The School of Foreign Service started in 1919 as an undergraduate degree program only. Shortly after its conception, the leaders of the school began to conceptualize a graduate degree program.
Their classes were all evening classes, as the program was created for working professionals. They meet off-campus at a building downtown that was also used for the Law School.
The curriculum in the early days was targeted towards gaining expertise in specific international business areas, including shipping, trade, and consular focuses.
