Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

International Studies, B.A.


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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:


Language Requirement:


Completion or proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or other approved non-English language through at least the 202 level, preferably in the language used for international experience. International students enrolled in the North America concentration must provide documentation of their proficiency (equivalent to the 201 level) in a language other than English.

Total: 6-12 hours


International Experience Requirement:


International experience, as approved by Director (credit may count toward other requirements in the major), including:

Total: 3 hours


International Experience North America concentration:


International students enrolled in the North America concentration must complete an internship within North America or a directed independent study.

Total: 3 hours

Concentration Requirement:


  • 15 hours in a thematic area (Art and Literature, Globalization, or the Environment), or a regional area (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East or North America); the North America concentration is restricted to international students.
  • 12 hours at 300 level or above; must include at least two disciplines and must include at least two INT courses except for the North America concentration.

Art and Literature Concentration:


Globalization Concentration:


Environment Concentration:


Europe Concentration:


North America Concentration:


Total: 39-48 hours


Additional Information:


Must complete all requirements for the major with an overall  “C” (2.0) or better. In order to study abroad, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better.

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