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Degree Requirements
The International Studies major is an interdisciplinary 124 hour
course of study designed to prepare students to function in the
multifaceted world in which we live. This includes a 39 hour major, a 50
hour University Core Curriculum requirement, and 35 or more hours of
open electives. Students will also complete a minimum of two years (four
semesters) or equivalent study in one foreign language. International
study or work is strongly recommended.
The International Studies Bachelor of Arts degree consists of
existing courses offered in the College of Liberal Arts, the College of
Business and the Pott College of Science and Engineering.
- International Studies Major Core:
all students will complete a common core of seven courses (21 semester
hours) from five different disciplines.
- Six courses (18 semester hours) in a choice of one of three
tracks. The 18 hours of coursework required in each track
include no more than two courses from any one discipline, ensuring
that students are exposed to a minimum of three disciplines, making
this a truly interdisciplinary major.
- Additional special topics courses may be approved for elective
credit. Consult the International Studies advisor for approval.
In addition to the departmental degree requirements, a minimum of 50
hours in the University Core Curriculum must be met.
International Studies Major Core Courses
Required courses ~ 21 semester hours
- INST 101 Introduction to
International Studies
- HIST 112 World Civilizations from 1500
- ANTH 333 Cultural Anthropology (pre ANTH 101 or SOC 121)
- ECON 241 Global Economic Issues (pre ECON 175, 208 or 209)
- POLS 271 International Politics
- GEOG 330 World Geography
- INST 497 International
Studies Capstone
European Track
Elective Courses ~ 18 semester hours
Choose 6 courses from the following; no more than 2 from any discipline
Economics
Political Science
- POLS 281 Comparative Politics
- POLS 371 The United Nations
- POLS 433 American Diplomacy to 1900 (cross-listed as HIST 433)
- POLS 434 American Diplomacy Since 1900 (cross-listed as HIST 434)
- POLS 471 International Organizations
Art
Biology
- BIOL 251 Environmental Conservation
Communication Studies
History
International Studies
- INST 213 Magic in the Arts and Humanities
- INST 302 Travel Writing
- INST 389 World Literature
in Translation
- INST 470 Special Topics
in Interdisciplinary International Studies
- INST 495 Internship in
International Studies
- INST 499 International Field Experience
- INST 490 Independent
Study
Literature/Languages
- Spanish
- German
- French
- FREN 303 Advanced French Composition and Conversation
- FREN 309 Contemporary French Culture and Society
- FREN 311 Introduction to French Literature
- FREN 416 17th & 18th Centuries French Literature
- FREN 417 19th & 20th Centuries French Literature
- FREN 420 Seminar in 20th Century French Literature and Culture
- English
Foreign Language: (12 hours or equivalent required for bachelor of arts degree)
International Relations Track
Elective courses ~ 18 hours
Choose 6 courses from the following; no more than 2 from any discipline
Anthropology
Economics
Communication Studies
Political Science
Biology
- BIOL 251 Environmental Conservation
History
International Studies
- INST 213 Magic in the Arts and Humanities
- INST 302 Travel Writing
- INST 389 World Literature
in Translation
- INST 470 Special Topics
in Interdisciplinary International Studies
- INST 495 Internship in
International Studies
- INST 499 International Field Experience
- INST 490 Independent
Study
Literature/Languages
- Japanese
- Spanish
- German
- French
- FREN 303 Advanced French Composition and Conversation
- FREN 309 Contemporary French Culture and Society
- FREN 420 Seminar in 20th Century French Literature and Culture
- English
Foreign Language: (12 hours or equivalent required for bachelor of arts degree)
Latin American Track
Elective courses ~ 21 hours
Choose 7 courses from the following; no more than 2 from any discipline:
Economics
Political Science
Anthropology
Communication Studies
Biology
- BIOL 251 Environmental Conservation
Art
History
- HIST 111 World Civilizations to 1500
- HIST 140 Issues in World History
- HIST 331 Colonial Latin America
- HIST 332 Modern Latin America
- HIST 333 Gender in Latin America
- HIST 334 US-Latin American Relations
- HIST 410 Topics in World History
- HIST 433 American Foreign Relations to 1900 (cross-listed as POLS 433)
- HIST 434 American Foreign Relations from 1900 (cross-listed as POLS 434)
International Studies
- INST 213 Magic in the Arts and Humanities
- INST 302 Travel Writing
- INST 389 World Literature
in Translation
- INST 470 Special Topics
in Interdisciplinary International Studies
- INST 495 Internship in
International Studies
- INST 499 International Field Experience
- INST 490 Independent
Study
Literature/Languages
Foreign Language: (12 hours or equivalent required for bachelor of
arts degree)
International Studies Minor Curriculum Summary
Required courses ~ 9 hours
- ECON 241 Global Economic Issues (pre. ECON 175, 208 or 209)
- HIST 112 World Civilizations from 1500
- POLS 271 International Politics
Area of Emphasis ~ 9 hours
- Advisor approved 300-400 level electives including no more than one course from any of the three International Studies tracks. (see above approved courses)
Foreign Language: (12 hours or equivalent required which will give
you a Bachelor of Arts degree)
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