Academics
Human Security in International Affairs is a theme integrated into various Elliott School master’s programs and the BA in International Affairs. Refer to the lists below. Many of these programs offer specializations and concentrations on under-represented populations, particularly women and girls in international affairs. Explore some of the featured courses below, and click on the respective program websites for more information.
- Undergraduate Students
Bachelor of Arts International Affairs (BAIA)
IAFF 2201W Women in Global Politics
IAFF 3183 - Human Trafficking
IAFF 3172 - Conflict and Conflict Resolution
IAFF 3186 - Women in Asia
IAFF 3189 - Women & Leadership in Africa
IAFF 3190 - Gender and Security
IAFF 3190 - Climate Change & Developing Countries
IAFF 3190 - Refugee & Migrant Crisis
IAFF 3190 - Climate Change & Social Change
IAFF 3190 - Drivers and Impacts of Climate Change
IAFF 3190 - Men and Masculinities in International Affairs
IAFF 3513 - Human Rights and Ethics
IAFF 3752W - Equitable Development in Southeast Asia
IAFF 3180 - Women and Violent Extremism
IAFF 3190 - Women’s Rights in International Law and Policy
IAFF 3190 - LGBT+ in International Affairs
IAFF 3189 - Ethnic & Religious Conflict in Africa
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with a Major in International Affairs, Gender in International Affairs Concentration
- Graduate Students
Master of Arts International Affairs (MAIA)
IAFF 6118 - Conflict Prevention
IAFF 6118 - Women, War, and Peace
IAFF 6118 - International Law and Use of Force
IAFF 6118 - Stabilization and Peacebuilding
IAFF 6118 - Research Methods in Global Gender Issues
IAFF 6102 - Global Gender Policy
IAFF 6378 - Women in the Middle East
Master of Arts in International Development Studies (IDS)
IAFF 6138 - Human Trafficking
IAFF 6138 - Humanitarian Governance&Policy
IAFF 6138 - Violence Against Women and Girls in Humanitarian Assistance
IAFF 6138 - Civil Society and Development
IAFF 6138 - Gender, Disaster and Development
IAFF 6138 - Democracy and Governance Development
IAFF 6138 - Rule of Law and Anticorruption
IAFF 6138 - Gender and Development
Masters of Security Policy Studies (SPS)
IAFF 6186 – Countering Violent Extremism
IAFF 6186 – Political Violence and Terrorism
IAFF 6186 – War in Ukraine
IAFF 6186 – WMD & Arms Control
IAFF 6186 – Cybersecurity
Professional Skills Courses
IAFF 6503 - Speaking Truth to Power: Advocating for Women’s Rights
IAFF 6503 - Human Security Advisor: Roles & Skills
IAFF 6503 - Women & Human Security Monitoring & Evaluation
Global Food Institute - Food Leadership minor
GFI 2033: Global Agriculture, Climate Change, and Gender
GFI 1002: Global Food Institute First-Year Seminar
GEOG 3275: Sustainable Food Systems
» Learn more about the MAIA Global Gender Policy Major Field