Jul 02, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate 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:


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.

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:

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


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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