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Dec 04, 2025
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Academic Catalog 2025-2026
International Studies, BA
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Introduction
Students majoring in International Studies build the knowledge and skills needed to understand and work effectively in a global society. In addition to examining theories and practices of international relations and affairs, students engage in multi-disciplinary study in order to appreciate the politics, history, economy, language and culture of a particular region of the world.
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Major Requirements: 32-36 Credits
A minimum of 16 credits of the major must be upper-level. All of the Following: 12 Credits
Core Courses require a grade of C- or higher Language Proficiency: 0-8 Credits
Students proficient in a second language beyond the 202 level may waive these credits/courses. Approval of the Chair of the World Languages Department is required for a waiver. Note: Students should plan to complete their 202 language course prior to study abroad. International Experience: 12-16 credits
- IS 311 - Global Skills I: Prepare 2 credit(s)
OR HUM 311 - Global Skills I: Prepare 2 credit(s) - IS 312 - Global Skills II: Engage 1 credit(s)
OR HUM 312 - Global Skills II: Engage 1 credit(s) - IS 313 - Global Skills III: Leverage 1 credit(s)
OR HUM 313 - Global Skills III: Leverage 1 credit(s) - Study Abroad for one semester (12 credits)
Any credits beyond the 12 credit minimum can count toward elective credits in the major. Students unable to study abroad during a regular semester may request to substitute a summer international experience of at least 8 credits or an internationally-related internship for the study abroad requirement. The summer international experience or internship must be approved by the Chair of International Studies.
- International students may petition to substitute the 12 study abroad credits for 12 credits of approved coursework at Pacific. They should work with their advisor on the plan. Substitutions must be approved by the Chair of International Studies.
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- Two Short-term prep and travel courses (8 credits)
Check Office of International Programs website for available courses. Be aware that prep courses are required for travel courses and occur the semester prior to travel, so advanced planning is helpful. (Domestic short-term travel courses with IS Chair approval).
Electives: 4 Credits
Take four credits from the following: 1) Any 300- or 400-level course in the World Languages (CHIN, FREN, GER, JAPN, SPAN) except FREN 311W/411W, FREN 312/412, GER 315, SPAN 301, SPAN 315. 2) If not taken to satisfy the international experience requirement, any international short-term prep and travel courses. (Domestic short-term travel courses with IS Chair approval). Check the Office of International Programs for available courses. Be aware that prep courses are required for travel courses and occur the semester prior to travel, so advanced planning ishelpful. 3) Any courses from the following list (other courses not listed below must be approved by the Chair of International Studies): Program Details
Program Length Four years for a complete BA degree. Two years for students transferring in with an AAOT degree. Program length may vary depending upon the student’s course load and academic progress. Program Learning Outcomes Students completing Pacific University’s International Studies major will: - Demonstrate at least an intermediate-level competency in a second language (for most students at Pacific this means completing a 202-level language course).
- Demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge and critical thinking related to global issues, policies, processes and trends.
- Clearly articulate, consider, and argue issues through the use of diverse frames of reference and engagement with concepts of cultural relativity.
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