Special curriculum; major code BA4202

To prepare for the annual foreign service officer ex­aminations, you are advised to acquire as broad an education as possible. Facility in written and spoken English; competency in a foreign language; and a good background in economics, history, political science, business, or public administration are essential. A preforeign service major is available through the Departments of Economics, History, or Political Science.  For more information regarding the foreign service officer examination go to the following link:

http://www.careers.state.gov/officer/register.html