International Studies
Major Requirements
Major: International Studies
Minimum Required Credits: 33
Degree Type: Offered as a secondary major only; students must select a primary major before adding International Studies.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| International Studies Core Requirements | ||
| Group A: | ||
| INTL 110 | Introduction to International Studies | 3 |
| Group B: Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World * | ||
| Market Values | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Global Islam | ||
or RELS 100 | World Religions | |
| International Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Group C: Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| Group D: Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World (If not used in Group B) * | ||
| Global Social Problems | ||
| Electives: Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Select courses with a significant international focus from the categories listed below. At least 3 credits MUST come from outside the student's primary major of study. Courses used for the International Studies Core cannot also count as electives. Other courses may be approved for this area with the approval of the College International Studies Advisor. A substitution form submitted to the Office of Registration and Records will be required in these instances. | ||
Agriculture: | ||
| World Agricultural Development | ||
| International Agribusiness Experience | ||
| Market Values (If not used in the core.) | ||
| History of Economic Thought | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| International Trade | ||
| Designing and Delivering Nonformal Education Programs | ||
| Natural Resources & Agrosystems | ||
| World Food Crops | ||
Business Admintration: | ||
| International Business | ||
| Global Business Environment | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Seminar (Challey Speakers Series or other international seminars only.) | ||
| International Finance | ||
| International Management | ||
| Global Retailing | ||
| International Marketing | ||
Architecture: | ||
| History and Theory of Architecture I | ||
| History and Theory of Architecture II | ||
| History and Theory of Architecture III | ||
| International Design Studio | ||
| History of Landscape Architecture | ||
Human Development and Education: | ||
| Global Retailing | ||
| Dress in World Cultures | ||
| Food and World Cultures | ||
| Global Consumer Analysis | ||
| Diversity and Multiculturalism in Individual and Family Life | ||
| International Health | ||
Humanities and Social Sciences: | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology (If not used in the core.) | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World (If not used in the core.) | ||
| Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East & North Africa | ||
| Peoples of the Pacific Islands | ||
| Anthropology of Latin America | ||
| Magic and Religion | ||
| Language and Expressive Culture | ||
| Global Cultural Heritage | ||
| Development of Anthropological Theory | ||
| Introduction to Art History | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| World Literature Masterpieces | ||
| Women's Writing | ||
| Multicultural Writers | ||
| International Technical Writing | ||
| World Disasters | ||
| Western Civilization I (If not used in the core.) | ||
| Western Civilization II (If not used in the core.) | ||
| Women in European History 1400-1800 | ||
| Introduction to Latin American History | ||
| History of East Asia to 1600 | ||
| History of East Asia from 1600 | ||
| Global Islam (If not used in the core.) | ||
| Australia & New Zealand | ||
| World Environmental History | ||
| The Ottoman Empire | ||
| Medieval History | ||
| Europe 1815-1914 | ||
| Europe Since 1914 | ||
| Imperial Spain | ||
| Germany since 1750 | ||
| History Of Russia I | ||
| History Of Russia II | ||
| Modern Latin America I | ||
| Modern Latin America II | ||
| Colonial Mexico | ||
| Modern Mexico | ||
| The Aztec, Maya, and Inca | ||
| Slavery in the Atlantic World | ||
| History of Modern China from 1600 | ||
| History of Japan | ||
| Vietnam: 125 Years of Conflict | ||
| Cultural Exchange and the Making of the Modern World | ||
| Contemporary France | ||
| The French-Speaking World | ||
| Women in French Literature | ||
| Advanced Conversation Through Contemporary Culture | ||
| French Literature & Culture before 1800 | ||
| French Literature & Culture since 1800 | ||
| Themes & Topics in French Literature & Culture | ||
| Genres in French Literature | ||
| German Culture & Society | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Spanish American Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Cinema | ||
| Traditions in Spanish American Literature | ||
| Contemporary Spanish American Literature | ||
