Har du lyst til å studere internasjonale relasjoner og diplomati i en av verdens mest innflytelsesrike byer?
St. Francis College (SFC) er et lite, privat universitet midt i Brooklyn, en av hippeste og mest multikulturelle forstedene i New York. Her har de som mål å utdanne verdensborgere, og å gjøre deg til en leder innenfor ditt fagfelt. Med bare 2 600 studenter, har de også virkelig kapasitet til det. Kun noen stopp unna Wall Street og FNs hovedkvarter er det få steder i verden mer egnet enn St. Francis til å gi deg en innføring i internasjonale relasjoner og diplomati på et høyt nivå.
Din unike opplevelse i New York City
- Campus midt i Brooklyn, med utsikt over NYC skyline!
- Små klasser, mer individuell oppfølgning.
- Internasjonalt miljø med studenter fra over 80 forskjellige land.
- Ofte anerkjente gjesteforelesere med industrierfaring innen ditt fagfelt
Hvordan fungerer gap year-programmet ved St. Francis College?
Gjennom SONOR søker du opptak ved St. Francis College for et semester eller et år. Velg mellom denne skreddersydde studiepakken eller sett sammen fagene dine selv. Din veileder kan hjelpe deg med å plukke ut aktuelle fag for deg.
Når du har fått godkjent fag tilsvarende 15 amerikanske credits er du fulltidsstudent og har rett til støtte fra Lånekassen.
Typiske fag for studiepakken
The United Nations
This course is designed to develop an awareness of the United Nations. Its purpose and the evolution of its functions are examined with special emphasis on its role in the post-Cold War world. Attention is focused on its humanitarian activities; the problem of peacekeeping and peacemaking; the evolution of its structure and new models for reform of the UN.
- 3 semester credits -> 6 studiepoeng
International Relations
Post-World War II international politics viewed through concepts (sovereignty, national interest, power) and the instruments for the conduct of foreign policy (diplomacy, war, global economics, world organizations, and international law).
- 3 semester credits -> 6 studiepoeng
Political Leadership
This course will explore the concept of Leadership and will begin by investigating the leadership potential in all individuals; differentiating leadership from management, defining leadership as it pertains to all aspects of American society and identifying the basis for Leadership. It will investigate and analyze diverse theories of Leadership along with discussion on human motivation. It then emphasizes the core traits and other personal qualities deemed to be required by successful Leaders. The course will also focus on the leaders character as the basis for leading and for ethical decision-making in an organizational context.
- 3 semester credits -> 6 studiepoeng
Current Problems: Asia
Analysis of the major economic, social and developmental issues of Asia from a global perspective. Lecture/discussion format with lectures conducted by leading figures in academic, political, and diplomatic fields.
- 3 semester credits -> 6 studiepoeng
Current Problems: Africa
Analysis of the major economic, social and developmental issues of Africa from a global perspective. Lecture/discussion format with lectures conducted be leading figures in
academic, political and diplomatic fields.
- 3 semester credits -> 6 studiepoeng
Current Problems: Middle East
Analysis of the major economic, social, and developmental issues of Middle East from a global perspective. Lecture/discussion format with lectures conducted by leading figures in academic, political, and diplomatic fields.
- 3 semester credits -> 6 studiepoeng
Current Problems: Latin America
Analysis of the major economic, social and developmental issues of Latin America from global perspective. Lecture/discussion format with lectures conducted by leading figures in academic, political, and diplomatic fields.
- 3 semester credits -> 6 studiepoeng