International Studies, Bachelor of Arts

Major Requirements

Complete all of the following:

COM-123	Public Speaking †	3
ECO-210	Principles of Macroeconomics †	3
HIS-113	World History † *	3
POL-140	International Relations † *	3
POL-240	Comparative Politics †	3
POL-440/HIS-440	Research Seminar in Politics & History †	3
SOC-302	Cultural Diversity and Advocacy †	3
Total Credit Hours:		21

Recommended for General Education, Integrative Studies:  KC-301R intercultural Studies or KC-301J Leadership

Recommended: A semester or short-term study abroad is strongly encouraged through advising.

 

Foreign Language Requirement

International Studies majors must take at least one semester of language studies (3-4 credits).

Complete one of the of the following:

SPA-101	Introduction to Spanish † *	3
ASL-111	American Sign Language I † *	4
Total Credit Hours:		3

Field Period

FP-290	Field Period	3
FP-290	Field Period	3
IS-290	International Studies Field Period	3
IS-390	International Studies Field Period	3
Total Credit Hours:		12

 

 

Choose One Track and 4 Additional Electives

TRACK #1: Global Affairs and Public Policy

Choose 5 courses including at least 2 at the 300-level from the following:

HIS-115	Europe and the World † *	3
HIS-341	United States in World Affairs †	3
POL-313/HIS-313	History and Politics of East Asia †	3
POL-350	Political Philosophy †	3
POL-355	Globalization † *	3
SOC-201	Applied Methods	3
COM-320	Professional and Technical Writing †	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

TRACK #2: Global Business and Economy Track

Students selecting this track must take 5 courses. 

• BUS-101 and ECO-211 are both required
• Plus 3 courses from among POL-355, MGT-353, BUS-350, COM-320, SOC-302 and SS-231.

BUS-101	Introduction to Business and Society	3
ECO-211	Principles of Microeconomics † *	3
BUS-350	International Business	3
COM-320	Professional and Technical Writing †	3
MGT-353	Business and Government Relations	3
POL-355	Globalization † *	3
SS-231	Statistics for Social Science † *	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

TRACK #3: Global Cultures Track

Choose 5 courses including at least two at the 300-level from the following:

ART-110	Art History: Beginning to Early Modern † *	3
ART-111	Art History: Early Modern to Present † *	3
COM-122	Communication and Our World(s) †	3
COM-320	Professional and Technical Writing †	3
COM-321	Writing for Social Media †	3
COM-350	Publication Design †	3
ENG-130	Great Books † *	3
ENG-206	The English Language †	3
ENG-207	Lit and Society in Latin America † *	3
ENG-220	Reading the World †	3
ENG-495	Advanced Topics in English †	1-3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Language Proficiency:  Global Cultures Track students are additionally required to demonstrate proficiency in a second language by successfully completing two 100-level courses or one 200-level course or demonstrating equivalent knowledge through testing or other procedures as determined by appropriate faculty. Another option is to demonstrate basic knowledge of 2 or more languages (through two 100-level courses) (International Students may demonstrate proficiency in English if their primary language is not English.)

 

Electives

Students in all three tracks must complete 4 additional elective courses from any track in consultation with the student’s advisor. These should include one 300-level course and students must study at least two regions outside of the US across all courses taken for the major.  Electives allow a student to further customize their studies. 

Total Credit Hours:

12

Degree Requirements Summary