International affairs education is changing. From teaching, learning, and administrative perspectives, the curriculum continues to evolve alongside a transforming world.

In this episode of Big World, SIS professor and Assistant Dean for Masters Education Mike Schroeder joins us to discuss the changing nature of international affairs education. He talks about how introductory world politics courses have changed since he took them (1:21) and how the ideas of interdependence and globalization affect international affairs education (6:18).

Professor Schroeder also relays how he works to make his SIS courses more inclusive (10:21) and the new emphasis on interdisciplinarity and experiential learning in international affairs education (15:47). Finally, he discusses how universities can best prepare undergraduate and masters students for careers in international affairs (19:54).

During our “Take Five” segment, Professor Schroeder lists the top global forces that should be included in every introductory international studies course (13:14).