| Introduction to Chicano Literature | ||
| Spanish American Women Writers | ||
| Traditions in Spanish Literature | ||
| Contemporary Spanish Literature | ||
| Spanish Women Writers | ||
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
| Ancient Philosophy | ||
| Medieval Philosophy | ||
| Modern Philosophy | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| History of Philosophy: Modern Period | ||
| Terrorism | ||
| International Politics (If not used in the core.) | ||
| Comparative Politics (If not used in the core.) | ||
| Political Ideologies | ||
| Global Policy Issues | ||
| International Law | ||
| Ethnic Conflicts | ||
| International Criminal Law | ||
| Politics of the Developing Countries | ||
| Politics of the Industrialized Countries | ||
| Comparative Political Economy | ||
| Comparative Democratic Institutions | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Global Islam (If not used in the core.) | ||
| Magic And Religion | ||
| Global Social Problems (If not used in the core.) | ||
| International Disasters | ||
| World Film | ||
| World Theatre | ||
| Transnational/Global Women | ||
Science and Mathematics: | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| World Regional Geography (If not used in the core.) | ||
Any College: 3 credit limit from the following: | ||
(Prefix) 492 | Study Abroad | |
(Prefix) 494 | Individual Study | |
(Prefix) X99 | Special Topics | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement | 3-14 | |
| Proficiency at the 202-level (Fourth semester) is required. Language proficiency must be satisfied prior to the 10-week abroad experience | ||
| Proposal for Integrative Senior Project | ||
| A written proposal is to be submitted to the Director of the International Studies Major and the student's senior project advisor. The proposal will be graded and must be done PRIOR to project completion. | ||
| INTL 488 | Integrated Senior Project Proposal | 1 |
| Completion of Study, Work Experience, or Research Abroad Requirement | ||
| Approved, 10-week or equivalent experience spent abroad in an approved program. Must be 10 consecutive weeks. | 3-6 | |
| Integrative Senior Project Requirement | ||
| INTL 489 | Integrative Senior Project | 2 |
| Total Credits | 33-47 | |
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ANTH 206 may fulfill the Group B OR the Group D requirements but not both.
Major Requirements and Notes
- The General Education component is to be completed with the student’s choice of primary major.
- Students must maintain a 2.5 Cumulative GPA to continue in the program.
- Courses for the International Studies core may not double count to meet the major requirements of the primary major. However, courses meeting general education requirements and requirements for global perspectives and cultural diversity may count in the International Studies major.
- The electives list is not all inclusive; other courses meeting this requirement may be selected with the assistance of an International Studies major adviser and submission of a substitution form to the Office of Registration and Records.
Minor Requirements
Minor: International Studies
Required Credits: 18
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirement | ||
| INTL 110 | Introduction to International Studies | 3 |
| Select 3 courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World | ||
| Market Values | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Global Social Problems | ||
| World Religions | ||
or RELS 355 | Global Islam | |
| Elective | ||
| Select from the courses listed. Other courses, including credits earned while studying abroad, may be approved for this area by the Director of the International Studies major; a substitution form submitted to the Office of Registration and Records will be required in these instances. | 6 | |
Agriculture: | ||
| World Agricultural Development | ||
| International Agribusiness Experience | ||
| Market Values (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| History of Economic Thought | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| International Trade | ||
| Designing and Delivering Nonformal Education Programs | ||
| Natural Resources & Agrosystems | ||
| World Food Crops | ||
Business Administration: | ||
| International Business | ||
| Global Business Environment | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Seminar (Challey Speakers Series or other international seminars only.) | ||
| International Finance | ||
| International Management | ||
| Global Retailing | ||
| International Marketing | ||
Architecture: | ||
| History and Theory of Architecture I | ||
| History and Theory of Architecture II | ||
| History and Theory of Architecture III | ||
| International Design Studio | ||
| History of Landscape Architecture | ||
