International Studies, B.A.
International Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to build student expertise in particular world regions and/or about diverse international issues including globalization, diversity, migration, international law, conflict resolution, economic development, environmental policy, and the roles of gender, race, language, and class in international contexts.
The International Studies BA program is oriented to produce individuals competent to understand the interrelated nature of global phenomena and confident in their membership in a community of global citizens. At the same time, each undergraduate specializes in a particular world area or a global theme. Students enrolled in the International Studies BA program will:
1. describe histories, institutions, values, and norms of various cultures;
2. analyze issues from the perspectives of other cultural traditions;
3. apply theories in international studies to interpret current global issues;
4. defend views on international cultures or issues with clear and well-reasoned arguments.
A BA degree in International Studies prepares students for a range of career opportunities in education, government, in non-profit foundations and NGOs, in for-profit entities, and in a wide range of other institutions and enterprises offering services transnationally or otherwise working in global environments.
Major Requirements (36 credits):
Core Curriculum (12 credits)
Basic Foundations-Part 1
| IS 150 | Intro to International Studies | 3 |
Basic Foundations-Part 2
Three credits selected from the courses below.
An Experience Abroad or an Internship
Courses listed below are for advisory purposes only. Additional courses may be identified with the approval of the advisor.
Senior Capstone
Students are required to take either IS 498 Research in International Studies or IS 499 International Studies Senior Project.
| IS 498 | Research in IS | 3 |
| IS 499 | International Studies Senior Project | 3 |
Global Studies Options (24 Credits)
Students will select 15 credits from one of the Themes below. Students will also complete 9 credits of Regional course work drawn from at least two of the Regions below. Twelve (12) credits must be at the 300/400 level. No more than twelve (12) credits from the same discipline (designator). Courses listed below are for advisory purposes only. Additional courses may be identified with the approval of the advisor.
Regional Courses
Courses listed below are for advisory purposes only. Additional courses may be identified with the approval of the advisor.
Africa
East Asia
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
| GEOG 447 | Geographic Perspective on Israel/Palestine | 3 |
| HIST 231 | Ancient Mediterranean World | 3 |
| IS 465 | Topics in Middle East Studies | 3 |
| PS 345 | Terrorism | 3 |
| PS 370 | Arab Uprisings | 3 |
| PS 434 | Govt & Politics of Middle East | 3 |
| PS 439 | U.S. Middle East Policy | 3 |
Thematic Courses
Courses listed below are for advisory purposes only. Additional courses may be identified with the approval of the advisor.
Communication and Diversity in the Global Context
Energy, Resources, and Environment
Governance, Security, and Human Rights
Population, Mobility, and Development
Minor Requirement:
A minor is required of this major. International Studies majors are strongly encouraged to minor in a world language, however, any minor may be selected. Double majors are exempt from a minor.
Total Credit Hours: 36