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International Studies Major (B.A.)


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The objective of this interdisciplinary major is to provide students with an understanding of the world through language, history, business, economics, political science, literature, sociology, geography and study abroad. Courses are taken from various departments within the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Business and Management. This major prepares students for graduate work or for work in a variety of areas within the increasingly interrelated world. Students select one of three emphases: 1) Asian Studies or 2) European Studies or 3) Latin American Studies. A minor is required.

To be eligible for admission to the International Studies major, students must complete any two of the following six foundation courses with a grade of C or higher: ECON 200 , ENGL 205  or MFL 205 , GEOG 201 , HIST 100E , PS 130! , SOC 280! .

Summary of Major


The major consists of six elements described below:

A. Foreign Language Competency
B. Foundation Courses – 18 credits
C. Extended Core – 15 credits
D. Research Methods – 3 credits
E.. Area Concentration – 9 credits
F. Capstone – 3 credits

 

Major Requirements – 48 credits


A. Foreign Language Competency


Demonstrated fourth semester competency.

Special Topics (e.g., 390/490 courses) may be taken as a substitute for other courses based on topics offered; coordinator approval required.


Courses transferred in from Study Abroad experiences may be applied up to 6 credits to the Extended Core; coordinator approval required.


E. Area Concentration (9 credits required from one emphasis)


Special Topics (e.g., 390/490 courses) may be taken as a substitute for other courses based on topics offered; coordinator approval required.

Courses transferred in from Study Abroad experiences may be applied up to 3 credits to the Asian Studies emphasis; coordinator approval required.

Special Topics (e.g., 390/490 courses) can be taken as a substitute for other courses based on topics offered; coordinator approval required.

Courses transferred in from Study Abroad experiences may be applied up to 3 credits to the European Studies emphasis; coordinator approval required.

Special Topics (e.g., 390/490 courses) can be taken as a substitute for other courses based on topics offered; coordinator approval required.

Courses transferred in from Study Abroad experiences may be applied up to 3 credits to the Latin American Studies emphasis; coordinator approval required.

4. Other Area Concentrations – 9 approved credits


Students with exceptional study abroad experience may, with the approval of the International Studies Coordinator, design a major to incorporate courses they have taken elsewhere. Examples of such areas might include Africa and the Middle East.

F. Capstone Course – 3 credits required


Students will take an appropriate capstone course for their concentration or complete one independent study project or internship in their chosen field of study. Any Capstone course, project or internship must be pre-approved by the International Studies coordinator.

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