+ International Studies

103 Shatzel Hall, 419-372-7814

International Studies Program provides an interdisciplinary approach to international and global connections. The major acquaints students with approaches from the social sciences and natural sciences. The student's individual program may focus on a world region, a particular issue or discipline, or a future career goal such as government, business, or foreign service. All IS majors continue foreign language at least through the third-year college level. We encourage all majors to spend a year or a semester abroad; shorter programs are also available.

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—minor required (42 hours)

Required Courses:

• INST 200 (3)
• INST 210/IPC 210 (3)
• INST 400 (3)
• ECON 200, or ECON 202 and 203
• GEOG 121 or 122
• HIST 151 or 152
• POLS 171 or 172
• At least two courses taught in one foreign language at the 300 level.
• A minimum of 3 credits earned as part of a study abroad experience of no less than 4 weeks duration.
• A minimum of 12 hours of coursework with a coherent focus applicable to international studies, at the 300-400 level, as approved by the adviser.*
  

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

International Studies Minor

The minor in International Studies requires 21-24 credits as follows:

• INST 200 (3)
• INST 210/IPC 210 (3)
• Study abroad including 3 credit hours of foreign language study OR 6 credit hours of a foreign language at the 300 level (3-6)
• 2 courses with a regional or country focus (6 credit hours): AFRS 200, ASIA 180, CAST 201, CHIN 216, ETHN 310, GERM 316, RUSN 216, SPAN 270
• 2 electives at 300 level or higher (6 credit hours): BA 390; ETHN 425; GEOG 325; HIST 411, 414, 475, 476; JOUR 475; POLS 335, 475, 476; SPAN 377, 378, 401