GRADUATE PROGRAM IN 1 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Incoming Student Registration Orientation
CONTENTS Overview of curriculum Recommendations for first semester Curriculum FAQ Step-by-step registration guide Q and A Questions can also be directed to intaffairs@newschool.edu 2
CURRICULUM All of the following information can be found at Milano Central- milanoschool.org. The GPIA Student Handbook is a great resource to answer any of your questions regarding curriculum, grading, transferring courses, and more. 3
MA IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The 42-credit MA degree is for recent college graduates and career changers, i.e., for people who have not yet established international careers. Curriculum consists of: o Required courses: 12 credits/4 courses o Electives: 24 credits/8 courses o Final Project (Thesis or Practicum): 6 credits/2 courses 4
MS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The 30-credit MS degree is for people with at least five years of post-university professional experience in international affairs or a related field. Curriculum consists of: o Required courses: 12 credits/4 courses o Electives: 18 credits/6 courses 5
REQUIRED COURSES: 12 CREDITS/4 COURSES (MA AND MS) Core courses (2): NINT 5001 Global Flows NINT 5000 Theories, Histories and Practices of Development (THPD) Skills courses (2): Economics in International Affairs o NINT 5109 Economics in International Affairs AND NINT 5110/5111 Lab Economics in International Affairs o OR NINT 5119 Economics in International Affairs Intensive (Recommended for students in the Development concentration) Research Methods o o NURP 5013 Quantitative Methods (Recommended for students in the Development concentration) OR NINT 5005 Research Methods 6
ELECTIVES: 24 CREDITS/8 COURSES (MA) 18 CREDITS/6 COURSES (MS) Concentration: Students choose a concentration within the international affairs field. A concentration is declared after the completion of 18 credit hours. An updated list of concentrations and approved courses is available each semester on the course schedule. 7
Other Electives include: International Field Program (IFP) field experience through internships and research overseas. Participating students earn six credits over summer. Informational session in September. Internship Credit or non-credit Independent Study Electives outside of concentration 8
FINAL PROJECT: 6 CREDITS/2 COURSES (MA ONLY) Practice Option: A two-course sequence NINT 6960 Practicum in International Affairs I: Project Design (PIA I) - Students practice key concepts and skills essential to effective program development and project management - needs assessment, logical framework, strategic design, implementation, proposal and report writing, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy. NINT 6961 Practicum in International Affairs II: Project Implementation (PIA II) - Student teams implement a project assigned by a client organization, designing an approach to the project, conducting data collection and analysis, writing an analytical report or producing some other product (e.g. brochure, manual, film), and making a formal presentation to the client and New School community. 9
FINAL PROJECT: 6 CREDITS/2 COURSES (MA ONLY) Thesis Option: Courses: NINT 6950 Thesis Workshop NINT 6951 Thesis Supervision In the semester before writing the thesis a student registers for Thesis Workshop, which focuses on designing the research project and writing a proposal. The thesis is an independent project based on field work, institutional research, and/or theoretical research involving primary and secondary sources. Media-based theses are possible, as are custom-designed projects that meet Program approval. Theses must conform to academic standards. 10
MA SAMPLE SEQUENCE- FULL TIME STUDY Term Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 3 Semester 4 Course 1 Global Flows Course 2 Economics Research Methods THPD IFP (6 credits) or PIA I or Thesis Workshop Elective PIA II or Thesis Supervision Elective Course 3 Elective Elective Elective(s) Elective Elective Credits 9 9 6 9 9 Cumulative Credits 9 18 24 33 42 11
MS SAMPLE SEQUENCE- FULL TIME STUDY Term Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 3 Course 1 Global Flows THPD IFP (6 credits) Elective Course 2 Economics Research Methods or Elective Course 3 Elective Elective Elective(s) Credits 9 9 6 6 Cumulative Credits 9 18 24 30 12
WHAT COURSES SHOULD I TAKE MY FIRST SEMESTER? If you are a full-time student, your schedule will likely consist of two requirements and one elective each semester. In your first semester, you will likely take: 1) Global Flows, and 2) Economics and/or 3) Research Methods, or 3) Elective You must take required courses in the appropriate sequence. Proficiency in economics is a prerequisite for Theories, Practices and Histories of Development (TPHD), and Economics and Global Flows must be taken before registration in TPHD. 13
WHAT COURSES SHOULD I TAKE MY FIRST SEMESTER? (CON T) If you are a part-time student, your schedule will likely consist of one requirement and one elective each semester, except the first semester (two requirements). In your first semester, you will likely take: 1) Global Flows, and 2) Economics As Economics is the pre-requisite for TPHD, it is recommended to take Economics during your first semester. 14
WHAT IF I HAVE ALREADY TAKEN ECONOMICS OR RESEARCH METHODS AT ANOTHER GRADUATE PROGRAM? Economics in International Affairs is designed for students who do not enter the program with an economics background. They should register for this course in the first semester. Students who majored in economics or who have taken micro and macro courses may waive the Economics in International Affairs course requirement upon passing a proficiency test, the date and time of which will be announced on the listserv. Research Methods presents a basic engagement with quantitative and qualitative social science methodology. Students who feel they already possess significant research methods skills either through undergraduate or work experience may email Chris London (londonc@newschool.edu) and explain their situation, and include any syllabi of relevant courses. Any questions regarding waiving a course or transferring credit are answered in the Student Handbook. 15
WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL FIELD PROGRAM? The International Field Program (IFP) provides practical field experiences through work with NGOs, international organizations, and government and local agencies, as well as a unique link between classroom curriculum and ongoing research in the world of practice. Students are placed incountry in an internship, where they also continue to explore specific questions and problems from a theoretical standpoint. The 2014 IFP offers unique country programs ranging from rural community development fieldwork to internships with international organizations. Participating students earn six credits toward their degree. Participation in the IFP is encouraged but not required. For more information on the 2015 programs, attend the IFP Roll Out in September 2014. 16
TAKING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE Matriculating students may register for one foreign language per semester at no charge. Foreign Languages at The New School 17
WHO IS MY ADVISOR? DO I NEED TO MEET WITH THEM BEFORE REGISTERING? All incoming students are assigned an advisor for their first semester. You will meet with an assigned advisor in your concentration of interest during Orientation (week of August 18th). You can meet with your advisor again during your first semester to discuss your progress and registration for second semester courses. Midway through the second semester, students are asked to choose a new advisor, preferably one who teaches in their concentration or area of study. This advising session provides the information necessary to register for first semester courses. Contact Phil with questions. 18
REGISTERING FOR SPRING 2014 COURSES You will receive your registration PIN from Phil or Andrea. Online course registration opens June 9 th at 9AM, and will close on the last Add date, Monday, September 8 th at 11:59PM. Important Dates Please Note: There is a financial penalty for dropping classes once the term has begun. However, if a student adds equivalent credits on the same day, the penalty is waived. See the Registrar s Office website for more information. 19
STEP-BY-STEP REGISTRATION Before you begin, you should have the following: Your current Registration PIN Your NetID username and password The CRN numbers, course numbers, and course names If you have not yet set up your NetID password, you can set up your account by following the directions at my.newschool.edu Web Registration Instructions 20
More information at: Milano Central Contact us at: Phil Akre, akrep@newschool.edu 21 intaffairs@newschool.edu