During the fall semester U.N. program, you spend at least two days a week in New York at the United Nations. For additional credits, you may also opt to participate in an Internship which would add an additional day(s) to your schedule. You will have the opportunity to hear from members of the U.N. Secretariat, the delegations, special agencies, or nongovernmental organizations represented at the United Nations. Group discussion typically follows. The balance of the day is devoted to other projects such as attending various meetings, conducting interviews and gathering data for your research project.

Courses

The Semester on the United Nations is an eight credit program in which you enroll in two required courses.

  • PSCI 383/The United Nations System and the International Community (4 credits)

On-site exposure to the realities of international politics in the United Nations context. An examination of the evolution of the United Nations and the network of international institutions associated with it. An analysis of the role played by the United Nations in the larger international community.

  • PSCI 384/Research Seminar on the United Nations (4 credits)

Students conduct research on selected topics related to the United Nations and its role in the larger international system. Assignments include the preparation of a major research paper designed to develop techniques appropriate to the analysis of international affairs.

  • Optional: PSCI 283/United Nations Community Internship (2-8 credits)

If you decide to participate in an internship, you will need to discuss your options with program director and will need to schedule one or more additional days for your internship.

Besides the two required courses, students will complete a full semester by enrolling in additional courses on campus.

Fall 2013 Program Director

Professor Carlos Yordan, Associate Professor of Political Science

Program Calendar

Fall semester classes begin in early September and end in mid-December.

Eligibility

To participate on the Semester on the United Nations, you must:

  1. be a junior or senior
  2. a minimum 3.0 GPA
  3. have completed at least one introductory course in international relations, foreign policy, international organization, or an equivalent.

Cost

The program fee for Drew students includes tuition, round-trip transportation to the U.N., and program-related cultural events and excursions.

Non-Drew Students please contact the Office of International & Off-Campus Programs for application and cost information.

Financial Aid

Drew students will maintain the regular financial aid package to which they are entitled.

Non-Drew students should contact their financial aid office regarding the use of federal and state aid administered by their home institution which, in many cases, may be used in connection with the Semester on the United Nations.