+ International Studies

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The International Studies Program is a planned interdisciplinary major leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. This allows students the flexibility of pursuing an interdisciplinary course of study by taking courses in a variety of disciplines on campus. In consultation with the program's undergraduate advisor, students design their own program of study pertaining to their regional and disciplinary interests. This training provides students the versatility needed to understand and succeed in our changing world. Graduates have found employment in business, travel and government or completed additional graduate or professional training in international affairs. Study abroad and/or an internship are strongly recommended.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in International Studies are expected to:

• Understand the connections between countries; describe the impact of international events or arrangements at the regional, national, and local levels in at least one major area of the world;
• Articulate how historical processes, such as colonialism, post-colonialism, and globalization, have led to our current situation in general, and to specific conditions in at least one area of the world;
• Analyze and describe global issues both qualitatively and quantitatively, using approaches from both the humanities and the social sciences;
• Demonstrate a basic command of at least two appropriate disciplinary approaches, such as economics, sociology (demographics), political science, history, literature, popular culture, environmental studies, cultural studies, or regional studies;
• Apply interdisciplinary approaches, including foreign language skills and international experience, to research and present specific global issues.
  

Major, Bachelor of Arts—no minor required (57 hours)

HIST 151 or 152; POLS 171 or 172; GEOG 121 or 122; ECON 202; GEOG 230 or SOC 231; GEOG 325 or SOC 312; SOC 369 or STAT 200 (a combination of both MATH 115 and 116 may also be used); CS 100 or 101

At least two courses taught in one foreign language at the 300 level. In certain languages, an approved substitute below the 300 level may be approved by the program advisory committee and the college

A minimum of 27 hours of coursework applicable to international studies as approved by the adviser

*Only six hours of internship credit may be included. 101, 102, 201 and 202 language courses cannot be included.