International Relations
Cultivate a global mindset
Dive deep into the dynamic political, economic, social, and cultural relations among states. Understand the impact and transnational roles of non-state actors. Simmons’ international relations program will enrich your understanding of how countries cooperate, how businesses function, and how international organizations protect human rights and global issues like peace and security, public health, and sustainable development.
Through opportunities like the Warburg Program, you learn from distinguished former US Ambassadors and others in business and public service. You’ll blend theory and professional preparation in internships in local and national government.
Our events are leadership-focused, attracting visionaries like Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Gloria Steinem. By studying international relations, you'll find your political voice through panel discussions, local politics, and student council.
International relations is offered as a stand-alone minor and as a concentration within the political science major.
Our Faculty
Abel Djassi Amado
Associate Professor
Gregory Williams
Associate Professor and Program Director, Master in Public Policy
Lena Zuckerwise
Associate Professor and Department Chair
Jeffrey DeLaurentis
Joan M. Warburg Professor of International Relations
Spotlight on International Relations Students and Alums
Celebrating the 2024-25 Passionate Leaders Scholars
Six Simmons undergraduate scholars from different disciplines have been selected to join the 2024-2025 Passionate Leaders Project cohort.
Undergraduate Recipients of 2023 Senior Scholar Award
Six seniors across the University have been selected as recipients of the 2023 Senior Scholar Award, in recognition of outstanding scholarship and contribution to a field of study.
Simmons Alum Researches Equity in Healthcare for Women
Tozoe Marton ’18 has done research with the Women's Global Health Imperative Group at Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International as a public health analyst where she worked on women's global health, focusing on women and HIV.
Passionate Leaders Project: Fall 2021 Cohort
The Passionate Leaders Project supports undergraduate students seeking to enrich their academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom. Learn what the Fall 2021 Cohort is up to!
Passionate Leaders Project: Spring 2021 Cohort
The Passionate Leaders Project supports undergraduate students seeking to enrich their academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom. Learn what the Spring 2021 cohort is up to!
Passionate Leaders Project: Fall 2020 Cohort
The Passionate Leaders Project supports undergraduate students seeking to enrich their academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom.
Make Your Voice Count: Julianna Fernandez '21 on the Importance of Voting and Activism
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we caught up with Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus intern, Julianna Fernandez '21.
Life After Simmons: 5 Key Takeaways from the Career Education Center's Alumnae/i Panel
The webinar "Life After Simmons" discussed the challenges of job searching in the midst of a recession.