SIS: GGSP vs. USFP?

[informatives]

Hi! I've been browsing the GC's GA forum for months now but finally have a reason to post. For any of you that are attending American's SIS, I was wondering what some of the differences are between the US Foreign Policy and the Global Governance program. I understand that one concentrates specifically on US relations while the other takes a more international focus, but the coursework seems fairly similar. I'm interested in working in foreign policy, either with the State Department or with NGOs, but would also be delighted to work overseas (i.e. with non-American organizations). Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated!

Edited September 26, 2014 by informatives

[KenBesonders]

The GGPS program focuses on two tracks of Global Governance or Global Security. Global Governance will focus on the aspects of the international regime and international organizations with main focus areas in human rights, regional agreements and foreign policy of different regions. Global Security focuses on addressing different security paradigms such as, arms control, conflict resolution and transnational security.

 

All of this is opposed to the USFP program which essentially focuses on applying foreign policy to United States priorities. From what I understand, the USFP has a certain element for mid-level professionals so work experience is highly desirable if you have none already.

 

While both seem similar, the USFP has an intense concentration on United States specific issues and cover technical details of designing foreign and defense policy. For example: Course in USFP will deal with understanding the process behind defense budgets and strategic mission objectives for overseas issues. Courses in the GGPS track will probably focus on issues more international and apply to how regions interact with each other rather than just how the United States ineracts with them.

 

I am basing this from what I read off the website as I applied to American in the past.

Edited September 30, 2014 by KenBesonders

[informatives]

Thank you!