At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, the Diplomacy and World Affairs (DWA) program helps you understand international relations and the forces that shape global politics and economics. DWA blends theory, policy, and practice to prepare you to think critically, act ethically, and lead with purpose on the Occidental campus and beyond.
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As a Diplomacy and World Affairs major at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you will study how states, markets, political movements, and cultural identities shape international relations. The program integrates politics and economics with real-world policy analysis to help you understand how decisions get made in international organizations and national capitals. You will strengthen your ability to analyze data and case studies, evaluate competing policy options, and develop the communication and leadership skills needed to work on concrete global problems.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Diplomacy and World Affairs Department offers exciting opportunities that combine classroom study with real-world experience, such as the Kahane United Nations Program in New York and the Young Initiative for Global Political Economy, which allows students to intern with diplomatic missions and international organizations working on trade, human rights, security, and development. Guided by faculty mentors and visiting practitioners, you’ll build a portfolio of research, internships, and presentations that prepares you for truly global careers in diplomacy, economic and security policy, business, consulting, and law.