Human Development and Education: | ||
| Global Retailing | ||
| Dress in World Cultures | ||
| Food and World Cultures | ||
| Global Consumer Analysis | ||
| Diversity and Multiculturalism in Individual and Family Life | ||
| International Health | ||
Humanities and Social Sciences: | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East & North Africa | ||
| Peoples of the Pacific Islands | ||
| Anthropology of Latin America | ||
| Magic and Religion | ||
| Language and Expressive Culture | ||
| Global Cultural Heritage | ||
| Development of Anthropological Theory | ||
| Introduction to Art History | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| World Disasters | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| World Literature Masterpieces | ||
| Women's Writing | ||
| Multicultural Writers | ||
| International Technical Writing | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| Women in European History 1400-1800 | ||
| Introduction to Latin American History | ||
| History of East Asia to 1600 | ||
| History of East Asia from 1600 | ||
| Global Islam | ||
or RELS 355 | Global Islam | |
| Australia & New Zealand | ||
| World Environmental History | ||
| The Ottoman Empire | ||
| Medieval History | ||
| Europe 1815-1914 | ||
| Europe Since 1914 | ||
| Imperial Spain | ||
| Germany since 1750 | ||
| History Of Russia I | ||
| History Of Russia II | ||
| Modern Latin America I | ||
| Modern Latin America II | ||
| Colonial Mexico | ||
| Modern Mexico | ||
| The Aztec, Maya, and Inca | ||
| Slavery in the Atlantic World | ||
| History of Modern China from 1600 | ||
| History of Japan | ||
| Vietnam: 125 Years of Conflict | ||
| Cultural Exchange and the Making of the Modern World | ||
| Introduction to International Studies | ||
| Contemporary France | ||
| The French-Speaking World | ||
| Women in French Literature | ||
| Advanced Conversation Through Contemporary Culture | ||
| French Literature & Culture before 1800 | ||
| French Literature & Culture since 1800 | ||
| Themes & Topics in French Literature & Culture | ||
| Genres in French Literature | ||
| Genres in French Literature | ||
| German Culture & Society | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Spanish American Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Cinema | ||
| Traditions in Spanish American Literature | ||
| Contemporary Spanish American Literature | ||
| Introduction to Chicano Literature | ||
| Spanish American Women Writers | ||
| Traditions in Spanish Literature | ||
| Contemporary Spanish Literature | ||
| Spanish Women Writers | ||
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
| Ancient Philosophy | ||
| Medieval Philosophy | ||
| Modern Philosophy | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| History of Philosophy: Modern Period | ||
| Terrorism | ||
| International Politics (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| Comparative Politics (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| Political Ideologies | ||
| Global Policy Issues | ||
| International Law | ||
| Ethnic Conflicts | ||
| International Criminal Law | ||
| Politics of the Developing Countries | ||
| Politics of the Industrialized Countries | ||
| Comparative Political Economy | ||
| Comparative Democratic Institutions | ||
| World Religions (If not take in the core.) | ||
| Global Islam (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| Magic And Religion | ||
| Global Social Problems (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| International Disasters | ||
| World Film | ||
| World Theatre | ||
| Transnational/Global Women | ||
Science and Mathematics: | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| World Regional Geography (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement | ||
| Students must complete a 4th semester language class with the 202 prefix. A grade of C or better is required for the classes used to satisfy proficiency. Students testing to meet the proficiency must attain a level of B1 (CEFR) or Intermediate Mid/High (ACTFL). | ||
| Study/Work/Reseach Experience Abroad | ||
| Completion of a pre-approved study/work/research experience abroad depending on content. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Certificate Requirements
International Studies
Required Credits: 10
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SPAN 101 | First-Year Spanish I | 4 |
| INTL 110 | Introduction to International Studies | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| First-Year Spanish II (if student is needing humanities credits) | ||
| World Religions (if student is needing humanities credits) | ||
| Global Social Problems (if student is needing social science credit) | ||
| International Politics (if student is needing social science credit) | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |