COURSE CURRICULUM

The Applied Diplomacy program at DePaul University offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares students to address complex global and societal challenges. Core coursework includes Citizen Diplomacy in the 21st Century, which explores how individuals contribute to international relations, and Introduction to International Relations and Introduction to Political Economy, which provide foundational knowledge of global politics and economic systems. Courses like Diplomacy: Its Past and Present and Diplomacy: Its Present and Future help students understand the evolution and future direction of diplomacy.Students also develop practical skills through Leadership and Diplomacy and Transprofessional Mediation and Negotiation, which focus on conflict resolution, communication, and strategic decision-making. Comparative Urbanism examines global cities and their political and social dynamics, giving students insight into urban diplomacy and development.The program offers a wide range of concentrations, allowing students to specialize based on their interests and career goals. Options include Diplomacy and International Law, Diplomacy and International Relations, and Diplomacy and International Political Economy for those interested in global governance and policy. Other tracks such as Diplomacy and Religion, Diplomacy and the Arts, and Diplomacy, Culture and Identity explore cultural and social dimensions of diplomacy. Students can also focus on practical fields like Diplomacy, NGOs and Peacebuilding, Environmental Diplomacy, Urban Diplomacy, and Language and Diplomacy. Additionally, concentrations like Diplomacy and Critical Theory and History of Diplomacy provide deeper academic and analytical perspectives. This flexibility ensures students gain both broad knowledge and specialized expertise for careers in international affairs, government, and global organizations.