From: International Organization/UN Studies Specialization
Date: November 27, 2023
Subject: IO/UNS Fall Courses 2023


Dear IO/UNS Students, 

The registration period for Spring 2024 starts tomorrow, November 28, 2023.
click here to see important times and dates on the SIPA registration page,  

Below is a list of classes accredited by the International Organization and UN Studies (IO/UNS) specialization, that we hope can help you decide the final composition of your next semester. 

IO/UNS specializers need one required course and 6 elective credits in order to qualify for the specialization.

Required course

INAFU6352 United Nations & Globalization (3 credits)


Electives that count toward both IO & UN Focus Area

Code Title Credits
IAIA U6360  Global Politics for People and Planet: A New Paradigm 3
IAIA U6310 Diplomacy in Practice: the EU ＆ the World 3
INAF U6183 Innovation for Development 1.5
INAF U6375 Gender and Livelihoods 1.5
INAF U6442 Failures and Successes of Three Decades of Peacemaking  3
INAF U6486 Humanitarian Engagement with Armed Actors 1.5
INAF U6573 Humanitarian, Development, and Peace Nexus 3
INAF U6736  Innovations in Development Finance 1.5
INAF U6751 International Human Rights Law  3
INAF U6897 Writing on Policy 3
INAF U6348 Engaging Non-State Armed Groups: Lessons from the UN and Beyond 1.5
INAF U6352 United Nations ＆ Globalization 3
INAF U6425 Energy Transition in Europe 1.5
INAF U6762 Risk Management for UN Crisis ＆ Post-crisis Responses 3
INAF U8785 Gender, Politics, and Development: Theory, Policy ＆ Practice 3
INAFU 8180 Human Rights Skills ＆ Advocacy 3
LAW L9383 International Humanitarian Law 2
PUAF U6801 Negotiation ＆ Conflict Resolution 3
REGN U6300 Economics of European Integration 3


Electives that only count toward the IO Focus Area

Code Title Credits
REGN U6315 Politics in the European Union 3
REGN U6320 The EU and Democracy: Challenges and Perspectives for the Next Decade 1.5

If you find a course that you think should be recognized but is on this list, please send the information (ideally with the syllabus) to IO/UNS director, Professor Daniel Naujoks.

Dual degree students, please note: we can recognize up to one course from your first year of the dual degree program, for consideration, please send the class syllabus to Professor Naujoks.
 

Resources

To find information about any of the classes, please use the following resources:

  • Columbia University Directory of Classes (great for identifying classes, instructors, and details about availability)

  • Stellic (key website that will allow you to search for classes, plan your academic path at SIPA, add and drop classes, generate calendars with prospective classes, see concentration & specialization requirements)

  • Vergil (similar in functionality to Stellic; good to visualize a calendar with all classes; you can import your Vergil list of classes directly into SSOL)

  • SSOL (the Registration section allows students to search for classes; it is useful if you already know the name or code of the class)