International Studies, BA

Core Courses

Core Courses require a grade of C- or higher

• IS 220 - Introduction to International Studies 4 credit(s)
• IS 201 - Intercultural Communication 4 credit(s)
• ECON 102 - Economics of Markets & Governments 4 credit(s)

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• POLS 345 - International Political Economy 4 credit(s)

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• POLS 340 - Security, Rights & Globalization 4 credit(s)

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• IS 401 - Senior Seminar 4 credit(s)
• IS 402 - Senior Seminar and Thesis 2 credit(s)

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.

• CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese 4 credit(s)
• FREN 202 - Intermediate French 4 credit(s)
• GER 202 - Intermediate German 4 credit(s)

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• JAPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese 4 credit(s)

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• JAPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese 4 credit(s)

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• SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish 4 credit(s)
• SPAN 211 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers 4 credit(s)

International Experience

*Students unable to study abroad during a regular semester may request to substitute a summer international experience of at least 8 credits for the study abroad requirement. The summer international experience must be approved by the Chair of International Studies.

• IS 311 - Globals Skills I:Prepare 2 credit(s)

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• HUM 311 - Globals Skills I: Prepare 2 credit(s)

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• IS 312 - Global Skills II: Engage 1 credit(s)

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• HUM 312 - Global Skills II:Engage 1 credit(s)

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• IS 313 - Global Skills III: Leverage 1 credit(s)

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• HUM 313 - Global Skills III: Leverage 1 credit(s)

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• Study Abroad for one semester *

Electives: 4 Credits

Take four credits from the following:

• ANTH 140 - Introduction to Comparative Religions 4 credit(s)

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• REL 140 - Introduction to Comparative Religions 4 credit(s)

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• BA 312 - International Business 4 credit(s)

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• BA 452 - Global Finance 4 credit(s)

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• ECON 452 - Global Finance 4 credit(s)

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• ECON 328 - Macroecon Found Govt/Cntrl Bank Policy 4 credit(s)
• ECON 341 - International Trade and Development 4 credit(s)

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• MUS 241 - Introduction to World Music 4 credit(s)

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• ANTH 241 - Introduction to World Music 4 credit(s)

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• PH 325 - Global Health 4 credit(s)
• POLS 180 - The United States in World Affairs 4 credit(s)
• POLS 330 - National Systems & Global Challenges 4 credit(s)
• POLS 331 - Modern Dictatorship 4 credit(s)

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• SOC 347 - Global Cap Neo-Colonial Inequalities 4 credit(s)

Geographic Area of Study: 8 Credits

Take at least 8 credits from one group:

Total: 38-46 Credits