2020 International Affairs Viewbook

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Julien J. Studley graduate programs in international Affairs Graduate Programs

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OVERVIEW

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PROGRAMS

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Master of Arts

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Master of Science

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Begin anywhere.


REFRAmING INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRs


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Named among the top international affairs programs by the Foreign Policy Association, the Julien J. Studley Graduate

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FOR THE twenty-first CENTURY

Programs in International Affairs are distinctive in the New School tradition: critical, engaged, and iconoclastic.

The problems of the 21st century are urgent and global

in scale. The New School’s graduate international affairs programs offer unique opportunities to engage with these challenges in the heart of New York City, a center of diplomacy, business, art, and social justice activism. Our diverse faculty of research scholars, public intellectuals, and professionals from around the world encourage students to think rigorously about complex international problems and explore creative new solutions. Students take on global issues—from economic rights and urban development to new media technologies and environmental justice—while benefiting from field-based learning, small classes, and

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flexible study options.


Overview

Dynamic Approaches to Global Issues International Affairs students at The New School are encouraged to challenge conventional frameworks and develop new approaches to global problems. Through field-based learning and research opportunities with diverse external partners, students learn to integrate theory, policy, and practice—preparing for professional careers or further academic research as global leaders.

Students benefit from university-wide resources and learning

opportunities including:

» Research and fellowship opportunities offered through the university’s Observatory on Latin America, India China Institute, Vera List Center for Art and Politics, Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility, and Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative

» Courses in disciplines including social research, design, media, writing, environmental studies, and public policy offered by

The New School for Social Research, Parsons School of Design, and the Schools of Public Engagement

» Extracurricular research opportunities available through the Global Urban Futures Project, Equity for Children, Engage Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs

Media Lab, and the New Context, the student journal of the International Affairs programs DIVERSE GLOBAL CAREER PATHS Students in the International Affairs graduate programs come from diverse academic backgrounds, including the social sciences, economics, humanities, and media studies. While many arrive with a plan, others explore and define their career paths in the course of the program. After graduation, they pursue careers in a range of fields in locations around the world.

Our alumni community includes more than 1,400 graduates from

over 90 countries who work in national governments, multilateral institutions, NGOs, media, and the private sector. Recent graduates hold positions at the International Rescue Committee, MSNBC, Nike, Save the Children, and UNICEF and in the government of Kuwait and the city of Buenos Aires. Many alumni work in small civil society organizations, such as the Huairou Commission, which advocates for women’s rights, and institutions such as the Heron Foundation, which finances impact investing. Others pursue positions with entrepreneurial consultancies.

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“To change the world, start with changing the perspective. In the Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs, students and faculty explore new thinking to address the urgent crises of exclusion, inequality, displacement, authoritarianism, environmental destruction, and more.” —Sakiko Fukuda-Parr Director, Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs



International Field Program The International Field Program (IFP) enables students to spend nine summer weeks working and conducting research with community-based

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Field-Based LEarning

organizations, NGOs, and government agencies around the world. They gain hands-on experience abroad while following a rigorous course of study combining in-country seminars, professional internships, and independent research with faculty supervision. Since 2001, there have been IFP sites in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, with new sites frequently being added.

United Nations Summer Study Program The UN Summer Study Program puts students on the ground in the UN and in New York City. This seven-week program goes beyond conventional security and diplomacy issues to investigate development, human rights, humanitarian action, peacebuilding, and environmental issues. Coursework enables students to understand and engage with experience in UN consultancy work.

Studio Series The Studio series is a new study option designed to place collaboration and engaged learning at the center of the MA and MS degree curriculum. Studios integrate on-campus courses with field-based experiences abroad

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contemporary global governance, while practicums provide hands-on

during the winter and summer breaks, giving students the opportunity to expand their research beyond the semester and outside of the classroom. International Affairs programs currently offer Studios on urban issues in Cuba, migration in southern Europe, and international aid around the world, with others in development.

Graduate Minors In keeping with our commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and collaboration, The New School now offers graduate minors. These structured study pathways immerse students in disciplines outside of their primary field, expose them to alternative modes of research and practice, and broaden their skills and career options.

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Master of Arts

programs

Master of Science


Programs

Master of Arts Our 42-credit Master of Arts (MA) is a transdisciplinary program that provides students with the theoretical frameworks, tools, and skills they need for professional practice and critical policy analysis in international affairs.

CONCENTRATIONS

Curriculum

Students specialize in one of five

The MA program combines core courses with

concentrations:

a wide range of electives and opportunities

» Cities and Social Justice » Conflict and Security » Development and Global Justice » Governance and Rights » Media and Culture

for social research and hands-on experience. Four core courses (12 credits) Four concentration courses (foundation

course and three electives) (12 credits)

Four additional electives (12 credits) Capstone Project (6 credits)

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Master of Science Our innovative 30-credit MS degree is self-designed and modular, allowing early- to mid-career professionals to tailor their graduate studies to their interests and career goals. The modular structure makes it possible for students to combine skills and knowledge drawn from courses in international affairs as well as programs in social research, design, and media. The MS can be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. To apply, students must have at least three years of professional experience. Returned

Module Combinations

Curriculum

The MS curriculum allows students to

The MS program combines core courses with

focus on subject and skill areas that further

a wide range of electives and opportunities

professional development in their chosen

for social research and hands-on experience.

field. Each student selects one of the Subject modules and one of the Critical Tools and Analysis modules. Combinations include:

» Humanitarianism + Monitoring and Evaluation

» Media and Advocacy + Media

The curriculum consists of: Two core courses (6 credits) Subject module (9 credits) Critical Tools and Analysis

module (6 credits)

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Peace Corps volunteers with two years of service may be considered.

Elective (3 credits) Capstone Project (6 credits)

Production

» Cities and Sustainable Development + Geographic Information Systems

» Gender in International Affairs + Policy Analysis

» Migration and Refugees + Community Engagement and Participation Students can also design custom modules

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in consultation with advisors.



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