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Interdisciplinary International Studies Major
Program Competencies
For the successful completion of the IIS major, students will learn to:
- Interact with people who are culturally different.
- Gain knowledge of other cultures, languages and institutions.
- Understand how historical and cultural backgrounds shape modern events.
- Develop interdisciplinary analytical skills.
- Assess current political and economic changes.
Assessment
- Senior exit exams
- Senior capstone projects
- Surveys of graduating seniors
- Surveys of program alumni
- Surveys of employers of International Studies graduates
Program Requirements
General Education
IST 499C | Senior Seminar | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Major Requirements
IIS Core Requirements
IST 101 | Introduction to International Studies | 3 |
IST 250 | International Culture and Diversity | 3 |
HST 271 | World History since 1500 | 3 |
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IST 300 | World Geography | 3 |
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GEO 300 | World Geography | 3 |
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IST 301 | Education Abroad Experience | 1 |
IST 308 | Internship in International Studies | 1-3 |
IST 315 | International Studies Foundations | 3 |
IST 316 | International Studies Approaches | 3 |
POLS 362 | Current World Problems | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 23-25 |
IIS Electives
Choose nine hours (three courses) from the following:
Language Competency
Working knowledge of a language demonstrated by either:
- 9 hours from one foreign language.
- 6 hours from one foreign language and 3 hours from another foreign language.
- A language competency exam.
Minor
All majors must also include a minor or additional major. See
Terms to Know.
Free Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120