– Alexis Anderson
“At Liberty, I learned to interpret reality from a biblical worldview, which helped shine a more trenchant light on my study of jurisprudence, civil government, and international relations.”
– Branden Grosvalet
International Relations Degrees
B.A. in International Relations
International Relations Minor
M.S. in International Relations
Get What You Need for Success with your International Relations Degree
Experienced Faculty
Study under professors who have real-world experience specializing in foreign policy, intelligence, and political science.
Broad Focus
Prepare to work with missions, humanitarian, or refugee organizations by understanding the connection between culture and government.
Guest Speakers
Benefit from guest speakers who offer their experience and insight into foreign policy and strategic intelligence. Get a unique, personalized perspective to your studies.
Faculty Spotlight
Assistant Professor of Government
Profesor Waddell brings a wealth of real-world experience and knowledge into the classroom. He specializes in Intelligence, Cyberspace policy, and military operations.
He served in the U.S. Navy, accumulating 2500 flight hours and 605 carrier landings. Additionally, he has been a part of the faculty at the U.S. Army War College.
Associate Professor of Government
Dr. Prentice graduated from the University of Florida with a Ph.D. in Political Science. She is currently engaged in research on faith and American foreign policy.
Some of her areas of specializations include: American Foreign Policy, Political Geography, International Relations, and National Security Law.
Professor of Government
Dr. Metallo graduated from the University of Miami with a Ph.D. in International Studies. He specializes in international law, American foreign policy, among many other areas.
He has traveled extensively throughout Central America and teaches a politics course in Antigua during the summer.
Associate Professor of Government and Fulbright Program Advisor and Scholar Liaison
Professor Udobong holds a LL.B. and a LL.M. from the University of Lagos along with an LL.M. from Harvard Law School. A few areas of specialization are international law, international human rights, adoption law, and immigration law. Additionally, she is admitted to practice law in New York, the District of Columbia, and Nigeria.
Where Students Have Interned
- Department of Homeland Security
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- U.S. Department of State
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Foreign policy advisor for the Office of Senator Marco Rubio
- Israeli Embassy