International Studies Program

Major in International Studies

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (36-45 hours)
INST 2000Introduction to International Studies
INST 2100/COMM 2100Communicating in Global Contexts
HIST 1510World Civilizations I
HIST 1520World Civilizations II
POLS 1710Introduction to Comparative Government
POLS 1720Introduction to International Relations
GEOG 1210World Geography: Eurasia & Africa
GEOG 1220World Geography: Americas & the Pacific
ECON 2000Introduction to Economics
ECON 2020Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2030Principles of Macroeconomics
INST 3000International Studies: Theories & Methods
INST 4000Senior Seminar in International Studies
  

PLUS

Two 3000-level courses in one foreign language: 

  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Education Abroad (minimum of 3 hours). To be earned through an education abroad program of at least 4 weeks duration. A full year or semester program is strongly recommended

Three elective courses that form a coherent focus in one region, discipline, or area of career interest. Click here for a listing of suggested focus areas.

A minor is also required (usually 18-21 hours).

General Education Requirements set by the College of Arts and Sciences in;

  • English Composition
  • Foreign Language
  • Natural Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts & Humanities

is also required.

Click here for International Studies Checksheet for complete list of General and Major requirements.