International Studies, B.A.

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:

Students must have a “C-” or higher in all core requirements for the major, and an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in the major.

Core Requirements:

Political/Economic Awareness. One of:

Geographic/Environmental Awareness. One of:

Social/Cultural Awareness

INT 220 - Cultural and Social Globalization

Total: 18 hours

Language Requirement:

Intermediate Mid proficiency (as per ACTFL guidelines) in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or other approved language demonstrated by either (1) completion of a 202 course in the chosen language or (2) a proficiency evaluation or placement test. For less commonly taught languages, study abroad and Directed Independent Study courses may count in place of 200-level courses. Students are strongly encouraged to align their choice of language and international experience such that they complement each other.

Total: 6-12 hours

International Experience Requirement:

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

INT 294 - International Student Exchange
INT 394 - International Student Exchange
INT 494 - International Student Exchange
Note: In order to study abroad, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better.

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, International Education, 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:

International Education Concentration

Students must take 6 credits of required courses:

Students select 9 credit hours of additional electives from the following:

Africa Concentration

Asia Concentration:

Europe Concentration:

Latin America Concentration:

Middle East 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.