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International Studies, B.A.


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Dr. H. Berg, director

The College of Arts and Sciences offers an interdisciplinary B.A. degree in International Studies. This degree program is designed to provide a distinctive international credential and learning experience for UNCW students. Occupations and professions in a variety of settings increasingly emphasize global knowledge, skills, and experience. The goal of the program is for students to acquire basic liberal arts skills combined with substantive knowledge and skills focused on global awareness. The integrative program curriculum will allow students to focus on a particular international theme or geographic area of concentration, providing exposure to other cultures, people and places, an understanding of one‘s own culture from international perspectives, and a deeper appreciation of the global society.

Computer Requirement:


To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.A. degree in International Studies a student must successfully complete INT 490 .

Oral Communication Requirement:


To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in International Studies a student must successfully complete INT 490 .

Applied Learning Requirement:


To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in International Studies a student must successfully complete the international experience requirement.

Requirements for a Major in International Studies for the B.A. degree:


Total: 15 hours


Total: 3 hours


Language Requirement:


Completion or proficiency through at least the 202 level, preferably in the language used for international experience.

Total: 6-12 hours


International Experience Requirement:


International experience, as approved by Director. Credit may count toward other requirements in the major.

Total: 3 hours


Concentration Requirement:


  • 15 hours in a thematic area (Art and Literature, Globalization, or the Environment), or a regional area (Asia, Europe, Latin America, or Middle East);
  • 12 hours at 300 level or above; must include at least two disciplines.

Art and Literature Concentration:


Globalization Concentration:


Europe Concentration:


Total: 39-48 hours


Additional Information:


A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required in all courses counted toward the major.

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